Memorial Day In Waltham: Services, Flags, What's Open

WALTHAM, MA — Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day, and the holiday means some events. They've been going on all month but this holiday weekend there are a number of them. Wednesday, flags were posted on Mount Feake, but Thursday Wittemore students will head to Calvary Cemetery to place flags there. Although there are a number of services in honor of those who have passed, the main Memorial Day service will be held on Waltham Common at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.

The holiday on Monday also means some businesses and other places in the city will be closed but parking is free. Before you head out, check our list of what's open and closed on the holiday:

• Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed (no meetings) Schools: Closed
• Waltham Public Library: Closed
• Banks: Closed
• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only
• Supermarkets: Open
• Convenience stores: Open
• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
• Restaurants, bars: Open at owner's discretion
• Liquor stores: Closed
• Trash, recycling: Delayed one day.
• Costco: Closed Monday.

View the MBTA's Memorial Day schedule >>

You are cordially invited to attend the dedication of redbud trees to memorialize Joris Naiman and Lesya Struz, a couple who dedicated their lives to open space and environmental protection. Memorial Day, 5/27, 1:00 PM, @CityofWaltham, the Common near Carter St. pic.twitter.com/03bJaPBDo8
— Waltham Land Trust (@WalthamLandTrst) May 19, 2019