Chatham Living by the Sea - 2025 Spring/Summer Issue

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124 Pizza Party!

Delicious Neopolitan pizza recipes, shared by Pain d’Avignon, offer a perfect blend of classic and creative flavors.

130 Walking on Sunshine

96 The Nines: Artful Second Chapter

Artist Lauren DiFerdinando and her husband, Luther Bates, expand both their family and creative vision with a second location of The Nines Art Gallery.

On Strong Island Time

Discover nature, photography and wildlife on a guided trail hike with the Chatham Conservation Foundation.

Slice of Summer

Gorgeous landscaping and a beautifully designed outdoor kitchen transform this backyard into a charming alfresco pizzeria.

Five local youths turn a day of adventure into stylish statements with outfits from Main Street shops.

144 Seaside Sanctuary

This light-filled, shingle-style home gives a family of five the best of Chatham living—easy summers, cozy holidays and stunning harbor views.

156 Sailing into Adventure

Pleasant Bay Community Boating charts a course for a range of ages—from curious kids to seasoned sailors.

168 Where Style Meets the Sea

Coastal fashion, elegant styles and a touch of timeless glamour are brought to life with curated looks from local boutiques.

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192 Where Beauty Takes Root

Bedworks Design remakes the garden on a property overlooking Oyster Pond into a warm, inviting and stately sanctuary surrounded by magnificent trees.

206 On the Fly

Fly-fishing guide Chris Kokorda keeps shallowwater angling traditions alive by taking clients where the striped bass are plentiful.

216 Coast To Coast

A California designer embraces Cape Cod style with inspired results.

228 Bunk Bed Bliss

No longer just relegated to summer camp cabins, bunk beds can transform a family bedroom into a playful and stylish retreat.

238 Kids Play: Anglers Clinics

At Veterans Field, young players learn the basics of the game while creating memorable moments with their baseball heroes.

244 A Great Ketch

Milwaukee Brewers baseball scout Ketchum Marsh is living the dream of staying in the game and returning to his Chatham roots.

250 At the Top of His Game

Beloved groundskeeper Robbie Grenier is a star player behind the scenes at Veterans Field.

256 On Oyster Pond

The cherished pond is a place where memories are made, where friends meet and where nature and people connect.

CLOCKWISE

TOP: BETTY WILEY, GREG PREMRU, DERRICK ZELLMAN, BETTY WILEY

DEPARTMENTS

24 Editor’s Letter

28 Contributors

37 Faces of Chatham

L ives Shaped By the Sea

44 Around Town

‘JAWS’ turns 50

T he ‘JAWS’ Effect

O ld World Charm

C ommunity Service with a Smile

60 Book Nook

Stories of Mystery, Nostalgia and Summer Magic;

Hu mor, Hope & Healing

68 Spotlight

Taste of Chatham

A St ylish Celebration

Sunshine Kids

‘ Sailabration’ Gala

A Summer Evening

An Evening to Remember

Great White Gala

C elebrate the Arts

Hookers Ball XXIII

88 A Look Back

A ll Aboard: Chatham’s History

269 Calendar of Events 285 Food & Drink

304 Final Thought

‘A Simpler Time’

ON THE COVER

A garden located in the Old Village, overlooking North Beach Island and Lighthouse Beach, is designed and maintained by Bedworks Design of Chatham. Photograph by Betty Wiley

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Chatham • Brewster • Orleans • Harwich • Dennis

A Season to Celebrate

Good things come to those who wait—and that couldn’t be more true for one of the feature stories in this issue. While each edition is typically planned a year in advance, some ideas take a little longer to come to life.

A couple of years ago, a beautifully designed backyard in Chatham caught our eye. During a brainstorming session, we tossed around ideas on how to feature it, and the vision became clear: a styled, nautical-themed setting that provided the perfect backdrop for “A Slice of Summer.” This story serves up everything you need to host the ultimate backyard gathering, complete with entertaining ideas, delicious pizza recipes and stylish décor from local shops.

It wouldn’t be Chatham without highlighting life on the water. In this issue, our contributors explore the art of fly-fishing, share stories of locals whose lives have been shaped by the sea, feature programs for all ages at Pleasant Bay Community Boating and revisit the timeless charm of Oyster Pond—a cherished gathering spot in the heart of town.

We also take you inside two stunning homes: a seaside retreat designed for a family of five, and a transformation by a California designer with a home in Chatham, who brings coastal charm to life with inspired results.

Throughout this issue, summer in Chatham comes to life: We follow five local youths, styled in outfits from shops around town, to Lighthouse Beach, the Chatham Fish Pier and Little Mill Pond. Tag along with the Chatham Anglers as we spotlight their youth clinics, a beloved groundskeeper and a hometown native who’s now a Major League scout.

Beyond celebrating Chatham’s beauty, culture and charm, our team is deeply committed to giving back to the community that makes it all possible—supporting local events, partnering with businesses of all sizes, and shining a light on the incredible work of those who call this special place home.

We’re thrilled to share that Chatham Living by the Sea earned national recognition at the 2024 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards in New York City. Our Spring/Summer issue won honors for editorial and design, including multiple category wins and honorable mentions. It’s our fifth straight year of recognition—an achievement made possible by our loyal advertisers, local business partners, talented contributors, Chatham Village Market and most important, you—our readers. Your continued support inspires every issue.

Here’s to a season of sunshine, smiles and unforgettable moments. Enjoy!

Lisa Leigh Connors Editor-in-Chief lisa@chathamlivingmag.com

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LISA CAVANAUGH is a writer and editor who grew up in New England and worked for many years in the theater and film industries in New York and Los Angeles. Living full time on the Cape since 2010, Lisa has focused on sharing stories about the region’s fascinating people, places and pursuits.

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BETTY WILEY is a well-known professional freelance photographer and instructor on Cape Cod, specializing in landscape and lifestyle photography. Her work has appeared in numerous local magazines and guidebooks, including Cape Cod Home, Chatham Guide, Cape Cod Guide, South Coast Almanac and Yankee magazine. Betty teaches software classes throughout New England and is a licensed drone pilot in both the U.S. and Europe.

RODRIGO ERENO is a local photographer based in Chatham, where he has lived for 15 years, experiencing all the seasons and their unique beauty. A nature lover who believes nothing is impossible, Rodrigo finds endless inspiration in Cape Cod’s stunning landscapes and unmatched natural beauty. He says the region has always brought out the best in his photography. His passions include family, photography, ice cream and his Yorkie, Harry.

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CAROL K. DUMAS, a longtime newspaper editor and writer, is enjoying a second chapter in her career as a freelance writer and editor. Her writing has appeared in At Home on Cape Cod, the Boston Globe, the Cape Cod Times, Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine, Chatham Living by the Sea, New England Living and South Shore Home & Garden, among other publications.

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SUSAN AURIEMMA is a food and interiors photographer from Newport, Rhode Island. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Hamptons magazine and Newport Life. When Susan isn’t shooting elegant homes and beautiful cuisine, she enjoys honing her skills with her photography teacher in faraway places like Morocco and Namibia. Susan is a longtime visitor to Chatham and is delighted that shooting for Chatham Living by the Sea magazine means she gets to return to this place she loves.

Editor-at-large SONJA BARTLETT is a writer and video producer whose love for Chatham and its people has been a lifelong source of inspiration. Before launching her career in TV news, she spent summers working at her family’s inn, where she experienced firsthand the joy of sharing with visitors all that Chatham has to offer. Sonja divides her time between New York and Chatham, with her husband, four kids and three dogs.

Growing up, JENNIFER SPERRY summered in Brewster, walking the flats and hunting for hermit crabs. Now, whenever possible, she takes her two young daughters to the Cape for ice cream, seafood, beach days and book shopping. At her desk, she works as a marketing director in the wedding industry and is also a veteran freelance writer. She specializes in home and garden topics and enjoys writing because she learns something new with every article.

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LIVES SHAPED BY THE SEA

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On the next few pages, meet the next generation of locals who have turned their love of the ocean into a way of life—through fresh takes on commercial fishing, lobstering and swimming lessons.

BY CAROL K. DUMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

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Kelsie Linnell’s fishing lineage started with her great-grandfather and was carried forward by her grandfather, her father, an uncle and three cousins.

Continuing the family legacy was natural for this Chatham native and Monomoy Regional High School graduate, despite being one of the few women in a male-dominated industry.

“My family was super supportive,” says Linnell. She started fishing in high school, joining her dad, who owned two boats. Together, they caught monkfish, skate and dogfish on the Rachel T. They also dredged for scallops on the second boat. The job required working from sunrise to sunset and demanded hard labor, but Linnell loved the life that had become so familiar and comfortable.

“I love how rewarding fishing is,” says Linnell. “It is really hard work, but at the end of the day, I feel so accomplished and proud of myself.”

She moved to San Diego for three years to attend college, returning during summers to help out on the boats. However, family ties eventually drew her back permanently to Chatham about five years ago. “I missed it here so much!” she says. “I love working with my family and being out on the water.”

With aspirations of captaining her own boat one day, Linnell obtained her captain’s license for the Fleet Queen, a 100-ton boat.

When wind farms were being built in Nantucket Sound, there was a need for vessels to monitor the fishing fleet and ensure their equipment didn’t disturb undersea cables. Linnell was approached by Sea Services North America and the Orstead Wind Farm to operate a safety vessel, a role requiring 10day sea assignments. Her job involved constant radio communication between her boat and the fishing fleets navigating the waters near the wind turbines.

“I am the captain of my second boat [the Fleet King] on that project, with three other crew members,” she notes. It’s primarily a year-round job, but she still fishes with her family during spring and summer.

“Fishing as a profession is disappearing, and it’s important to keep the industry going,” she says. “I was very fortunate that my family has always been involved, making it easy for me to start. But it is a hard industry for other women to get into because it is so male-dominated. I’m not as strong as men, so that can sometimes be challenging.”

“In a way, I feel like I have to prove myself more because I stand out as one of the only women at the Fish Pier.”

KELSIE LINNELL

Carrying on a Fishing Family Legacy

SAM FULLER, LOBSTERMAN

Embracing the Outdoor Life, from the Slopes to the Sea

Sam Fuller has equally loved the ocean and the mountains, and the seasonal nature of each shaped his career for many years. He spent winters as a ski patroller in Colorado and returned to Chatham in the summers to fish.

