It's Labor Day, What's Open, What's Closed

It's Labor Day 2011 and besides being the last day of the summer, it's also a holiday. While many of you are off enjoying one last long weekend in the sun, there are many people here town enjoying a relaxing day.

Here is a quick rundown of what is open and closed today.

• All Westfield town offices, along with Union County government and New Jersey state offices are closed today. You will have to wait a day to renew a driver's license or say hello to anyone in the .
• The and the are open all day today and will respond if you call. Remember in case of an emergency to dial 911 immediately.
• Banks are also closed today. But in good news, ATMs are open.
• Come rain or sleet or dark of night will bring you a mail carrier, but on Labor Day, mail service is suspended. The Post Office downtown is also closed today.
• All of the schools and the main headquarters on Elm Street are closed today. They will reopen tomorrow when teachers report.
• If you want to cool off today, you're in luck. The is open all day today. It is the last day the pool is open for the summer season.
• If you want to go shopping today, you're also in luck. Many stores downtown are open today, along with restaurants. Check with individual stores on hours. Remember to shop local.

Everyone at Westfield Patch wishes you and your family a happy and healthy Labor Day. Remember to use a designated driver and not to drink and drive.