Labor Day 2018: What's Open, Closed In Madison

MADISON, CT — Whether you're ready or not, the unofficial end of summer is approaching. The Labor Day holiday weekend might be some consolation for the end of your summer relaxation, but that means some services will be shut down for the long weekend of Sept. 1-3.

Madison government will observe the following holiday schedule:

• Town Offices – closed
• Schools - closed
• Libraries – Closed
• Transfer station - closed
• Liquor and Grocery Stores – all stores will be open; check individually for hours.
• Recreation – The Senior Center will be closed.
• New Haven Superior Court – closed
• Financial markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange
• Post offices

The Town of Madison Modified Hours Schedule

Madison First Selectman Thomas J. Banisch announced that the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at their August 13, 2018 meeting to approve modifying the Town Operating Hours Schedule affecting Town Campus Offices. The intent of this action is to provide service to the public beyond the traditional work day hours by continuing to stay open late on Thursdays on a year-round basis. The Town Campus Building will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; from 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Modified Hours Program will begin on Tuesday September 4, 2018.

First Selectman Banisch stated that this Modified Hours Program was as a result of a successful Summer Hours Program launched in 2017 and continued in 2018. In order to further benefit the public, the Town will continue on a modified schedule year-round. “By continuing a modified schedule, the public will continue to benefit from being able to conduct Town business outside of their normal working hours on Thursday nights; as well as with an additional half hour of time on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. This will continue to help the public in avoiding the need to take time away from their careers in order to pay taxes, apply for beach passes, etc.,” the First Selectman added.

Effective September 4, 2018:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
• Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
• Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Metro North Labor Day Holiday Schedule

Saturday, September 1, to Monday, September 3 (Labor Day) On Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, a regular weekend schedule will be in effect. On Monday, September 3, Labor Day, a Sunday schedule will be in effect on the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Lines. Most connecting services will not operate on Labor Day. However, the Tappan Zee Express will operate, on a Weekend schedule. Grand Central North will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. See their schedules page for more details on train times.

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