“Fishing fit in with my schedule, the money was good, and I loved it,” he says. Fuller primarily worked on commercial gill netters during those years.

After a decade, however, the lifestyle took its toll. A skiing injury ended his days on the slopes, but other factors came into play as well.

“Moving back and forth was tough, and housing was difficult to find in both places,” says Fuller. “I ended up staying on the Cape one winter and then met my wife, and well . . .”

Today, the couple has settled into Chatham, living in his grandmother’s 1700s-era house in North Chatham. They are the parents of a one-year-old boy.

Fuller’s path to lobstering happened almost by chance. The number of lobster permits is limited; each comes with a specific number of pots. The only way to get a commercial permit is to buy it from another lobsterman. Initially, Fuller bought a permit for 300 pots and acquired his own boat, the Mary Alice, which was originally outfitted as a gill netter.

“We rebuilt it as a lobster boat,” he explains.

When Fuller heard that another lobsterman with more pots was retiring, he bought the man’s permit for 800 pots and sold his previous 300-pot permit.

Even though his days on the ski slopes are behind him, Fuller still enjoys a seasonal rhythm to his work. The lobster fishery closes from February 1 to May 15 to allow for the migration of the endangered right whale. During that time, Fuller works as a carpenter and repairs the lobster pots as needed.

Soon, it’s time to get back out onto the water and time to set the pots again.

The Mary Alice chugs out of Chatham Harbor, and Fuller and his crew lay the 800 lobster pots. They can be located as far as 15 miles out to sea or in warmer months, closer to shore. It’s a long day.

Twenty pots at a time are tied together and dropped into the water from the open stern, which also makes it easier to haul in the pots later.

“We try to be out by 4:15 a.m. and we get home at 5 p.m.,” he says. “Our goal is to haul 800 pots in three to four days.” That’s about 1,000 pounds of the desirable crustacean a day.

The lobsters are sold to the highest bidder at Chatham Fish Pier, though in recent years, Fuller has sold his catch to a single buyer. Last year, Fuller also started selling lobster at Chatham Farmers Market on Tuesdays.

While Fuller sometimes misses the Colorado winters, the early mornings on the water from spring through early winter are now his favorite part of the day.

“It’s just beautiful in the morning, especially when it’s flat-calm out there,” he says. “There’s dolphins, whales. It’s always a good summer.”

BROOKE LINNELL & SAM BARNARD WICKED WAVY SWIM SCHOOL

Helping Kids Feel Safe in the Water

Like most Cape Cod teenagers, Brooke Linnell and Sam Barnard spent their summers on or near the Atlantic Ocean. However, the idea for their unique business, Wicked Wavy Swim School, was born 5,000 miles away in the South Pacific.

During high school summers, they worked as lifeguards at Oyster Pond, a job they continued throughout their college years—Brooke at the University of New Hampshire and Sam at Plymouth State.

Sam, who grew up surfing, had always been drawn to Hawaii’s challenging waves and climate.

She moved to Oahu in 2021 after college, working first as a nanny and later as a beekeeper on a bee farm. Brooke visited her there shortly after and decided to stay on, taking on jobs in a restaurant and later as a wedding coordinator.

“We lived on the North Shore of Oahu with some friends, and that’s really where we came up with the idea,” recalls Sam. “Our friends and family helped us get off the ground from Hawaii, and three years later, we are still going strong and have been booked solid every summer.”

Neither woman had business experience, but they identified a niche market: offering private and small-group swimming lessons for children.

“We both had already been teaching private lessons, outside our workday as lifeguards,” adds Brooke. “We were already pretty comfortable with it, so we said, ‘Let’s do it!’ Our moms are both teachers in the local school district, and we obtained some referrals from them to start.”

“We both have a huge passion for the ocean and working with kids,” says Sam. “Even though we had other jobs, we still wanted to work at the beach, and the idea just kind of took off.”

From late June through early September, Wicked Wavy offers summer swim camps at Oyster Pond for up to six children (ages 2 to 13, divided by skill level) and private lessons in clients’ swimming pools upon request. Wicked Wavy also provides free swimming classes for children served by Monomoy Community Services. They work with children of all abilities and disabilities. Adults looking to improve their swimming skills often reach out to them as well.

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‘JAWS’ 50

Then and Now: Where did you first see the Original Summer Blockbuster? For two generations, the answer has been the same—right here on Main Street.

BY SONJA BARTLETT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

Next generation of ‘Jaws’ fans (left to right): Conor, Charlie, Jack, Mae, Elisa and Rebecca don their “Jaws” movie poster T-shirts to see the film for the first time at the Chatham Orpheum Theater.

IN 1975, IT COST ABOUT TWO BUCKS

to go to the movies in the old Chatham Theater, now known as the Orpheum, which had only one big screen and a wooden floor—and allowed smoking during its films. After each showing, it was a tradition for many of its patrons to meander over and crowd into the tiny Howard Johnson’s at the rotary for a post-film ice cream cone.

For Bob Lewis, summer nights in Chatham as a teenager in the 1970s meant frequent trips to the movies downtown, a way to escape adult supervision. But there is one film, and one night at the Chatham Theater that he will never forget: the night he first saw Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” during the summer of 1975. The first thing he noticed was the unusually long line to get in. Then the lights went down in the theater, and Lewis was in for a shock.

“The movie scared me as I hadn’t given one teenage thought to the possibility that sharks could be around,” says Lewis, who worked as a sailing instructor and spent plenty of time in and around the waters of Chatham. “There was lots of screaming. Everyone in that theater was scared.”

For many of the first generation of teenagers who saw the film in Chatham during the summer of 1975, it imprinted a lifetime of uneasiness about swimming in open water. But what do today’s Chatham teenagers think about the film, watching it as it celebrates its 50th anniversary?

Sixteen-year-old Elisa and her friends donned “Jaws” T-shirts as they went to see the original “Jaws” for the first time at the Chatham Orpheum. “The music really sets the mood, and while I thought I would not be scared, it really does get you, even though the shark looks so fake. It was very connected to home, as you hear a lot about sharks in Chatham,” shares Elisa.

Relive Your ‘Jaws’ Experience

While the rest of the country has to wait until Labor Day to see “Jaws” return to the big screen for its 50th anniversary, Chatham and Martha’s Vineyard get an exclusive sneak peek. Thanks to a special exemption from Universal, The Chatham Orpheum will host daily showings from June 27 through July 3. Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill where it all started! chathamorpheum.org

“I remember leaving the theater and seeing my parents in the long line for the late show and telling them that it kind of made me nervous about going in the water again.”

As a teenager, Jeanne Krauss and her friends used to take a Sunfish out on Nantucket Sound and flip it over, horsing around for hours in the open water. That all ended abruptly when the girls went for a friend’s birthday party to watch the movie “Jaws” on Fourth of July weekend in 1975. “It was traumatizing,” shares Krauss. “Every time I see the moon shining on the water now, all these years later, I think of that movie and get scared all over again. It is a little far-fetched now when I watch the movie as an adult, but back then it seemed so real.”

Sitting close by, her 16-year-old friend Mae adds, “It was funny how unrealistic it was at times, yet I was still sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time. After being in Chatham for 16 years I never understood why people are afraid of sharks, but now I see where it comes from.”

Both girls say they are “shark smart” but are not steeped in fear, thinking about “Jaws” when they are in and around the water, unlike many who saw the film that first summer in 1975.

Of course, there are exceptions.

For Bob Lewis, who at age 15 in 1975 had told his parents he was not sure he was ever getting back in the water, there turned out to be more pressing things to think about while at the beach that summer.

“That was a fleeting thought as I was back on and in the water right away. As a 15-year-old boy, I think I was more focused on girls than I was sharks!”

The ‘JAWS’ Effect

Shark Center aims to inspire a new generation

BY SONJA BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

Sharks have been visiting our local waters for 420 million years, but 1975 was the year that changed everything. Scientists call it the “Jaws” effect. The mega successful summer blockbuster unleashed a tide of shark hunting that decimated great white shark populations. It was also an ecological tragedy in that these apex predators are a keystone species on whom entire ecosystems depend.

Fifty years later, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is not shying away from the film. It is embracing our fascination with “Jaws” to educate the public and inspire a new generation at Shark Center Chatham.

“We see a strong connection between our visitors and the film ‘Jaws.’ Visitors often have feelings about sharks because of the film, whether it is fear or interest,” says Marianne Walsh, education director at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. “We use the film as a touchpoint to try and dispel some of the myths about great white sharks and sharks in general, as well as point out some of the film’s inaccuracies in how they depicted white sharks.”

Shark Center Chatham opened its doors in 2016 and sees 16,000 visitors annually, offering camps, classes and scholarships. On a busy August morning, children are playing with the interactive touch screen displays, mugging for the cameras in the shark diving cage and getting their hands on shark bones and teeth in a sandbox. Images of the outsize “Jaws” from the 1975 film are everywhere.

One generation’s fear is the next generation’s passion. Tim Darwell, visiting from Auburn, Massachusetts, says his six-year-old son, Bryce, is obsessed with sharks, and the Shark Center is a must-see stop on their Chatham vacation. “He loves it,” says Tim. “He actually helps me get informed. This place really helps take away the fear.”

Walsh says that is how future conservation begins. “This is why we do what we do—to see youth excited about sharks and inspiring conservation within their families by sharing what they have learned is what will ensure we have a healthy ocean in the future.”

Brechin, 11, visiting from Oregon, checks out the shark diving cage.

Francis, 10, visiting from Georgia, learns shark anatomy on the interactive screen.

Cape Cod • Martha’s Vineyard • Nantucket

Old World Charm

Nina Gagarin blends the elegance of

European

masters with a contemporary touch, bringing her murals and landscapes full circle from Palm Beach to Cape Cod.

CAPE COD IS FILLED WITH GALLERIES exhibiting paintings of beaches, lighthouses and quaint shingled cottages, but that’s not what artist Nina Gagarin is all about.

If you’ve ever opened an art history book and thumbed to the paintings by Dutch masters (think Rembrandt and Vermeer) or have seen elegant murals in European palaces, you will get an idea of Gagarin’s Old World artistic sensibility.

The Greenwich, Conn., native has longtime ties to Chatham, having summered here in the family home since she was a child. She studied art at Garland Junior College in Boston, but her most influential education was spending two months post-graduation at Trinity College’s art program in Rome, where she saw firsthand ancient monuments and statuary and perused

places.

galleries world-famous for their frescoes and painting collections.

