Memorial Day: What's Open, What's Closed, What's Happening

1. Parades and fairs

Bedford hosts three Memorial Day parades this year, and South Salem has road races and a country fair. we posted on Friday.

2. Government offices, banks, libraries and schools are closed

B, U.S. Post offices and state government offices are closed. Schools and libraries are closed but re-opening Tuesday morning. Though schools are closed, many sports activities are being held so check with your coaches.

3. Supermarkets are mostly open

Most grocers are Monday. The A&P supermarkets in and will be open for regular hours, and

4. Liquor and wine shops are open, some restaurants have shorter hours

If you need to grab some last minute beverages for your Memorial Day barbecue, many liquor shops are open, including and and , which will be open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

If you want to skip the backyard barbecue and go out to eat, many local restaurants will be open. Look up individual restaurants in our Patch directory and give a call before heading out.

5. Gas stations are open

Though their mini-marts will be closed, most gas stations, including the and the will be open for pumping gas.