Fitzwilly’s long arc back to St. Patrick’s Day
Fitzwilly’s owner Fred Gohr mans the bar on a festive occasion. He’s been the proprietor since 1988. CONTRIBUTED
Published: 3/12/2021 4:12:46 PM
Three days from Saturday, March 16 will mark one full year since “normal life” ended abruptly for Fitzwilly’s restaurant in Northampton.
“Most years on St. Patrick’s Day,” explains owner Fred Gohr, “the Northampton St. Patrick’s Association has breakfast at the Hotel Northampton and then the whole contingent marches to Fitzwilly’s, where we have Irish music and a great party.”
“Last year we had 20 kegs of Guinness, a couple cases of Jameson’s Irish Whisky, and we were gearing up for a great celebration when BOOM the rug got pulled out from under us.”
SHREWSBURY POLICE LOG: Feb. 24 to March 7
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3:02 p.m.: Harassment was reported on Prospect Street.
3:20 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported on Clinton Street.
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