“There was so much to take in,” she recalls, “but it was a huge influence on my painting.”

Later, she traveled to The Netherlands, where the 17th- and 18th-century Dutch masters captivated her, and where she continues to make pilgrimages today.

From signs to murals: A creative evolution

While painting was her passion, a girl has to make a living.

“The words ‘starving artist’ never appealed to me,” she reflects, and Gagarin decided to pursue work that would allow her to nurture her creativity as well as pay the bills.

BY CAROL K. DUMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

Nina Gagarin paints beloved pets and peaceful

At the age of 23, Gagarin moved to Chatham full time and established the Chatham Sign Shop, where she made hand-painted and hand-lettered wooden signs for countless local businesses. When the industry started to gravitate toward computer-generated design and vinyl, she saw the writing on the wall and sold the business.

“I could see where the industry was headed, and I didn’t want to invest in the technology,” she explains.

After signing a five-year noncompete agreement for what was then “Nina’s Signs,” Gagarin explored new ways her art could provide a good living.

On the suggestion of her mother, she relocated to Palm Beach, Florida, where high-end wall finishes and murals were in huge demand. She created massive murals in sweeping staircases, on ceilings and in the rooms of stunning mansions, leading a team of five employees working on different houses. Clients would show her the areas they wanted painted, and she would assess the space and render sketches with her ideas, which were typically elegant, fanciful landscapes that didn’t detract from the furnishings, architecture or design of the space.

From murals in Palm Beach to three-dimensional canvases and oil on board, Nina Gagarin’s work spans mediums and surfaces.

“It was so over the top!” says Gagarin. “Palm Beach was a whole new level of art. I loved painting the tropical foliage, birds and monkeys! Creating these large-scale murals in those houses was so much fun.”

One client, who had 12 residences in different parts of the country, commissioned her to paint wall finishes and murals in those houses over several years. Other projects took her to Vail, Colorado, London and Anguilla, where she was in charge of the decorative painting at Cap Juluca Hotel off and on for four years.

A return to the Cape and new inspirations

Her career paused in 2008, for nearly nine years, when her aging parents began to fail, and she returned to Greenwich to care for them.

After her parents died, she moved back to Cape Cod, where she has her own gallery in Chatham that displays some quietly elegant landscapes, dog portraits and amazing trompe l’oeil, threedimensional constructions.

Nina’s Gallery

25 Post Office Square, Chatham Instagram @ninagagarinart

“The walls tell me what to do,” she said, and often, less is more. “I want the house to maintain flow from room to room, so I tend to keep my color palette soft.”

She also maintains a studio in Harwich, where she paints furniture on commission and continues her mural painting, though perhaps not on the huge scale she was known for in Palm Beach, which required being on towering scaffolding.

“I love being home,” she says.

Community Service Officers Catrina Tobin, Julia Frommeyer and Christiana Fontaine serve as the eyes and ears for the Chatham Police and Fire Department, alerting dispatch to any situations that may require an emergency response.

Community Service with a Smile

College students gain hands-on experience as Community Service Officers, helping to keep Chatham safe, accessible and welcoming.

SUMMERTIME IN CHATHAM marks the return of a dedicated team of civilian Community Service Officers (CSOs). They are college students with criminal justice–related majors who are hired and trained by the Chatham Police Department to assist residents and visitors, engage with the public, and enforce parking regulations to ensure accessibility and smooth traffic flow.

Now entering its third year in operation, the CSO program was developed and piloted under the direction of Lieutenant Andrew Goddard, who has since retired after serving with the Chatham Police Department for 28 years.

“The primary mission of the CSOs is to basically be ambassadors for the police department and for the town—getting to know the business owners,

employees, interacting with the public—being a positive presence downtown,” Goddard explained. “We weren’t looking for an enforcement mentality; we were really looking for a community-interaction mentality—being approachable, friendly faces downtown that could be there to help people.”

In addition to becoming adept at traffic directing, as well as town parking and ticketing regulations and procedures, CSOs are also certified in CPR, first aid and Stop the Bleed.

The program began with four CSOs, but has since expanded to a team of five, with most Community Service Officers working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for one Friday shift from 1–9 p.m. to provide additional downtown support during the town band concerts in Kate Gould Park.

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“Most days, three of us will be on foot covering Main Street from the rotary on down, while one of us will be on ‘roaming’ duty in a vehicle—covering Lighthouse Beach, the Cow Yard and other beaches in town,” explains Chatham native Christiana Fontaine, who completed her second year as a CSO last summer.

“Our job has gotten a bit easier in terms of parking enforcement because our presence serves as a deterrent—people understand why we are here, and they appreciate what we are doing.”

Easily identified by their uniforms of bright yellow polo shirts, navy-blue shorts and navy-blue ball caps, CSOs gain valuable experience as they perform their varied duties.

“While my favorite part of our job is interacting with all the merchants and people downtown, it’s also been good experience to learn how to deescalate situations like parking disputes,” shares second year CSO Catrina Tobin.

“Talking with friendly merchants is more pleasant than talking with people who are angry about a parking ticket, but the experience handling those situations is definitely going to help us when we eventually go into law enforcement.”

The civilian CSOs serve as the eyes and ears for the Chatham Police and Fire departments, alerting dispatch if there are any situations that require an emergency response. Conversely, because they are often already in the downtown area, CSOs can be called upon to

stabilize a scene by directing traffic, allowing police and fire department vehicles to safely and quickly access congested areas during emergencies.

Retired Lieutenant Goddard credits the current and past CSOs for “taking it to heart and really jumping in” to make the nascent program such a success.

“We’ve had 100 percent positive feedback about this program—from the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association, from business owners and their employees, from community members—the CSOs have really knocked it out of the park,” Goddard says, with a smile. “We’re very proud of what they’ve accomplished.”

Community Service Officers Christiana Fontaine, Julia Frommeyer and Catrina Tobin pay a visit to Mickey Bullock at the Chatham Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Below: The CSOs interact with visitors and make a new furry friend in front of the Chatham Squire.

Stories of Mystery, Nostalgia and Summer Magic

Six books range from suspenseful whodunits and heartfelt family tales to recipes perfect for laid-back weekends.

BY DEBRA LAWLESS

To some of us, Cape Cod is home. To others, it’s a treasured spot where we vacation—and perhaps spent magical summers as children. No matter your taste in books, stories set on Cape Cod always stand out. Do you love reading about murder and mayhem (fictional, of course) while burrowing your toes into the sand? Or maybe you prefer literary fiction? Puttering in the garden might sound restful unless you have special needs that make it a challenge. And then there’s that wave of nostalgia many of us feel when we think about summers gone by. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got just the books for you—all set on Cape Cod.

What if your fiancé disappeared the night before your wedding? This is the quandary that faces reporter/ detective Stacie in the third installment of Keith Yocum’s suspenseful murder mystery series set in Chatham. In Lost in the Crush: A Cape Cod Mystery, the sole clue to Carl’s abrupt departure is a surveillance video taken on Route 28 in the wee hours. When Stacie investigates, she uncovers dark secrets. “Writing about Chatham and Cape Cod reminds me of how special this place is, especially out of season when there is more solitude and the natural beauty is more prominent,” says Yocum. (Keith Yocum, 342 pages)

To create her fictional town of Westham, author Maddie Day (Agatha Award–winning Edith Maxwell) distills the essence of Cape Cod to create a familiar quaint town. Her Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series, which debuted in 2019, continues with its seventh installment—Murder at Cape Costumers—set to release on August 26. Amateur detective Mac and the Cozy Capers investigate the unnatural death of a Broadway star who retired to Westham and has been found dead in a new Main Street costume shop. The mystery includes whimsical Cape Cod fare such as “chowder sandwiches” and is followed with recipes for readers to try at home. (Kensington Cozies, 288 pages)

There’s something special about brunch—it’s a meal that invites relaxation and indulgence, offering both sweet and savory delights. It can be festive, too. Cranberry mimosa, anyone? In New England Brunch: Seasonal Midday Meals for Leisurely Weekends, the awardwinning cookbook author Tammy Donroe Inman creates brunch dishes tailored to the seasons, allowing cooks to coordinate their menus with the freshest local produce. This book is perfect for spring and summer when so many opportunities for a leisurely brunch abound. Inman also includes a chapter on All-Season Dim Sum, the popular Chinese equivalent of brunch, and an appendix listing New England resources to help readers find local ingredients. Mouth-watering color photographs beautifully illustrate the recipes, making this cookbook as visually appealing as it is inspiring. (Globe Pequot, 272 pages)

In Rental House by Weike Wang, Manhattan couple Keru and Nate escape to Chatham for a month-long Cape Cod retreat. “There was no street noise in Chatham” in their “small, fenced neighborhood” within walking distance of the ocean. All is idyllic until both sets of parents arrive at staggered intervals. While Keru’s Chinese parents are germophobes who double-mask outdoors, Nate’s parents are interested in lighthouses and oysters—and dismissive of the pandemic. Family tensions lead to the vacation’s fiery conclusion and the loss of the rental house’s hefty security deposit. Still, a few years later, the couple ventures on a second vacation. (Riverhead Books, 224 pages)

Gardening is good for us—physically, mentally, spiritually. But what if you have special physical needs or your child is neurodiverse—and you both want to garden? Jill Mays of Truro, an enthusiastic gardener as well as an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory integration, can help.

Her new book, Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs, offers instructions on adapting a home garden to help those with special needs. Begin with a pot of flowers and move on to a plot of land.

“Gardening is a journey,” she writes. “It’s a creative process, a sustaining practice, and empowering to all who partake.” (Future Horizons, 200 pages)

In Golden Hour: A Cape Cod Story, Ally Coburn Piper offers a “poetic memoir” set during one “quintessential Cape Cod summer day” that ends with a family watching the sunset over Cape Cod Bay. Piper calls her book “a lyrical love letter to Cape Cod.” The story is brought to life with Piper’s unique photo art—a blend of her own photography and vintage family photos made new and even dreamy through the addition of digital watercolors. The book “captures the old Cape Cod magic that so many of us remember,” says Piper. The book is for all ages “since it is filled with lots of nostalgia.” (Bright Moments Co., 34 pages)

HUMOR, HOPE & HEALING

Chatham resident Lisa Genova dives into improv for More or Less Maddy, her latest novel on bipolar disorder.

