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130 144 FE ATURES 102 Stars, Stripes and

Summer!

On a July afternoon in Chatham, there’s nothing better than a festive backyard gathering with good friends.

120 Bursting with Color

Homeowners collaborate with Joyce K. Williams Landscape Design in Chatham to create “a riot of color all season long.”

130 A Dream by the Dunes

A perfectly situated custom-built home from Polhemus Savery DaSilva showcases water views from virtually every window.

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102 144 Weekend Vibes

Whether your summer activities are on land or at sea, local boutiques will help you look stylish every step of the way with fun and fashionable outfits for the entire family.

172 Seasons of Change

Farm manager Joshua Schiff takes us through spring, summer, fall and winter at Chatham Bars Inn Farm. Plus, we dig into recipes for strawberry shortcake and fusilli alla Caprese.

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232 185 198 185 The A-Team

Let’s play ball with a dream lineup of former Chatham A’s, now major league stars.

192 He Touched All the Bases

Remembering Paul Galop, Chatham’s gift to the Cape Cod Baseball League.

198 The Perfect Catch

Fishing for striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and other migratory species peaks each spring and fall around Chatham.

210 Small Spaces, Big Ideas

222 A Grand Entrance

The owners of Sea La Vie, located in a neighborhood formerly home to a Naval Air Station, have removed areas of concrete and reintroduced beauties of nature to their property, including a magnificent vegetable garden.

232 Greens with Envy:

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Golf courses in Chatham and surrounding towns, from exclusive private clubs to public offerings, feature rolling fairways, distinct characteristics and views for days.

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245 Calendar of Events 256 Food & Drink 272 Final Thought

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Whenever I drop off my son at Monomoy Regional Middle School, I look forward to passing by the front sign to check out thoughtful phrases to start my day: “If you can dream s I scrolled through my Facebook it,page you can do it,” “Make today matter,” and recently, an image by photographer Julia “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

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Cumes brought a smile to my face: Her dog, Ocho,

Savery DaSilva; Emma Carroll, manager of Chatham Clothing Bar; and Wyatt Sullivan, a popular teacher at Monomoy MiddleofSchool.

Did you know Chatham is home to one of Regional the oldest Fourth July parades in the

country? To celebrate, we serve up party ideas that will add sparkle to your backyard gathering and impress your guests. For the feature “Stars, Stripes and Summer!” our Learn about Chatham’s connection to the Mayflower in the story “The Turning team scouted locations and sketched out vignettes for an all-day styled photo shoot.

Point,” different Chatham America in “Chatham, Thediscover scenes showcase flag garland, atowns colorfulacross candy buffet, a table set for eightU.S.A.” with freshly and cooked step inside Theand Cape Cod Chronicle newsroom in “Read Allcan About Kick lobsters a homemade chalkboard table runner so guests writeIt.” their names (or evenour doodle a little!).

Local vendors andlist,” boutiques in toeverything help create a off summer with “Ultimate Summer Bucket whichpitched includes and festive tours atmosphere.

It truly was a team to effort! fromfun sightseeing in a Cessna Skyhawk dancing on the sidewalks at

Throughout this issue, you’ll find an abundance of rich and interesting content.

Mondays on Main. for a2022 good beach read?

We’ve gotnew that, too, on with It’s shaping up toLooking be an exciting season since there are many things the a listhorizon. of recommended books, Elin Hilderbrand’s newand novel “28 From restaurants and including coffee shops to refreshed art galleries a Shakespeare festival incoming Kate Gould there certainly won’t be a shortage of activities this summer.

Summers,” out Park, in June.

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At Chatham Living by the Sea, we always strive to inspire our readers with positive, engaging articles written in the sand. As I write this letter and during a time introduce you to the people and places that of social distancing, we have so many reasons be town so special. In this issue, make thisto seaside thankful for this beautiful sandbar—walks nature stepon inside Whitney Heavey’s colorful studio and learnand about her palette of inspiration; hop trails, runs on the beach, beautiful sunsets sunrises, witnessing acts ofaboard a saltwater fishing adventure with North Chatham kindness, and reading stories about people giving back.

Outfitters; and meet Pan-Mass Challenge founder Along the theme of giving back, one ofBilly ourStarr stories features six andin histhis wife,issue Meredith, who operate one of thethe mosttown successful from young individuals who find ways to strengthen they fundraisers love. A few of their summer headquarters in South Chatham.

We alsoowner open doors to theof past by exploring these familiar faces include Aaron Polhemus, and CEO Polhemus century-old structures and take you through the seasons at Chatham Bars Inn Farm.

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up in Massachusetts and Connecticut and spent most of her summers on Cape Cod. After college, she moved to Los Angeles, where she became a Hollywood story editor, producer and writer. She now lives in Yarmouth with her husband and writes stories about the lifestyles, occupations and interests of Cape Codders.

For this issue, Cavanaugh penned stories about Chatham Ice Cream Bars; two friends who started Mobile Mixers; a unique bar crafted from a boat; Chatham Bars Inn Farm through the seasons; and profiled CBI executive chef Anthony Cole, who shares his passion for saltwater fly-fishing.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is

a commercial and editorial photographer based between Boston and Cape Cod. His passion for portraiture has brought him diverse opportunities to photograph a wide range of subjects including celebrities, artists, professional athletes, heroic firefighters, Academy and Emmy Award winners and models for a number of fashion editorials. For this issue, Zellmann spent an afternoon on the water with North Chatham Outfitters for a story about saltwater fly-fishing.

MICHAEL AND SUZ KARCHMER are a Harwich-based husband-and-wife photography team who love to capture the people and places of the Cape. They share a particular fascination with photographing theater and musical performances. The Karchmers were also early adopters of the iPhones for serious photography and were popular instructors. Suz’s particular iPhone specialty is artistic floral photography.

She currently has three exhibits of her work on display in the Mid- and Lower Cape. For this issue, the Karchmers photographed Chatham Bars Inn Farm through the seasons.

BETTY WILEY is a well-known freelance photographer and instructor on Cape Cod who specializes in landscape and nature photography. Her work has appeared in numerous local magazines and guidebooks, including Cape Cod Guide and Cape Cod & the Islands magazine. Wiley, an instructor with the Cape Cod Art Association in Hyannis, where she teaches Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and other post-processing software applications, is also an FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot. For this issue, Wiley photographed two magnificent gardens.

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JOE HEALY lives with his family in

Vermont and also spends time at a family house in East Falmouth. He’s a longtime magazine editor and writer who works for The Wanderlust Group managing digital content on the websites Marinas.com and Dockwa. com. For this issue, Healy spent an afternoon on the water with North Chatham Outfitters and shares his saltwater fly-fishing adventures and insider tips in “The Perfect Catch.”

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CO N T R I B U TO R S KARIN LIDBECK BRENT has worked in publishing for

decades, producing home design and lifestyle features for national magazines. Her work has appeared in Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Veranda, House Beautiful and New England Home. She also brings her styling and design skills to diverse clients in the hospitality, entertaining and design fields. For this issue, the Chatham resident styled a July 4th–themed entertaining feature and a one-of-a-kind bar handcrafted from a metal skiff in a private home.

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MATT FISCHER

was born in Colorado but moved to Cape Cod when he was three years old.

Fischer started his photography journey nearly two years ago and says his favorite aspects are capturing special moments that tell a unique story. Fischer is an FAA Part 107 drone pilot and uses a DJI Mavic Air 2 for his drone and a Sony A7iii for his body camera. He is studying business administration at the University of New Hampshire. For this issue, Fischer captured the cover image of Stage Harbor Light.

DAN CUTRONA’s

work has appeared in Chatham Living by the Sea, South Shore Home, Life & Style and Gulfshore Life. For this issue, Cutrona photographed our annual spring/ summer fashion shoot featuring clothes from local boutiques at four locations: Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Chatham Seaside Links, First Light Boatworks and a private home overlooking Stage Harbor. Cutrona divides his time between Miami and Cotuit with his wife and three young children.

MARJORIE MCDONALD PITTS

grew up on Cape Cod and after college worked in the field of international education in the West, Midwest and abroad before returning to the Cape to teach English at a local high school. Pitts is also a dedicated volunteer with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’s sea turtle and diamond back terrapin rescue efforts. For this issue, Pitts profiled artist and yearround Chatham resident Whitney Heavey.

Brewster resident DEBRA LAWLESS is a prolific freelance writer and published author. For this issue, Lawless wrote about a group of dedicated croquet players; reviewed five great books; penned a story about a historic house sign program; and wrote about two spectacular gardens. Lawless is the author of a two-volume history of Provincetown—Provincetown Since World War II: Carnival at Land’s End and Provincetown: A History of Artists and Renegades in a Fishing Village. She is currently writing a mystery novel set in a seaside village.

CAROL K. DUMAS, editor of Cape & Plymouth Business magazine, is enjoying a second chapter in her career as a freelance writer and editor. Her writing has appeared in the Boston Globe, Cape Cod Times, New England Living and South Shore Home & Garden, among other publications. Dumas, the former editor of the Cape Codder newspaper, also works as a content marketing specialist for a number of companies. For this issue, Dumas wrote about a remodeled historic bungalow from SV Design; a custom-built house from Polhemus Savery DaSilva; and a jewelry designer originally from Bulgaria.

She also rounded up events for the calendar section.

BILL HIGGINS is an award-winning former newspaper sports editor and writer who has covered

everything from World Series and Super Bowls to the Masters golf tournament and Boston Marathons.

He’s happily married to a Yankees fan and likes to remind her that the Red Sox have won four World Series since 2004. For this issue, Higgins sat down with Pan-Mass Challenge founder Billy Starr and his wife, Meredith Beaton Starr; wrote a story on former Chatham Anglers players who are current major league stars and takes a look back at alumni who played in the majors; wrote a tribute piece on Paul Galop, former commissioner of the Cape Cod Baseball League; and visited several golf courses in Chatham and surrounding towns for the story “Greens With Envy.”

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fter Mitchel Rogers began selling his handcrafted ice cream bars at the Chatham Farmers Market in the summer of 2021, he soon realized their tasty impact. “After the first few weeks, it became clear that people were going crazy about this product. They would buy a couple of bars, open one up to eat it and then just stop in their tracks,” says Rogers. “They would rush back to me and say, ‘Where is your store? Where can we find more of these?’”

Plans for a brick-and-mortar store came together this year, as Rogers was about to purchase Buffy’s Ice Cream Shop on Main Street. “We are very excited to be in downtown Chatham,” he says. “We will continue to offer many of the same flavors of scooped ice cream and sundaes that Buffy’s is known for, as well as adding new smoothie products. And, of course, we will be selling our Chatham Ice Cream Bars in pre-wrapped packages, and smaller portions in paper boats for enjoying right away.”

Chatham Ice Cream Bars, wrapped in distinctive paper with a jaunty ice-cream–nibbling shark logo, are unique among premium ice cream bars. “Our product is special not only because of the quality of the cookies, brownies and cakes on the outside, but also because we include a topping in the bar.” The Chatham Light Bar, for example, is a brick of chocolate chip ice cream wedged between two chocolate chip cookies, with a fudge topping layered within. All of his bars feature a similar delectable variety of flavors and ingredients, and each bears a Chatham-themed name.

As the season gears up, Rogers continues to devise new bars to add to the classics. He loves to play with flavor combinations, like crispy rice treats with raspberry swirl ice cream or peanut butter cookies with milk fudge topping. As for his own favorite, he says it is too hard to choose and defers to a twist on a familiar New England sports adage: “My favorite bar is my next bar.”

Rogers, who had been involved in the restaurant business in one way or another for decades prior to more recently holding technology leadership roles at both Staples and Harvard University, had long created his own delicious ice cream bars at home. “One thing led to another and I found myself filling out the application for the farmers market and perfecting my recipes,” says Rogers.

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The Ultimate Conversation Piece A unique bar crafted from a boat makes a statement on the lower level of a North Chatham home.

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isitors to Rosemary and Patrick O’Reilly’s North Chatham home would be excused for thinking they have set out to sea when they descend to the couple’s finished, walk-out basement. There, seeming to float on a skillfully painted ocean-blue floor, is a spectacular one-of-a-kind bar, handcrafted from a small skiff.

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“We wanted to do something unique with our lower level,” says Rosemary O’Reilly, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and a talented vintage furniture painter, of the home she and her husband bought in early 2020. “We sit up on a hill, so it gets lots of light, and there is a view to the water, which inspired me.”

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Nautical-themed accessories, such as a sign noting Chatham’s latitude and longitude coordinates and a round tray with a map of the Cape and Islands, are carried throughout the finished walk-out basement. Barware is from Tale of the Cod, above, and the hutch is stocked with glassware from The Mayflower Shop. (Round tray is from Tale of the Cod; Chatham sign is from The Mayflower Shop).

She had previously seen a bar made from a boat in a coastal design magazine, so she turned to her trusted handymen—two retired Centerville firefighters—to help bring her vision to life. “We looked all over for months for a boat, and, ironically, I finally found a perfect one right here in Chatham.”

Her contractors sawed the simple metal skiff into two separate pieces, and installed the stern section against the wall to access built-in plumbing. They outfitted the bar’s back area with an icemaker, dishwasher and sink, and then used the bow portion of the small boat for the drinks area, complete with a small fridge and waterproofed teak top.

“I wanted the boat to look as authentic as possible,” says O’Reilly, who painted the skiff’s hull a light nautical blue. “The deck platform is mahogany, and

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I found bar stools that resembled actual boat seats.”

She epoxied rope onto the base of the stools, and found a local Massachusetts artisan who makes mock dock pilings from old fence posts, and positioned one on the decking, where she could “tie off” her boat bar.

To offset the white shiplap that she installed throughout the room, O’Reilly opted for a high-gloss, deep-blue cement paint with embedded swirls of white, for the floor. It was a multistep process, which took her painter weeks to accomplish, she says, but it has a great impact. “The amazing floor is what most people comment on first.”

Friends and family are always happy to join the O’Reillys at their distinctive watering hole. “Everyone thinks it is awesome,” she says. “It is very festive to sit around it, and you can see the water from your bar stool.”

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ith summertime ties to Chatham dating back to when she was a toddler, artist and now year-round resident Whitney Heavey channels her affection for the town and its coastal splendor in her art. “I spent a lot of time in Chatham growing up,” says Heavey. “I feel like this has been my home more than anywhere else I’ve lived.”

Whitney Heavey surrounds herself with cheerful paint swatches in her studio at the Harwich Cultural Center. Heavey says she painted “Out Beyond,” below, after a run on a foggy day. “I knew the ocean was out there, but I couldn’t see it. My dad had passed away and it got me thinking, just because you can’t see someone, doesn’t mean they aren’t right there with you,” says Heavey.

At her bright, airy studio at the Harwich Cultural Center, Heavey has lined the walls with cheerful paint swatches, vibrant color studies and mainly large-scale paintings in various stages of development. “Right now, I’m focusing on my larger pieces—mostly seascape-inspired, some flowers and landscapes,” says Heavey. “I’m trying to evoke the emotions of the viewer, a memory of a time outdoors, a sense of joy, peacefulness.”

On a side table near a sunlit window is a collection of her delightful sketchbooks, each dated by season and year, containing Heavey’s vivid plein air renderings of local flora and fauna, seascapes and maritime vessels—along with her insightful narrative and

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“ Wandering” is inspired by the view at the end of Heavey’s road in South Chatham. “We walk our dog there several times a day, so I soak it in a lot,” she says.

detailed notes. “The act of doing a sketchbook outside, like on the beach—you are so present. You have to be,” says Heavey. “I’m not just trying to paint to look like the scene; I’m painting the experience.”

Heavey’s creative predilection for the seaside was nurtured early by her grandmother, who was also an accomplished artist and keen observer of nature’s endless palette of inspiration. “I remember our beach walks,” says Heavey. “My grandmother taught me to experience and notice nature.”

Perched on an easel near the center of her studio is an eye-catching harbor scene with a splendent rising moon reflecting on the water beside a sturdy fishing boat.

“It’s at the beginning stages and is inspired by Chatham Harbor, especially the fishing boats, their character and personality,” says Heavey. “And there’s something about the moon—it puts things into perspective, grounding, powerful—I’m obsessed.” The painting began with an acrylic undercoating of an orange hue, upon which Heavey applies multiple layers of oil paint, primarily deep blue tones, a stunning contrast to the tangerine of the moon, as the piece takes form.

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Heavey’s well-patinaed brushes and tools are nestled neatly in various containers around the studio. “Some people collect shoes, but I collect brushes, scrapers, squeegees and tools,” says Heavey with a smile as she reaches for a pale blue paint-coated handle. “My favorite is this clam knife.” Scraping the surface of the still-wet painting, Heavey demonstrates one of the ways she adds texture to the surface. “I like to play around with the surface, experiment with what types of reactions I can get from the paint.”

Heavey says she prefers to paint on wood panel, which she finds more forgiving than canvas of her more energetic methods of applying and manipulating paint.

“I like the resistance the wood panels provide,” says Heavey. “I love painting larger, being active with my whole body, experimenting with how I paint—getting things going on the surface.”

A graduate of Skidmore College, where she studied painting and spent her junior year in Florence, Italy, Heavey won first prize at Chatham’s Creative Arts Center in 2005, and soon after, her paintings were featured at the Munson Gallery. “Sally Munson

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Whitney Heavey often refers to her sketchbooks for inspiration when starting a painting. Each sketchbook, dated by season and year, contains Heavey’s vivid plein air renderings of local flora and fauna, seascapes and maritime vessels. “The Gift,” explains Heavey of her painting below, is about showing up and being present.

As Heavey crosses the room, she approaches another painting, of a wave hitting the shoreline. She then pulls an oil stick from a drawer and begins working it into the foreground, adding subtle streaks that appear to add shimmer to the surf. “I love the idea of surprising color,” says Heavey. “I think what I like about my paintings and what I strive for are the little things that aren’t realistic, interplays of color and texture that make my paintings uniquely mine.” whitneyheavey.com, munsongallery.com, artnovagallery.com

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The 21st season of Chatham Lighthouse Beach Yoga begins June 18 and runs until September 11. Classes are held every day from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. (weather dependent). To join in on the fun, all you have to do is show up with a towel, a smile and $20. For more information, visit chathamyoga.com or follow chatham.lighthouse.beach. yoga on Instagram.

