Addams Tavern, a popular establishment in Westfield, was told it needed to shut down as a result of building code violations in December last year.
Almost one year later, the tavern had made most of the necessary changes and gotten approval from a state court to reopen. The announcement that the tavern could once again operate was made on December 3.
Speaking to Tap Into Westfield, Thomas Jardin, the town attorney, noted that there were some remaining issues, such as a problem with rainwater drainage and an accessibility issue under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Since neither problem was a "life safety" concern, the restaurant was given the all clear to open its doors.
Restaurants opening their doors for the first time or planning on reopening after an extended period of closure can use poster printing to let customers know when they will be back in business.
Addams Tavern officially reopened for business 10 days after the December 3 approval. The original estimate was that the tavern would reopen on December 14, but it was able to get back into business one day ahead of schedule.
The Mayor of Westfield, Shelley Brindle, expressed delight that the restaurant was going to be back in business.
Although the drainage concern and ADA compliance issue aren't enough to keep the restaurant closed, the court isn't completely letting them go. They will be addressed during a hearing in January.