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More or Less Maddy, acclaimed bestselling author Lisa Genova, 54, enrolled in a comedy improv class through Laughing Buddha Comedy in New York.

Genova immersed herself in this unfamiliar world because the protagonist of the novel, Maddy, an undergraduate at NYU diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ultimately finds herself through her work in stand-up comedy. Genova also interviewed stand-up comedians, including Amy Schumer and Matt Pavich, who has spoken in podcasts about his bipolar episodes.

Stand-up comedians are “very exposed and vulnerable,” says Genova. “They can swing from moment to moment. It mirrors what can happen with bipolar disorder.”

Stand-up comedy also serves “to give the book some levity,” she adds. “The story could be heavy.” And here’s another dose of levity—Maddy is a Taylor Swift fan, a Swiftie!

Roughly seven million people—or 2 to 3 percent of the U.S. population—have bipolar disorder, which is classified as a mental illness. The period of onset is often in one’s late teens or early 20s.

A 17-year resident of Chatham, Genova earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Harvard University. Her debut novel, Still Alice, about a professor with earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease, spent 59 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore, who won an Oscar for her performance in the title role in 2015.

In More or Less Maddy, as in her five previous novels, which explore neurological diseases and conditions, Genova “tells the truth under imaginative

circumstances.” A self-described “empathy warrior,” she writes her stories to help her readers “walk in someone else’s shoes.”

While the novel follows Maddy through the tumultuous months following her diagnosis, it ultimately ends on a tone of hope. Maddy learns to manage her medications and recognize her symptoms and triggers, allowing her to pursue comedy in a safe and fulfilling way. “Weirdly, through this journey, she discovered her passion for comedy,” says Genova.

For her improv class, Genova had to perform a fiveminute set—an experience well outside her comfort zone. Yet the improv she writes from Maddy’s point of view is funny—and good enough to land Maddy a gig at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Genova hopes that Maddy’s story will help humanize bipolar disorder and allow others to be compassionate. “It’s not that they are the condition,” she says. “We don’t reduce the person to an illness they didn’t choose.” (Scout Press, 368 pages)

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Peanut, a Cavapoo, keeps author Lisa Genova company while she’s writing at her home in Chatham.

TASTE OF CHATHAM

Monomoy Community Services held its popular fundraiser, Taste of Chatham, on July 29, 2024, under a tent at Chase Park. Guests sampled a variety of appetizers, beverages and desserts from more than 20 local food and dining establishments. Monomoy Community Services provides family support services to Chatham’s

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3. Jean McCluskey Needel, Andy Needel and Isabelle Needel, Oonie Burley

4. India, Stephen and Mary Beth Daniel

8. Sue Carroll, Patrice Milley, Pat Vreeland, Kathy Anderson, Jamie Nash

9. Cory and Rebecca Metters, Lindsay and Fred Bierwirth

1. Morgan Eldredge Parker, Shareen Davis, Maddie Parker, Delaney Wipfler, Shannon Eldredge

Janet Plotner, Christy Bird, Jim Plotner

Nancy and Bryan Ruez

Angie and Ben Porter

A STYLISH CELEBRATION

The Forever Young, Forever Fabulous Fashion Show and Luncheon showcased the latest fashions from Chatham merchants on May 8, 2024, at the Chatham Wayside Inn. A portion of the proceeds benefited WE CAN. The event, organized by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association, brought residents and visitors together for an afternoon of style, philanthropy and community spirit.

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1. Back row (standing): Stephanie Stopkoski, Claudia Hardwicke, Sarah Nitsch, Barbara CarrollHorne; Front row (seated): Diane Donahue, Kathy Doyle, Darci Sequin, Ellen Starkey

2. Maria Price, Nancy Gardner

3. Denise Butcher, Ceci Hadawar

4. Whitney Heavey, Sally Munson Bohman

Mary Beth Daniel, Lisa Guyon

Gloria Powers, Doris Harrington

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Nancy Stokes, Lisa Lynch, Charlene Buontempo

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SUNSHINE KIDS

Chatham Bars Inn hosted the Sunshine Soirée on June 2, 2024, to benefit the Sunshine Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides uplifting experiences and emotional support for children battling cancer. The evening featured guest speakers, including “spokes-kids,” who shared heartfelt stories about the foundation’s positive impact on their lives. Hosted by WCVB’s Maria Stephanos and Harvey Leonard, the event also treated guests to live musical entertainment by the Mark Greel Band.

1. Wesley and Leah Krell, Alfred and Emilia Schofield, Justin and Victoria Anfuso

2. Emily Glynn, Tony Guthrie, Karen Jennings-Flynn

3. Emily Clark, Jenny Monroe, Alicia Randall

4. Dale and Maria Stephanos, Harvey Leonard

5. Naomi Turner, Susan Lambert

6. Emily Rooney, Kimberly Summers, Dawn Stanton Boynton

7. Morgyn Slingerland, Marcell Ruijne

8. Greg and Sarah Kiely

9. Craig and Leslie Schneeberger, Tim and Jenny Wood, Ginny Nickerson, Richard Johnston

10. Faouzi Sarkis, Shannon Malone, Natalia Sarkis

Photography by Kim Roderiques

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‘SAILABRATION’ GALA

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club hosted Pleasant Bay Community Boating’s Sailabration gala on June 21, 2024, bringing guests together for an evening of camaraderie and to support the local organization’s programming and community outreach. Attendees mixed and mingled while learning about PBCB’s impactful programs as they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a raw bar, carving station and desserts. Based in Harwich, PBCB is dedicated to making boating and marine education accessible to all.

2. Diane and John Chapman, Andrea

3. Thaddea Kuchera, Gary Thulander, Maria

4. Dolores Alberti, Daphne Lowe, Claudia Hardwicke, Jo-Ellen Erickson, Susan Winslow

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Photography by Kim Roderiques

1. Laurel Labdon

Matteson-Haskins, Woodie Haskins

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5. Jennifer Curran, Dorothy Bassett

6. Hannah Tracey, Joy Pye

Paul Ronty, Tom Carroll

David and Diane Carter

A SUMMER EVENING

Wychmere Beach Club hosted Chatham Orpheum Theater’s largest annual fundraiser, A Summer Evening, on July 11, 2024. The elegant event featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the Mark Greel Band overlooking Pleasant Bay. Guests gathered in support of the Orpheum, a cherished local theater that not only showcases a diverse selection of films, but also supports local artists and offers engaging programs for all ages.

Photography by Kim Roderiques

1. Nancy and John Whelan

2. Gary and Mary Thulander

3. Peter and Connie Lacaillade, Kevin McLain, Kinzie and Douglas Gensler

4. Brooks and Kendall Doggett, Toni and Kim Doggett

5. Jill and Joel Goldsmith

6. Sigrid Laughlin, Diane Doherty

7. Lexi and G.B. Singh

8. Jenny and Tim Wood

9. Dave Mott and Nancy Dimauro

10. Bob and Nancy Gardner, Tom and Susan Law

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

On July 13, 2024, the Chatham Historical Society hosted its annual summer fundraiser, An Evening to Remember, at the Atwood Museum. The event’s theme, “We’re All Mad About Our Annual Gala,” set the stage for a whimsical and enchanting evening that celebrated Chatham’s rich history. Guests enjoyed refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and music by the Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Quartet.

1. Bart Weisman Jazz Trio

2. Pandora Peoples

3. Angie Simonds, Connie Lacaillade, Mary Bainbridge

4. Baysie Wightman, Emily Rooney, Cleve Cogswell

5. Kevin and Nancy Wright

6. Jamie and John Selldorff

7. Sarah Wilsterman, Barbara Hawkins, Gretchen Guild

8. Thaddea Kuchera, Andy Young

9. Jill and Jim McGrath

10. Tracy Dart, Walter and Christi Pringle

Photography by Kim Roderiques

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Sam Vokey, Golden Hours, oil on linen, 30" x 40"

Robert Bolster, Miss Tina’s World, oil on linen, 30" x 50"

GREAT WHITE GALA

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) held its annual fundraiser, the Great White Gala, on July 18, 2024, at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner, silent and live auctions, and music to dance the night away. AWSC is the largest funder of great white shark research off the coast of Massachusetts. The organization’s outreach programs impact thousands of youth and adults through educational, sciencebased exhibits at its shark centers in Chatham and Provincetown.

Photography by Julia Cumes

1. Brendan and Kristina Stearns

2. Megan Winton, Greg Skomal, Cynthia Wigren

3. Kiki Wagner, Brad Wagner, Jackie Sheffer, Chuck Sheffer 4. Chad Kessler, Ryan Smith

5. Catherine Van Buren, Ben Wigren, Mandee Blair

6. Michelle Show, Betsy Fox Yeargan, Jennifer Falvey, Carlyn Jablonski

7. Katie Cole, Cil Bloomfield, Heather Hill, Emily Miller, Jen Colquhoun, Julie Bangert

8. Leon Narbonne, Megan Zach, Tiffany Narbonne, Kelsey McManus

The Creative Arts Center held its annual summer fundraiser, Celebrate the Arts, at the home of Madonna Hitchcock and Tom Hitchner, on July 28, 2024. Guests enjoyed live music, hors d’oeuvres, and silent and live auctions featuring arts and crafts, and community contributions. The Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching and appreciation of the

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Maryalice Eizenberg, Ken Adler

9. Doris and Michael Boudens

10. Meredythe Hetherington, Walter Soverow

11. Kaitlyn Rice, Allie Kelley

1. Betsy Bray, Barbara Gibson, Justin Alex 2. Trey Lapinski, Amy Middleton 3. Madonna Hitchcock 4. Robert Mesrop, Elizabeth Bader 5. Marie Williams, Bob Montbach

6. Anne Schewe, Nancy Whelan

7. Deborah Foley, Winnie Lear

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HOOKERS BALL XXIII

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance welcomed 400 guests under The Big White Tent at the Harwich Community Center on Aug. 3, 2024, for Hookers Ball XXIII—Shuck It Off! The organization’s largest annual fundraiser raised $300,000 to support the sustainable future of fish and fishermen on Cape Cod. Guests enjoyed freshfrom-the-boat seafood, a competitive game of Heads and Tails, unique auctions and lively music and dancing. Photography by

1. Donna Murphy, Holly O’Gara, Laurine Verrilli, Leslie Saig Hartmann, Anne Van Vleck

2. Andy Baler, Tom Smith

3. Tony and Dawn Boynton, Denise and Ed MacDonald

4. Paul DiAngelis, Marjorie McDonald Pitts

5. Jennifer Pappalardo, Deborah Connors, Ashley Baker, Tracy Pallas

6. Courtney and Daphne Lowe

7. Bryan and William Ruez

8. Kristin Schlesinger, Leah Bennett

9. Dr. Curt Beckwith and Susanna Beckwith, Ben and Cynthia Wigren

10. Peggy Fuller, Walter Gilardetti, Rebecca Fuller

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ALL ABOARD Chatham’s History

Celebrating 65 years, the Chatham Railroad Museum keeps the town’s rail legacy on track.