It’s called the most beautiful yoga studio in the world, and if you take a class at Lighthouse Beach in the summer, it’s easy to see why: on one side is the Atlantic, on the other is Chatham Lighthouse and directly ahead is Monomoy Island. During the 75-minute class, Kripalu yoga instructor Jennifra Norton leads the class through gentle yoga poses and takes advantage of Mother Nature’s great prop—the beautiful soft sand—to find comfortable and stable positions. Of course, no beach yoga class would be complete without getting a little sand on your hands, to which Norton replies: “Brushing our hands is part of the practice on the beach. It’s like applause—so we will do that a lot.” The class culminates with the Breath of Joy, an invigorating breath practice that involves inhaling three times, whipping your arms up, down and to the side and then giving one big exhale with a “Ha!” You just might end up jumping for joy. Namaste!

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Classes are held between June and mid-August four days a week—three days at the Chatham Community Center and one day at Hardings Beach, which offers scenery, sand and a more challenging workout. All you need is a towel, exercise mat and lots of water. Cost: $15/class or 8 classes for $100. For more information, visit bootcampchatham.com or @bootcampchatham on Instagram.

Boot Camp Chatham The phrase “boot camp” may sound intimidating, but instructor Mary Austin says the classes are for anyone who wants to stay fit. “The beauty of this class is you can be any age and get a great workout and not feel like you’re holding up the group,” says Austin, who started Boot Camp Chatham 12 years ago and divides her time between Chatham and Falls Church, Va. The one-hour class focuses on cardio, strength, core and balance for a total body workout. Austin builds her sessions around a “ladder” format, which involves repetitions of an exercise, from sit-ups and jumping jacks to planks and burpees. Handheld weights, large weighted balls and bands are part of the program as are exercises with a partner. “It’s never the same formula twice,” she says. Boot Camp Chatham has attracted a loyal following with year-round residents, summer visitors and participants from all over the world, who return year after year. “It’s also a real family affair,” says Austin, whose three children, husband, brother and cousins join in on the classes. Participants are often members of the same family—spouses, parents, children, siblings—and also good friends who met at Boot Camp and reunite every summer. At the end of the workout, Austin says you may feel a little tired, but it sets up your whole day. “The people on vacation who come to class don’t feel so bad about eating that ice cream cone.” Working out and not feeling guilty about eating ice cream? Sign us up!

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The 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge, scheduled for August 6 and 7, is expected to draw nearly 7,000 riders, most of whom will ride 186 miles from Sturbridge to Provincetown.

Pan-Mass Challenge founder Billy Starr and his wife, Meredith Beaton Starr, operate the most successful single-event athletic fundraiser in the world from their summer headquarters in South Chatham.

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t’s a pleasant August morning in South Chatham, and the Starrs appear the picture of contentment.

Billy is lounging on a sofa in shorts and a T-shirt while Meredith is in the kitchen pouring a cup of coffee. Their Portuguese water dog, Maxine, waggles through the room. Beyond a wall of glass, Cockle Cove Beach beckons.

This is the Starrs’ home—they call it “Starr-Gazing”— and summer headquarters for the most successful

single-event athletic fundraiser in the world. It’s also the nerve center for a mission of charitable giving approaching an astounding $1 billion.

Billy Starr, a youthful 71, is executive director of the Pan-Mass Challenge, the bikeathon he founded in 1980.

Meredith Beaton Starr, his wife of 30 years, holds the official title of director of stewardship and liaison to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, the beneficiary of those multimillions the PMC has generated.

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Pan-Mass Challenge riders raise funds for patient care and cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Last year, the PMC raised $64 million.

The Starrs have indeed reached for the stars and beyond with an event that began humbly in 1980, with three dozen riders and a handful of volunteers.

Billy Starr was motivated to raise money for cancer research after his mom died from melanoma at age 49. Everyone got lost on their way to Provincetown, but $10,200 was donated to Dana-Farber, where Betty Starr had been treated.

“We had no idea what we were doing,” said Billy.

“But we were motivated.”

Now, with the 43rd Pan-Mass Challenge scheduled for August 6 and 7, nearly 7,000 riders are expected to participate, supported by 4,000 volunteers. The centerpiece is the two-day, 186-mile Sturbridge to Provincetown trek. There are 15 other routes ranging from 25 to 211 miles, and they all share the same goal: Generate the largest charitable gift possible for patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber and for its Jimmy Fund.

In the last two years alone, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the PMC raised $114 million, including a record-breaking $64 million in 2021, bringing its contributions since 1980 to $831 million. If all goes

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as planned this summer, that number could surpass $900 million.

And all because a young man with a love for the outdoors and adventure found a career.

Raised in Newton, Billy Starr went to college in Colorado and spent as much time rock climbing and backpacking as he did studying. After graduating, he bounced around jobs in journalism, public relations and coaching.

A few years after his mother died, when he was 25, he led a 400-mile group hike along the Appalachian Trail. The experience helped him realize that making a commitment mentally, as well as physically, was an important catalyst to achieving a goal.

“The feeling you get when you’re connected to a common cause, it’s almost spiritual and definitely inspiring,” said Billy.

Soon after, he organized the bike ride across the state, and the PMC was born. He has been an active rider ever since and personally has raised more than $2.5 million.

“I worked out of my father’s house,” Billy said of the early years. “I had no idea how to run a business.

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I didn’t take a paycheck for a year and half. I didn’t have a social life.

I was broke.”

“Oh, yeah, he was a hot prospect,” Meredith interjected, with a laugh.

“But I was passionate,” Billy added.

“I wanted to build an event with mass participation and do something good that makes a positive impact.”

The PMC achieves its extraordinary charitable giving through aggressive fundraising. Every rider commits to a minimum donation—guaranteed with a credit card—ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, depending on the route they ride.

“You agree five times in the registration process that you understand,” said Billy. “If you sign up today and cancel tomorrow, you’re still accountable and you still owe me. I’m totally unapologetic about this.”

For 16 consecutive years, the PMC has donated 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to cancer research and care. The operational costs of the event are covered primarily through corporate sponsorships and registration fees.

The Starrs at their Chatham home, which they call “Starr-Gazing.” Chatham has been an important part of their lives. “There is a real pull to be here,” says Meredith, the PMC’s director of stewardship and liaison to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Meredith Beaton was introduced to the PMC when she volunteered in 1989 and later met Billy through a mutual friend. A trained and practicing occupational therapist, she was part of a group providing massages to cyclists. Soon after, her roles expanded and now she coordinates special events and works year-round with sponsors, donors, riders and volunteers to enhance their relationship with the PMC.

and children at the clinic, you learn just how important this has been to helping the treatment and survival of cancer patients.”

Meredith and Billy were married in Chatham in 1991.

They have two daughters and split their time between the Cape and Wellesley.

Meredith has been actively involved with Harwichbased WE CAN—Women’s Empowerment through Cape Area Networking—an organization helping women improve their lives through mentoring and education. She has chaired an event that raised more than $200,000 to increase awareness of year-round life on Cape Cod.

“It’s a privilege to spend time at the Jimmy Fund,” said Meredith, who has ridden twice but is more comfortable behind the scenes. “Meeting the families

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Meredith is also deeply committed to her Chatham roots. The Starrs’ spacious home was built in 2009 on the same lot where her family’s summer cottage had been, and her parents still have a house close by.

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Billy and Meredith Beaton Starr take a leisurely bike ride in Chatham. “I’m always mentally engaged and thinking about the ride and what we can do to improve the experience,” says Billy, who founded the PMC in 1980.

raker for quahogs. I like being in the water. It’s relaxing, almost a Zen kind of thing, the repetitive motion of digging.”

The Pan-Mass Challenge, however, is never far from his thoughts, even if he‘s on a socalled vacation.

“I only need a couple of days to recharge,” he said. “I enjoy walking the National Seashore or reading a book, but I’m always mentally engaged and thinking about the ride and what we can do to improve the experience.”

THE RIDE “We want to be involved and give back to a wonderful community,” said Meredith. “Chatham has been an important part of our lives. There is a real pull to be here.”

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Billy, an acknowledged “mountain man more than an ocean guy,” has come to appreciate the salt air and sand dunes.

“I was a White Mountains kid, but I’ve grown to really enjoy the Cape,” he said. “I’ve become a serious

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The PMC is managed by a professional team of 12, supported by a 14-person volunteer head staff, a 12-person board of directors and an 11-person advisory board. Succession planning is important, Billy said, but even at 71 years old he isn’t ready to park his bike anytime soon.

“I’m still pretty fit, and biking is a big part of my life.

There will come a time for me to slow down, but there’s no question of this going forward. There’s too much at stake.

“People have often asked me how I want to be remembered or what my legacy will be. I always wanted to make a difference and achieve my potential.

The PMC is my opportunity, but I’m not there yet. I’m still striving for that.”

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Unlike in golf, your opponents can shoot your ball to an unfavorable position.

turning three this summer, and if you visit the park, you might just find members of the Chase Park Croquet Club engaged in a round of six-wicket croquet.

“It’s a cruelty,” says one of the onlookers as one of the players drives his opposing teammate’s ball far from the wicket.

Croquet. If the word evokes images of crumpets and tea, people playing a genteel game in whites, think again.

“It’s very cutthroat,” says Connie “Pinky” Loomis. “You don’t play with your best friend because you might lose them.”

“If you enjoy competition, it gets very competitive,” says Mike Clark, who played tennis until he was 60.

Sally Stratman, president of the Chase Park Croquet Club, says the group is looking forward to a full season.

Out on the croquet field—an irrigated area of flat lawn cropped smoother than the rest of the park’s grass—the players’ goal is to use their wooden mallets to tap colored balls through the six

The group applauds when one of the players hits the center pole, which signals a win.

“It’s fun,” says third-year player Martha Stone. “All of these people used to play tennis and used to play with the same kind of enthusiasm.”

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The Chase Park Croquet Club has 52 members, including, standing, left to right: Betsy Evans, Natalie Pettinger, Steve and Elaine Koziak, Joanna and Bob Noonan, Martha Stone, Joel Bullard and Mike Clark. Seated: Dan Brown, Connie Loomis, Lisa Edge and Sally Stratman.

Games typically last about 90 minutes and are played from around June 1 through October. Each year, the group hosts a tournament as well as scheduled games.

Joel Bullard played croquet as a child. “I said, ‘Jeez, I could do that,’” he says. He took some lessons, and here he is.

The game is believed to have developed in Ireland in the mid-19th century. In America, Winslow Homer painted two ladies playing croquet in 1866, shortly after the sport arrived here. Organized croquet came to Chatham around 2000, when the late Wayne Dimm, who played in Palm Beach, introduced the game locally. Dan Brown, a member of the original group, helped Dimm recruit players. For a couple of years, the group played at Chatham Bars Inn before the games shifted to Dimm’s house, which overlooked Chatham Harbor.

“We used to watch the fishing boats come in, the fishing boats go out,” Stone recalls. “It was fabulous.”

When it became necessary to move to a new spot, the club found supporters in Meredith Fry, chair of the Chatham Parks and Recreation Commission, and in Dan Tobin, the director of Parks and Recreation. Voters approved $25,000 in Community Preservation Act funds, and the court was built in the fall of 2019.

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The club now has 52 members, who range in age from 21 to 95; most are in their 60s, 70s and 80s. New members are always welcome and will be taught the game. Annual dues of $50 pay for the second weekly trimming of the croquet court. And because it’s “not a heavy-lifting game, you can play until you’re 110,” says Sally Stratman, the group’s president and scheduler.

One of the advantages to croquet is that unlike sports that wear your body out, croquet is “certainly something almost anybody, regardless of condition, can play,” says Brown. Also, like chess or golf, “you’re thinking all the time” about your current shot as well as the two that will follow.

And, of course, the players are good friends off the court. They open the season with a cocktail party; last September they dedicated a redwood bench by the court to founding member Don Edge, who died in June 2021.

Bob Noonan dubs himself and his wife Joanna “newbies” at croquet. The couple moved to the area three years ago.

“It’s fun, and it’s a great way to meet people.”

The ongoing pandemic hasn’t slowed the group down, as it plays outdoors. “We’re looking forward to a full season,” says Stratman. To join the group, email Stratman at sallystratman@gmail.com.

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he ocean inspires many creative endeavors, and Vasi Karova is the latest entrepreneur to find a muse in Chatham’s seaside.

merchants are invited to fulfill the wishes of needy children from the community.

“The 6-year-old girl I’d chosen wanted art supplies for Christmas, and for some reason, I thought she’d like to The South Chatham resident, a native of Bulgaria, make her own jewelry and went to a local crafts store,” launched a custom jewelry line, aptly named De La says Karova. “As I looked at clay, sequins and beads, I Mer (French for “from the sea”) last fall. Her handmade was inspired to start making jewelry myself!” collection features modern, lightweight earrings made from polymer clay, which she dyes, bakes The jewelry-making process is a labor and embellishes.

De La Mer handmade of love as it can take from three to more jewelry is available than seven hours from start to finish Karova, whose day job is managing the at If the Shoe Fits, to make 10 pairs. “I sit down and open women’s shoe and clothing boutique If 442 Main St., Chatham my box of colors and start mixing. Then the Shoe Fits, had intentions of being a or online at the design forms in my head. It just clothing designer and studied at Southwest delamercapecod.com happens naturally,” says Karova.

University in Bulgaria where she obtained a degree in fashion design in 2014. As a After mixing colors, she adds to the clay, then cuts child, she loved to draw, and she began making clothing shapes from her own metal patterns and bakes for herself and others when she was a teen. the shapes in a special oven. Another day or two is devoted to sanding and polishing the baked clay, The owner of If the Shoe Fits, Ceci Hadawar, whom followed by painting, embellishing (sometimes with Karova fondly calls her mentor, took her on buying trips gold leaf or beads or a glaze) and attaching wires or in New England, New York and Chicago and encouraged posts to the finished earrings. The earrings are so her to become more involved in the business, such as lightweight that customers have remarked they are styling clothing for magazine photo shoots, designing the the first comfortable pair of earrings they’ve been store’s website and ads and growing the shop’s customer able to wear in years. base through social media.

Her foray into jewelry making began with Chatham Wayside Inn’s Christmas campaign, where participating

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“Every style is unique,” she says. “I love doing this, and it doesn’t feel like work.”

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Michael Doherty and Rory Nickerson shake up the outdoor bar experience with Cape Cod Mobile Mixers.

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Longtime friends convert vintage campers into mobile bartending service.

hen Harwich native Michael Doherty traveled back from California to get married on Cape Cod, his buddy from Chatham, Rory Nickerson, was in attendance.

Sometime later, the two friends realized that, as perfect as the event had been, there was one aspect that could have been improved upon—the bar setup.

Doherty had seen a number of catering companies out west use campers to transport their supplies to venues, so he suggested a different, cool camper idea. “We thought, why not use the camper itself to serve drinks?”

Thus began Cape Cod Mobile Mixers, a hospitalityfocused partnership between Nickerson and Doherty, who moved back with his wife to live here full time.

Since 2016, the two pals have been taking their retrofitted vintage campers to backyard barbecues, beach weddings and corporate parties.

They now have four completed campers (including a 1963 Shasta nicknamed “Daisy” and a 1959 model they

call “Eleanor”) that serve as mobile bars, a summertime food truck at Red River Beach, and a new joint catering venture with the Chatham Squire restaurant.

With both owners having bartending backgrounds— Doherty worked at several restaurants in Pasadena, California, and Nickerson had experience at both the Chatham Squire and Ember—they knew there was a real need on the Cape, with its plethora of outdoor venues, for a mobile bartending service.

In addition to tending the bar themselves, Nickerson and Doherty’s Mobile Mixers supplies TIPS-certified professional bartenders for a unique outdoor bar experience. They also work with breweries such as Hog Island, Cisco and Devil’s Purse to support local businesses.

“We will stock exactly what is best for every customer,” he says. “Mobile Mixers will have it all planned out specifically for your event.” capecodmobilemixers.com

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Last June, the French rower and adventurer Guirec Soudée pulled his first oar strokes about a mile east of Monomoy Island on his bid to row across the Atlantic. One hundred seven days later, he arrived in his 26-foot ocean rowboat, Romane, in Brest. Now Soudée has written a book about his many sailing adventures, A Sailor, A Chicken, An Incredible Voyage: The Seafaring Adventures of Guirec and Monique.

Monique, a hen that developed a taste for fish, accompanied Soudée on 45,000 nautical miles. This is a wonderful book for armchair sailors. (Greystone Books, 311 pages)

Boatbuilder Woody Metzger, a co-owner of First Light Boatworks, 43 Eliphamets Lane, Chatham, is featured in the Wildsam field guide Cape Cod & the Islands.

“You have to understand,” says Metzger, “Cape Cod is my heart.”

Metzger modestly describes himself as a “guy who gets to build beautiful boats on Cape Cod, on the water, in an old blimp hangar.”

The book says Chatham remains “true to its fishing village roots.”

And, not surprisingly, it lists the Fourth of July parade as the town’s “best day of the year.” (Wildsam Field Guides, 122 pages)

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Oil painter Nancy Rude of Chatham has written and illustrated a charming book, Cooking and Dining with Friends: The Art and Favorite Recipes of Nancy Whalen Rude.

The book showcases her beautiful oil paintings—many of them completed in Chatham—and pays tribute to a halfcentury of food shared with friends.

Just as “the cook adds the correct amount of salt, pepper, spices and herbs to the recipe,” so the painter “mixes reds, yellows, blues and whites to make a perfect, eye-catching scene.” Recipes cover everything from appetizers to candy. (Sunderland Printing, 90 pages)

Local artist Kristen Rheaume’s Cape Cod & the Islands Coloring Book is inspired by her summer memories of growing up on Cape Cod. This high-quality book features a collection of illustrations that showcase some of her favorite spots, including the Chatham Bandstand, Chatham Candy Manor and Chatham Pier Fish Market. A perfect activity “for kids and kids at heart.” Available at The Mayflower Shop in Chatham. Follow @wonderfullywrittenco on Instagram to see her wide range of whimsical artwork. (Wonderfully Written Co., 20 pages)

Amy Pershing’s third mystery, Murder Is No Picnic (A Cape Cod Foodie Mystery Book 3), will be released on June 7. Her series debuted in 2021 with A Side of Murder, when chef Samantha Barnes returned to her home in a place not unlike Chatham.

What would the Fourth of July be without a picnic complete with a clambake and a blueberry buckle? Restaurateur Clara Foster is about to share her baking secrets with Samantha when she dies in a house fire. An accident? Samantha sure doesn’t believe it. Pershing grew up summering on the Cape.

