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Curious Traveler | C.J. Fitzwater  Dec 11, 2023 Last Sunday, Salisbury said goodbye to a cherished landmark, Marie’s, as it served its final Irish benedict. Since its establishment in 1972 by Marie Rose Waelter, Marie’s had been a cornerstone of the community, first located on Railroad Avenue, kitty-corner to the old police station. Its signature Dr.…

Curious Traveler | C.J. Fitzwater Dec 26, 2023 Updated Dec 26, 2023  Before the last decade of the 19th century, the diverse landscapes of Salisbury, Massachusetts, stood at the crossroads of change. Known for its industrial prowess on a global scale, Salisbury was about to experience a transformation that would rewrite its destiny. The pivotal moments almost came…

Curious Traveler | C.J. Fitzwater  Nov 16, 2023 Updated Dec 21, 2024  Amesbury’s Market Square, where historic cobblestone sidewalks guide you to a building that embodies over a century of community spirit. This complex of local history houses the Hard Nocks Gym, the Lafayette Club, and Riverwalk Lanes, each playing a pivotal role in preserving Amesbury’s rich heritage.…

Do you know someone who always makes you feel good every time you see them? Someone who always has a kind word and inspires you? You leave them feeling better about who you are as a person. I call them uplifters. My wife, Nina, and I both lead our companies – I run an auto…

Dinner Date C.J. Fitzwater When I introduce my hometown, the first thing people mention is usually the beach, the river, or that one wild bachelor party that ended up at Ten’s, often accompanied by a crazy story. But there’s another side to Salisbury that is often overlooked. Some of the oldest family farms in the country…

Curious Traveler:CJ Fitzwater Was it just last month that they dropped the docks in at the marinas on the Merrimack? It seems like only last week we were welcoming home our favorite snowbirds, George and Judith Burtch, and Anthony Montasanti? and was it just yesterday that we were celebrating the graduation parties of Skylar Colburn,…

Dinner Date: CJ Fitzwater On a Tuesday, I was looking for a dinner date after the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. I serve on the board with a great group. Drew Dana, one of the other members, claims we’ve been voted the best board for three years running. Our now five-member group also includes T.J.…

Originally published June 20th 2024 As Pilgrims began to settle at the dawn of America, undivided land was established within them for public pasturing livestock and serving as a communal gathering space. This practice was an early form of Colonial socialism. Although presently socialism often has a negative connotation, it was crucial in early Colonial…

Curious Traveler: CJ Fitzwater On June 19th 2020, in the Judiciary Square neighborhood of Washington, D.C., a group of Black Lives Matter members protesting the murder of George Floyd gathered with ropes and chains, intent on removing the 11-foot statue of Albert Pike. Pike was the former Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of…

“They say every man can be replaced. They say every distance is not near. So I remember every face of every man who put me here,” is the opening verse to “I Shall Be Released” by Bob Dylan, a song that became my mantra four years ago. At 45, I found myself on life support…