THE SOUND OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN

fills the Chatham Railroad Museum. This is one of several vintage sound effects playing inside the museum, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this summer.

“The people of Chatham know this is their museum—it’s not just for tourists,” says A. Gilchrist “Gil” Sparks, a selfdescribed train buff. Sparks and Liz McCarte codirect the town-owned museum. Last year, their “very robust” group of volunteers guided roughly 6,500 visitors from 17 countries and 39 states through the museum.

Located at 153 Depot Road, the museum is housed in the restored 1887 railroad depot that served Chatham for 50 years. Also on site is a rust-red wooden caboose built in 1910. Caboose #18452, once part of the New York Central System, traveled more than one million miles before coming to rest in 1963 on a short section of track behind

the depot. Today, children and train enthusiasts love walking through the restored caboose.

A railroad town transformed

In 1887, the arrival of the railroad transformed Chatham. The town “was an isolated, hard-to-get-to, offbeat place before the train,” says Sparks.

The Old Colony Railroad line originally ran along the Cape to Harwich, where travelers transferred to a stagecoach that bounced over unpaved roads to Chatham. In May 1887, construction began to extend the line 7.03 miles to Chatham. That November, the passenger station opened in what was then an open field near coal- and lumberyards.

The station, a rectangular structure designed in the railroad Gothic style, featured overhanging eaves, tall

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Chatham’s passenger station was built in 1897 in the railroad Gothic style, ushering in half a century of train travel. In the early days, horses and buggies conveyed passengers to their destinations. The Chatham Railroad Museum opened here in 1960.

windows and a central candle-snuffer turret. It was the largest of the town’s three stations. Painted inside and out in a cream color—which takes on a buttery tone in the sunlight—with brownish-red trim, the station presented an elegant face to passengers.

The rail line connected Chatham to the wider world, and both residents and visitors took full advantage of it. In 1891, 22,000 passengers traveled to and from the station. Coal arrived from Pennsylvania while the town’s fish, shellfish and cranberries departed in refrigerator cars bound for Boston, New York and Chicago. The evening mail came by train, and during Prohibition, liquor was smuggled in crates labeled “beans.”

Summer visitors arrived in droves. Without the train, there would be no Hotel Chatham (built in 1890

A train in the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad line idles at the Chatham depot in 1932. Passenger service to and from Chatham had ended the previous year; freight service would end five years later. Left: Liz McCarte stands outside the agent’s office in the town-owned Chatham Railroad Museum, which she codirects with A. Gilchrist Sparks.

on what is today the Eastward Ho! golf course) or Chatham Bars Inn (built in 1914), says Sparks.

From railroad hub to museum

The decline of the railroad’s golden era was set in motion in 1916 when the U.S. legislature passed the National Road Act, providing states with funding to improve highways. As roads expanded, freight shifted to trucks, and passengers turned to automobiles for travel.

On July 1, 1931, passenger service from Chatham ended. Six years later, on July 7, 1937, the final freight load arrived in Chatham—50 years after the first. By October, crews had ripped up the rails of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, and the railroad sold Chatham’s three stations to an investor for $3,200. The Chatham station was used to store scrap metal during World War II, and Sea Scouts met there.

NEXT STOP: HISTORY, FUN AND LEARNING

The Chatham Railroad Museum’s 2025 season runs from June 10 to August 30. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, as it transitions to its fall schedule. Throughout the summer, model trains will run on the last Friday and Saturday of each month.

From Sept. 6 to Oct. 12, the museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Donations are welcome. For more information or to volunteer, visit chathamrailroadmuseum.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chatham History Month Lecture – June 26

As part of Chatham History Month, Gil Sparks and Amy Andreasson, director of the Eldredge Public Library, will present a joint lecture titled “Marcellus Eldredge: Catalyst for the Chatham We Know” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, in the library’s Forgeron Room. The talk will examine the influence of the Chatham native who was a benefactor of both the Chatham Railroad Station and the library. Eldredge Public Library, 564 Main St., eldredgelibrary.org

65th Anniversary Celebration – July 12

The Chatham Railroad Museum will celebrate its 65th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, with a rain date of Saturday, July 19. The event will feature a scavenger hunt, games, arts and crafts, and a festive cake. Everyone is welcome. Chatham Railroad Museum, 153 Depot Road, chathamrailroadmuseum.com

Lecture on Chatham Railroad Museum History – August 21

Gil Sparks will give a presentation on the history of the Chatham Railroad Museum at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Museum (847 Orleans Road, North Chatham) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 21. Chatham Marconi Maritime Museum, 847 Orleans Road, North Chatham, chathammarconi.org

Caboose #18452, built in 1910, traveled over one million miles on tracks of the New York Central System before coming to rest behind the depot in 1963. Today, the restored caboose is a favorite spot for families and schoolchildren to visit.

Yet “somehow, the station survived,” says Sparks. No one burned it down, and no one vandalized it. “It was so fortunate.”

In 1950, summer resident Phyllis Cox bought the building and considered turning it into an antique shop or boutique. Instead, on July 10, 1951, she donated it to the town along with a trust fund. The Chatham Railroad Museum officially opened on July 27, 1960, under the direction of Frank G. Love, a former New York Central employee.

Love used his connections to acquire exhibits for the new museum, and within a year, he had collected 1,200 items. Today, visitors can see many fascinating displays, including a large diorama depicting the station and its surrounding buildings in 1915, when automobiles and horse-drawn buggies waited outside. Other exhibits feature railroad police badges, padlocks and keys, conductors’ hats, kerosene lanterns, antique telephone and telegraph sets, and even a vintage Dentyne Gum dispenser.

The museum is family-friendly, offering something for all ages, says McCarte. While children enjoy playing at the ticket agent’s office, their grandparents study the old photographs mounted on the walls and reminisce about train travel. Parents who visited as children now return with kids of their own.

The retired station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and received a preservation award in 2010.

“To be able to present this legacy of Chatham is a privilege,” says McCarte. “This is a place where everyone has a smile on their face.”

THE NINES ART GALLERY A Second Chapter in Chatham

Artist Lauren DiFerdinando and husband, Luther Bates, expand their vision with a new gallery and growing family.

FOR MOST ARTISTS, opening a gallery is a dream. For Lauren DiFerdinando, that dream became reality—twice.

On Thanksgiving weekend last year, Lauren and her husband, Luther Bates, opened their second location of The Nines Art Gallery on Main Street in Chatham. The timing was remarkable—not just because they hadn’t planned on a second gallery, but because just a week earlier, Lauren had given birth to their second son.

“We came back from the hospital on the Tuesday before and opened the Friday after Thanksgiving,” says Lauren.

They had never intended to open a second gallery, especially with a child on the way, but after viewing a vacant space next to the Children’s Shop, the new gallery instantly felt like home. Its high ceilings, worn wooden floors and abundant natural light provided the perfect setting for Lauren’s signature glass oil paintings and giclée prints, as well as Luther’s large-scale, limitededition photography. The couple have long collaborated in both life and art. Luther makes all the frames, adding another layer of artistry to their work.

“It’s my dream come true,” she says about owning a gallery (or in this case, two). “I can paint whatever I want and experiment, too.”

Childhood sketches to fine art

Art was her chosen path from an early age. “I was always drawing and bringing colored pencils or crayons and paper everywhere we went,” says Lauren, who grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. “My mom said I would have a fit if we went to a restaurant and I didn’t have something to color with. I grew up constantly drawing still lifes of objects around the house—setting up teacups, candlesticks, Christmas decorations, toothbrushes, anything. One time, I drew our fireplace wall and the interior of a room. I also copied pictures from magazines and tried to draw or paint them.

“I think I didn’t know where to find inspiration at the time, or really understand what that meant, so I was more focused on trying to make an object look real on the paper.”

Her parents recognized her talent and enrolled her in classes outside of school. She won a scholarship to study at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University, with dreams of painting for a living.

After college, she worked in her aunt‘s interior design business doing office work, which led her to an apprenticeship with a faux-finish painter.

“I realized I could do it on my own, so I started my own faux painting business

BY CAROL K. DUMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

All in the family at the Nines Gallery: Lauren DiFerdinando and Luther Bates with their children, Axel and Cru.

Lauren DiFerdinando works on a canvas—glass bottles, her signature subject, captivate her for the way they catch and reflect light.

which I ran for nine years,” says Lauren. “It included all types of decorative painting—specialty plaster work like Venetian plaster, gold-leafing, furniture refinishing and murals. I also tried to sell my own paintings at art festivals, but it never worked out very well.”

Coming to Chatham

That is, until the summer she arrived in Chatham, where Lauren began exhibiting her paintings of antique glass bottles in the former Steve Lyons Gallery. The utilitarian object became her muse, launching her career as a fulltime artist—though the way light reflects through glass had long inspired her.

“I’ve been painting glass since college,” she explains. “I wasn’t always into realism; I started off as more of an impressionist. I was always into light and translucency, though. I paint the glass bottles blown up and cropped because I want to capture the reflection of the light.”

In a “meet-cute” moment straight out of a movie, she met her future husband, Luther, when she was seeking custom framing for her artwork. The fisherman, who had grown up in Chatham, ran a custom wood shop as a side gig and also took photographs while out at sea.

From Tint gallery to The Nines

Soon after, Lauren decided to strike out on her own and briefly opened a gallery space in Dennis Port called Tint.

“I felt the name was great because it described my work, but people kept thinking I said ‘Tin’ when I pronounced it, so we knew we had to change the name when we moved to Harwich Port. After months of mulling it over, Luther mentioned that he loved the name The Nines from a pizza place at Cornell. We decided it was a cool name and you could say that it meant the walls were ‘dressed to the nines.’”

