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140-Year-Old Central Massachusetts Bar Reopens After Devastating Fire, Thanks To The Community

A 140-year-old bar in central Massachusetts has re-opened four months after a devastating fire, thanks to the community.

(CBS Boston)

February 6, 2024

TEMPLETON - A 140-year-old bar in central Massachusetts has re-opened four months after a devastating fire, thanks to the community.

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"Today is very special. It's the accumulation of four-plus months worth of dreams, imaginations, and hard work. Then slowly but surely seeing to come to reality," Otter River Pub owner Matt Black told WBZ-TV.

A fire back in September destroyed the top floor, roof, and part of the bar.

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