What's Open and Closed on the Fourth of July in Middletown?
Here's a quick look at holiday closures for July 4, 2011.
The Fourth of July is of course a federal holiday, which means most federal, state and local government offices–with the exception of essential services—will be closed. Private businesses differ, so when in doubt, call ahead. Patch's business directory is one easy way to quickly look up phone numbers.
Here's what's opened and closed in Middletown on Monday, July 4, 2011:
Beaches: Open. Check the Department of Health website for the latest closures or water quality advisories, or call the Beach Hotline at 401-222-2751.
Middletown Town Hall: closed, with no meetings held Monday. Click here for this week’s complete town meeting schedule.
Middletown's PAYT Trash & Recycling: The town's Pay-As-You-Throw program will have a one-day delay for trash and recycling collections this week.
Middletown Senior Center: closed
Middletown Public Library: closed. The library will reopen Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Middletown Public Schools: closed for summer of course. And thankfully snow days only pushed school up until June 28!
U.S. Post Office: closed
FedEx Office: closed, reopens 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Banks: closed
Stop & Shop: opens at 6 a.m. Monday.
Shaw’s Supermarket: open, call for hours.
CVS: open
Rite-Aid: open
Walgreens: open
Retail stores: Most corporate retail store chains are open, but it’s recommended to call ahead to locally owned stores. Click here for Patch Directory listings.
Restaurants, Fast-Food and Pubs: Most establishments typically open on Mondays are open today, however some may have special holiday hours.
RIPTA Bus Service: A limited holiday schedule is in effect. Click here for details.