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Diner Destroyed By Fire Reopens In Framingham

The J&M Diner is back, and fans are ecstatic.

FRAMINGHAM, MA—The popular landmark J&M Diner was among the businesses destroyed by a fire that ripped through Old Path Village in Framingham this past March. The diner had been at the location for 20 years.

"We are in shock and heartbroken," the diner's owners wrote on its Facebook page.

After announcing its plans around July, the J&M reopened in a new location on Monday, Nov. 27, on Route 9 East (50 Worcester Road) where Big Fresh once was.

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Via its Facebook page, the diner kept fans updated on its progress since the fire — from fundraisers and choosing the new location to working on the new menu and buying new equipment.

J&M's new hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Customers were urged to wear pajamas on opening day.

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