Luther Bates hangs one of his wife’s paintings in their Chatham gallery.

The Nines Art Gallery

515 Main St., Chatham, and 562 Main St., Harwich Port theninesartgallery.com

In 2016, they rented the Main Street space in Harwich Port and renovated it into a gallery, setting up a framing shop in the basement. The couple married in 2019.

Balancing creativity and family

As a busy mother of two and the owner of two galleries, Lauren’s painting time is more precious than ever.

“I get up early to paint or sometimes just to think about the painting I want to create,” she explains. She takes photos of glass bottles for reference, then plays around with the composition and color palette, which is always neutral. “Nothing is straight out of the tube.”

The jars are small compared to her finished works, which can be as large as 50 by 85 inches.

Her desire to experiment has also led to a complete departure from realism with her softly rendered, abstract seascapes inspired by Luther’s photography.

“Going back and forth between realism and abstraction helps me do each better,” she feels. “It helps with the fluidity of the artwork.”

The Nines Art Gallery in Chatham, the couple’s second Cape location, opened last fall. DiFerdinando has been painting glass in a realist style since college.

On IslandStrong Time

Hikers explore the shoreline portion of the trail heading northwest on Strong Island.

Discover nature, photography and wildlife on a guided trail hike with the Chatham Conservation Foundation.

BY MARJORIE

MCDONALD PITTS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY

On a picture-perfect mid-August day, my partner and I made our way to the end of Strong Island Road in North Chatham, where we joined a group of likeminded explorers. We boarded a boat to Strong Island to take part in one of several trail hikes offered there each summer by the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF), a private nonprofit land trust founded in 1962—the first of its kind on Cape Cod.

With 75 acres of Strong Island’s upland owned by the CCF and another 69 acres of marshland owned by the town of Chatham, there is plenty of room to explore.

Above: Participants are transported from the North Chatham mainland to Strong Island. Though close to the mainland, Strong Island remains unexplored by many longtime Chatham residents. With multiple excursions to the island scheduled each summer, the Chatham Conservation Foundation makes it more accessible. Left: Hiker Paul DiAngelis spots migrating shore birds from the rocky northwest shore.

“I love introducing folks to open space areas that they’ve never been to before,” explains Lauren Arcomano, executive director of the CCF. “Being in the middle of Pleasant Bay, enjoying the flora and fauna of Strong Island—it’s just beautiful.”

While all Strong Island excursions organized by the CCF offer visitors the opportunity to gain a general appreciation of the island’s vistas, flora and fauna, some also cater to participants’ specific areas of interest, such as birding or geography.

On the day of our tour, the focus of the hike was photography, and we were fortunate to have conservation photographer Gerry Beetham along to provide his expertise and advice. “Photograph everything in sight—don’t stop,” advises Beetham.

Hikers make their way past mature pines to an open meadow overlooking Pleasant Bay.

Above: After disembarking, participants begin their hike at the West Trailhead, passing strategically placed blue boxes that attract and trap greenhead flies to help control their numbers. Right: CCF Executive Director Lauren Arcomano is joined by Julie Baca, CCF Director of Land Stewardship, to lead the hike.

“Keep an open mind, shoot from different angles, create a theme—and most of all, have fun!”

Once on island, we gathered for a group photo on the privately owned dock before making our way to the West Trailhead. We hiked up a gently sloped trail outside the boundaries of the sole private residence on the island, then continued through a wooded path that opens to a bucolic meadow overlooking Pleasant Bay— picture time!

Our hike continued down the sandy-cum-rocky beach along the north side of the island, where we were treated to sightings of various species of migrating shorebirds. After getting more camera clicks in, we hiked back up into the woodlands, but not before

taking in the stunning view of Little Pleasant Bay from the East Trailhead.

As we made our way along the trail through scrub pine woods to the northeast side of the island, we caught shimmering glimpses of North Beach as well as Chatham Harbor—postcard-worthy shots, to be sure! As the trail continued south and then west along the marsh, we enjoyed a salt pond view with surrounding marshland as far as the eye could see. When we neared the end of the 1.7-mile trail loop, we found ourselves once again at the West Trailhead, where we reflected with other participants about how fortunate we are to have access to the treasure that is Strong Island—thanks to the Chatham Conservation Trust, the Town of Chatham, and the generosity of conservation supporters.

“This was my very first time going to Strong Island,” shared Debbi Phillips of Chatham. “It is beautiful.”

Lisa Potts, also a resident of Chatham, shared that this was her first trip to Strong Island with the Chatham Conservation Foundation: “It’s absolutely wonderful, and I’m very grateful that they do this kind of work on behalf of Chatham.”

Chatham resident Wendy Sullivan added, “We often go to Strong Island but had never walked around the entire island, so that was really special.”

Ready to explore?

Visit the CCF website for information on upcoming events, including the Strong Island excursions, which are offered August through early October.

Chatham Conservation Foundation 540 Main St., 508-945-4084 chathamconservationfoundation.org

An aerial view showcases Strong Island’s 69 acres of marshland, owned by the Town of Chatham.

Participants gather on the privately owned dock before heading to the West Trailhead.

Slice of

Gorgeous landscaping and a beautifully designed outdoor kitchen transform this backyard into a charming alfresco pizzeria, perfect for festive gatherings with family and friends.

Summer

STYLED BY LISA LUCY AND SONJA BARTLETT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

Chatham and Aliya toast to summer with lemon drop martinis, hand-crafted by Allison behind the surfboard-shaped bar made by Vec Surfboards. Below: Cailin and Alex relax among the vibrant hydrangeas, while a lively game of ring toss sparks a high-five moment between Laura and Adam.

Cailin and baby Brooks share a sweet summer moment.

Bronwyn and Padraig bring the fun—along with the perfect hostess gift: a Chatham tote from Island Pursuit.

Nautical touches—like a whiteand-blue windowpane tablecloth from The Chatham Home enhance the coastal ambiance. Adding to the charm, nautical flags strung just outside the kitchen spell out Chatham—or can be customized to showcase your family name or a special theme.

Laura and Adam soak up the sunshine, sharing laughs and hand-crafted cocktails prepared by Joseph Leon, Pain d’Avignon’s director of coffee.

Maritime accents anchor the outdoor décor, while a vibrant red Yeti Tundra Cooler from Chatham Paint & Hardware overflows with ice-cold local craft brews from Chatham Village Market

The group gathers around the glowing firepit, constructed by Schumacher Companies In the background, chaises longues beckon with awning-stripe pillows from Tale of the Cod.

Berry Lemonade SpritzLemon Drop Martini

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)

• 1.5 ounce blueberry vodka

• 3 ounces Prosecco

• 2 ounces lemonade

• 2 ounces soda water

• Ice (to fill the glass)

• Additional berries and lemon slice (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

1. Place blueberries in the bottom of a shaker (no ice yet) and muddle them until fine. This will create a pink color for your drink.

2. Add ice to the shaker, then pour in blueberry vodka. Shake well.

3. Grab a wine glass and pour the mixture from the shaker, including the ice.

4. Top with Prosecco, then add lemonade and soda water to fill the glass.

5. Stir gently (don’t shake the Prosecco or soda water).

6. Garnish with extra berries and a lemon slice.

Perfect for a refreshing treat!

Yield: One serving

Recipe courtesy of Ally Krauss, bartender at Ember Coal Fired Pizza

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 ounces Tito’s vodka

• 1 ounce Deep Eddy’s lemon vodka

• Splash of triple sec

• Splash of limoncello

• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice

• ½ ounce simple syrup

• Ice

• Granulated sugar for rimming the glass

• Lemon slice

• Lemon twist

DIRECTIONS

1. Run a freshly cut lemon slice around the rim of a martini glass. Place the sugar on a plate and spin the rim of the glass in the sugar until it’s coated.

2. Add the vodka, triple sec, limoncello, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.

3. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Cheers!

Yield: One serving

Recipe courtesy of Ally Krauss, bartender at Ember Coal Fired Pizza

A delicious pie bakes in the outdoor pizza oven while talented pizza chef Stefano expertly tosses the dough for another.

Jack, Aliya, Chatham, Cailin, Alex, Padraig, Bronwyn and Allison dig into delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas by Pain d’Avignon

Guests savor a creative charcuterie boat from Chatham Cheese Company while seated at an artfully decorated table with floral arrangements from Seven Sisters Floral, and accented with white LED rechargeable table lamps, lucite stemware and water goblets—all from The Chatham Home

Sailing-themed

cookies from Seaside Cookies provide a sweet ending to a memorable summer gathering.

RESOURCES

Landscape design

Hawk Design, Inc. hawkdesigninc.com

Landscape/hardscape construction Schumacher Companies schumacherlandscape.com

Garden and landscape maintenance Bedworks Design bedworksdesign.com

Outdoor kitchen design Anthi Frangiadis Associates anthif.com

Outdoor kitchen built by M Duffany Builders duffanybuilders.com

FLORALS, FOOD AND DECOR

Chatham Cheese Company chathamcheese.com

The Chatham Home thechathamhome.com

Chatham Paint & Hardware

508-945-0107

Chatham Village Market chathamvillagemarket.com

The Mayflower themayflowershop.com

Pain d’Avignon paindavignon.com

Seven Sisters Floral 7sistersflorals.com

Tale of the Cod taleofthecod.com

Seaside Cookies On Facebook

PizzaParty!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUSAN AURIEMMA

These delicious Neopolitan pizza recipes, sharedbyPaind’Avignon,offeraperfect blend of classic and creative flavors.

Use the dough recipe below for all three pizzas, or pick up fresh dough at Pain d’Avignon or frozen at Chatham Village Market to get started.

Pizza Dough

INGREDIENTS

• 3½ cups all-purpose or 00 flour

• 1¼ cups cold water

• 1 tsp salt

• 1.5 grams fresh yeast

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

DI RECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in water. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until you see a rise.

2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

3. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for at least 8 hours (or overnight in the fridge for better flavor).

5. Continue with “Assemble the Pizza” instructions.

Yield: 1 large pizza or 2 small

Margherita Pizza

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano crushed tomatoes

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 clove garlic minced (optional)

• Fresh basil

For the Topping:

• 8 oz “Grande” mozzarella (low moisture or fresh)

• Fresh basil leaves

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Grated ParmigianoReggiano (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix the San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, salt and fresh basil. Set aside to let flavors blend.

