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“For the safety and well-being of customers and staff, it is with heavy heart that we have decided to close today (Monday, March 16) at 3 p.m.,” the notice says. “We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding at this time. We will reopen as soon as possible.”
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The announcement elicited reactions that included plenty of support and understanding, but also some grief.
“You must take care of your own,” one Facebook commenter wrote to the shop’s owners. “You give so much of yourselves to the community. Be safe.”
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“Thanks for keeping us safe and all of you as well!” another commenter said. “We appreciate you and all you do. We look forward to visiting when you reopen.”
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Another Bill’s fan added a pair of weeping emojis to her comment: “I’m not going to be able to get my donut fix today!”
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