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What's Open Closed On Martin Luther King's Day In Andover

Monday, January 21, 2013

What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King's Day in Andover

Federal and state offices are closed but many business are open.

On Monday, Jan. 21, Massachusetts observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday (actually on Jan. 15). While King's Birthday is one of ten holidays recognized by the federal government, the feds don't require employers to pay workers for this holiday from work. Businesses traditionally provide their employees with a paid holiday as part of a benefits package because most other employers do the same. And according to the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office, business and commercial activities may operate as usual. Closed today: • Andover town offices  • Memorial Hall Library • Andover Schools • Post offices and regular deliveries.  • Bank offices; although some branches will be open in certain supermarkets. Open: • Many businesses, • …

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