Thanksgiving: What's Open, What's Closed in Johnston?

All government offices, schools and libraries are closed today for the observance of Thanksgiving Day; most businesses are open for limited hours.

  Today is the observance of Thanksgiving, the holiday commemorating the Pilgrims' arrival in America, first celebrated in 1621 in Plymouth, MA. All federal, state, and Johnston government buildings and offices are closed today. There will be no mail service. Johnston schools are closed, as well. Johnston Town Hall and local schools will also be closed tomorrow, Nov. 23. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day, with Thursday's collection moved to Friday, and Friday's pickup set for Saturday. Most restaurant and stores will be open reduced hours today — be sure to to call ahead. Banks are closed. Looking for a Johnston business to check their hours? Visit the JohnstonPatch Directory to find it. The Rhode Island Public Transit …

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What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe?

We're looking for your favorite Turkey Day recipes to share with our readers — sign in and add yours.

  Now that you've braved the crowds at Stop & Shop or BJ's Wholesale Club for your Thanksgiving turkey — or, if you're the type who likes to "eat local," you've picked up your bird at Baffoni's Poultry Farm — is there a special ingredient or dish that you're getting ready to place on your Thanksgiving table? JohnstonPatch is looking for favorite recipes from our readers — whether it's that secret trick to perfectly roasting the turkey, the best way to make stuffing, or a family recipe handed down from Nonni (as Italians call their grandmothers) or Mémère (as the French-Canadians say). Post your recipes in the comments section below, and we'll feature some of the best heading into the holiday weekend. Sign in with your Patch account, or use…

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