What’s Open, Closed on the Fourth of July in the South End
Restaurants, bars: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Supermarkets: Open. Retail stores: Open at owners' discretion. Liquor stores: Open.
Prudential Tunnel Now Open; Clarendon Ramp Closed
Mass Pike traffic may now move in both directions as police have opened the Prudential Tunnel. The Clarendon Street is still closed and traffic is heavy on Storrow Drive in the area, according to a state police alert after noon. A morning power outage forced police to close a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) Sunday as workers repaired a lighting and ventilation issue in the tunnel. South End Patch
What’s Open, What’s Closed in the South End on Memorial Day
Closed: All municipal offices, including Boston City Hall, schools, libraries and community centers. Trash & Recycling: Trash collection remains unchanged. MBTA: Operating on a Sunday schedule: www.mbta.com. Parking: Parking meters not in effect. All other rules apply. The Tow Lot is closed Sunday and Monday. Street Sweeping: There will be no daytime sweeping on Monday (except overnight on posted arterials). Resumes 12:01 a.m. Tuesday as listed on posted materials. Many businesses close or operate shortened hours on Memorial Day, so call ahead before walking out the door. if you know of what any business is doing on this holiday, please add it in the comments below. South End Patch
Boylston Crime Scene Still Closed, MBTA Running Normally
A 12-block downtown triangle continues to be closed to the public following the Marathon Monday bombings. Boylston Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Clarendon Street and Huntington Avenue to Newbury Street are closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Copley Station is closed. Trains are running passed this station. MassPike exit 22 on the eastbound side toward Copley Square remains closed. MBTA Police are randomly searching riders’ bags. Passengers on a commuter rail train early Wednesday morning in Framingham were evacuated and searched. The train was cleared to continue. A Wednesday morning accident has caused the MBTA to terminate the E branch of Green Line service at Brigham Circle. Riders must use the 39 bus route for service between Brigham Circle and Heath Street. South End Patch
Some Boston Historical Sites Closed Tuesday
Some of Boston’s historical sites were closed on Tuesday following the bombing at the Boston Marathon. “Due to heightened security, the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center and USS Constitution are closed for April 16, 2013,” representatives from the Boston Historical Park service posted on the department’s Facebook page. The USS Constitution Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the site’s Facebook page. In addition, the Bunker Hill Monument was closed for climbing on Tuesday. The Faneuil Hall Visitor Center is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; however, guided tours are cancelled, according to the National Park Service. The Boston Tea Party Ship and museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The Paul Revere House is open Tuesday until 5:15 p.m. “We are grateful that our spring bulbs are blooming and we are delighted to see Marathoners and their families at our site today,” Paul Revere House representatives wrote on the site’s Facebook page. The Old North Church appeared to be open on Tuesday, although the museum did close early on Monday after the bombing. The church’s Rev. Stephen Ayres had this to say on the church Facebook page: “The steeple where two lanterns were courageously hung two hundred and thirty eight years ago. The steeple that gave birth to Patriot’s Day and the tradition of the Boston Marathon. Assaults on our freedom cut deeply here at Old North Church. We will be keeping our lanterns lit and facing the Boston Marathon finish line to honor the innocent victims.” Most major Boston museums are open on Tuesday, with several offering free admission. The Museum of Fine Arts is offering free admission to all of its galleries and special exhibitions. Drop-in programs, including art-making activities, tours and story hours for families and children, are also going on as usual. The Institute of Contemporary Art is also open free to all visitors on Tuesday, with free school vacation activities going on as scheduled. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred yesterday during the Boston Marathon and our thoughts go out to the runners, friends, families, first responders, and all those impacted,” ICA officials wrote on the museum’s website. “[…] Heightened security measures are in place to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. As always, we hope the museum will offer a place of community and reflection.” The Boston Children’s Museum is also open Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum staff posted an article about helping children deal with tragedy on their blog. South End Patch
What’s Open, Closed on Patriots’ Day in the South End
Patriots’ Day (otherwise known at Marathon Monday) commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the start of the Revolutionary War. The holiday is observed this year on Monday, April 15. It’s a state holiday, but not a federal holiday. Here’s a handy list of what’s open – and closed – during the holiday: Retail stores: Open at owner’s discretion. Liquor stores: Open. Supermarkets: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Taverns, bars: Open. Banks: Open at bank’s discretion; most open. Stock market: Open. Municipal and state offices: Closed. Federal offices: Open. Libraries: Closed. Schools: Closed. Mail: Post offices open; regular delivery schedule. Parking meters: Will not be in effect, but all other traffic rules apply. Trash collection: remains on the same schedule for the South End. South End Patch
Things to Know in the South End Today, April 5: Sibling Rivalry Closed
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high of 57 degrees. 2. Sibling Rivalry is Closed: The long time restaurant veteran of 525 Tremont Street, Sibling Rivalry, has closed its doors after nine years in business. The restaurant served a blend of new American food with a “dueling chef” premise. “We will be officially closed as of April 2nd,” a sign on the door reads. “Thank you for your local support and memories these past nine years.” 3. Show at BCA: Tonight you can catch a performance from MLYLT artists at the BCA Plaza Theatre (539 Tremont St.) MLYLT artists incorporate Asian traditions and dance into their experimental performances. The evening will feature Zavé Marohardjono’s Butoh-inspired brother honeyqueen’s dance of darkness and Rico Reyes’ Dance Jeopardy and Filipino-influenced Barrionics. See here for more information. 4. Dachsund Meetup: K9 Strolls Shop & Play (83 Pembroke St.) is holding a meet up for you and your Dachsund on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to all Doxie (or Doxie Mix) pups and their owners. See here for more information. 5. Fix a Feral Cat Clinic: The Animal Rescue League of Boston is kicking off its 2013 “Fix a Feral Clinics” on Sunday, April 7 at its shelter at 10 Chandler St. This is the first of four clinics in 2013, and the League has the capacity to accept 75 cats for spay/neuter surgery per clinic. See here for more information. Things you can do every day on South End Patch: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to add an announcement. Add your events to our events calendar. Click here to sign up for breaking news updates. Want up-to-the-minute news? Click here to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts on your community in a blog. Click here to get started. South End Patch
Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday
Spring arrives later this week, but one last winter storm has forced Boston schools closed on Tuesday. “The latest forecasts show Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route,” wrote the Mayor’s office in a Monday night press release. While schools are closed, Boston’s Youth and Families Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. A parent or guardian of kids 12 and under must sign a short form before dropping their child off. “Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visitwww.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online,” read the statement. South End Patch
What’s Open, Closed for Presidents’ Day in the South End
Retail stores: Open at owner’s discretion. Liquor stores: Open. Supermarkets: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Taverns, bars: Open. Banks: Closed. Stock market: Closed. Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed. Libraries: Closed. Schools: Closed. Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only. Trash/Recycling: Delayed one day. MBTA: Running a Saturday schedule. Parking meters: Free in Boston (though time limits apply) South End Patch
Boston Public Schools CLOSED on Tuesday, February 12
Boston Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday due to the continued cleanup of the blizzard of 2013 that dropped more than 20 inches on Boston’s neighborhoods. Mayor Thomas Menino made the announcement first over his official twitter account. “Boston Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 12,” he tweeted. Boston Public Schools are also closed next week for Febrary break. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch