Today we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday known in some states as Civil Rights Day. The holiday pays tribute to one of the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement on the third Monday of January every year.
Here's a quick roundup of what's open and closed in Merrimack today. If you own a business, go ahead and post in the comments section if you are open or closed today.
What's Closed
- Merrimack public schools
- Merrimack town offices* (state and federal offices also closed)
- Merrimack Public Library
- Merrimack Post Office and all other post offices
- Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday
What's Open
- Restaurants
- Convenience stores
- Liquor stores
- Retail stores
* Despite the town offices being closed, the Merrimack Town Council will hold a budget hearing tonight. The Councilors have met with all the department heads and tonight will make their own adjustments, if they see fit, to the spending plan.
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