What's Closed in Needham on MLK Day
State, town offices not open today in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is a federal holiday observing the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (whose birthday fell this year on Sunday, Jan. 15). The town of Needham will hold a free community event honoring Dr. King beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Needham High School. All are invited to attend.
Because of the holiday, several locations around town will be closed today. Here's a quick guide:
BANKS
Banks are closed today.
COUNTY OFFICES
All Norfolk County offices are closed today.
LIBRARY
The Needham Free Public Library will be closed today. It will reopen for its usual hours at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
MBTA
The commuter rail service will run on its regular schedule.
POST OFFICES
The U.S. post offices in Needham and Needham Heights are closed today.
SCHOOLS
All Needham public schools are closed today. Classes will resume on Tuesday.
SENIOR CENTER
Both the Council on Aging office and the senior center are closed. Activities will resume on Tuesday.
STATE OFFICES
All state offices are closed today.
TOWN OFFICES
Need to drop off a bill, register to vote or apply for a building permit? Not today. All Needham town offices are closed.
Know of something missing from the list—either that's open today or closed? Tell us in the comments.