What's Open/Closed on Labor Day

September 5 is a federal, state, and local holiday in observance of Labor 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: Parks are open, but pools have closed for the season. Cornerstone is closed, as is Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink.
• 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

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced that admission to state parks and beaches will be free for the Labor Day weekend. Some parks and beaches, however, are still closed due to storm damage. A an updated list of open parks can be found at www.ct.gov/Irene.

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