Star Drive-In In Taunton Faces Closure After 60 Years

Loyal customers of this beloved Drive-In restaurant are really upset at the recent news that the place is closing.

The Star Drive-In in Taunton, Massachusetts announced on it's Facebook page that it will be closing next year, in March of 2026 when their lease is up. At the time of this writing, it has been shared 816 times.

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The comments on the Facebook post were that of sadness, anger and frustration.

Kim said:

I’m disgusted and brokenhearted that a bunch of individuals in this community that maybe could help, turn a blind eye!

Millie said:

Please tell me who to write. I suppose if the owner wants to sell and property not deemed historic maybe more difficult. I love the Star, and Erika, have followed your posts for years and appreciate all you do for community.

Jordan said:

Heartbreaking. I have been a customer since childhood. I hope maybe you can set up in another location A distinguished history of over sixty years and so many memories for three generations of my family. Best wishes for the future.

Massachusetts Restaurant Announces Closure

Around the same time that the owner of the Star, Erika Madden, signed a lease for 5 years, the property was purchased by a company that had put up a storage unit across the street from the restaurant, according to boston.com.

There are circumstances surrounding the closure announcement that were not shared in the owner's Facebook post, but she said that she has tried to keep the historic business open beyond March of 2026. She said in reply to many loyal customers that she is not getting any help from City Government.