Community Corner

What's Open and Closed on Memorial Day?

On Memorial Day, government offices — both local and federal — are closed and so are local schools and most child care centers.

There will be no mail delivery.

Banks are closed, while retail stores and most restaurants are open.

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RIPTA will be operating on a holiday schedule.

Unlike Massachusetts, liquor stores are open, so you don't have to scramble to get your alcohol purchased over the weekend.

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There will also be no trash pickup today, so most towns in Rhode Island are operating on a one-day delay this week.



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