(Berkley Prime Crime, 336 pages) Elin Hilderbrand of Nantucket will publish her latest page-turner, The Hotel Nantucket, on June 14, in time for the summer season. Lizbet Keaton has just been named general manager of the Hotel Nantucket, a decaying relic of the Gilded Age. A billionaire owner from London and an Instagram influencer seem on track to put the hotel back on the map. But what of the young chambermaid, Grace, who died in a fire in the hotel in 1922? Grace seems as interested as ever in haunting the hotel and ruining everyone’s plans. (Little, Brown and Company, 416 pages)

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER The Chatham Historical Society held its annual fundraiser, An Evening to Remember, on Aug. 28, 2021, at the waterfront estate Sea La Vie. The summer gala, catered by Wequassett Resort and Golf Club and Chatham Bars Inn, included live and silent auctions to help raise money for the historical society.

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HOMEPORT BY THE BAY The Center for Coastal Studies’ annual gala and auction was held at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club on Sept. 23, 2021.

The event helps raise money every year for the center’s research, rescue and education programs.

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The fundraiser was a hybrid event, with more than 75 people picking up clambakes to go and a “Ball in a Box” to host their own small gatherings at home, while more than 100 guests attended the in-person event.

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A historic sign program, started by Chatham resident Don Edge, celebrates century-old houses and buildings around town.

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hatham is a town that wears its history with pride. Take a walk down Main Street and into the Old Village, and you’ll spot historic signs on many of the houses and businesses.

Ten years ago, Chatham resident Don Edge, who died in 2021, initiated the Historic Chatham House Sign Program, sponsored by the Chatham

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Historical Commission, to commemorate the town’s 2012 tercentenary. The 7-x-11-inch white rectangular signs list, in three lines, a building’s original owner, the purpose of the building (homestead, school), and the approximate date of construction—which must be 100 or more years ago. It is estimated that about 650 buildings in town are eligible for these signs, with additional buildings becoming eligible each year.

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The Old Village Elementary School, built in 1869 in the style of a light-filled Tuscan villa, was later used for many purposes, including fishermen’s dances, before becoming a private home in 1965.

Back in 2011, Edge told the Cape Cod Chronicle that his goal was to “have markers on as many buildings as possible so that people can get a sense of how Main Street, the center of town, has changed over the centuries.” Edge devoted the summer of 1998 to renovating the basement of the Old Village house his wife Lisa grew up in, and learned something of its history from axe marks on the beams. “This experience with our own house probably made him come up with the sign project,” says Lisa Edge.

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180 Main Street

The Edge family’s house at 180 Main St. was built around 1800. At least a portion of the house was moved to its present location in 1852 to save it from the eroding bank below the Twin Lighthouses in the area dubbed Scrabbletown. From this building, known as the George N. Kent House and Store, Kent sold shoes and, later, dry goods. Prior to the 1920s, the house was a candy store, with a designated kitchen in the basement to make candy. In the 1920s Jesse Tuttle, Lisa’s grandfather,

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In the 20th century, this popular summer destination was called the Monomoyick Inn and later the Cranberry Inn. The refurbished 1830 building remains in operation nearly two centuries later, known as the Chatham Inn.

ran a meat market here. Lisa’s mother, Gesine Tuttle, added dormers so that she could run a B&B called the Whistling Whale.

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359 Main Street

The Chatham Inn at 359 Main Street began its existence in 1830 as a private home for a couple from England but it soon opened to summer visitors as the Traveler’s Home. The inn is reputed to be the oldest in continuous operation in Chatham. The business has operated under several names—the Monomoyick Inn, the Cranberry Inn, and since 2014 the Chatham Inn. The oldest part of the inn consists of two attached buildings—one of which was probably an old barn. Owners added on to the building through the years as Chatham’s popularity as a summer destination increased.

82 School Street

Have you ever wondered why School Street in the Old Village is so named? It’s because of Old Village Elementary School at 82 School St. The school was built after the Civil War, in 1869, to house grades one through eight. After 1925, when the town built a single school

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on Main Street, the School Street building was used by the American Legion, the local Grange and even by fishermen for Thursday night dances. In 1965, sculptor Annora J. Aasen bought the property to use as her home and studio. The interior of the former schoolhouse, built like a Tuscan villa with high ceilings and exceptional light, was perfect for Aasen’s work.

443 Main Street

Attorney Heman Harding was one of Chatham’s early 20th century boosters. In 1913, he bought 443 Main St. for his family. The original full Cape was built c. 1818

by Capt. Isaiah Lewis, whose daughter ran a private school there. In 1887, the house was purchased by Edmund Eldredge, who raised it up and gave it a new first floor. There, he ran a boarding house. Harding replaced the original second story, redoing it in the Dutch Colonial style, and renovated the first floor. The house was one of the first to be electrified in 1915.

In 1960, the building became a restaurant called The Chatham Arms. In the late 20th century, the restaurant was Christian’s. Today it is The Chatham Home with townhouses upstairs.

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Prominent attorney Heman Harding rebuilt an 1818 Cape in the Dutch Colonial style for his family. Now a business with townhouses upstairs, it was one of the first buildings to be electrified, in 1915.

63 Water Street

If you are interested in researching your building, you can look it up in the historical inventory forms in the reference room of the Eldredge Public Library or online through the Massachusetts Historical Association at https://mhc-macris.net. To commission a sign, contact the Chatham Sign Shop, 40 Kent Place, Chatham, 508945-1909.

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The core of this house at 63 Water Street was reputedly built c. 1730 by Solomon Collins, who operated a mill for grinding corn behind the house. If this date is correct, the house is one of the oldest in town. At a later point in the 18th century, a store run by brothers named Crowell was incorporated into the back of the house, where it subsequently became the kitchen. In the late 19th century, the house was extensively remodeled, enlarged, converting it into the Queen Anne style, with turrets, towers, bay windows and porches. The house encapsulates the way the Old Village, originally the town’s commercial and maritime hub, became a community of summer and year-round homes.

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On a July afternoon in Chatham, there’s nothing better than a casual backyard gathering with good friends, amazing food from local markets and caterers, and, of course, fabulous décor and personalized touches.

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STRIPES and Summer!

BY L I SA LE I G H CO N N O R S PH OTO G R A PH Y BY J U L I A CU M E S S T Y LE D BY K A R I N L I D B EC K B R E N T PRO DU C E D BY JA N I C E RO G E R S

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A WARM WELCOME

Nola, the homeowners’ Golden Doodle, is ready to greet guests for the July 4th celebration.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE

Create a festive atmosphere with flag garland, pops of color for the table settings and an abundance of freshly cut flowers.

To make the garland, secure each flag with two small metal clips onto red rope. The flags are movable, so you can adjust them once you hang the garland. Flowers are from 7 Sisters Florals.

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WRITE THIS WAY

Guests can write their names or doodle on the pine-board runner covered with black chalkboard paint.

The board is from Hinckley Home Center (cut to fit the space). The table settings are punctuated with color, including blue dinner plates from The Mayflower Shop, red placemats and small wrapped gifts for guests.

Lobster picks and lobster crackers available at Ben Franklin and hydrangeas with Eucalyptus from 7 Sisters Florals.

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FUN, FOOD AND GAMES

A cornhole game from The Mayflower Shop livens up the party.

Left, Tanya Khalil of Elwood’s Raw Bars works the shucking table.

Elwood’s caters private parties throughout the summer and fall and serves gatherings of all sizes, from five to 500 people.

On the table (right): oysters from Elwood’s Raw Bars; custom cheese, meat and fruit platter from The Chatham Cheese Company; rattan lanterns from Tale of the Cod; custom-cut board from Hinckley Home Center (covered with black chalkboard paint); serving trays from The Mayflower Shop; weather-resistant recycled canvas shell pillows from Surel Studio; flowers from 7 Sisters Florals; and paper napkins and plates from TA•DA.

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ARTFUL PRESENTATION

Elevate your entertaining game with local flavors and accents from boutiques in town.

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DEFINITION OF SUMMER

The backyard’s multiple seating areas offer guests a casual, relaxed atmosphere on a perfect July afternoon.

Home décor accents, such as a wooden flag sign from The Mayflower Shop (at left) and lobster and shell pillows from Surel Studio, create a celebratory and coastal vibe.

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Stock the cooler with locally made beverages for that extra attention to detail.

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RAISING THE BAR

Craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients will delight and impress guests.

Pull up a seat and enjoy a game of checkers from Tale of the Cod. The Chatham sign behind the bar is from The Mayflower Shop.

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HAVING A BALL

Decorative lanterns from Tale of the Cod make a statement. A blue vase from The Mayflower Shop, filled with hydrangeas and flags, adds flower power.

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SWEET SURPRISES

The perfect way to end the evening? A candy and dessert buffet featuring cupcakes from Marion’s Pie Shop and candy from Chatham Candy Manor, including lobster and fish gummies, shark-shaped suckers and sea salt caramel stars. Present the candy in clear jars for a colorful display. Leave paper bags with markers nearby so guests can take some sweet treats home!

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CHEERS TO SUMMER

Guests gather around the table to enjoy fresh lobsters from Chatham Pier Fish Market.

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WHERE TO BUY Ben Franklin 631 Main St., 508-945-0655 Chatham Candy Manor 484 Main St., 508-945-0825 candymanor.com The Chatham Cheese Company 902 Main St., 508-945-1605 chathamcheese.com Chatham Paint and Hardware (red rope for the flag garland) 624 Main St., 508-945-0107 Chatham Pier Fish Market 45 Barcliff Ave. 508-945-3474 chathampierfishmkt.com Elwood’s Raw Bars Chatham, 508-241-1533 elwoodsrawbars.com

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Hinckley Home Center 138 Route 137, Harwich 508-432-8014 hinckleyhomecenter.com

TA•DA 402 Main St. 508-348-1450 chathaminteriorsinc.com

Marion’s Pie Shop 2022 Main St. 508-432-9439 marionspieshopofchatham.com

Tale of the Cod 450 Main St. 508-945-0347 taleofthecod.com

The Mayflower Shop 475 Main St. 508-945-0065 themayflowershop.com

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7 Sisters Florals 216 Orleans Road, Unit 2B North Chatham 203-451-1487 7sistersflorals.com

Guests Robin and Peter Martin; Emily Rooney; Haley Brent and Michael Radon; Alyssa Satmary; Alex Hillman; Bernese Mountain dog Bella and Golden Doodle Nola

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Homeowners collaborate with Joyce K. Williams Landscape Design in Chatham to create “a riot of color all season long.”

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hen Mala Meehan turned 60 last fall, her husband, Jamie Meehan, planned a surprise clambake in one of Meehan’s favorite places—her colorful three-season garden in Chatham.

The afternoon of Meehan’s celebration was a beautiful one, with temperatures in the high 60s under a hazy blue sky. While Meehan was out with friends, the couple’s two sons, as well as about 35 guests from as far away as Nevada and Arizona, assembled in the yard.

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The birthday was just one of many events the Meehans have hosted in their garden. Last summer, the “floriferous border” was on the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival tour and seen by about 200 visitors. This summer’s plans include a rehearsal dinner and a get-together for the Summer Residents Advisory Committee. This is a gorgeous spot that the couple likes to share.

“It’s just perfect—it’s exactly what I wanted,” says Meehan about her garden.

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For Meehan, a favorite time is the quiet early morning. When she opens her bedroom shutters, she sees “this profusion of color.” She breakfasts outside on the deck, which is surrounded by blooming hydrangeas. A rolling lawn separates the deck and patio from the curving stone wall that runs the length of the lawn, parallel to the house, at the back of the yard. Flowing up a gentle slope from the wall are the deep, vibrant colors of hydrangeas, blackeyed Susans, daylilies, phlox, roses, cheesehead potentillas, catmint and hyssop, to name a few. Later, at “the golden hour” of late afternoon and early evening, when a beautiful light “really makes some of the colors pop,” Meehan and her husband enjoy a drink on the deck.

Color is the hallmark of this gardener. If you were to arrive at the Meehans’ house in, say, high summer, a sea of bright blue Nikko hydrangeas out front by the porch would greet you. Daylilies grow by the side of the white clamshell drive. The annual scaevola by the mailbox adds a mix of pink and purple. Walk around to the backyard, and your eye will be drawn

to the profusion of colors above the stone wall, in the yard’s border gardens and even in the adorable shed’s window boxes.

“I’m big on the blues, purples, pinks,” says Meehan.

The blooming season here opens with blue salvia, roses, early daisies and perennial grasses with chartreuse colors. Lilies bloom in mid-July.

One of Meehan’s favorites is the geranium Rozanne.

“They just go in between all of the plants and then they pop up, this beautiful flowering plant,” says Meehan.

Eventually, the purple flower cascades over the wall.

And, of course, everywhere are hydrangeas: Limelights, Nikko Blues, Glowing Embers, Endless Summers, Annabelles and Invincibelle Spirit IIs. She even transplanted a Mathilda Gutges from her home in Florida, where the climate proved too hot.

“This year was just crazy for hydrangeas,” says Meehan.

The deck is surrounded by blooming hydrangeas and looks out to the colorful border above the stone wall.

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At top: Bright blue Nikko hydrangeas border a welcoming porch at the Meehan house. Above, a bumblebee is attracted to the purple blooms of Rozanne Geranium, which borders steps at right, with daylilies, hydrangeas and ornamental grasses above the stone wall.

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Daylilies and white hydrangeas make a statement as visitors make their way to the backyard, which boasts a profusion of colorful plants.

Below, one of the many varieties of daylilies bursts into bloom in midsummer.

Sedum ushers the garden into the fall. A slowgrowing Katsura Japanese maple on the right will grow to about 15 feet and canopy the hydrangeas and other flowers. In the winter, its cinnamon bark lends a touch of color.

When the Meehans bought the property, the back of the yard sloped directly up from the edge of the lawn to conservation land. Growing on that slope were a few hydrangeas and clumps of daylilies. The Meehans live in Florida for half the year, and Meehan didn’t yet know a lot about Cape Cod gardening. Although she is a passionate hands-on gardener, doing just about everything except mulching, she knew she needed professional help. Enter Joyce Williams of Joyce K. Williams Landscape Design in Chatham. Meehan and Williams enjoyed a fruitful collaboration.

Williams describes the area that became Meehan’s wall garden as “very bland” when she first saw it in

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Hydrangeas of all varieties and colors are found throughout the property. The flowering shrub thrives in the Cape Cod habitat.

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“ There are a lot of complementary colors in the garden that really make it sing,” says landscape designer Joyce K. Williams.

She arranged the plants in such a way that they keep the eye moving. A lawn separates the deck and patio from the curving stone wall that runs the length of the lawn—parallel to the house—at the back of the yard.

April 2017. The wilderness behind it was encroaching.

The renovations began in the spring of 2018 with a wall low enough to sit on to separate the lawn from the slope. Then it was time to plant. Meehan asked Williams for a “riot of color all season long,” recalls Williams. Meehan wanted varieties of hydrangeas, and she wanted to reuse any of the plants already there that made sense.

“There are a lot of complementary colors in the garden that really make it sing,” says Williams. She arranged the plants in such a way that they keep the eye moving.

A bonus is that most of the plants are pollinators—this is a garden that bees love.

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that first spring, the hungry rabbits “decimated” the garden, chewing rose bushes down to nubs, and mowing perennials to the ground, says Williams.

“Keeping up with the rabbits was impossible.”

That fall, the Meehans introduced a five-foot-high wire fence, running it around the entire garden. They remove the front and sides of the fence when their first house guest is expected, on about July 1. By then, the “bunnies have decided they’re going to live somewhere else,” says Williams.

In 2019, the garden recovered. By 2020 the garden was “glorious,” and in 2021 it was featured on its first tour.

“For me, it’s just about not following rules, and going with instinct,” says Meehan about gardening.

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A rose in bloom features loads of buds for future pink blossoms. Below, stairs and stone wall

by David Dougherty of Shep Hardscape Services.

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AbyDream the Dunes

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A perfectly situated custom-built home from Polhemus Savery DaSilva showcases water views from virtually every window.

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This house sits on a dynamic site that looks out over dunes and to the ocean. The new home replaces an out-of-character tear-down on an environmentally challenging site.

ne of the shortest streets in Chatham has the most spectacular, sweeping ocean views in town.

When an oceanfront property popped up for sale in Chatham, it caught the eye of Aaron Polhemus, owner and CEO of the integrated architecture and construction firm Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD). He envisioned a classic beach house with an unobstructed, sweeping view of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic beyond.

The project goal was to design a house that fit into the neighborhood architecturally and took advantage of its spectacular site by the beach and the water.

Mission accomplished.

“If we had designed a home in Chatham ourselves, this would have been it—it was like it was built for us,” say the new homeowners. “The day we decided to make our offer, we stood on the deck sipping our coffee as the early morning sun poured through the entire first floor and thought, ‘this is our dream home.’ It’s hard not to think the same thing every morning since we look out toward the water and the sunrise.”

“This project was created as a custom home built for sale,” explains Polhemus. “PSD decided to get involved with this kind of project after viewing the incredible location.”

A natural beauty

The lot had a small house and a garage on the site that PSD sought to remove and replace with a new house.

The classic, shingle-style two-story house looks like it’s always been part of the area, which has a mix of traditional New England architecture. The house is

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around 3,100 square feet, but seems compact and doesn’t upstage the view or the neighborhood. The house’s landscaping, also designed by PSD, is minimal and natural: hydrangea, inkberry, Kousa dogwood and beach grass. A white picket fence lends a classic New England flair, and the front entry features a handsome, columned portico.

A crushed shell driveway leads down to the rear of the property, where a walk-out lower level with wrapped

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columns accommodates parking with a two-car garage and storage. The “backyard” sweeps up to a beach grass–covered bluff where a sandy path to the beach is barely visible.

The property’s location created some design challenges: It lies within the Old Village Historic District, which had jurisdiction over existing properties, and within the Chatham Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction, which required a lot of permitting. Polhemus said it took about

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The main living spaces are open to one another and showcase views of the ocean through oversized sliding glass panels. The elegant kitchen, by Classic Kitchens & Interiors, features white Shaker-style cabinets and a darker wood island. Brass hardware warms up the palette.

a year to obtain the necessary permits, including the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval.

“The site design was done very much in realizing that conservation was a critical focus,” says Polhemus. “The project required mitigation, incorporating a natural landscape. We planted beach grass next to the driveway, for example, to create a buffer next to the dune and improve the conservation area. The design goal was to keep it clean and open. It was thoughtfully executed.”

