TAUNTON — A neighborhood fixture in East Taunton has re-opened its doors after being closed for five months due to a major fuel leak .
“We’re kind of like a big family in East Taunton. A lot of customers have been coming in giving us hugs,” said Aaron Amaro, co-owner of Amaro’s Mobil on Middleboro Avenue on Friday afternoon, two days after the business re-opened.
A big sign hanging near the cash register says, “Welcome back!”
“It’s been great. Everyone’s really happy. Everyone’s glad to see their neighborhood store back open,” he said. “I’m just happy to see the customers and their happy faces.”
The convenience store portion of Amaro’s, at 508 Middleboro Ave., had a soft opening this past Wednesday, Feb 7. The grand opening and ribbon cutting are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15. The gas pumps had not re-opened as of Friday afternoon but are expected to any day, he said.
Customers in the area can drive or walk into the convenience store and Dunkin’ coffee shop inside right now.