Veterans Day: What's Closed, What's Open in Swampscott

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

Here’s a quick round-up of what’s open and closed in Swampscott

What’s Closed

• Public Schools
• City Offices (state and federal offices also closed)
• Public Libraries
• Post offices
• Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday

What’s Open

• Restaurants
• Convenience Stores
• Liquor stores
• Retail stores (check with your local retailers first)
• Both the MBTA and the commuter rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule. THE RIDE Service will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Trash/Recycling

• Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day

If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving the information in the comments.