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“A beach house was the goal, but this was such a site-sensitive project,” agrees lead architect Sharon DaSilva. One of our goals was to make the house feel like part of the dunes.”

Details that contribute to the Cape Cod character of the house include the gabled roof line, oversized windows, shutters and cedar shingles. The house had a townmandated height limit of 30 feet.

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Coastal and contemporary Interior designer Carolyn Thayer worked with the team on finish selections and staged the decor for the future buyers. “I wanted the interiors to feel connected to the seaside location right when you walk in,” says Thayer. “A lot of clients are looking for this, especially in a home where there is a view of the ocean from virtually every window.” As a beach house suggests casual living, Thayer’s design uses natural fibers, a neutral color palette and carefully curated contemporary furniture that is inviting and informal.

The first floor features an open great room with living, dining, and kitchen areas. A NanaWall system across the rear of the house opens to a deck, further extending the living space. DaSilva chose a tray ceiling in the living room to create interest.

After a day at the beach, the mudroom with built-in cabinetry is essential for easy storage. Below: The marble-tiled fireplace wall and built-in shelves flank one side of the open great room. Carolyn Thayer Interiors used natural fibers, a neutral color palette and contemporary furniture for an inviting and informal design throughout the home.

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Above: Both upstairs bedrooms feature water views and en suite bathrooms. A shiplap accent wall gives the room a coastal feel. Below: Almost every room in the house takes advantage of the vast seascape, including an upstairs bathroom.

The L-shaped kitchen, by Classic Kitchens & Interiors, features white Shaker-style cabinets and a darker wood island with two globe pendants, white with subtle black-veined quartz countertops and a dining area. Brass hardware warms up the palette. The kitchen is not large, but fits in a panel-front 36-inch refrigerator, 36-inch range, panel-front beverage refrigerator, panel-front dishwasher and built-in microwave. Storage in the adjacent pantry is ample, and there is also a bar sink and panel-front ice maker to separate entertaining and main food prep.

Sara Hamilton, a designer at Classic Kitchens & Interiors, describes the layout as a modified galley with a transitional style of painted white and stained walnut inset cabinetry. The details are simple, explains Hamilton, with a full-height

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quartz backsplash, square edge and beveled moldings and a custom nickel-gap hood complementing millwork details throughout the open floorplan.

in niche for coats and sandy shoes, laundry room and pantry complete the first floor.

“I love the efficiency and elegance of this kitchen,” says Hamilton. “The best view is from the large island sink facing the ocean through a large wall of glass panels—absolutely stunning!”

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both with ocean views, and en suite bathrooms with tiled showers and custom cabinetry. There is an additional living room that opens to a small second-floor deck, and an additional bathroom.

A fireplace wall in the living area, flanked by builtin shelves, features large, 24-by-48 marble tiles that extend dramatically from floor to ceiling.

“We tried to remain pretty timeless in the design so that you could walk into this house years from now and it would still feel fresh,” says Thayer.

Timeless design

The owners liked Thayer’s choices so much that they ended up buying all the furniture she chose for the house and contracted her for window treatments and other accoutrements.

Light-toned oak flooring throughout evokes the color of beach sand. Shiplap, a common coastal element, is used along the staircase and in the bedrooms. A first-floor bedroom, which opens to the deck, has a sitting area with two wing chairs and an en suite bathroom with a reeded wood cabinet. A powder room, mudroom with a built-

“We can’t wait to share it with family and friends,” says the owners of their dream home.

A terrace on the side of the house is the perfect spot for relaxing and soaking up the views. PSD served not only as the architect and builder of the house, but also as the landscape architect. Custom beach chairs from Cape Cod Beach Chair Company.

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RESOURCE GUIDE Site planning, permitting, architecture, construction and landscape design + construction management Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders 157 Route 137, East Harwich 508-945-4500 psdab.com

Interior Designer Carolyn Thayer Interiors 130 Old South Road, Nantucket 508-901-5819 131 Charles Street, Boston 617-488-9533 carolynthayerinteriors.com

Kitchen + Bath cabinetry design and installation Classic Kitchens & Interiors 127 Airport Road, Hyannis 508-775-3075 ckdcapecod.com

The house glows in Chatham’s beloved historic district. A barely visible sandy path cuts through the dunes and over the bluff, providing access to and from the new home and the beach.

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Whether your summer activities are on land or at sea, local boutiques will help you look stylish every step of the way with fun and fashionable outfits for the entire family.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA MODELS: AMANDA SOUCY AND JASON VERGADOS OF MAGGIE INC. OF BOSTON YOUNG MODELS: ELLE, BROOKS AND W YATT PRODUCED AND ST YLED BY LISA LEIGH CONNORS AND JANICE ROGERS HAIR AND MAKEUP BY OASIS SALON

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Family Fun on the Golf Course CHATHAM SEASIDE LINKS

On Amanda: Golf skort and ruffle top by Gretchen Scott, from Chatham Dress Code On Elle: Little Lilly classic shift dress, from Lilly Pulitzer On Jason: Oliver shorts in stone color, embroidered with golf carts and golf bags, and Clermont ¼-zip pullover, from J.McLaughlin On Brooks: Joules ¼-zip, Mayoral polo and shorts, See Kai Run shoes and flag hat, from Chatham T Kids

(previous spread on pages 144 and 145) On Jason: Sport shirt, shorts and braided belt

by Peter Millar, from Puritan Cape Cod On Amanda and Elle: Romper and girl’s dress from Tori Richard, available at Chatham Dress Code

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A Swinging Time

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On Jason: Oliver shorts in stone color, embroidered with golf carts and golf bags, and Clermont ¼-zip pullover, available at J.McLaughlin

On Wyatt and Brooks: Sharkbite patriotic shirts, Mayoral shorts, Chatham Anglers and flag hats, See Kai Run shoes, available at Chatham T Kids

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An Afternoon on the Green

Look stylish on the golf course with this mini golf bag, featuring leather details, from J.McLaughlin. The bag holds five tees and four golf balls. Chatham Seaside Links hat and golf ball are available from the golf course’s gift shop.

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On Brooks: Joules ¼-zip, Mayoral polo and shorts, See Kai Run shoes and flag hat, from Chatham T Kids

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Delivering Smiles

WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB

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Elle, Wyatt and Brooks look cool wearing a Chatham Anglers hoodie and T-shirts. The boys are sporting See Kai Run Shoes, all available at Chatham T Kids

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Down at the Dock FIRST LIGHT BOATWORKS

On Amanda: Striped cotton mock neck pullover paired with Sheri pant with fringe, from Sara Campbell On Jason: Keegan cotton polo and men’s woven leather belt from J.McLaughlin; Vineyard Vines shorts from Puritan Cape Cod Four-bottle canvas wine tote, left, and large canvas boat tote, available from Chatham Thread Works. Both items can be monogrammed.

On Elle: Vineyard Vines shorts and sweatshirt, available at Puritan Cape Cod Georgia, the newest canine member of the First Light Boatworks crew

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Stylish at the Pier On Amanda: Striped cotton mock neck pullover paired with Sheri pant with fringe, from Sara Campbell Charleston ankle wrap wedge sandal with linen ruffle, available at Chatham Clothing Bar

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On Jason: Turtleson polo, Castaway shorts and Cape Cod Belt, from Chatham Clothing Bar On Amanda: Sun & Swim tunic/dress from Line in the Sand

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On Elle: Jaycee sailboat print romper from Lilly Pulitzer.

Sunglasses made from 100 percent recycled end-of-life fishing nets, from Line in the Sand Monomoy 26’ custom built by First Light Boatworks

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On Amanda: Sun & Swim tunic/dress paired with handmade straw hat, from Line in the Sand

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On Jason: Peter Millar ¼-zip pullover and shorts from Puritan Cape Cod Joseph duffle bag with leather detailing, from J.McLaughlin

Ready for the Weekend

STAGE HARBOR

On Amanda: Rose and Rose embroidered top, Fifteen Twenty straight leg pants and Brenda Zaro gold slides, all available at If the Shoe Fits Medium metro tote in silver, by MZ Wallace, available at Puritan Cape Cod

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A Spring in Their Steps

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Farm manager Joshua Schiff takes us through spring, summer, fall and winter at Chatham Bars Inn Farm.

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Chatham Bars Inn Farm supplies fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables for the kitchens of Chatham Bars Inn and for its farm stand.

“Each year, we produce well over 100,000 pounds and 125 varieties of vegetables,” says Joshua Schiff, who has been the farm manager at CBI Farm since its inception, “and this year, we tripled our production.”

Growing up in Chicago, Schiff was not exposed much to gardening, but once at college at Washington State University, he was introduced to large-scale organic farming. After graduating with a business and marketing degree, specializing in green and sustainable businesses, he was drawn first to community farming, then to working full time in agriculture.

“I happened to see the job listing for farm manager at this newly acquired property here on the Cape,” says Schiff, “and when I came out for the interview, I became excited at the opportunity to be part of starting a farm from scratch.”

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Eight seasons later, the CBI Farm is flourishing, both as the feeder farm for the kitchens of Chatham Bars Inn, and as a popular farm stand and bucolic location for events and classes. “I love being at the farm,” says CBI executive chef Anthony Cole, who visits two to three times a week for meetings, planting strategy sessions and farm-to-table dinner events. Cole says that the experience gives him a deeper connection to the food. “It’s incredible as a chef to be able to watch produce grow from sprout to full-grown vegetable, then prepare and serve it.”

Schiff is equally passionate about the farm and its potential. “There is lots of labor-intensive work required here,” says Schiff, “but the farm is continuing to grow and expand, and that is really exciting.”

To get a sense of what the CBI produces for the inn and the community, we sat down with Schiff to explore each season on the farm and the many ways Cape residents and visitors can enjoy its incredible bounty throughout the year.

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n the grand scheme of all things agricultural, the eight-acre Chatham Bars Inn Farm, located on Route 6A in Brewster, is a small property. But for the people who work there, its many customers and the lucky guests at the world-renowned Chatham Bars Inn, this farm is a very big deal.

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Spring The busiest time of the year! The team has already begun, in the late winter, planting in the greenhouses, and now all of the growing areas of the farm are being prepared. “We do soil testing, spread amendments and perform any needed corrective actions to be ready for the big growing season,” says Schiff. “We are also finishing any repairs and infrastructure projects and setting up the irrigation systems.”

Greenhouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers are the first crops to be ready, with early spring lettuce, arugula, kale and radishes quickly following.

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The plots at CBI Farm yield vegetables, colorful flowers and lush berries in summer.

Is all about tomatoes. “We grow vegetables from A to Z, but we are really known for our tomatoes, and have over 20 varieties throughout the season,” says Schiff. “We also plant about 400 heads of lettuce every 10 days in the summer, and have crews harvesting our crops every day during these months.” Summer also means a lot of active crop maintenance—pruning and weeding as well as the daily deliveries to the inn.

Some of the many fresh summer vegetables on the menu at CBI and available at the farm stand include eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, carrots and zucchini.

“We also have our flower program, and the cut flower garden really begins to produce in the summer into the fall,” says Schiff.

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Strawberry Shortcake Servings: 6 to 9

Directions

Prep time: 20 min.

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Set oven rack in the middle position. Line a 9 × 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cook time: 12 min.

Total time: 32 min.

Ingredients

• 1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced

•¼ cup sugar (for strawberries) • 2 1/ 3 cups Original Bisquick mix •½ cup milk • 3 tablespoons sugar • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream •¼ cup superfine or

On baking sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls for large shortcakes or 9 spoonfuls for smaller shortcakes.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

In large bowl, mix sliced strawberries and ¼ cup sugar; set aside.

Using a serrated knife, split warm shortcakes in half horizontally and transfer the bottoms to dessert plates. Spoon berries evenly over the bottoms. Top with whipped cream and cover with a biscuit top. Spoon a little more cream and berries over each shortcake. Serve immediately.

Note: Shortcakes can be baked ahead and warmed in a 350-degree oven before filling.

The whipped cream can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a covered container.

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confectioners’ sugar

In medium bowl, stir Bisquick, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the melted butter until soft dough forms.

Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or beaters), whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding sugar gradually. Be careful not to overbeat.

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“We have very long productive falls on the Cape,” says Schiff. CBI Farm will harvest vegetables such as cabbage, beets, radishes, winter squash, turnips and herbs until mid-November, and put bulk harvested products into winter storage. “We still have microgreens and tomatoes in greenhouses, and spinach and kale can be picked into December from the greenhouses as well,” says Schiff.

“And some of the highlights of the fall are our lateseason dahlias from the flower garden.”

The farm stand remains open until the week leading up to Thanksgiving and then closes for the season until April.

CBI Farm will harvest vegetables such as cabbage, beets, radishes, winter squash, turnips and herbs until mid-November, as well as some autumn flowers.

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The farm stand on Route 6A in Brewster stocks vegetables, fruits and flowers that are in season from spring until the day before Thanksgiving.

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Fusilli alla Caprese Adapted from Giadia De Laurentiis

Servings: 4 to 6 Prep time: 10 min.

Cook time: 20 min.

Total time: 30 min.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fusilli (or similar) pasta • 1 / 3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 large cloves garlic, minced • 3 cups (1½ pints) cherry tomatoes, halved

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• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (alternatively, you can use an 8-ounce ball of fresh mozzarella, diced)

•½ cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish) Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; do not let it brown.

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Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and increase heat to medium high.

Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, until tomatoes start to soften. Using a fork, smash half of the tomatoes into a chunky sauce.

Add the drained fusilli to the pan and toss to combine. Right before serving, toss in the basil and mozzarella pearls. (It’s important to do this at the last minute so the cheese doesn’t melt too much.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding the reserved pasta water little by little if the pasta seems dry.

Spoon into bowls, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

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Simple, yet spectacular, this fusilli alla Caprese requires just a handful of ingredients, comes together quickly, and is delicious hot or cold.

Winter After Thanksgiving, the rhythm of the farm changes.

Schiff and his now smaller crew begin to transition the fields into protective cover crops, such as winter rye, winter peas and oats. “We clean up fields as best we can, harvest the rest of the tomatoes, and begin making hot sauce, kohlrabi pickles, and generally getting creative with our stored produce.”

Everyone, including Schiff, takes a bit of break over the holidays, and then by January 1, it is time to prepare for the new seasons of growing. “I’m ordering from seed catalogs, putting the growing plan in place for the coming year, and already starting new tomato seeds.”

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After Thanksgiving when the farm stand closes, the crew plants protective cover crops and cleans up the fields. The last remaining vegetables, such as Tuscan kale, are harvested.

Schiff admits that farming on Cape Cod can be incredibly challenging, but he feels his work with the inn is very collaborative and rewarding. “It is a great relationship, which offers amazing results for the community,” he says.

“From the incredible seasonal menus Chef Cole creates, to our immersive farm-to-table dinners, to the high-quality products we sell at the farm stand, we are making the experience of a sustainable, working farm accessible to everyone on Cape Cod.”

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Let’s play ball with a dream lineup of former Chatham A’s, now major league stars.

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hatham’s team in the Cape Cod Baseball League—known as the Athletics until 2008 and now called the Anglers, but always the beloved A’s—is one of the showcase franchises in the summer collegiate landscape.

the Squire—scan a list of A’s alumni in the majors and try to choose a best-of-the-best lineup.

OK, we will.

Veterans Field, home of the A’s, is just a long fly ball from downtown Main Street, and the picturesque park has been a breeding ground for future major league stars. Young players arrive at the diamond unpolished gems and many leave bound for glory.

Our selections include only active players who were in the major leagues in 2021 and, presumably, are again this season. (It should be noted, however, that offseason transactions could have altered things.) The choices are also based on the players’ credentials after they left Chatham.

In all, nearly 200 Chatham grads have worn big league uniforms. If you want some pregame fun behind the backstop—or perhaps a barstool debate afterward at

So, let’s play ball and swing away with a dream team of former Chatham A’s who are now current bigleague stars.

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KRIS BRYANT (Chatham 2011) was the National League rookie of the year in 2015 and the MVP in 2016 (39 home runs, 102 RBI, .292 batting average) when he helped lead the Chicago Cubs to the World Series. He was traded to San Francisco in 2021, moved to the outfield after playing mostly at third base and helped the Giants win the National League West. In the offseason, he signed with the Colorado Rockies. He’s made four all-star teams and averaged 31 homers and 90 RBIs in seven seasons.

WHIT MERRIFIELD baseman for the Kansas City Royals. He’s in his seventh season and has a .291 career batting average.

He’s led the American League in stolen bases three times, including in 2021 when he had 40. He also had a league-leading 42 doubles.

KRIS BRYANT EVAN LONGORIA (2005) was the American League rookie of the year with Tampa Bay in 2008. In 2009, he smacked 33 home runs, drove in 113 and hit .281. He’s now a key cog for the San Francisco Giants, National League West defending champs. His 15-year career includes three all-star team selections and winner of three gold gloves at third base. He has 317 career home runs.

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WHIT MERRIFIELD (2009) is a two-time all-star second

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been one of the top sluggers in the game. He had career highs in home runs (35) and runs batted in (101) with Seattle in 2021. In 11 seasons with the Mariners, he’s hit 20 or more homers nine times and five times driven in at least 80 runs. He went into the offseason as a free agent.

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JACOB STALLINGS (2009–10), who was traded in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Miami Marlins, has developed into one of the top catchers in the National League. He caught 104 games in 2021 and hit .246 with a .335 on-base percentage. In advanced metrics, he ranked among the best in the game in defensive runs saved.

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among the top catchers over his 11-year career and was a key contributor to the Washington Nationals winning the 2019 World Series. He’s now with Oakland. His best season was with Cleveland in 2018, when he made the all-star team and had 16 home runs. In 2013, he helped Brazil qualify for the World Baseball Classic.

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RICH HILL (2000–01) gets the nod for his longevity and ability to adapt. In 2019, he was honored with the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming injuries and thriving through adversity. Now 42 years old and back with the Boston Red Sox, Hill has played for 11 teams over 18 seasons.

He was a starting pitcher early in his career, became a situational lefty out of the bullpen before moving back into the rotation at age 36. Since then, he has a 48–29 win-loss record.

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THESE GOLDEN OLDIE A’S WERE A-PLUS

BY B I L L HI GGI NS Chatham proudly claims THURMAN MUNSON among its many alumni who went on to star in the major leagues.

The late, great catcher of the New York Yankees was on track for the Hall of Fame before dying in a plane crash at the age of 32 in 1979.

