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FRAMINGHAM – Sunday, is July 4, also known as Independence Day.

Most federal, state and municipal offices are closed Monday, July 5, to mark the federal holiday.

The holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. This will be the 245th celebration.

The City of Framingham does not have any events planned.

In 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize July 4 as a state celebration.

In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.

In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.

Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery and Amazon available, but no home delivery.

Supermarkets: Open

Liquor Stores: Open

Convenience stores: Open

Banks: Closed.

Stockmarket: Closed

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Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.