John J. Jeffries owner clarifies stance on pandemic, decision to stay open; 'How do we take care of our families?'
In a follow-up email to customers Friday, Cavanaugh expressed his thanks for support from many customers who supported the restaurantâs decision to stay open, but said he regretted including any mention of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocates an approach that has been criticized by the World Health Organization and other public health bodies. âI am disturbed by the reaction of some at my mention of the Great Barrington Declaration and the conclusions they have drawn about my values and beliefs,â Cavanaugh wrote. âI wholeheartedly support masks, social distanci...