Boston-area restaurant chain apologizes for Storrowing

Lots of unfortunate people are suffering from “hoarding” — you know, that unique phenomenon that occurs when a very long truck tries to pass under a low-rise overpass on Storow Drive. But not many people who were stocked issue a formal apology afterward. And fewer people use it as an opportunity to sell pizza.

Which is why a Facebook post appeared earlier this week. driver for Sal pizzaa family-owned pizza chain with more than 100 locations around New England (plus… One in Florida), apparently missed the “CLEARANCE 10′-3” sign on Saturday, and Sal’s truck ended up wedged in a good, tight spot. To Sal’s credit, they owned it.

“I hope your day is better than ours,” Sal wrote. “It turns out that our trucks are just as huge as our chips.

“We would like to apologize to everyone on Storrow Drive for any inconvenience on Saturday. We also extend a huge thank you to the Boston Police and Mass DOT for their assistance,” they said before taking the opportunity to deliver their product.

“No dough, sauce or cheese was damaged in this disaster and was delivered safely to your favorite Boston Sal locations!” They wrote. “Come enjoy one of our huge slices. It’s sure to make the day a little better for us!” We sure do, Sal.

Founded in 1990 in Salem, New Hampshire by Salvatore Lupoli with his brother Nick, there are now about 130 Salem locations throughout New England. As for Storwing, these have likely been around since the road was first consolidated in 1951. Usually a particular problem with students moving into the area around Labor Day, the Department of Conservation and Recreation last year created a mock news bulletin warning of the dangers of Storwing.

“Don’t risk it, you’ll just become a local meme for a few days and the neighborhood kids will hear the commotion and come out to make fun of you while a state trooper patiently supports you,” DCR warned. And apparently Sal didn’t get the memo.

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