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Skip's In Merrimac Makes 'Bittersweet' Decision To Close After 75 Years
A family business that was passed down from generation to generation ended its iconic run after 75 years this week. Skip's Snack Bar has stayed in Lori Matthews' family since her Aunt Dot and Uncle Skip opened the roadside spot in Merrimac in 1947, a Facebook post reads. The post said that despite having a successful 75th year, the family decided that it was time to move on. "The restaurant and hospitality industry has had a tough time in the past 3 years, many have struggled, several have closed," the post said. "We feel that we have adapted and endured when others did not. So, we are n…