A faded sign above the front door of Green Mountain Falls’ Blue Moose Tavern reflects the unknowns facing this locals’ hot spot which announced its abrupt closure on April 16.

Though several requests from the Courier to speak with the Tavern’s ownership went unanswered, its Facebook page cited tensions between the property owner and business owner arising from a fire that occurred last summer as the impetus for the unexpected lease termination.

The Blue Moose has been the social epicenter of the cozy community of Green Mountain Falls, drawing visitors and locals in equal measure.…