Veterans Day ceremony in Wellesley & what’s open and closed

The community is invited to attend a ceremony honoring all veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, 11am, in front of the War Memorial at Wellesley Town Hall on Washington Street. Rain location is across the street at the Wellesley Free Library.

The Veterans Day ceremony will recognize retired military personnel, and includes guest speakers, the Wellesley Police and Fire Department honor guards, members of American Legion Post 72, and a special POW ceremony.

Please attend in supporting veterans and recognizing everyone in the community who is serving our country.

What is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is observed annually, and always on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The US Department of Veterans Affairs website says the day “is a time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.”

What’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Most Wellesley municipal buildings and departments will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12 for all town departments. Please check department webpages for specific times.

The Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF)

• OPEN regular hours on Sunday, November 10 (1oam-3pm), and Tuesday, Nov. 12 (7am-noon)
• CLOSED on Monday, November 11

Wellesley Free Library (main, Hills, and Fells)

The Main Library will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observation of Veteran’s Day.
Main Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm

Hills Branch hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 8pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm

Fells Branch hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm