Politics & Government

Local Italian Eatery Closed Today to Support 'Day Without Immigrants'

The nationwide protest against President Trump's immigration policies is happening right down the street.

Comella's Resaurant's 13 locations will be closed today as the Italian restaurant celebrates a "Day Without Immigrants."

The day is being recognized by businesses nationwide as a form of protest against President Trump's immigration policies.

According to Eater Boston, Comella's said, "Comella's will be closed today to support the 'Day Without Immigrants.' We support our employees that have kept Comella's what it's always been about for us for 28 years: FAMILY."

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Comella's certainly isn't alone in local restaurants closing for a cause today.

Comella's is at the following 13 locations:

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  • 158 Great Rd. Bedford
  • 43 Leonard St., Belmont
  • 1 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill
  • 33 Main St., Concord
  • 211 Lincoln St., Hingham
  • 50 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead
  • 478A Main St., Melrose
  • 45 Main St., Natick
  • 1095 Great Plain Ave., Needham
  • 288 Washington St., Wellesley
  • 1302 Washington St., West Newton
  • 1844 Centre St., West Roxbury
  • 745 High St., Westwood

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