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Labor Day

Monday, September 3, 2012

What's Open, Closed on Labor Day

Restaurants and supermarkets will be open on the holiday.

Labor Day is observed on Monday, Sept. 3. Here's a list of what's open (and closed) during the holiday: Here are some Melrose businesses that let us know they will be open on Labor Day:

Five Things You Need to Know Today

Five Things: Labor Day Has Arrived

Check out the Five Things column for Monday, Sept. 3.

1. Holiday is here: Monday, Sept. 3 marks the arrival of Labor Day. Find out what Melrose businesses and other offices are open and closed for the holiday. 2. Tasty dish: Looking for a recipe to try out? Why not give this one for roasted cauliflower a go. 3. Stay informed: Want traffic updates or gas prices in the Melrose area? Take a gander at our Commute section. 4. Write a review: Did you have a good experience at a Stoneham business? If so, search our directory and post a positive review and rank the business on a 1-5 star scale. 5. We got widgets: Are you a fan of widgets? Check out this one! For more activities, visit our events calendar.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Will Higher Gas Prices Impact Your Labor Day Travel?

Gas prices have climbed 22 cents this month across Rhode Island, and 32 cents nationwide. How will this impact holiday travel?

As folks gear up for Labor Day weekend, local gas prices continue to creep up. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price of a gallon of gas in Rhode Island is currently $3.86, up 22 cents from this time last month. That is 7 cents, on average, more expensive than what motorists pay in Massachusetts, but 17 cents less expensive than pumps in Connecticut. The local spike is not as bad as the national average, which has seen an increase of 32 cents per gallon this past month.  Prices in the area range between $3.67 a gallon and $3.85, with the cheapest price currently at Stop and Shop at 70 Pulaski Boulevard in Bellingham, Mass., next door. Before heading out for Labor Day fun, get traffic alerts and gas prices for Melrose in …

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Calling All Melrose Businesses: Will You Be Open/Closed on Labor Day?

Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below.

With the holiday coming up on Monday, Sept. 3, we're asking all Melrose businesses: Will you be open on Labor Day? Do you plan to operate on limited hours? Will you even be open on Labor Day? Let us know by posting a comment in the comments section below. Please answer the following questions in your comment: 1. Will you be open or closed on Labor Day? 2. What hours will you be open? 3. Are you running any Labor Day-only deals? Thanks and have a safe Labor Day weekend everyone!

Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

2:25 pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012

Alfredo's Italian Kitchen- Melrose will be open regular hours (11:00 am- 10:00 pm) on Labor Day. We are running a Labor Day promo for $2.00 off any large specialty pizza. Stop by and enjoy!   more ›

Monday, September 5, 2011

Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need To Know Today—Monday, Sept. 5

Happy Labor Day.

Today is Monday, Sept. 5—175 years ago today, Sam Houston was elected as president of the Republic of Texas—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) Oh, it looks like rain tonight, and thank God, 'Cause a clear sky just wouldn't feel right: A chance of showers today, mainly after 3 p.m. Patchy dense fog before 1 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tonight, showers and patchy fog, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Labor labor labor: It's Labor Day today—here's what's open and closed today—so …

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