What's Open on Independence Day

A general listing of business and municipal closings.

Posted Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 8:49 pm ET|Updated Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 9:19 pm ET

July 4 is considered a holiday in observance of Independence Day. State and local government offices are closed but some retail businesses are open:

West Hartford Town Hall: Closed
West Hartford Public Library (all branches): Closed
West Hartford Schools administrative offices: Closed
West Hartford Leisure Services Parks & Pools: Open
Banks: Closed
U.S. Post Offices: Closed
State Government Offices: Closed
State courts: Closed
Connecticut Department of Labor TeleBenefits Call Centers: Closed for initial claims. Automated telephone and internet system for filing unemployment insurance continued claims will be available.
Liquor stores: Closed
Supermarkets: Most Open
Retail stores: Most Open
Children's Museum: Closed

Many beaches and other public pools are open for the season and will remain open through the holiday weekend.

Also, please note that Trash and Recycling Collection will be delayed by one day this week.

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