Town offices and banks are also closed by state law.
In fact, most of the towns are located on the South Shore.
Keep these openings and closures in mind Monday, Feb. 20.
Here's when you can dispose of your tree.
Since the first day of the year is on a Sunday, many will be taking Monday off.
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, but many municipal offices and public services are closed the day after Christmas.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's what's open and closed on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.
Find out when Weymouth's costumed children will be going door to door for candy.
Sunday night, Weymouth celebrated Independence Day.
What's open or closed for the holiday? Note the special MBTA schedule, as well.
The event at Wessagusset Beach starts at 5 p.m.
Find out where to go for fireworks!
The Memorial Day program will take place in the Abigail Adams auditorium.
Monday is Patriots' Day, a state holiday but not a federal holiday. Find out what to expect open and closed on the holiday.
The study was done by Nerd Wallet using U.S. Census Bureau data on Irish heritage.
A look at Weymouth's most recent marriage statistics.
The Martin Luther King Day holiday is Monday, Jan. 18.
Warm weather and clouds are in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day forecast.
A student at the Wessagussett School dropped off the toys at the Weymouth Police Department.
Find out what is happening at the shopping center this Black Friday and holiday season!
With Labor Day weekend approaching, consumers will be taking advantage of last-minute deals for one final getaway.
Plus, a whale is saved from fishing gear and the attorney general calls on Backpage to remove its adult section after Burlington murder.
The fun starts at 5 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m.
Plus, find out everything you need to know about celebrating the 4th this weekend.
The great white shark was seen near Orleans Monday.
Town by town, here's what's going on in Massachusetts for Independence Day 2015.
By state law, liquor stores are closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts.
Diamond encrusted jewelry was dropped into four separate Salvation Army kettles in Massachusetts this week.
Shop for everyone on your holiday list, all within your budget.
The charitable organization said it's 40 percent short of its fundraising goal.
Discover the latest gadgets for the best prices.
Heroin addiction, a public health crisis in Massachusetts, is responsible for hundreds of deaths across the state in the last year.
Get everything you need to fight the snow and stay warm this winter.
Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.