porches and turrets and Berwick does not disappoint. Driving by, they are very lovely to look at but stopping an appreciating the craftsmanship and talent that went into building it takes it to another level. Taking a walk outside my normal evening spin around the block opens my eyes to new ideas and experiences. I can admire an unexpected mural or hear kids playing on the next block over. I can take time to duck into Anomaly Craft Brewing and indulge in brisket sandwich that should be savored slowly but won't be. I look up at the bell tower on the Methodist Church on Front Street and I remember seeing workers years ago at the top and thinking yet again how much I like my earth-bound career. I walk past the Jackson Mansion and look forward to June and the start of the Summer Concert Series on the lawn. I think about how Market Street transforms every year into the magnificent Berwick Christmas Boulevard and how much it was grown since I was a kid. I shiver when the cold wind sneaks past my scarf and down my back, wondering how the runners stand the cold on Thanksgiving Day's Run for the Diamonds. I suppose winning actual diamonds helps one forget about the cold for a while. I'm glad to see the Berwick Theater still in operation and better than ever, showing movies, live entertainment and more. Every January, for a least a week or so, I try to improve some aspect of my life, and for 2026 it is getting my steps in. Yeah, I could go to the gym, or stay in my neighborhood all the time. One is climate controlled and the other is just out my front door. But travel is good for everyone and I do believe it broadens the mind, even if it's right around the corner. Something new to explore does not need to be far away! You can pick up the "Walk Berwick" or any other of our brochures online or at our Welcome Center. You don't need a map to enjoy this local treasure, but it can get you started on the right foot. Walking in the cold does work up an appetite. I mentioned Tuzzi's and Dalo's but would be remiss if I didn't add Stuccio's and Scicchitano's. One of these has the perfect combination of crust and sauce and toppings and if you don't know which it is, I can't help you. You'll just have to try them all and figure it out on your own. Opinions about which is the superior pizza experience are fiercely defended around here and this writer isn't that brave. •
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