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Presidents Day

Monday, February 18, 2013

What's Closed on Presidents Day?

Here is a list of what is opened and what is closed today.

Today is Presidents' Day, also known as Washington's Birthday. As a result, many public buildings may be closed today. Take a look at the what's open and what's closed today. Here's a list of places that are closed in and around Mansfield: Town Hall and all government offices will be closed today. The post office is also closed. The Public Library will be closed today and will resume normal hours tomorrow.  Public Schools are in recess, and will resume on Feb. 25. Local bank branches are closed today. Most Restaurants, retail and liquor stores will open today. If you’re taking the MBTA Commuter Line (or the subway or buses), be aware that trains are running on a Saturday schedule. If you know of other closings, share them in the comments …

Five Things You Need to Know: Monday, Feb. 18

Happy Presidents Day! Who was your favorite president of all time? Please tell us in the comment section.

  1. Ready for another clean-up day? There will be more sun than clouds today, but it will be windy and chilly with temperatures in the mid-30s, according to our friends at WHDH. It will actually feel much colder with the wind. 2. Today is Presidents Day and town offices will be closed. It is also school vacation week. 3. Former King Philip High standout Jake Layman and his University of Maryland boys' basketball teammates will be at Boston College Tuesday for a 9 p.m. If you can't make it to the game, it will be shown on the ACC Network. 4. Who will win "Dancing with the Wrentham Stars?  Here's the details from the Wrentham Community Events, Inc., who is sponsoring the event. It will offer a fun-filled evening featuring six local "stars" …

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

How Well Do You Know the Presidents?

Take our Presidents' Day quiz and then let us know how you scored in the comment section.

As we celebrate Presidents Day, how much to do you know about our presidents? Using an article in the Huffington Post, we came up with these questions. Take the Patch quiz to test your knowledge? How did you do on the 10 questions? Let us know in the comment section. 1. Who was the richest president ever? 2. What were George Washington’s teeth really made of? 3. Who or what had to be removed from Andrew Johnson’s funeral because of swearing? 4. What president entertained his guests at the White House with his violin? 5. Which president was captured by pirates while working as a fisherman? 6. Who was the only president who was a life-long bachelor? 7. Which president had a loaded hoof and was given a ticket for riding his horse too fast? 8…

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