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twoplustwo · 06-24-2009, 08:21 AM

Bobby's Girl auction set for mid-July
New Hampton:

By CASONDRA MARDEN
Citizen Intern

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Citing the economic climate and changes in zoning, the owners of Bobby's Girl Diner are leaving the business, and the classic diner on Route 104 is due to be sold at auction next month.

The Elliard family, which ran the diner over the last seven summers, said that because of changes in zoning they were no longer able to develop the close to 12 acres that the diner now sits on. Because further development was hindered, they could no longer afford to operate the business.

The diner is scheduled to be auctioned off on Tuesday, July 14, Bobby's Girl Diner will go up for auction by Meredith Village Savings Bank.

The Elliard family would like to thank their customers and guests for their support over the years.

"We will miss you all," said Mary, Ron, Jonathan, and Alysha Elliard in a statement about the closing.

The diner was made in 1956 by the Worcester Diner Co. and was the last diner the company built. Its original location was Johnston, R.I., where it was known as Lloyd's.

The diner was later moved to Bridgehampton, N.Y., on Long Island where it was watched over by Robert and Gloria Merrill. After three years of sitting on blocks, the diner made one last move to New Hampshire where restorations took place. Bobby's Girl diner opened its doors on Sept. 26, 1994.

Bobby's Girl Diner was known locally for its clever slogans and as a destination for bike week fun.

06-24-2009, 08:21 AM	#23
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	from today's Citizen... Bobby's Girl auction set for mid-July New Hampton: By CASONDRA MARDEN Citizen Intern Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Citing the economic climate and changes in zoning, the owners of Bobby's Girl Diner are leaving the business, and the classic diner on Route 104 is due to be sold at auction next month. The Elliard family, which ran the diner over the last seven summers, said that because of changes in zoning they were no longer able to develop the close to 12 acres that the diner now sits on. Because further development was hindered, they could no longer afford to operate the business. The diner is scheduled to be auctioned off on Tuesday, July 14, Bobby's Girl Diner will go up for auction by Meredith Village Savings Bank. The Elliard family would like to thank their customers and guests for their support over the years. "We will miss you all," said Mary, Ron, Jonathan, and Alysha Elliard in a statement about the closing. The diner was made in 1956 by the Worcester Diner Co. and was the last diner the company built. Its original location was Johnston, R.I., where it was known as Lloyd's. The diner was later moved to Bridgehampton, N.Y., on Long Island where it was watched over by Robert and Gloria Merrill. After three years of sitting on blocks, the diner made one last move to New Hampshire where restorations took place. Bobby's Girl diner opened its doors on Sept. 26, 1994. Bobby's Girl Diner was known locally for its clever slogans and as a destination for bike week fun.