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Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 21, 2013

What's Open, Closed on MLK Day in Malden

Federal and state offices are closed but many businesses are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  On Monday, Jan. 21, Massachusetts observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday (actually on Jan. 15). While King's Birthday is one of 10 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. Here's a look at what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Malden: Closed • City Hall • Malden Public Library • Malden schools • Post offices and regular deliveries.  • Bank offices; although some branches …

broadway Jay

10:22 am on Monday, January 21, 2013

Are the Patriots going to the Superbowl? I didn't see the game. I was at Sung Kong Lounge with Chris Caesar watching Downtown Abbey !! #facebookcheckin   more ›

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