However, while Munson’s accomplishments are impressive, he isn’t even the best of the Chatham A’s grads who had A-plus careers. That honor goes to JEFF BAGWELL .

Bagwell played at Veterans Field in 1987 and ’88 and his final stop in the game came in 2017 with induction into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. In 15 seasons, all with the Houston Astros, the slugging first baseman hit 449 home runs and eight times drove in 100 or more runs. He was a four-time all-star, National League rookie of the year and NL MVP.

KEVIN SEITZER (1982) was a two-time all-star and a .295 career hitter. Five times he batted .300 or better, highlighted by a .323 average with a league-leading 207 hits for Kansas City in 1987.

CHARLIE HOUGH (1964) pitched for 25 seasons until he was 46 years old. The knuckleballer won 216 games, and in 1984, he had 17 complete games (and 16 victories) with Texas.

BRIAN ROBERTS (1998) was a two-time all-star at second base and led the American League with 50 stolen bases in 2007.

BOBBY WITT (1983) won 142 games as a hard-throwing right-hander over 16 seasons, and he won a World Series with Arizona in 2001.

WALT TERRELL (1979) pitched 11 big-league seasons and Here are other golden oldies who played in Chatham:

ANDREW MILLER (2004–05) is a Cape League Hall of Famer.

The hard-throwing left-hander transitioned from a starter at the beginning of his career to a dominant reliever and had great success over 16 seasons. He was a two-time allstar and won a World Series with Boston in 2013. He was reliever of the year in 2015 with the New York Yankees and American League Championship Series MVP in 2016 with Cleveland. He finished his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021.

MIKE LOWELL (1994) was a Gold Glove third baseman and five-time all-star. In 2003, he had 32 homers and 105 RBIs as Florida won the World Series. He was MVP of the 2007 Series in leading Boston to the championship.

ALBERT BELLE (1986) went by the name Joey with the A’s. He hit 389 career home runs, including back-to-back seasons of 50 and 48, and was a five-time all-star.

JASON BAY (1999) made three all-star teams and National League rookie of the year in 2004. His best season was with Boston in 2009 when he had 36 homers and 119 RBI.

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won 111 games. His best year was in 1987, when he went 17–10 for Detroit.

JOHN CURTIS (1967) pitched for 15 years and won 89 games. His best season was with Boston in 1973, when he won 13 games.

Also: STEVE STONE (1968) pitched for 11 years, won 107 games and the Cy Young Award in 1980, when he went 25–7 for Baltimore. … Two-time all-star TODD FRAZIER (2005–06) had an 11-year career and five times hit 20 or more home runs. … JOEY CORA (1984) played 11 seasons, made an all-star team and won a World Series as a coach with the Chicago White Sox in 2005. … MIKE PAGLIARULO (1980) played 11 seasons and won a World Series in 1991 with Minnesota. …

ERIC BYRNES (1995) played for 11 years and had backto-back 20-plus home-run seasons for Arizona. …

DAVE BERGMAN (1973–74) played 17 seasons and won a World Series with Detroit in 1984. … MARK SWEENEY (1988) played 14 seasons and is among the all-time career leaders in pinch hits.

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COLLIN MCHUGH (2007) is a right-handed pitcher with a career record of 64–44 through nine seasons. He was 19–7 in 2015 with Houston and won a World Series with the Astros in 2017.

In 2021, he went 6–1 with a 1.55 ERA for Tampa Bay, the American League East champions, and then signed as a free agent with defending World Series champion Atlanta.

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BRAD BOXBERGER (2008) has been a dependable reliever over his 11-year career.

He was an all-star closer with Tampa Bay in 2015, saving 41 games. In 2021, he went 5–4 with a 3.34 ERA in 71 games for the Milwaukee Brewers, National League Central champions.

BRYAN SHAW (2007) is now in his 12th season and has been a workhorse relief pitcher. For the fourth time in his career, the right-hander led the majors in appearances, pitching in 81 games for Cleveland in 2021 with a solid 3.49 ERA. Nine times he’s pitched in at least 60 games.

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Remembering Paul Galop, Chatham’s gift to Cape League baseball

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Galop was commissioner of the Cape Cod Baseball League for 15 years until “retiring” in 2019. He never really left, however. “I’ll always bleed the red, white and blue of the Cape Cod Baseball League,” he said. Turning over the duties to look after the best summer collegiate league in the country simply allowed him to return more often to Chatham’s Veterans Field and the game he loved so much.

Paul Galop served as Cape Cod Baseball League commissioner for 15 years, the longest in league history. He also worked tirelessly for the Chatham Athletic Association, which operates the Chatham Anglers franchise.

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Paul Galop, a big man with a giant heart, died May 28, 2021, at the too-young age of 68, just a couple of weeks before last summer’s opening day. Appropriately, his memorial service

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e was raised in New Jersey and educated in Indiana and Pennsylvania, but in the end, Paul Galop was an adopted son of Chatham, woven into the fabric of the town he called home for more than 40 years.

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Paul Galop made a point of visiting each Cape League park during his tenure as commissioner, but Chatham’s Veterans Field was his home away from home.

Paul and his beloved bride, Laurie, together for almost 44 years, honeymooned in Chatham, and soon after, moved here. Paul joined the Chatham Athletic Association and did nearly everything for the corporation, which operates the Cape League franchise. He sold ads for the team’s souvenir book; he was treasurer and president; he represented the organization at league meetings; and he was the public address announcer at home games.

Music was another of Paul’s passions. A radio DJ with an oldies show, he popularized playing songs between innings and breaks in the games at Veterans Field.

“The passion for the town of Chatham was matched

by Paul’s passion for his Chatham baseball team, said association vice president Bob Sherman. “Paul always had ideas of how to improve the experience of fans.”

Chatham baseball was a family affair. Paul and Laurie took in players as house parents for the summer, developing lasting friendships. “They sought his advice, and, forever the father, he took each player under his wing and supported them however needed,” said Sherman. The Galop kids were involved, too, Peter as a batboy and Kate selling T-shirts in the merchandise booth.

When Galop became league commissioner in 2003, he spread his allegiance across the Cape and its 10 teams. He often stopped at two or three ballparks a night, including Veterans Field on his way home to Chatham. That’s what he loved most, hanging around the diamonds with baseball people, watching games, telling stories, laughing.

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This was his second home, a green grass hardball heaven for a boy of summer and a man who touched all the bases. Galop was inducted into the Cape League Hall of Fame in 2019; his 15-year stewardship as commissioner was the longest in league history.

After passing the reins, Galop assumed the august role of “commissioner emeritus.” That was just a fancy way to say the league kept him around and available to anyone who needed his wise counsel. He played an important role in the difficult decision to shut down the league during the COVID summer of 2020 and was then equally influential in helping guide the games back to the fields last season.

“Paul was always there whenever he was needed,” said Cape League president Chuck Sturtevant. “His well-lived life reminds us that great things can be accomplished by serving others.”

The Commissioner’s Cup is now presented in honor of Galop and “awarded to the franchise that demonstrates the highest level of integrity and professionalism, on and off the field.” Perfect.

So as sure as blazing sunsets envelop Veterans Field on summer evenings—and fog sometimes, too—Galop’s impact will endure. He embodied all that is good about the Cape League and never abandoned what first brought him to Chatham baseball, the selfless commitment of a volunteer.

His legacy will be of giving more than he took and leaving things better than he found them. And if the measure of a man is judged by the strength of his character and the company he keeps, Paul Galop hit a home run.

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was held at Veterans Field, home of the Anglers, the team he first served as a volunteer in 1980.

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Fishing for striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and other migratory

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species peaks each spring and fall

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around Chatham, when the fish

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spent many weekends fishing in Chatham 20-plus years ago, when the shallow waters around North and South Monomoy islands held incredible numbers of oceanfresh striped bass migrating north in the spring and south in the fall.

The area had several specialty shops catering to anglers, and more shallow-water fishing guides were booking clients back in those days, too, as inshore saltwater fly-fishing was at its peak of popularity

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Today, inshore saltwater fly-fishing is still popular on the Cape although beach features in Chatham have changed as ocean waves have sculpted new cuts and inlets along the shoreline, making navigation by boat challenging. Dedicated and experienced angling guides work the inshore fishery to bring clients to migrating striped bass and bluefish in the spring and false albacore, Atlantic bonito, and stripers and bluefish in autumn, when those fish are migrating south for the winter.

Striped bass and bluefish are migratory mainstays along the coast of Chatham and proximate areas each spring through autumn. Catching the fish is an exciting prospect for local anglers.

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Scot Butcher, far right, one of the owners of North Chatham Outfitters, takes the tower helm of his 39-foot Contender.

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Hooking up with North Chatham Outfitters To get an update on the area today, I reached out to Mike MacAskill and Scot Butcher of North Chatham Outfitters for an afternoon on the water.

On a picture-perfect day in September, we climbed aboard Butcher’s 39-foot, triple-outboard Contender (an outstanding ocean-going boat; NCO also runs a smaller inshore flats boat for shallow-water duty).

The fairly calm conditions were fortuitous because we ended up running from Outermost Harbor around the elbow and all the way down to the Hyannis area looking for fish crashing bait on the surface and the telltale sign of seabirds diving for that bait. We chased fast-moving schools of false albacore busting bait on the water’s surface, with no hookups. False albacore or albies, also called little tunny or fat alberts, resemble small tuna but are in the mackerel family; they are speedy fish constantly on the move.

We connected with striped bass along the shores of Monomoy and in the rips off sandy islands.

Whether using fly tackle or conventional spinning tackle, anglers will have shots at migratory ocean fish, such as striped bass, once the annual migration begins off Chatham in the spring. Knowledge of local waters is an important consideration for safety and to know where the fish may show up—or consider hiring a local fishing guide.

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“ Ali Butcher is great at running the boat,” says Scot Butcher of his daughter.

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How to maximize your time on water North Chatham Outfitters partners with guides if you’re interested in booking a fishing trip with a pro—which is highly recommended if you want to maximize your time on the water and stay safe. In fact, unless you know these waters well, it’s best to hire a fishing guide. (See accompanying sidebar.)

Of course, you can wade the beaches north (particularly those of Cape Cod National Seashore, which offers miles of dunes interspersed with walkable paths) and proximate to Chatham village (such as Lighthouse Beach or Morris Island), and south (such as Stage Harbor and Harding’s Beach) and catch fish from shore around the “elbow of Cape Cod.”

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However, knowing where to find shore access can be befuddling. MacAskill points out that the surf is constantly resculpting North and South Monomoy islands, so it’s difficult to get a fix on where the fish might be because of the changing coastal coordinates.

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Seabirds diving on bait, as called out here during the author’s day fishing off Chatham, are a telltale sign of fish activity. When fish such as striped bass and bluefish are migrating along the shores of Chatham, keep a lookout for birds diving on baitfish as a sign of feeding fish.

MacAskill and Butcher agree that most of the fishing occurs on the east side of the Monomoy islands, and a boat is required to get there. However, during the spring migration of striped bass and bluefish, flyfishers are commonly lined up along the beaches, “from Outermost Harbor all the way over to Stage Harbor,” say Butcher.

Insider knowledge is key One expert guide in the area with decades of experience is Capt. Tony Biski, who says that the striped bass and bluefish follow schools of bait, as they have to stay fueled up during their spring and fall migrations along the Atlantic Coast. If you can find pods of bait in the water, often signaled by seabirds dive-bombing the bait from above, you’ll likely find sportfish. But that also requires local knowledge of passageways for baitfish, which is another reason for hiring a Chatham-area guide.

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Capt. Tony says that squid are not as commonly found in inshore waters around Chatham, and squid are a preferred food of striped bass and bluefish. That may be one reason the sportfish are not as abundant as they used to be in local waters—the lack of big, nutritious bait like squid.

I’ve fished the Chatham area for decades with Capt.

Tony, whom I affectionately call the “Mayor of Monomoy” for all the years he’s spent guiding anglers there, but I’ve now learned that the makeup of the area has changed. The ocean fish are still here, though.

Which brings me back to our time on the North Chatham Outfitter’s Contender. It was a fantastic homecoming for me in Chatham with a great crew of anglers.

One of those aboard that day, Tom Keer, is an outdoor writer who lives in Wellfleet. A fly-fisher of vast

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Chatham Bars Inn Executive Chef Anthony Cole shares his passion for saltwater fishing.

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espite his rigorous schedule as the esteemed executive chef of Chatham Bars Inn, fishing enthusiast Anthony Cole finds time to get out on the water nearly every day. “It’s my hobby,” says Cole. “Some people golf or watch football. I fish.”

As a kid growing up in Connecticut, Cole did a lot of freshwater fishing in ponds and streams. “My older brothers flyfished and I wanted to emulate them, so for Christmas when I was 10, I got a fly-tying kit,” says Cole.

But high school and then culinary school at Johnson and Wales took up much of his younger years and it wasn’t until he ended up working at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta that he found enough free time to perfect his trout fishing.

BY L I SA C AVA N AU GH “I really want to serve what is local and fresh,” he says. Some of his favorites to include on his menus are Cape Cod–caught scallops, calamari, oysters, clams, halibut, tuna, fluke, black sea bass, flounder, sole, pollock, and haddock. “I love mackerel,” says Cole, who serves local smoked mackerel at the Inn’s breakfast buffets. “And at a couple of our CBI farm dinners this past year, we served a cioppino-style seafood stew with local lobster and mussels.”

Cole says he takes the same approach to fishing as he does to cooking. “I like to have the ability to be creative and to Anthony Cole reels in false albacore, just one tweak things.” A big part of of the many species he catches on his daily excursions out of Ryder’s Cove. “The thing I like fishing for him, he says, is not when I’m fishing is that I’m very focused,” he says. only being on the water, but “It takes my mind off everything else.” also tying his flies. “I enjoy anything tactile, working with my hands. So I really Moving to the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, a few years enjoy creating something that will fool a fish. It keeps later, where he served as executive sous chef, meant a me active and busy during the winter, and it’s a lot move to saltwater fishing, and he has never looked back. of fun.”

“I fell in love with the fishery down there,” says Cole.

He was blown away by the abundance of saltwater fish He has introduced his young daughter to his hobby, species he could catch: snook, red fish, tarpon and more. and takes her out to the area’s beautiful kettle ponds, “It really got me interested in fly-fishing in salt water,” which he calls the “gems of Cape Cod.” Depending says Cole. “So when we moved to Cape Cod 16 years ago, on his target species, he will fish in Pleasant Bay, I immediately visited a great fly-fishing shop, Fishing the Nantucket Sound, farther out around Monomoy Island Cape, in Harwich.” Cole made friends with the owners, and on the Brewster Flats. took as many fly-tying classes as possible and found an incredible new fishing community.

Cole believes that fly-fishing is a great lesson in failure, and that failure is the best teacher. “There are a Now he keeps his 22-foot Grady White in Ryder’s hundred questions I go through to get this fish to eat Cove for his daily excursions, using hand-tied flies on a hook with some feathers and hair on it.” He has a a spinning rod to reel in striped bass, bluefish, false good group of fishing friends he adventures with, but albacore and Atlantic bonito, among other fish types. He also enjoys his solitary days on the water. “The thing I believes firmly in a sustainable striped bass recreational like when I’m fishing is that I’m very focused,” he says. fishery, so he usually implements catch and release “It takes my mind off everything else, and I can think for that species, but he still relishes using other freshly about just this one thing.” caught seafood on his menus for CBI.

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Chatham deserves its reputation as a mythical place for ocean sportfishing as migratory fish, such as striped bass, are plentiful from spring to autumn every year.

experience, Keer knows these inshore waters well.

There is spring beach fishing for striped bass and bluefish, he explains, and when the sand eels (a common baitfish sought by ocean fish) arrive, there is sight fishing on expansive white sand flats reminiscent of a trip to the Bahamas, says Keer.

“Thanks to Chatham’s proximity to the Gulf Stream, late summer and early fall bring additional species like Atlantic bonito, false albacore and Spanish mackerel. They are all around during the fall run in September and October, and catching three, four or even five different species on a trip is a possibility.

“In a region that has no shortage of outstanding fishing opportunities,” says Keer, “Chatham is an almost mythical place.”

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North Chatham Outfitters The shop provides all the gear you need for your time on the water and will arrange fishing with a local guide, Matt Cody. NCO can also help with freshwater fishing. northchathamoutfitters.com/ charter-partners

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Additional Resources Fishing Chatham Beaches You can access local beaches from the mean high-tide mark to the mean low-tide mark—and Massachusetts has “an historical right of access to fish”—but you will need a saltwater fishing permit to cast in the waters around Chatham. For more information, visit mass.gov/how-to/get-a-recreational-saltwater-fishing-permit The best book for Chatham Anglers Cape Cod resident, fly-fisher and scientist Dr. David A. Ross has written a book that can help make your fishing more productive and more enjoyable as you begin to better understand tides, currents and related ocean processes. The book is aptly titled The Fisherman’s Ocean (Stackpole Books; stackpolebooks.com). I highly recommend it as you prepare your own ocean fishing along Chatham beaches or out in a boat. Many of the anecdotes in the book are from the Cape since Dr. Ross lives in East Falmouth and has fished often in the Chatham area. He spent most of his scientific career at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. —Joe Healy

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A historic bungalow is reimagined in the Old Village

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A painting by Cape Cod artist Paul Schulenburg anchors the living room that opens to the stunning view of Chatham Inlet in the historic Captain John Hammond Jr. house.

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alancing historic preservation with modern living is a challenge for any architect and interior designer, but it’s a task that SV Design handled with sensitivity and creativity at the Captain John Hammond Jr. House. SV Design teamed up with a local contractor, Monomoy Real Estate and Construction, to renovate the home.

The 1904 bungalow, originally designed for use as a summer house in the early years of tourism, sits just two houses down from Chatham Light in the town’s Old Village Historic District. The Hammond family built a number of houses in the area, and this shinglestyle modified gambrel was tucked into a narrow lot along a row of homes from mixed historical eras, with backyards that overlook Chatham inlet and the Atlantic beyond.

In 2019, the current owners purchased the 1,800-square-foot house and the 230-square-foot cottage behind it. The husband grew up in town and had an affinity for preserving Chatham’s architectural

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heritage and a strong distaste for the “McMansions” being built over the years. The owners wanted to preserve as much of the old architectural features as possible, while seeking to infuse the dark, outdated interior with more light and an open layout to accommodate a modern family’s lifestyle.

“It was really important for all of us to keep the street living-side as it was,” said Leslie Schneeberger, the principal architect for the project. “The biggest item inside on the clients’ checklist was to maximize the space and make it very light and usable.”