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (or as hot as it gets) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.

2. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch thin circle on a floured surface, crimping the edges to form a ½-inch ridge.

3. Transfer the dough onto a pizza peel or parchment paper.

4. Spread a thin layer of the San Marzano sauce evenly over the dough.

5. Tear Grande mozzarella into chunks and distribute evenly.

6. Add fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 3: Bake

1. Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone.

2. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

3. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, sprinkle with ParmigianoReggiano

Bianca Pizza

INGREDIENTS

For the Topping:

• 6 ounces Grande mozzarella (fresh)

• ½ cup Ricotta di Bufala (or your favorite highquality fresh ricotta)

• 1 tablespoon black truffle oil (plus extra for drizzling)

• 1 cup fresh arugula

• ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Assemble the Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (or as hot as possible) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.

2. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

3. In a small bowl, mix Ricotta di Bufala with black truffle oil, salt and pepper.

4. Brush the rolled-out dough lightly with olive oil.

5. Tear the Grande Mozzarella into chunks and distribute evenly over the dough.

6. Add dollops of the ricotta mixture evenly across the pizza.

Step 2: Bake

1. Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

2. Remove from oven and immediately top with fresh arugula and a drizzle of black truffle oil.

3. Sprinkle ParmigianoReggiano, for added depth of flavor.

Calabria Pizza

INGREDIENTS

For the San Marzano Tomato Sauce:

• 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano crushed tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1 clove garlic minced (optional)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

For the Topping:

• 6 ounces Grande mozzarella (lowmoisture)

• 4 to 5 slices spicy Calabrian salami

• 4 to 5 slices prosciutto cotto (Italian cooked ham)

• ½ cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled

• ¼ cup smoked bacon, cooked and chopped

• ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced

• Olive oil, to drizzle (optional)

• Red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix the San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, salt and fresh basil, and set aside to let flavors blend.

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (or as hot as possible) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.

2. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

3. Spread a thin layer of San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

4. Tear the Grande Mozzarella into chunks and distribute evenly over the dough.

5. Evenly arrange the spicy Calabrian salami, prosciutto cotto, crumbled Italian sausage, and smoked bacon.

6. Scatter the thinly sliced yellow onion over the pizza.

Step 3: Bake

1. Transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone.

2. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes, for extra spicy.

Recipes shared by Pain d’Avignon, with two locations: 71 Crowell Road, Chatham; and 15 Hinckley Road, Hyannis. Visit paindavignon.com to explore its latest menu offerings.

Walking

on S unshine

From exploring Lighthouse Beach to laid-back moments at the Chatham Fish Pier, five local youths turn a day of adventure into stylish statements with outfits from Main Street shops.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA

MODELS: PAIGE, SEBASTIAN, ARIANA, JULIEN AND JENALYN

HAIR: DORIAN MCNEILL

PRODUCED BY LISA CONNORS, SONJA BARTLETT AND JANICE ROGERS

Jenalyn wears the “I Summer on the Cape” hoodie in hydrangea blue, available at Beach Bum Surf Co.

The young crew takes in the views from the Lighthouse Beach overlook. Paige wears a sailboat shirt and Feather 4 Arrow shorts from Chatham Kids. Jenalyn pairs a Mus & Bombon tank with O’Neill shorts, also from Chatham Kids. Sebastian sports a Cape shape T-shirt paired with Bermies crabbies swim trunks from JAKS. Ariana rocks a Buddy by the Sea T-shirt and jean shorts, also from JAKS. Julien is styled in a Marine Layer set, available at Sea Her Shine. Sunglasses from Chatham Kids and Chatham Clothing Bar

Jenalyn, Paige and Ariana kick back in lobster chairs at the Chatham Pier Fish Market wearing a lobster rollneck sweater with O’Neill shorts; Duffield Lane Chatham sweater paired with Mayoral shorts and Rainbow sandals, all from Chatham Kids; and a fun lobster T-shirt from JAKS.

Julien looks cool and comfortable as he casts his line at Little Mill Pond, sporting a lure tee, Johnnie-O shorts and Rainbow sandals, all available at Chatham Kids

Summer vibes shine bright in the giant colorful chair at Chillers. Paige rocks a Lola and The Boys “Vacay Mode” sweatshirt with Sol Angeles shorts, available at Sea Her Shine. Ariana adds to the fun in a pink Buddy by the Sea T-shirt and shorts from JAKS. Julien keeps it cool in Sol Angeles navy shorts, also from Sea Her Shine. Jenalyn looks stylish in a white O’Neill dress from Chatham Kids, while Sebastian sports a Buddy by the Sea T-shirt from JAKS

Paige chills out with a sweet treat from Chillers in a sparkling sequin dress by Lola and the Boys, available at Sea Her Shine

Retro charm meets modern cool at the Eldredge Garage on Main Street— Jenalyn pedals into summer with an embroidered denim jacket from Marine Layer, available at Sea Her Shine. Julien leans into laid-back coastal style with a Johnnie-O polo, shorts and Rainbow sandals, available at Chatham Kids.

Sebastian, Jenalyn and Julien catch a ride on the Chatham Valet shuttle service offered at the Eldredge Garage on Main Street. Sebastian sports a green shark tri-blend T-shirt and palm stripe swim trunks, both available at JAKS. Jenalyn wears an embroidered denim jacket from Marine Layer, available at Sea Her Shine Julien keeps it classic in a Johnnie-O polo and shorts, paired with Rainbow sandals, all from Chatham Kids

Beach Bum Surf Co.

4 Seaview St.

413-348-3832

beachbumsurf company.com

Chatham Kids

584 Main St.

508-945-3051

chathamclothingbar.com

JAKS Chatham

505 Main St.

508-348-1193

jakschatham.com

Sea Her Shine

Chatham 1291 Main St.

508-837-2804

seahershine.com

SPECIAL THANKS

Chillers

22A Barn Hill Road, Chatham

@chillerschatham on Instagram

Dorian McNeill

Hairstylist

Salon Fabulous 595 Main St., Chatham

508-945-7860

salonfabulouschatham.com

Chatham Pier Fish Market 45 Barcliff Ave. Extension

508-945-3474

chathampierfishmarket.com

Chatham Valet Shuttle at Eldredge Garage 365 Main St., Chatham 508-240-4913

chathamvalet.com

Time to unwind at Little Mill Pond at sunset. Jenalyn wears an O’Neill dress from Chatham Kids. Sebastian sports Palm Beach swim trunks from Bermies, paired with a Legacy New Horizon T-shirt from JAKS. Ariana is styled in a Bermies one-piece swimsuit with ruffle shoulder, from JAKS. Paige wears a Duffield Lane seersucker dress and Rainbow sandals, both from Chatham Kids. Julien wears a navy waves T-shirt and shorts from Sol Angeles, available at Sea Her Shine

SEASIDE

This light-filled, shingle-style home gives a family of five the best of Chatham living—easy summers, cozy holidays and stunning harbor views.

BY JENNIFER SPERRY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN VANDEN BRINK

SANCTUARY

The front façade embraces tradition, featuring gambrels, shutters and a prominent entry porch. At right, “towers” located at the rear of the house play a pivotal role in flooding the interior spaces with sunlight from multiple directions.

After years of renting—logging those perfect Cape Cod summers while raising their kids—a couple decided to buy a piece of the peninsula to call their own. They found their dream property in Chatham, set right on the harbor and surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of the coast.

Drawn to its reputation as trusted architects and builders responsible for some of the town’s most coveted homes, the duo tasked Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD) with developing a seasonal retreat for them and their three teenagers. They took advantage of the firm’s full-service offerings, enlisting it to handle the architecture, construction and landscape architecture, thereby ensuring a cohesive approach to the property’s transformation.

Sharon DaSilva, PSD’s senior designer, spearheaded the design of a welcoming, gracious shingle-style home rooted in seaside vernacular. Its resulting moniker, “Chasing Lo Tyde,” is a play on the children’s names.

“The house has two characters: The front façade is very traditional Cape Cod, with gambrels, shutters and entry porch. But the water side is all about the view, with lots of windows and plenty of light,” says DaSilva.

To quiet the 3,800-square-foot house’s silhouette, PSD opted for large windows (their four panes are reminiscent of early-20th-century beach cottages) and Alaskan yellow cedar shingles instead of white cedar. “The shingles are larger, meaning you have more space in between courses,” explains the architect. These oversized details help reduce the home’s scale by tricking the eye.

Inside, the main living spaces—kitchen, dining room and living room—stretch neatly across the viewembracing rear. Cased openings in between maintain an open feel while helping to define the individual spaces. Recessed ceiling details add further definition.

Bringing the coastal aesthetic indoors

The couple collaborated with interior designer Carolyn Thayer, principal of Carolyn Thayer Interiors, on material selections and furnishings. Staying true to her clients’ style goals and the harbor-front setting, Thayer delivered an interior that feels light, beachy, fresh and timeless. “The family visits most in the summer, but we added enough warmth that it feels equally comfortable for Thanksgiving or Christmas,” she relays.

“This is a Cape house, and we wanted it to feel like a Cape house,” continues the designer, adding that her client loves color, particularly blue, a hue that complements the coastal atmosphere perfectly. It appears throughout the interior, from the kitchen island cabinets to graphic wallcoverings to bedroom linens.

Barbara Darcy, design manager at Classic Kitchens & Interiors, worked closely with the architectural

In the kitchen, the contrast of Nordic white on the perimeter cabinets and vintage navy on the island cabinets speaks to the coastal setting.

Lindsey Adelman’s “Knotty Bubbles” chandelier over the dining set combines knotted rope and handblown glass balls.

and interior design teams to craft a kitchen befitting the home’s fun, whimsical personality and cottagestyle elements.

“We took the time to envision how this family would live in and enjoy the space, carefully considering the flow from room to room. This ensured that both the appliances and cabinetry layout were functional and easy to use,” explains Darcy. Every detail, from the traditional beaded inset cabinetry with brass iceboxstyle latches to the blue brushed-glaze island cabinetry, contributes to the cheerful coastal aesthetic.

In the adjacent dining area, a live-edge, custom-made dining table feels casual yet elegant, striking the balance that Thayer strove to achieve throughout the project. A sculptural “Knotty Bubbles” chandelier by Lindsey Adelman draws the eye over the dining set. “As soon as we saw it, we knew it fit this house perfectly,” says Thayer of the unique fixture, which combines knotted rope and hand-blown glass balls.

