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DMV Closes Early Friday and What Else Is Open, Closed Columbus Day Weekend

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In addition to the state Department of Motor Vehicles, which will close early at 12:30 p.m., Friday and not reopen until Tuesday morning, here’s what’s open and what’s closed during Columbus Day weekend in and around Darien:
Friday, Oct. 6
Department of Motor Vehicles — offices will close at 12:30 p.m., remain closed on Saturday and reopen Tuesday at 7:45 a.m.

 
Saturday, Oct. 7
Darien Recycling Center (also known as the Transfer Station and the town Dump) — open regular hours (7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.)

Department of Motor Vehicles — offices will be closed all day Saturday and reopen Tuesday at 7:45 a.m., including the Norwalk office

U.S. Post Offices are open. Monday, Columbus Day
 

OPEN:

Darien Recycling Center (regular hours, 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.)

Almost all larger stores are open; check with small shops. Metro-North will operate a regular weekday schedule.

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What’s Open, What’s Closed on Columbus Day Weekend

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Here’s what’s open and what’s closed for Darien on Columbus Day Weekend 2015:

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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

On the last weekend before the DMV’s extensions end for expired registrations (end of day Tuesday, Oct. 13), DMV offices are closed (from 12:30 p.m., Friday to 7:45 a.m. Tuesday). AAA offices, which perform some DMV functions, are open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but they’re also closed on Columbus Day. TRANSPORTATION

Buses and trains will run as normal on Monday, without changes. FRIDAY, Oct.