All new elements and details were designed “to be appropriate to the language and architecture at the time the home was originally constructed,” says Schneeberger.

First, the house itself needed some shoring-up.

Ambrose Homes lifted the house from its rickety brick piers, moved it forward on rails and then placed it back on a solid foundation. One of the most

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interesting decisions was to rotate the entire building slightly to better align with the property’s lot lines. This shift created a walking path to the home’s entry door and the back lawn and a more usable driveway with a conveniently tucked-in mudroom entry.

was a sliding glass door at the back wall, Schneeberger and her team expanded the rear view even further with “gliding” glass doors that take up the entire back wall and let in the dramatic ocean view. The home’s original structural beams were left exposed in the living room.

In addition, the cottage’s stability was ensured with new helical pilings. The exterior retains its traditional clapboard facade, but rigid insulation was added to the exterior to achieve more energy efficiency without needing to fill the exposed framing bays with insulation and cover with drywall.

A classic red was chosen for exterior doors. A subtle starfish motif accents a red screen door fabricated by Seaport Shutter Company at the main entrance.

The kitchen, designed by White Wood Kitchens, is minimalist: white, Shaker-style lower cabinets are topped with jet mist granite and with custom floating shelves above to display dishes. A grayblue kitchen island provides more storage and seating. There’s no formal dining room, but a cozy, window-lit corner featuring Wellfleet furniture maker Jeff Soderbergh’s banquette table crafted from a single slab of a walnut, with a blackened steel base.

Inside, the entire first floor was opened up. Gone are the small windows and enclosed spaces. While there

“We developed a ‘Cape Cod’ palette—lots of blue and white with some pops of color—and we also pulled in

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Built-in storage, featuring whimsical whale tale drawer pulls, creates a cozy and efficient space in the guest bedroom. Below left: Custom-made bunk beds are perfect for younger members of the family. The custom bathroom vanity was made of reclaimed chestnut.

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rustic elements, rich woods and some metals, as the owners liked that industrial-modern look,” says senior project manager Lindsay Moore, who was in charge of the interior design, décor and furnishings.

The clients accompanied Moore on shopping trips for decorative accessories from local sources, including The Chatham Home and The Mayflower Shop.

Simpler Pleasures in Chatham made the custom curtains and Roman shades. MFM Interiors of Truro fabricated the dining area’s banquette cushions, the mudroom’s bench-seat cushions and the headboard in the cottage.

The mix of textures, natural fibers and a sea-sand-sky palette play off against white walls throughout the home, creating a calm, relaxing space.

The full basement addition allowed the owners to gain some usable, finished space, including a media room and bath.

“The use of built-ins for an eat-in nook, bunk beds, the bed frames and storage elements provide a compact, clean and comfortable use of space, maintaining the feel of a low-maintenance summer home,” says Moore.

A second-floor balcony was added while the main deck was enlarged.

The shell of the little cottage was kept intact. But like the main house, the interior was opened up and brightened. Moore envisioned the space as a writer’s retreat and added a custom desk. “With the limited amount of space,” says Moore, “we designed a builtin dresser that has a pullout tray for a laptop—a dual function piece with views toward the water.

“My favorite moment was visiting the home and seeing a multigenerational gathering comfortably enjoying the spaces we created,” says Moore. “I really loved that.”

A red exterior door, from Seaport Shutter Company, gives a pop of color to the cedar-shingled façade that will weather over time.

Right: A half bath features a unique custom-made vanity and beadboard walls.

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The owners of Sea La Vie, located in a neighborhood formerly home to a Naval Air Station, have removed areas of concrete and reintroduced beauties of nature to their property, including a magnificent vegetable garden.

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iven the beauty of “Sea la Vie,” gorgeous gardens spread over two acres overlooking Pleasant Bay, it’s hard to imagine that this spot was once covered with thick concrete, home to a double seaplane hangar.

A century ago, this entire neighborhood was the 44-acre Naval Air Station. Most of the military buildings were demolished in 1924; in the 1960s, ground was broken for the houses of Eastward Point. Strips of concrete still dot the area.

Walk around here a bit, and you’ll find the remains of concrete pads and a 100-year-old seawall. The owners of “Sea la Vie” have worked

to reintroduce the beauties of nature to their land, removing concrete where they can, amending the soil down three or four feet and planting shrubs, grasses, perennials, trees, vegetables and herbs.

For the past several years, the gardens have formed a stunning backdrop to the Chatham Historical Society’s annual Evening to Remember and have been featured on the trail of the annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. In fact, says Edson Eldredge, owner of North Chatham Landscaping, who has worked with the homeowner on the gardens since 2017, “one of the main themes is hydrangeas.” Their beautiful pinks and blues can be seen whichever way you look on this July morning.

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The house was built in 2014, and beautiful new gardens enhanced the seaside property. Below, pale pink climbing roses wrap around lanterns near a side entrance. Opposite: Hydrangeas are a common theme throughout the property, located on Pleasant Bay.

When they built their house in 2014, the homeowners sited it 25 feet farther from Pleasant Bay than a previous house. This gave them a broad backyard between the house and the water.

But the proximity of the water poses one of the great gardening challenges as brisk winds whip in off the water, making it tough to grow anything but the hardiest plants.

“Clearly, being so close to the coast right on the water at sea level, you get salt and water,” says Eldredge. Overlooking the water, by the swimming pool and the bocce court, he has planted thunderhead pines that tolerate “the atrocious conditions.” He has also chosen dwarf Hameln pennisetum grasses, Russian sage, and Limelight and Endless Summer hydrangeas. By the pool are Nepeta catmint and hot-pink carpet roses. All are thriving.

While you might think that the house would act as a buffer, Eldredge still takes the wind into account in the front yard.

As you approach the house from the road, stone pillars topped with lanterns greet you on either side of the driveway. The drive meanders to the right, obscuring the house until you turn

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with the drive. Two low inkberry hedges flank the curving drive. Here, too, are native plants, and perennials such as eyecatching daisies in full bloom today.

Now, in early summer, colors pop everywhere. The seasonal color begins here in the late winter with witch hazel.

Next comes forsythia, followed by catmint.

In the fall, Montauk daisies and late chrysanthemums bloom until October. The Knock Out roses carry on until December, depending on the weather. Eldredge dubs these “the last rose of summer,” which can be “beat up and throttled by the wind.”

Tucked away from the water is one of this property’s surprises, a magnificent vegetable garden with seven raised beds, trellises and stands of lettuce—more than 200 square feet watered by drip irrigation. A hedge of Eastern red cedar and cryptomeria protects the vegetables from drying out in the wind.

Inside the garden, gravel crunches under your feet. The beds are immaculate, without a stray weed to be seen. Devon Wolfenden makes sure of that. Wolfenden, whose business is Devon Rose Gardens, says, “I love growing things, and I like to eat really well and healthy.”

Wolfenden buys the majority of the seedlings from Chatham Bars Inn Farm in Brewster, where she also works. She sources seeds, garlic and potatoes from The Farm in Orleans.

Raised vegetable gardens beds are watered by drip irrigation and protected from the wind by a hedge of Eastern red cedar and cryptomeria. Lush strawberries are one of many rotating crops grown by the homeowner, an avid gardener.

Wolfenden plants the first vegetable in the fall, a crop of garlic, which she covers with straw. This is the time, too, that she cleans up dead plant matter and trims the herbs that will overwinter. In late March, she plants “anything that can withstand a little bit of a frost” such as brassicas—kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce.

By the time March and April roll around, she’s ready to plant the rest of the organic vegetables that she starts from seed. The rotating crops include potatoes, tomatoes,

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A pergola shelters a backyard seating area with wicker furniture. At right: An arbor leads to a Pleasant Bay view, and a border of hydrangea leads the eye toward the water. Below left: Cut flowers from the bounty of flowering plants in the yard. Below right: Ornamental grass mingles with perennial flowers to lend variety and interest.

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The expansive backyard, overlooking Pleasant Bay, was created when the house was sited 25 feet farther from the bay than a previous house.

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Knockout roses, daisies and lush evergreen shrubbery flank the entrance to Sea La Vie.

strawberries and herbs. Wolfenden enhances the soil with organic materials including crushed lobster shells. The garden is so productive that the homeowners are able to donate bags of produce to the Family Pantry of Cape Cod in Harwich.

The garden also contains the unexpected that gives it a zing. Take the scarlet runner beans that produce fiery orange-red flowers and massive scarlet beans by the end of the summer. These grow up and over one trellis. Deep purple snow peas, “the prettiest purple” Wolfenden says she has ever seen, grow over a second trellis. A third trellis is planted with nasturtiums.

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“It’s always fun to have vegetables in different colors. Purple snap peas and multicolored carrots,” says the homeowner, who often takes a basket out to the garden in the evening to harvest whatever’s ripe. She freezes homemade tomato sauce, introducing a little taste of summer to her table in the dead of winter.

Wolfenden makes it all sound easy.

“You put a seed in the ground, and all it wants to do is grow,” she says. “You’ve just got to give it a little love.”

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the sport’s great ambassador, once said, “What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.”

Of course, it has also been said by many, “They call it golf because all the other four-letter words are taken!”

Ah, yes, the beguiling, befuddling wonders of a game defined as a series of tragedies obscured by an occasional miracle. And still, we love it. Golf courses are emerald gems of green grass splendor, especially in these new normal times of coping with COVID-19.

Enjoying the outdoors, socially distanced and playing a round—it’s all good.

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Chatham and the nearby towns of Brewster and Harwich have an eclectic mix of offerings. Chatham’s exclusive Eastward Ho! ranks among the most highly regarded courses in the U.S., while the municipally owned Seaside Links is a nine-hole public course.

The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Harwich offers playing privileges to its guests at private Cape Cod National in Brewster. Also in Brewster is the town-owned Captains Golf Course, a terrific 36-hole public facility.

Cranberry Valley in Harwich is an excellent townowned course open to the public. The Harwich Port Golf Club is a short, public nine-hole layout.

All of these courses have their own appealing qualities.

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The seeds of golf were sown in the sands of Scotland in the 15th century, and you needn’t look any further than Eastward Ho! to see what took root when the game was exported to America.

Eastward Ho! has been described as an “awesome spit of land buffeted by swirling winds on the shores of Pleasant Bay.” Indeed, the course is reminiscent of links layouts in the British Isles.

Eastward Ho! was designed by Englishman Herbert Fowler, who built Westward Ho! and Walton Heath, two of England’s finest. Construction started in

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Chatham in 1920, and two years later, former U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet was part of the inaugural festivities.

The legendary Bobby Jones also played at Eastward Ho! More recently, eight-time PGA Tour champion Brad Faxon was a junior member in the 1970s. Former U.S. Speaker of the House Thomas “Tip” O’Neill was a member and hosted a charity tournament in 1989, which included President Gerald Ford.

Eastward Ho!’s centennial celebration is planned for July.

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By today’s standards, Eastward Ho! is short, playing only 6,437 yards from its back tees. However, the undulating land and shifting winds combine to form a stern test. Add in flowing fescue grasses and you have a devilish delight.

“It’s the longest 6,400-yard course you’ll ever play,” said head professional Jason Winslow.

Fowler’s design philosophy was to take the land available and find golf holes. Architect Keith Foster stayed true to

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EASTWARD HO! 325 Fox Hill Road Chatham 508-945-0003 eastwardho.org

All 18 holes have distinct characteristics, but Winslow likes No. 6 on the front nine and No. 15 on the back. The sixth is a brute of a par 4—421 yards from an elevated tee to a sloping fairway. The approach to a two-tiered green must be precise.

The 15th is worthy of a postcard. It’s a 153-yard par 3 along the bay and requires a forced carry over bunkers to a diabolical green with three shelves.

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Seaside Links is split by Seaview Street, with five The only public course in Chatham, Seaside Links presents holes on one side and the finishing holes on the other. an enjoyable layout that feels like comfortable summer The par 4 seventh and par 4 eighth are beauties. No. 7 sandals. While Eastward Ho! is 18 holes of brawny plays all uphill; No. 8 has a downhill approach challenges, Seaside is a charming contrast to a green set in a bowl. of nine holes, the longest only 275 yards.

There are two par 3s and seven par 4s.

CHATHAM This is a family-friendly course for SEASIDE LINKS players of all skill levels. Youngsters, The course dates to 1895 and was 209 Seaview St. Chatham beginners, seniors or experienced originally part of Chatham Bars Inn. 508-945-4774 golfers will enjoy a leisurely stroll and The town took ownership in the 1990s chathamseasidelinks.com still have time for a swim before the and leased operations to Johnson Golf evening backyard barbecue begins.

Management. Many of the holes feature rolling fairways, small greens and scenic views of Aunt Lydia’s Cove and North Beach.

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Public Courses in Harwich

CRANBERRY VALLEY GOLF COURSE

This is a terrific test and one of the top public courses on Cape Cod. The finishing 18th hole is memorable, a horseshoe-shaped double dogleg par 5 that will require three precise shots to leave you a putt for birdie. 183 Oak St., Harwich, 508-430-5234, cranberryvalley.golf

HARWICH PORT GOLF CLUB

This is a no-frills, but welcoming and pleasant golfing experience, perfect for a family outing or a way to introduce a beginner to the game. It’s nine holes and a par 34—seven par 4s and two par 3s—and an easy walk at only 2,400 yards. The greens are small, so for the advanced player the course presents an opportunity to work on accuracy. There are no tee times; first come, first served.

51 South St., Harwich Port, 508-432-0250

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Both courses are par 72s and feature five tee boxes, One of the unheralded gems on the Lower Cape, the offering options for players of all abilities.

Captains in Brewster is a municipal facility A nice touch is the forward, shorter family featuring two championship layouts. For tees for youngsters or beginners to join the passionate player, this is paradise, THE CAPTAINS in with parents or older relatives. or in the words of the Hall of Fame GOLF COURSE baseball player Ernie Banks, “Let’s 1000 Freemans Way Head professional Steve Knowles, who play two!”

Brewster has been at Captains for 24 years, points 508-896-1716 captainsgolfcourse.com to the 13th hole on the Starboard and the Yes, you can make it a full day at 14th on the Port as two of his favorites.

Captains: play the Starboard course in the morning, have lunch at the Freemans The Starboard 13th is a 530-yard par 5 with Grill, and then make it a 36-hole day with an room off the tee to grip it and rip it. However, afternoon round at the Port.

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the hole narrows as you approach the green guarded by bunkers. The 14th on the Port is one of two holes with water in play. It’s a 374-yard par 4, and a wellplaced drive kept left off the tee will open up an angle to the green. The pond in front comes into play on the downhill second shot.

Another interesting twist, and with a nod toward seafaring history, is each of the 36 holes at the Brewster complex is named for a ship captain.

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The 18th hole on the Port recognizes J. Henry Sears (1829–1912), a master sea captain who owned a Boston-based fleet with 37 ships. He wrote Brewster Ship Masters, published in 1906 and still considered the definitive chronicle of Brewster’s shipping history.

Sears’s Pilgrim Club merged with the Cape Cod Memorial Association, raising funds for the Provincetown Monument. He became friendly with President Teddy Roosevelt when Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Provincetown Monument in 1907.

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CAPE COD NATIONAL

The story of Cape Cod National in Brewster, part of the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Harwich, begins in Chatham. CCN was founded by John Pfeffer and his wife, Linda, who called Chatham home for many years.

The idea for the course was conceived at a Pfeffer summer party on Mill Pond. Jamie McClennen was among the guests, and when the conversation turned to golf, he told John Pfeffer about land his family owned across from the Wequassett.

architect Brian Silva finished his design magic, Cape Cod National was ready for play.

“The reality is there would be no Cape Cod National without the Wequassett Resort,” said Mike Walker, president and general manager at CCN. “The idea was hatched that night in Chatham.”

Cape Cod National is championship caliber and has hosted national and state tournaments. Walker, a fine player, said the course typically plays firm and fast and changes day to day depending on the wind.

The McClennens also operated the inn, and he Walker particularly likes a stretch on the back nine, wondered if a golf course could be developed on the holes 11, 12 and 13. No. 11 is a long par 4, playing 471 nearby property. Pfeffer, who learned to love the yards from the tips. No. 12 is a 391-yard dogleg game growing up on a course his father built left, and the approach to the green must in Illinois and had hoped to build his own CAPE COD carry a hazard. No. 13 is a 239-yard par 3 one day, was intrigued.

NATIONAL framed by bunkers. (part of Wequassett The McClennen acreage wasn’t Resort and Golf Club) “We’re an exclusive, private club and enough for 18 holes, but by acquiring 174 South Orleans Road Wequassett is a five-star resort,” said contiguous lots, Pfeffer realized his 2173 Route 28 Walker. “Their guests have full access dream. He purchased the McClennen Brewster and we treat them the exact same as our land and added enough abutting wequassett.com members. It’s been a good relationship and property to total 154 acres. That was beneficial to both of us.” in 1994, and four years later, when noted

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INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – JULY 4

MAY 16 MUSEUM MONDAY Free admission for the day to Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham, in partnership with the Cape Cod Museum Trail, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. View the collections of the Chatham Historical Society in the society’s beautifully preserved 1752 house. 508-945-2493, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

JUNE 2 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Joshua Peckins, violin, 7:30 p.m., Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham, reservations at 508-945-2493, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 27–SEPT. 5 OARS IN THE STORES Local artists have turned oars into works of art. Pick up an oar scavenger hunt booklet at the chamber booth on Main Street and see how many oars you can locate in the shops. Complete a booklet and win a prize! The oars will be auctioned to benefit Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association, whose mission is to promote the town and the interests of its retail members. chathaminfo.com

day kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 12 at Veterans Field with a home game against the Cotuit Kettleers. Chatham’s regular season wraps up Aug. 2 at Whitehouse Field in Harwich. For a complete schedule of games, visit chathamanglers.com

MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Begins at the Chatham Community Center, 702 Main St., 10 a.m. chathaminfo.com

JUNE 12 – AUG. 2 CHATHAM ANGLERS 2022 SEASON Play ball! Cape Cod Baseball League’s opening

JUNE 15 HATS OFF TO CHATHAM FASHION SHOW The latest fashions from Chatham merchants are featured in this fun fashion show and luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Chatham Beach and Tennis Club, 14 Main St. Tickets $50, available at participating merchants, including Chatham Clothing Bar. chathaminfo.com

Please check each organization’s website and social media pages for updated information.

