What's Open and Closed on Victory Day?
Rhode Island state offices and some businesses will be closed in observance of Victory Day today. Since the holiday is not federally recognized, federal organizations will remain open on Monday.
Rhode Island is the only state in the country to observe Victory Day. The holiday commemorates the surrender of Japan on Aug. 15, 1945, nine days after the United States dropped the world's first atom bomb on Hiroshima.
The holiday is not a recognized national holiday, so federal offices, including the U.S. Postal Service, will remain operational.
State and local government municipal offices–except for town beaches and essential emergency services—will be closed.
Tiverton Town Hall: Closed
Little Compton Town Hall: Closed - The Agricultural Conservancy Trust will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in Town Council chambers.
Tiverton School District: Closed
Little Compton School District: Closed
Essex Public Library: Closed
Brownell Library: Open
RIPTA Buses will be operating on a holiday schedule.
Post Offices: Open
The Tiverton DPW says trash pick-up will be delayed one day.
Retail stores: Most corporate retail store chains are open, but it’s recommended to call ahead to the locally owned stores. Check the Patch Directory listings for more information.
Restaurants, Fast-Food and Pubs: Most establishments typically open on Mondays are open today, however some may have special holiday hours.
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Tiverton Town Hall
343 Highland Rd, Tiverton, RI -
Little Compton Town Hall
40 Commons, Little Compton, RI -
Tiverton School District
100 N Brayton Rd, Tiverton, RI -
Little Compton School District
28 Commons, Little Compton, RI -
Tiverton Essex Public Library
238 Highland Rd, Tiverton, RI -
Brownell Library
44 Commons, Little Compton, RI
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Tiverton Department of Public Works
50 Industrial Way, Tiverton, RI
Joe Sousa.
5:57 am on Monday, August 13, 2012
I once met a survivor of Bataan Death March. This day honors the men and women who fought for freedom against a brutal enemy .
camille67
7:23 am on Monday, August 13, 2012
I agree, Joe regarding the honoring the men and women who for for freedom during our WW II. I have a question: If the banks who are FDIC approved, why aren't they open (e.g., Bank Newport)?
Joe Sousa.
7:30 am on Monday, August 13, 2012
RI requires employers to pay over time if employees work today. That's why I'm home with out pay today. RI is the most unfriendly State to do business.