Throughout the past few years, the holiday observed on the second Monday of October has become a topic of debate. Though the day is still recognized as Columbus Day at the state and federal level, there have been several campaigns calling for the day to be observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
Many cities across Massachusetts, including Boston, Brookline, Somerville and Cambridge, have renamed the day to honor the original inhabitants of North America in lieu of celebrating Columbus, whose legacy of cruelty, enslavement and pillaging was noted and denounced even by his contemporaries.
Here's what's open and what's closed this Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day:
Federal offices: Closed.
Federal courts: Closed.
Post offices: Closed.
State offices: Closed.
RMV: Closed.
State courts: Closed.
Municipal offices: Closed.
Public schools: Closed.
Libraries: Closed.
Trash pickup: Boston will pick up trash as regularly scheduled. Residents can check for city's website or app for more information. Most communities will delay trash pickup by a day. Check with your local government or provider.
Banks: Most banks will be closed, though ATMs will be running. Check with your preferred location for more information.
Stock market: Open.
Retail locations: Open.
Liquor stores: Open.
Supermarkets: Open.
MBTA: All services will operate on a regular schedule, with some exceptions along the Green Line. The T says Copley station will be closed all day. The South Street stop on the B branch along with the Kent Street and Saint Mary's Street stops on the C branch will shut down from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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