Dartmouth’s Davoll’s General Store Thanks Snowplow Crews With Coffee During SouthCoast Storm

As many spent a snowy Sunday inside, occasionally shoveling to keep up with the falling flakes, a select group was busy on the roads, unable to enjoy a true snow day.

The plow trucks, Department of Public Works employees and more have been busy, and will continue to be for days, clearing the highways and residential streets of the SouthCoast.

Davoll's General Store in Dartmouth recognized the hard work of these local employees and decided to reward them with a kind gesture.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Davoll's offered treats and coffee for those passing by its location on Russells Mills Road.

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Coffee & Kindness in Dartmouth

The quaint country store that's been around since the 1700s is the oldest general store in America.

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Operating since 1793, the store has been owned by many families, including the current owners, the Shattuck family, who set out a bin of treats, mugs and hot coffee for those that braved the snowstorm.

They shared the love on social media saying:

"A BIG thank you to the folks keeping the streets cleared and safe…. Self-serve coffee and treats on the front porch!"

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A Big Storm For the SouthCoast

The MGM Show spoke with 12 News Meteorologist TJ Del Santo, who said the last time we experienced a storm like this was in 2022, when snow totals were fairly similar, around 12 to 18 inches in most places.

READ MORE: Biggest Snowstorm in Years Coming to the SouthCoast

To help make the roads more accessible for emergency vehicles (and a few choice radio personalities), crews have been hard at work.

Luckily, they have the kindness from places like Davoll's to keep them warm and caffeinated throughout the day.