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town’s historic riches, its organizations and 2022 offerings. Historic Chatham venues may be open for at least one day during the weekend. Visit historicchatham.org for more details.

JUNE 17–AUG. 19 ART IN THE PARK Colorful whales designed by local artists are on display on the front lawn of Kate Gould Park. The whales will be auctioned to benefit Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association. chathaminfo.com

JUNE 18 BOOK SIGNING Eric Jay Doolin signs copies of his latest maritime masterpiece, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution, 1–3 p.m., Yellow Umbrella Books, 501 Main St., Chatham, 508945-0144, yellowumbrellabooks.net

ART IN THE PARK – JUNE 17–AUG. 19 team use produce from the farm in a four-course, family-style dinner, with red or white wine, for a maximum of six guests per table. Reception 5 p.m., dinner 5:30–7:30 p.m. $1,110 per table includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. Advance reservations only: chathambarsinn.com

JULY 1 BACK 2 SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT A fundraiser

JUNE 23 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Audrey Wright and Yundu

JULY 1–SEPT. 2 CHATHAM BAND CONCERTS Every Friday night,

Wang, violin and piano, 7:30 p.m., Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham, Reservations: chathamhistoricalsociety.org

all roads on the Cape lead to Kate Gould Park and the Whit Tileston Bandstand, where the one and only Chatham Band performs. Attendees are encouraged to sing along, march around and dance. This year, the Chatham Band celebrates its 90th year! 8–9:30 p.m. Whit Tileston Bandstand, Kate Gould Park, Main Street, chathamband.com

JUNE 22 MEET THE FLEET Meet a local fisherman, pick up cooking tips from a local chef and sample fresh seafood, sponsored by Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, location and time TBA. Tickets $20, capecodfishermen.org/events

WEDNESDAYS JUNE–AUGUST, SEPT. 7 FARM TO TABLE DINNER Enjoy outdoor dining at Chatham Bars Inn Farm in Brewster, where executive chef Anthony Cole and his culinary

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JUNE 26 CHATHAM HARBOR RUN Celebrate summer by running along the shore in Chatham! Sponsored by the Cape Cod Athletic Club, the annual Chatham Harbor Run is a 6.2-mile run or 3.1-mile walk that starts at Stepping Stones Road near Monomoy Regional Middle School. Scenic highlights include the Chatham Lighthouse, beautiful Shore Road and Chatham Bars Inn. Expect a hot course in June! capecodathleticclub.org

to help Monomoy Community Services. With Sarah Swain.

Chatham Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham. Follow @monomoycommunityservices on Instagram for more information.

JULY 2 FIREWORKS AT VETERANS FIELD Pre-firework entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. with face painting, balloon-making and other children’s activities. Dan Clark, the singing trooper, will also be on hand to perform a medley of patriotic songs beginning around 7:45 p.m. The fireworks show is expected to begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. For more information, visit chathaminfo.com

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JULY 2 AND 3 BOOK SIGNINGS Best-selling author Casey Sherman (The Finest Hours) signs copies of his latest book, Helltown: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod, noon–4 p.m. On July 3, William Martin, best-selling author of the historical novel Cape Cod,

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signs his latest book, December ’41: A World War II Thriller. 1–3 p.m., Yellow Umbrella Books, 501 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-0144, yellowumbrellabooks.net

CAPE COD HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL – JULY 8–17

JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Chatham’s parade, which

5:30–8:30 p.m. at the bandstand at Kate Gould Park. Free and open to the public. chathaminfo.com

started in 1908, is one of the oldest in the United States! This year’s theme: “Chatham: Salty as Ever!” The parade will also be available to watch live online. 9:30 a.m. After the parade, stop

by First United Methodist Church on the corner of Main and Cross Street for the Strawberry Festival, featuring homemade strawberry shortcake and freshly whipped cream. chathamparade.com

to choose a theme for a juried show.

Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham, 508-945-3583, capecodcreativearts.org

JULY 7 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Crowes Pasture,

JULY 11– AUG. 29 MONDAYS ON MAIN Live music and entertainment

contemporary folk duo, 7:30 p.m., Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham, reservations at chathamhistoricalsociety.org

Monday nights along Main Street in Chatham from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Shops, restaurants and businesses will have specials, promotions, pop-up shops and more! mondaysonmain.com

JULY 8–17 CAPE COD HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL An annual celebration of the region’s blue, pink and white signature flowers. This 10-day festival’s main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners. capecodchamber.org/hydrangea-fest

JULY 11–AUG. 25 THEME I - RED / THEME II - PEOPLE Artists invited

Chatham Orpheum Theater’s largest annual fundraiser is back! Dance the night away with The Mark Greel Band, hors d’oeuvres and open bar at the beautiful Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. The event is always a magical night of celebration with friends.

6–10 p.m., chathamorpheum.org

JULY 11 TD BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The concert series consist of four concerts, beginning the week of July 11. Concerts will take place Monday evenings from

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and Wednesday) and Twelfth Night (Tuesday and Thursday) will alternate in Kate Gould Park on Main Street, in front of the iconic Chatham Bandstand.

The performers and production staff are a combination of pre-professional staff, designers and actors from university theater programs, local talent and some professional actors.

Bring folding chairs or blankets.

7:30 p.m. Free. ccsfc.org

JULY 28 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Henry Acker, jazz guitar, Atwood House, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. Reservations at chathamhistoricalsociety.org

AUG. 6 HOOKERS BALL XXI The JULY 16 AN EVENING TO REMEMBER Annual summer benefit auction for Chatham Historical Society/ Atwood House, 5–7:30 p.m., Atwood House, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. Details and reservations at chathamhistoricalsociety.org

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JULY 25–28, AUG. 1–4 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Many have missed live summer theater performances after Monomoy Theatre closed its doors, but two of the founders of the beloved theater have joined forces to create the inaugural Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham this summer. Performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Monday

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Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance annual fundraiser is a gala not to be missed, under the big white tent behind the Chatham VFW, 150 George Ryder Road, Chatham. Eat locally caught fresh seafood, dance to live music and bid on auction items. 5:30–10 p.m.

Visit capecodfishermen.org/events for information and online ticket purchase.

AUG. 11 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Kim Moberg, folk singer/ songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Atwood House, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. Reservations: chathamhistoricalsociety.org

AUG. 19–21 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The premier summer arts event, sponsored by the Creative Arts Center, boasts 120 juried local and national artisans and craftsmen exhibitors selling pottery, jewelry, photography, fabric, metal, stone,

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wood, and fine art. Children’s tent with face painting and art activities, food including gourmet food trucks and refreshments. Free admission.

Chase Park, Cross Street, Chatham. capecodcreativearts.org

AUGUST 25 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Mozelle Andrulot, vocalist, 7:30 p.m., Atwood House, 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. Reservations: chathamhistoricalsociety.org

SEPT. 28 MEET THE FLEET Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, location TBA. Meet a local fisherman, pick up cooking tips from a local chef and sample fresh seafood. Tickets $20.

Visit capecodfishermen.org/events

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WITCHES WALK ON THE WATER – OCT. 1 features work by invited professional artists from across the Cape. Works will include oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed media and more. Creative Arts Center, 54 Crowell Road, Chatham, 508-9453583, capecodcreativearts.org

OCT. 1 WITCHES WALK ON THE WATER FUNDRAISING COSTUME PADDLE Witches on the Water, Inc., is holding its second annual fundraising paddle around Oyster Pond to benefit this year’s recipient, Cape Wellness Collaborative. Whether you register and join us on the water on a stand-up

paddle board—decked in your best witch attire—or enjoy the spectacle from the shore, fun will be had by all as we “make waves” with our fellow community members. Registration opens this summer and is required for all paddlers. $50 registration fee plus $250 minimum fundraising. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Oyster Pond Beach, 80 Stage Harbor Road, witchesonthewater.org

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OCT. 14–31 PUMPKIN PEOPLE IN THE PARK Local businesses and regular folk create unique and fascinating displays in Kate Gould Park, Main St., Chatham. chathaminfo.com.

OCT. 22 OKTOBERFEST Pumpkin People in the Park, kids’ games, live music, vendors and Devil’s Purse beer garden. All these events are just a small part of Chatham’s Oktoberfest in Kate Gould Park, Main St., Chatham. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. chathammerchants.com/oktoberfest

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NOV. 24 CHATHAM TURKEY TROT Fun run or walk over 3.1 miles

Street Rotary, Veterans Circle, chathaminfo.com

of winding and rolling paved roads and beautiful scenery. Founded by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House and the Chatham Walkers, the trot benefits Lower Cape Outreach Council. Registration 7–8 a.m. behind the Chatham Orpheum Theater at the corner of Main Street and Stage Harbor Road. chathamturkeytrot.com

NOV. 18–DEC.12 HOLIDAY & SMALL WORKS SALE Looking for a unique gift? Shop at the Creative Arts Center and peruse its huge selection of small original art, sterling silver jewelry, pottery, handmade items and cards; all made locally by members.

Creative Arts Center, 54 Crowell Road, Chatham, 508-945-3583, capecodcreativearts.org

NOV. 20 CHATHAM IN THE FALL 10K Enjoy the same vista-filled course as the Chatham Harbor Run in June, only in cooler temperatures!

Sponsored by local businesses and sponsored by the Cape Cod Athletic Club. capecodathleticclub.org

DEC. 9, 10 & 11 CHRISTMAS

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For updates and information, visit chathaminfo.com

DEC. 31 FIRST NIGHT CHATHAM 2022–2023 A town-wide festival of visual and performing arts on Cape Cod. Family-friendly and alcohol-free.

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Please check each establishment’s website and social media pages for updated information on operating hours, takeout options, curbside pickup and indoor/outdoor dining details.

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL INTERNATIONAL FOOD MARKET Featuring food and merchandise from many different countries, including Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica. 1223 Main St., 508 974-4762 MARKET

ASIAN PARADISE Authentic Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine cooked in an open kitchen.

Takeout. 1587 Main St., Shop Ahoy Plaza, 508-945-7788 asianparadisechatham.com ASIAN

BACKSIDE BAKES Specializes in Cape Cod clambakes and Cape Cod catering. 508-360-8399, backsidebakes.com CATERING SEASONAL

THE BAGEL SHOP Breakfast and lunch spot! Delicious bagels and creative sandwiches. Cold brew and nitro coffee available—and you can

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even add CBD to your coffee! Outside seating available. 400 Main St., 508-348-1236, thebagelshop.co BREAKFAST & LUNCH

BAYVIEW TERRACE See expanded listing on page 262. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com SEASONAL BEACH HOUSE GRILL See expanded listing on page 262.

Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com SEASONAL

BLUE CORAL An open-air restaurant in a garden setting offering casual lunches and craft cocktails. 483 Main St., 508-348-0485, thebluecoral.com

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BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR See expanded listing on page 258.

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BRANCHES GRILL AND CAFÉ A mix of Caribbean and American fare, including jerk chicken, pulled pork, fried plantains, fish sandwiches, hamburgers and chicken wings.

155 Crowell Road, 508-3481716, branchesgrillandcafe.com

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BUFFY’S ICE CREAM SHOP A Chatham landmark and now home to Chatham Ice Cream Bars. It’s not a trip to Chatham without a visit to Buffy’s. 456 Main St., 508-945-5990, find us on Facebook and Instagram ICE CREAM SEASONAL

CAPE ABILITIES FARM MARKET See expanded listing on page 258.

108 Meetinghouse Road, Route 137, 508-945-3037, capeabilitiesfarm.org SEASONAL

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BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR

EXCEPTIONAL FOOD! GREAT VIBES! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. Where Asian fusion and Japanese-style sushi are taken to the next level

513 Main Street, Chatham — 508-348-1573 www.bluefinschatham.com bluefinschatham

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NEW LOCATION: 295 Main Street, Falmouth

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Asian-infused dinners with sushi and martini bar. Set in an upscale atmosphere, Bluefins creates dishes with locally sourced seafood and farm fresh produce. NEW on the menu this year: Coriander-crusted tuna, prime culotte steak and panko-crusted haddock. There’s something for everyone, even for non-sushi lovers: Bluefins also crafts fully cooked sushi rolls. Both indoor dining and takeout available. 513 Main St., 508-3481573, bluefinschatham.com

CAPTAIN’S TABLE Family owned and operated, a favorite destination for more than 50 years. Serving Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner. 576 Main St., 508-945-1961, captainstablechatham.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

CARMINE’S PIZZA Specialty pizzas and more in a retro-inspired setting. 595 Main St., 508-945-5300, carminescapecod.com PIZZA

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CHATHAM BARS INN Multiple restaurants. See expanded listing on page 262. 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

CHATHAM CANDY MANOR Founded in 1955, the beloved candy shop on Main Street offers handmade fudge, delicious chocolates and special holiday assortments.

A must-stop when you’re in town!

484 Main St., 508-945-0825, candymanor.com CANDY

THE CHATHAM CHEESE COMPANY A gourmet food shop featuring artisanal cheeses from around the world. The shop also carries a selection of wines, cured meats and pâtés, and specialty items such as crackers, pasta, vinegars and jams. 902 Main St., 508-945-1605, chathamcheese.com GOURMET

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CHATHAM COOKWARE See expanded listing on this page.

524 Main St., 508-945-1250, chathamcookware.com BREAKFAST

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CHATHAM FILLING STATION Brunch all day! An American roadside diner in the heart of historic Chatham Village. Carefully crafted food in an entertaining setting. Catering, private parties. 75 Old Harbor Road, 508945-4380, chathamfillingstation.com

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THE CHATHAM JAM & JELLY SHOP Family-owned business that offers more than 100 varieties of jams and jellies, including the best-seller, beach plum jelly. Chutneys, relishes and marmalades are also available.

16 Seaquanset Road, 508-945-3052, chathamjamandjelly.com GOURMET FOOD

CHATHAM LIGHT LIQUORS See expanded listing on page 260.

314 Orleans Road, 508-945-2826, find us on Facebook

CHATHAM PENNY CANDY An old-fashioned penny candy store with a great selection of ice cream, fudge and saltwater taffy. 6 Seaview St., 508945-3518, chathampennycandy.com

CHATHAM COOKWARE Home to the famous French breakfast muffins, “the Cookware” serves up breakfast and lunch daily. In addition to bakery items, the Cookware offers hot breakfast sandwiches, homemade soups and delicious sandwich board selections such as the Salty Llama (tarragon chicken salad, grapes, apples, swiss, honey mustard and lettuce on a wheat wrap). Benches are available in front and picnic tables in the back. 524 Main St., 508945-1250, chathamcookware.com

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CAPE ABILITIES FARM MARKET Located at 108 Meetinghouse Road with 1830 Sea Salt, the market features fresh produce from the Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis and locally made products. Cape Abilities will also offer a farm market box pickup to members. Visit website for more information on market hours or to place produce order for pickup.

New location: 108 Meetinghouse Road, Route 137, 508-945-3037, capeabilitiesfarm.org FARM STAND SEASONAL

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CHATHAM PERK A local coffee bar and café featuring specialty sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Customer favorites include breakfast sandwiches served on a Portuguese muffin or bagel and the Strong Island sandwich—Vermont cheddar, sliced apple, bacon and beach plum jelly on ciabatta bread. Yum! The Perk also offers smoothies, a juice bar and sandwich platters. Catering for any size event. Indoor and outside seating available. 307 Orleans Road; New second location: 477 Main St.; 508-945-5005, chathamperk.com BREAKFAST & LUNCH

CHATHAM PERK See expanded

CHILLER’S HAWAIIAN ICE

listing above. 307 Orleans Road, 508-945-5005, chathamperk.com

Authentic Hawaiian shaved ice, plus ice cream and frozen yogurt.

22 Barn Hill Road, 508-524-9166, find us on Facebook

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CHATHAM PIER FISH MARKET See expanded listing below.

45 Barcliff Ave. Ext., 508-945-3474, chathampierfishmkt.com SEAFOOD SEASONAL

CHATHAM SHELLFISH COMPANY See expanded listing on page 262. 393 Barn Hill Road, 508-2417503, sales@chathamshellfish.com, chathamoysters.com SEASONAL

CHATHAM SQUIRE See expanded listing on page 264. 487 Main St., 508-945-0945, thesquire.com

CHATHAM VILLAGE CAFÉ & BAKERY Local hometown bakery featuring hand-cut donuts and gourmet sandwiches. 69 Crowell Road, 508-945-3229 or 508-945-2525, chathambakery.com BREAKFAST & LUNCH

CHATHAM VILLAGE MARKET See expanded listing on page 264.

20 Queen Anne Road, 508-945-9783, chathamvillagemarket. com GROCERY STORE

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CORNER STORE See expanded listing on page 264. 1403 Old Queen Anne Road, 508-432-1077, freshfastfun.com

CUVÉE AT CHATHAM INN An intimate fine dining experience featuring three-, four- and five-course menu options. Offering more than 100 wines by the bottle, craft beers, specialty cocktails and artful entrées.

Inside and outside dining (with a fire pit). 359 Main St., 508-945-1468, cuveechatham.com AMERICAN

DEEPWATER DOGS See expanded listing on page 262. Cape Cod Rail Trail parking lot, Route 137, Brewster, deepwaterhotdogs.com

HOT DOGS SEASONAL

DEL MAR BAR & BISTRO See expanded listing on page 266.

907 Main St., 508-945-9988, delmarbistro.com AMERICAN

CHATHAM LIGHT LIQUORS Offering full bartending service for any occasion. Ask about our new Bloody Mary bar setup.

314 Orleans Road, 508-945-2826, find us on Facebook CATERING

DOGFISH TACO CO. & CANTINA Opening in late May with fresh, healthy tacos and bowls—available to go or in our renovated Cantina. Full liquor license with an extensive tequila selection and specialty cocktails.

Call for weekly entertainment schedule or check out our Instagram for updates.

22 Barn Hill Road, dogfishtacoco022@ gmail.com TACOS SEASONAL

CHATHAM PIER FISH MARKET Come for the food.

Stay for the view. Our classic New England menu is as authentic as it gets. Watch fishermen unload the daily catch while you eat at one of our picnic tables, or order online for takeout! 45 Barcliff Ave. Ext. (at Shore Road), 508-945-3474, chathampierfishmkt.com SEAFOOD SEASONAL

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Specializing in Fine Wines, Beers, and Spirits

We Bring the Raw Bar to You

Offering full bartending service for any occasion Ask about our new Bloody Mary Bar setup CHTMLT@yahoo.com • 508.945.2826

www.elwoodsrawbars.com elwoodsrawbars@gmail.com

1-508-241-1533

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DEEPWATER DOGS Gourmet Hot Dogs & More!

