Veterans Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Swampscott

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, Nov. 11. The national holiday was established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) will be holding his annual Veterans Day Town Hall at Peabody City Hall at 24 Lowell Street in Peabody at 6 p.m.

"One of the most important things I’ve done as a member of Congress is convene our community to discuss veterans, their stories, and the policies that impact the community," Moulton said.

There is a Veterans Day breakfast at the Swampscott Senior Center at 200 Essex Street at 9:30 a.m. Monday. RSVP by calling 781-596-8866. At 11 a.m., there will be a Veterans Day ceremony on Monument Avenue.

Trash and recycling collection is delayed by one day. Here's a quick round-up of what else is open and closed Monday. If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving the information in the comments.

What's Closed

• Public Schools
• Local, state and federal offices
• Public Libraries
• Post offices
• Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday

What's Open

The following will be open at the business owner's discretion:

• Restaurants
• Convenience Stores
• Liquor stores
• Retail stores (check with your local retailers first)

Both the MBTA and the commuter rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule. THE RIDE Service will also operate on weekday schedule