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Hometown Diner In Danvers Will Not Reopen Due To Coronavirus
Owner Joseph Bucchiere posted on the diner's social media that it will not reopen after three years serving breakfast and lunch in town.
DANVERS, MA — The Hometown Diner in Danvers appears to be the latest small business lost to the coronavirus health crisis after owner Joseph Bucchiere cited the pandemic in his decision not to reopen the breakfast and lunch spot.
Bucchiere posted on the diner's Facebook account: "I extend my sincere thanks to all my loyal customers who have supported me for the last three years. Due to COVID-19, I will not be opening back up. Thank you all."
The Liberty Street location promoted itself on its website as "the place to meet with friends for fresh brewed coffee, breakfast or lunch."
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Fans of the diner expressed sympathy for Bucchiere in the comments on the Facebook post:
"My heart breaks for all the brave entrepreneurs out there," one poster said. "I have such admiration for people who have the courage to open a business. COVID and only COVID took this from you. Great job. So sorry," one poster said.
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"I am so sorry to see this news," another added. "I was hopeful that you would reopen once everything returned to 'normal.' Always enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches from Hometown Cafe and loved having you in walking distance.
"You will be missed for sure."
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