Fresh Chatham Oysters Steamers, littlenecks, mussels and oysters Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2-5pm 393 Barn Hill Road at the iconic Oyster River Shanties Pre-order or walk up

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Come visit us at the Cape Cod Rail Trail parking lot Route 137 • Brewster

393 Barn Hill Road, Chatham, MA 02633 • chathamshellfish.com

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DEEPWATER DOGS Opening for the 2022 season in May, hot dog and snack food trailer located on Cape Cod Rail Trail offers takeout for hot dogs, drinks and snacks. Condiments available. Cape Cod Rail Trail parking lot, Route 137, Brewster, deepwaterhotdogs.com HOT DOGS SEASONAL

DRIFTERS Opening spring 2022 with locally sourced coastal cuisine served tapas style with a full raw bar, cocktails, local beers, and natural wine. Coffee, sandwiches, and provisions available to go in the daytime. 2642 Main St., drifterscapecod.com SEAFOOD

ELWOOD’S RAW BARS See expanded listing on page 266.

508-241-1533, elwoodsrawbars.com

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EMACK & BOLIO’S Home to the original Oreo ice cream. Emack & Bolio’s offers creative flavors like Cosmic Crunch and specialty items like ice cream pizza. 37 Kent Place, 508-9455506, emackandbolioscapecod.com

ICE CREAM SEASONAL

400 EAST RESTAURANT & BAR See expanded listing on page 266.

BAYVIEW TERRACE The best seats on Cape Cod. Fresh summer cocktails, ocean breezes and lite fare. The perfect place for summer afternoon and evening rendezvous.

1421 Orleans Road, East Harwich, 508-432-1800, the400east.com

GUSTARE OILS & VINEGARS See expanded listing on page 268. 461 Main St., 508-945-4505, gustareoliveoil.com GOURMET FOOD

HANGAR B EATERY Offering classic and creative breakfasts and lunches, including gluten-free options, and locally roasted B-Side Coffee.

Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, 508-5933655, hangarbchatham.com

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IMPUDENT OYSTER Upscale eatery in a former church featuring a fresh take on seafood plus a bustling bar scene. 15 Chatham Bars Ave., 508945-3545, theimpudentoyster.com

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BEACH HOUSE GRILL “Coastally inspired” dining with fresh, local “just caught” seafood, classic seaside clambake favorites, seasonally inspired cocktails and local beer served in an unforgettable oceanfront setting. Featuring fantastic views and attentive, upbeat service.

AMERICAN SEASONAL

THE SACRED COD Cape Cod charm and sophistication meet in this classic upscale tavern. The innovative menu encourages diners to explore the region’s finest fisheries,

CHATHAM SHELLFISH COMPANY Retail oysters harvested daily from the farm on Oyster Pond.

Scenic and interactive farm tours, tastings and shanty raw bar for small groups.

393 Barn Hill Road, 508-241-7503, sales@chathamshellfish.com, chathamoysters.com CATERING SEASONAL

farms and foragers, including produce from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm. AMERICAN

STARS Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Seasonal cuisine is inspired by our heritage, natural surroundings and the bounty of The Chatham Bars Inn Farm, creating Cape Cod’s premier dining experience. Advanced reservations recommended for dinner.

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THE VERANDA Diners have enjoyed spectacular sunrises and picture-perfect ocean views from the Veranda since 1914. Today, guests can enjoy cocktails and delicious meals while marveling at the sweeping views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. AMERICAN SEASONAL

Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

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Memorable Moments • Exceptional Cuisine • Cutting-Edge Cocktails 1260 Main Street www.PatesRestaurant.com 508-945-9777

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CHATHAM SQUIRE Chatham’s family restaurant offers a tavern atmosphere with a diverse menu. In addition to customer favorites, new dishes include pan-seared scallops with summer succotash of houseroasted jalapenos, roasted corn and edamame; the “Angry Lobster,” a lobster Fra Diavolo with blistered tomatoes, garlic and red pepper over fettuccine; and a Cubano sandwich on ciabatta. Patio and indoor dining.

Takeout available. Be sure to visit the Chatham Squire Shop across the street! 487 Main St., 508-945-0945, thesquire.com AMERICAN

KNOTS LANDING BAR & GRILL/ NEW ENGLAND PIZZA Classic

MAC’S CHATHAM FISH & LOBSTER Featuring a full raw bar,

pizza, subs and salads with a Greek flair. Casual restaurant offers freshmade Italian food, steaks and seafood options, as well as gluten-free and vegan choices. Homemade Greek family recipes, including souvlaki, moussaka and spanakopita, are also on the menu. 1077 Main St., 508-945-9070, knotslandingchatham.com PIZZA

indoor seating for 50 and an outdoor patio. A classic yet creative menu with delicious food to satisfy every palate.

Daily specials, gluten-free fried food and a great selection of beer and wine. Offering the highest quality seafood caught daily from Cape Cod waters. 1291 Main St., 508-9451173, chathamfish.com SEAFOOD

KREAM N’ KONE This family-owned

MARION’S PIE SHOP Established in 1947, this specialty bakeshop offers sweet and savory pies, homemade comfort food (lasagna and meatballs), soups, quiche and sweet treats (walnut brownies and chocolate chip cookies).

Offerings vary throughout the year.

2022 Main St., 508-432-9439, marionspieshopofchatham.com PIES

landmark has served award-winning fried seafood and soft ice cream for more than 30 years. 1653 Main St., 508-945-3308, kreamnkonechatham. com SEAFOOD SEASONAL

LARRY’S PX Serving breakfast and lunch since 1955, this unassuming eatery offers classic American fare. 1591 Main St., 508945-3964, find us on Facebook

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LIBAYTION See expanded listing on page 270. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, 508-4325400, wequassett.com/dining BAR AND GRILL SEASONAL

LILY’S DINER Located in the former Sandi’s Diner. Fresh baked goods and breakfast served daily. Takeout available. 643 Main St., 508-9450631, lilysdiner.wordpress.com

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MARY’S FINE PROVISIONS Serving unforgettable food made with local ingredients, Mary’s Fine Provisions provides dining experiences of all kinds for customers all over Cape Cod. 33 Cross St., 774-216-9530, marysfineprovisions.com CATERING

MOM & POPS BURGERS A vibrant, chef-driven fast casual restuarant that emphasizes high quality, delicious food. Voted Best Burger on Cape Cod, other standout items include the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, Mom’s homemade lumpia (Filipino

CORNER STORE Burritos, salads and whoopie pies are just some of the temptations at the Corner Store.

Feeding Cape Cod’s locals since 2005.

Order online and build your custom burritos. 1403 Old Queen Anne Road, 508-432-1077, freshfastfun.com BURRITOS & PANINIS

pork eggrolls), local seafood offerings and a world class craft beer selection.

Beef butchered and ground in-house daily. 1603 Main St., 774-840-4144, momandpopschatham.com BURGERS

ORPHEUM CAFÉ See expanded listing on page 270.

637 Main St., 508-945-0874, pleasantlakepizzashark.com PIZZA

CHATHAM VILLAGE MARKET A grocery store featuring full-service butcher shop, seafood and sushi. Fresh produce and bakery sections, prepared foods available year-round and full selection of beer and wine. Known for outstanding customer service. Curbside pickup available. 20 Queen Anne Road, 508-945-9783, chathamvillagemarket.com GROCERY STORE

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Chatham Cookware Cafe offers great family dining on Cape Cod! Gourmet Deli and Bakery Eat-in or Takeout

Sandwich Platters

524 Main Street, Chatham

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Fresh Salads

The Best Breakfast Sandwiches

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DEL MAR BAR & BISTRO One of Chatham’s most popular night spots for eating, drinking and socializing inside or on the open-air patio. Del Mar’s seasoned and loyal staff add to the positive dining experience, and Chef Maria Pollio delights the palate with her creativity and consistency in the kitchen. Native seafood and wood-fired thin crust pizzas are the specialties. Fullservice bar and expansive wine list. Visit Del Mar’s website for daily menu updates and summer hours. 907 Main St., 508-945-9988, delmarbistro.com AMERICAN

OUTER BAR & GRILLE See expanded listing on page 270.

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, 508-430-3000, wequassett.com/dining SEASONAL

8–10 a.m. Dinner served nightly 5–10 p.m. 70 Queen Anne Road, 508-945-0394, queenanneinn.com

PATE’S See expanded listing on page 268. 1260 Main St., 508-945-9777, patesrestaurant.com AMERICAN

sports pub tavern, consistently rated best burgers on the Cape.

746 Main St., 508-348-0469, rednun.com AMERICAN

PISCES Coastal cooking with styles and flavors from around the world.

Offering a full dinner menu, nightly menu additions featuring native seafood, craft cocktails, wine list with more than 20 wines. 2653 Main St., South Chatham, 508-432-4600, piscesofchatham.com AMERICAN/

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RED NUN BAR & GRILL Chatham’s

RIDGEVALE BEACH SNACK BAR The perfect spot for a casual

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beachside lunch. Enjoy your meal from the outdoor patio, which overlooks the picturesque creek and Nantucket Sound. 434 Ridgevale Road, 508-432-4339, chathamsail.com/ snack-bar AMERICAN SEASONAL

PUBLIC CAFÉ Locally roasted

THE SACRED COD See expanded

organic coffees, breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring ethnic cuisine and gluten-free options. Located next to the new Lily’s Diner (formerly Sandi’s Diner). 641 Main St., 508-444-8833, publiccafecapecod.com

listing on page 262. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

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QUEEN ANNE INN Trendy New England cuisine with a fresh Rocky Mountain breeze. Homemade breads and cakes. Breakfast served from

SHORT ‘N’ SWEET With many ice cream flavors and a friendly staff, Short ‘n’ Sweet is a Chatham icon in the Old Schoolhouse building. 2334 Main St., 508-432-7464, follow on Facebook ICE CREAM SEASONAL

ELWOOD’S RAW BARS Authentic Cape Cod raw bar experience brought to you. From 5 to 500 people. Shuck & Drop deliveries available. New this season— grilled oysters! 508-241-1533, elwoodsrawbars.com CATERING SEASONAL

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR See expanded listing on page 268. 483 Main St., socoffee.co/ espresso-bar-in-chatham COFFEE

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STARS See expanded listing on page 262. 297 Shore Road, 508-945-0096, 800-527-4884, chathambarsinn.com AMERICAN

400 EAST RESTAURANT & BAR Your Chatham neighbor in Harwich since 1989. Referred to by locals and tourists as “Cheers,” the 400 East serves the food you crave by the staff you love. Enjoy creative daily specials along with customer favorites such as fresh-ground angus burgers, grilled pizzas, pasta and seafood inside the restaurant or at home via takeout.

Serving lunch and dinner year-round. Call-ahead seating and function rooms are available. 1421 Orleans Road, East Harwich, 508-432-1800, the400east.com AMERICAN

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NATIVE SEAFOOD & WOOD-FIRED THIN CRUST PIZZAS

Visit delmarbistro.com for our dinner menu and hours of business.

508 945-9988 • 907 Main Street, Chatham

Perk Up! Everything you need to get going!

smoothies • fresh juices • hot coffee • espresso cappuccino a box of perk • pastries • muffins • breakfast sandwiches bagels • soups • panini • café sandwiches • lobster rolls clam chowder • sandwich platters • cakes • catering

NEW! DOWNTOWN CHATHAM 447 Main Street

NORTH CHATHAM 307 Orleans Road

508-945-5005 • ChathamPerk.com

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GUSTARE OILS & VINEGARS On Main Street since 2009, this popular shopping experience offers the highest quality artisanal extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet pantry and gift items. In Italian, Gustare means “to taste, to enjoy, to savor,” so join them and discover your favorite flavorful selections.

461 Main St., 508-945-4505, gustareoliveoil.com GOURMET FOOD

SWEET DREAMS ICE CREAM Ice cream shop offering baked goods, ice cream, endless toppings, assorted teas and more! Located in the Shop Ahoy plaza. Open yearround. Follow on Instagram

@sweetdreamsofchatham 1579 Main St., West Chatham ICE CREAM

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SWEET TOMATOES PIZZA

WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB Multiple restaurants.

Neapolitan-style thin crust pizza using whole wheat flour and signature chunky tomato sauce.

790 Main St., 508-348-0200, sweettomatoescapecod.com PIZZA SEASONAL

THOREAU’S See expanded listing on page 270. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, 508430-3000, wequassett.com/dining

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR Located in a quiet courtyard off Main Street, Snowy Owl offers highquality espresso and brewed beverages. With year-round, full-service cafés in Sandwich and in Brewster; the Chatham location also offers freshly baked pastries and locally made food items with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.

483 Main St., socoffee.co/ espresso-bar-in-chatham COFFEE SEASONAL

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TWENTY-EIGHT ATLANTIC See expanded listing on page 270.

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, 508-430-3000, wequassett.com/dining AMERICAN SEASONAL

THE VERANDA See expanded listing on page 262. Chatham Bars Inn, 97 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

VIERA ON MAIN See expanded listing on page 270. 539 Main St.,

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2173 Route 28, 508-430-3000, wequassett.com/dining SEASONAL

WEST CHATHAM GRILL Offering fresh and delicious grilled sandwiches, including steak & cheese, chicken teriyaki and cheeseburger subs. Menu also includes a variety of salads, soups and kids’ meals. 1615 Main St., 508-945-1422, find us on Facebook

SANDWICHES

WILD GOOSE TAVERN Locally sourced sustainable offerings, glutenfree and vegan options, curated cocktails and lighter fare. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the various indoor dining rooms, outside on the Main Street patio or deck, or parkside on the beautifully landscaped bluestone patio under a state-of-the-art tent.

Chatham Wayside Inn, 512 Main St., 508-945-5590, wildgoosetavern.com

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PATE’S An iconic Chatham neighborhood restaurant freshly redefined.

Enjoy one of Jamie’s craft cocktails paired with chef-owner Anthony Silvestri’s creations. Guests will find classic dishes like Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi and new inspired dishes like Tuna Cones, White Bolognese and Everything Crusted Ahi. A new partnership with The Bashful Tarte brings delicious new bread and an exciting dessert menu.

(Don’t worry we kept the famous Snowball!) The new Pate’s is ready to offer the best things in life: Great food, good people, and lifelong memories. 1260 Main St., 508-945-9777, patesrestaurant.com AMERICAN

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order online or by phone • curbside pickup available

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FamousFancy not Serving the Food You Crave by the Staff You Love

Lunch & Dinner & Takeout Year Round Call Ahead Seating Visit Us on Facebook for Daily Specials & Events 1421 Orleans Road (Rt 39), East Harwich 508-432-1800 • the400east.com

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TWENTY-EIGHT ATLANTIC OUTER BAR & GRILLE The Chef James Hackney’s menu place to see and be seen. at Cape Cod’s first and only Waterfront dining in an openForbes Five-star signature air setting with a spacious deck restaurant celebrates native overlooking Pleasant Bay and and seasonal ingredients Round Cove. BAR AND GRILL WEQUASSETT RESORT with creative, award-winning SEASONAL flair. Waterfront location. The AND GOLF CLUB LIBAYTION Beachfront bar Verandahs at Twenty-Eight offers the best water views on Cape Cod. Guests will enjoy Atlantic offer a spectacular alfresco setting for breakfast and the diverse menu featured at the Outer Bar & Grille. Open dinner. AMERICAN SEASONAL during summer months for lunch and dinner—weather permitting. BAR AND GRILL SEASONAL THOREAU’S A club-like bar adjacent to Twenty-Eight Atlantic, Thoreau’s offers a unique menu, an extensive wine Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, list and a wide selection of martinis and specialty cocktails.

508 432-5400, wequassett.com/dining AMERICAN SEASONAL

ORPHEUM CAFÉ Orpheum Café is excited to announce that Pizza Shark is now operating out of the Orpheum Lobby! Full pizzas, slices, salads, ice cream and more available every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Order online and earn Shark Points: pleasantlakepizzashark.com, 637 Main St. at Chatham Orpheum Theater, 508-945-0874 LUNCH OR DINNER

SIGN UP FOR FARM MARKET BOX! June through September, Cape Abilities Farm-grown, locally grown, and certified-organic produce delivered to Chatham.

Sign up at CapeAbilitiesFarm.org or email farm@capeabilities.org for more info 108 Meetinghouse Rd, Rte 137, Chatham • 458 Main St, Dennis

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VIERA ON MAIN Locally inspired coastal cuisine. Viera on Main features fresh ingredients, a curated wine list, locally sourced raw bar and spacious outdoor patio all in the heart of downtown Chatham. Open for lunch and dinner.

539 Main St., 508-945-5033, vieraonmain.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

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Summer Sitters

Chatham babysitter’s career blossoms from her summer job

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Maryland native Ann Davis, who spent summers in Chatham as the go-to babysitter for many families, was always asked for referrals when her schedule was full. She saw the potential for a business based on that demand and founded Summer Sitters in 2009, after graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Summer Sitters began as a seasonal service, but “the demand for sitters didn’t stop once the summer ended,” says Davis, and she changed to a year-round operation. Running the business single-handedly for the first six years, she knew she would need help to expand after Cape Cod clients requested services in the Boston area. Davis hired one of her original babysitters, Erin Barrett, to manage the Boston business. Barrett became a co-owner in 2019.

Serving the Cape, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Boston and its suburbs, Summer Sitters launched an app, which, Davis says, “allows us to connect more families

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with qualified babysitters.” The app makes it “easier for families to book a babysitter, manage their schedule, and store notes for their sitter in one convenient place.”

Licensed by the state and fully insured, Summer Sitters requires that all applicants meet the company’s high standards: Babysitters must have some previous childcare experience and be at least 18 years old, certified in CPR, and able to pass a background check.

In addition, Davis says, “We personally interview all candidates and handpick our sitters.”

Summer Sitters looks for applicants who are “personable, reliable and enthusiastic about working with children,” says Davis. “We also love when sitters have backgrounds in child-friendly professions.”

Much of Summer Sitters’ business comes through referrals from satisfied clients, which Davis says is “the most powerful form of marketing.” But the company also hosts events at children’s stores, exercise studios and community centers. “We continue to be very involved in the Chatham community and participate in local events,” says Davis. summersitters.com

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BABYSITTING IS OFTEN A TEENAGER’S FIRST JOB, and parents, especially those on vacation, often have a difficult time finding trustworthy, responsible child-minders.

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