What’s open on Good Friday 2021? The holiday plans for Lehigh Valley schools, banks, mail carriers and others.
Updated Apr 01, 2021;
Christians around the world observe Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s passion, crucifixion and death, which is told in the Bible.
Many observe the day with fasting and church services. It is not a federal holiday, however many state and local offices are closed Friday, April 2.
The Northampton County Courthouse (Rudy Miller | For lehighvalleylive.com)
Are government offices open?
The state of New Jersey recognizes Good Friday as a holiday. Warren County government offices are closed, as are most government offices in New Jersey.
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Presidents’ Day 2021: Are restaurants open? Does mail run? What about banks, schools and government offices?
Updated Feb 14, 2021;
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Presidents’ Day is celebrated the third Monday of February.
This year, the holiday falls on Monday, Feb. 15. Originally, it marked the birthday of George Washington, on Feb. 22. But the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which took effect in 1971, switched the commemoration (along with Columbus Day and Memorial Day) to the Monday holiday.
The federal government continues to recognize the third Monday in February as Washington’s Birthday, but because states are not obliged to adopt federal holidays, the date can vary.
Here’s a rundown of what’s open and what’s closed Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day:
Council should commit to fully funding Phillipsburg Free Public Library | Letter
Updated Jan 28, 2021;
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The Phillipsburg Free Public Library put forth a budget request for $765,900 in October 2020. $765,900 is what the library believes it needs to be adequately funded to continue serving the needs as a local full-service library for the town of Phillipsburg.
The library serves numerous critical needs for the people of Phillipsburg at a strategic location in town that is easily accessible by a diverse group of residents. Phillipsburg Mayor Todd Tersigni has proposed a 2021 library budget of $323,473. This budget would devastate the library’s ability to provide services as a full-service library and would hurt many of the residents of the town.
P’burg councilman: Letter about library website didn’t give all the facts | Letter
Updated Jan 24, 2021;
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In response to Joshua Wanisko’s letter regarding my comments about a “library website” and the fear-mongering carried out by a group of individuals who constantly create issues rather than solve them, I can only make this statement: It’s an election year.
I’m sure we can expect even more letters from the names associated with his group.
In his letter, Wanisko failed to identify himself as a member of the Phillipsburg Democratic Committee for District 5, Ward 1, and failed to mention that the library site referenced is not sponsored by the Phillipsburg Free Public Library at all. In fact, it’s operated by his fellow committee member and Treasurer, David Morrisette.