With the foreclosure of the Abbey Grille, lots of people and groups who had plans to hold events in the Great Hall or the restaurant are finding themselves up a creek without a paddle, or without their deposits returned.
Take the case of this Fairhaven woman. She is getting married in a few months and was informed that she not only can’t use the Abbey Grille, but that her $6700 deposit may not be refunded. If you read further in the piece, you will see that even employees are getting stiffed, and may have to file with the Massachusetts Attorney General to seek redress for back pay.
And then there is the Muttoneaters. Every year, these hearty band of Lizzie Borden aficionados gather in Fall River to discuss the murder case, spending big bucks when they do! They stay at local hotels, including the Lizzie Borden B&B, shop at local stores, eat at local restaurants, and hold their big party at the Abbey Grille. Even they have been informed that those plans are now cancelled. Read about it here.
So what is to come of the old church, the one that used to be Lizzie Borden’s church? Well, salvation plans are afoot. Let’s all wish them well.