One of the family’s main gathering spaces is the living room, where a comfy seating area is centered on the contemporary-styled fireplace. Overhead, a grid of

A picturesque living room is detailed to coastal perfection with a bonus game table nestled into the tower bump-out. Below: Interior designer Carolyn Thayer used the same wallpaper in two different scales in the poolhouse. Wave photo by Dan LeMaitre.

alternating V-groove panels in a recessed ceiling adds geometric interest.

Meanwhile, the finished basement doubles as a hangout space with a sectional where the “kids can be kids,” adds Thayer. And anyone needing a break from the hum of the main living areas can head to the screened porch overlooking the pool. “It’s the perfect spot for coffee in the morning or drinks in the evening,” she adds.

While three of the home’s four en suite bedrooms, including the primary, overlook the water, the boys’ room faces the driveway. As a result, PSD decided to make it extra special by creating a custom built-in bunk bed, along with built-in dressers and a window seat. The bunks include bookshelves, reading lights and drawers for storage. A cathedral ceiling adds extra drama.

Outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertaining

For the exterior, PSD’s senior landscape architect Rob Calderaro delivered a host of amenities for the active family. A linear pool with bluestone decking anchors the design.

“Our clients wanted to see the pool but didn’t want it directly between them and the view,” recalls Calderaro, who placed it off to the side, in line with the garage/ pool house. A diving rock—an indigenous stone—adds an organic touch that contrasts with the poolscape’s formal symmetry.

Other outdoor living destinations include a fire pit, dining table and fully equipped

outdoor kitchen boasting two tap beverage dispensers, fridge, ice maker, grill and double burner. Four stools cozy up to a large eight-by-four-foot granite slab bar.

While the property’s waterside is all about relaxation, the front façade is more formal, featuring a long serpentine driveway leading to an entry courtyard lined with cobblestones. Privet hedges and

The clients requested that the pool be easily accessible from the main house, yet out of sight from its water views. A natural diving rock adds an organic element to the otherwise symmetrical poolscape.

screen plantings create a natural boundary between the landscape’s public and private functions. Not surprisingly, the detailed landscape design and the design/build of the house each won PRISM Awards from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB).

Renters no more, the family spends as much time on Cape as possible. “The way PSD positioned the house, it feels very secluded, and the views are just spectacular,” reveals Thayer. “It’s the homeowners’ own private piece of Chatham.”

The screened porch off the kitchen is a bug-free destination with both ocean and pool views.

The interior designer juxtaposed green and blue in the primary bedroom: “We wanted some color so it’s not a pristine white room,” says Carolyn Thayer. A small desk accommodates impromptu work.

This garage/pool house boasts a changing area, laundry and powder room with guest space above.

INTERIORS

NANTUCKET CAPE COD

BOSTON

Sailing Into

BY SONJA BARTLETT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY

Adventure

A community sailing hub charts a course for a range of ages—from curious kids to seasoned sailors.

IT’S THE KIND OF CRISP, BRIGHT early June morning that makes you yearn for the official start of summer. The southwesterly winds are starting to unfold their gentle ripples across the otherwise still-glassy Pleasant Bay. Gales of laughter echo across the water as youngsters in colorful Catboats and Flying Scots crisscross the expanse, their venerable skippers pretending to race each other to the children’s utter delight.

Today’s enthusiastic sailors are part of the First Sail program at Pleasant Bay Community Boating. First Sail is a free third-grade field trip where children from local public schools spend a morning gliding across the water on a Catboat or Flying Scot with a seasoned volunteer skipper. For most of them, it is not just their first sail, but it’s also their first time out on a boat.

The joy of a first sail: The First Sail program at Pleasant Bay Community Boating serves nearly 300 local third graders each year.

Flying Scots and Catboats are the workhorses of the 80-strong fleet—perfect for youth sailing, Women on the Water programs and Adaptive Sailing classes.

PBCB at the helm: Executive director Dorothy Bassett and waterfront director Matt Haas. “I think it’s really important for a community with such a strong maritime history, and for people growing up in this community, to have access to the water,” says Bassett.

PBCB partners with local schools and community groups to welcome 700 students a year to its sailing and marine science education programs.

“The First Sail field trip was my son’s gateway to a sport that we would not otherwise have had access to,” shares Courtney Whittenstein, whose son, Nolan, first stepped onto a sailboat on his 2021 First Sail field trip and was immediately hooked. Nolan, the son of a local oyster farmer, went on to earn scholarships to enroll yearly in the PBCB sailing and science summer camp and has never looked back, making friends he stays in touch with all year round.

PBCB executive director Dorothy Bassett says it all starts with access. There are no membership fees and no upfront costs—just the cost of the camps, classes and experiences, which are defrayed by financial aid.

“I think that it is really important for a community with such a strong maritime history, for people growing up in this community, to have access to the water,” says Bassett. “The privilege of sailing should not just be reserved for the privileged.”

A limitless learning lab

Pleasant Bay, surrounded by Brewster, Chatham, Harwich and Orleans, is Cape Cod’s largest estuary. Combine that with access to a neighboring cranberry bog, a saltwater shellfish hatchery, lobster and crab traps, and STEM classrooms and you have more than

a place to get out on the water: It is a limitless learning lab serving more than 4,000 participants ranging from six-year-olds to folks in their 90s.

“It is important to have all ages participate because young people need to form a connection to this place in order to be compelled to preserve it and to save other ecologically rich places when they are older,” explains Bassett.

Whittenstein sees that happening for her child. “Nolan and his friends are building skills and tools to appreciate what is around them because of this program. To have the mix of the science, nature and appreciation side of it and then getting their hands in the dirt, getting out on the water and off their screens and their phones for several hours a day—it is medicine!”

PBCB was founded as a donor-supported nonprofit organization in 2003 when a group of local educators became concerned about mental health for young people in the community. They envisioned a place where youth could find a new outlet, get out on the water, and leave their stress behind as well as a place where they might also find a fulfilling summer job where they would gain lifelong work skills.

Programs welcome everyone aboard

In addition to its popular sailing and science camps, PBCB is also now home to the Monomoy Regional High School sailing team, and fast-growing adaptive sailing and Women on the Water programs. In the Simply Sail classes, small intergenerational groups can get out on the water together to hone their skills. Rounding out the programs are an extensive boat rental fleet,

Executive director Dorothy Bassett and Catboat program director Suzanne Leahy on safety patrol.

Intergenerational fun: Volunteers from age 12 to retirees enjoy the sense of community. “Everyone is always smiling when they come off the water,” says one volunteer.

speaker series and endless volunteer opportunities for everyone from teenagers to retirees.

“It’s such a happy mission,” says Cathy Taylor, who embodies the joy of intergenerational sailing and serves as a volunteer and donor. Taylor has taught in the Women on the Water classes, helped fix up the two rental cottages on the property, and regularly rolls up her sleeves on the buildings and grounds committee to help keep the campus in shape. This summer, she will take on a new role as a newly minted Coast Guard–licensed launch captain. For Taylor, it is just pure joy to be able to share the gift that is Pleasant Bay.

“This is for people of all ages. I am 71, volunteering, and I have made a whole slew of new friends. I am proud to be part of PBCB’s success. No matter what age they are, people are always smiling when they come off the water.”

Longtime PBCB volunteer Cathy Taylor enjoys the views in her iconic pink Beetle Catboat. Below: The First Sail students wave goodbye from the fully accessible pier, which is key to the adaptive sailing program.

SONJA BARTLETT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA

MODELS: EMILY P. AND HENRY, SIGNED MANAGEMENT

HAIR: DORIAN MCNEILL

MAKEUP: ANDREA KOOHARIAN

PRODUCED BY LISA CONNORS, SONJA BARTLETT AND JANICE ROGERS

All dressed up and everywhere to go! Coastal fashion, elegant styles and a touch of timeless glamour are brought to life with curated looks from local boutiques, set against the serene backdrop of Oyster Pond.

Fun, floral and flirty

Emily models a romantic dress by Victoria Dunn, perfectly complemented by the Aria ring bag by Joy Susan. All available at Chatham Clothing Bar

Emily elevates her outfit with a triple pansy slide in 14k gold with diamonds, a matte-finish Eternal click bangle in 14k gold with channel-set diamonds, a bird bath ring in 14k gold with diamonds and elegant Portofino drop earrings featuring rose tourmaline. All pieces available at Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths

Henry sports a classic look featuring a button-down by Alan Paine, paired with pants by PennBilt. A classic Cape Cod Belt completes the look. All available at Chatham Clothing Bar

Coastal vibes, bold color

Henry relaxes in a Big Fish Friday shirt by Chubbies, paired with Fish Hippie Isla 9-inch shorts in oak heather from Island Pursuit. Emily models a signature stretch scallop dress in peony by Sara Campbell, elegantly complemented by 14k pearl and diamond earrings, 14k pearl necklace, layered 18k pearl and diamond bracelets, a striking 18k and platinum South Sea pearl and diamond ring and 14k diamond ring—all from Chatham Jewelers

Emily wears a Rose and Rose embroidered blouse and coordinating Avenue Montaigne pants, complemented by scallopdetail shoes from Patricia Green, all available at If the Shoe Fits. The outfit is accessorized with a 14k gold Nantucket basket slide on a silver omega wire, a matching 14k Nantucket basket bracelet, a color-changing sapphire ring and bold blue zircon chunky earrings—all available at Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths.

Henry sports a linen blue shirt by Alan Paine, paired with classic khaki pants from PennBilt and belt from Cape Cod Belt—from Chatham Clothing Bar

Emily dives into a laid-back style in the Splash Around swim dress and the versatile Everywhere jacket featuring 50+ SPF sun protection, available from Line in the Sand. Henry keeps it cool and casual in the Life in Paradise 6-inch Everywear shorts by Chubbies, paired with a soft short-sleeve crew neck tee in mist sage from Southern Tide, both available at Island Pursuit. Rainbow sandals from Chatham Clothing Bar

Dockside days

Emily brings big sunshine energy with sporty, vibrant layers from Line in the Sand

Sunset stroll

Emily wears a woven linen “on or off the shoulder” blouse in periwinkle by I. Linen, white denim capri by Charlie B, blue snake embossed leather bow ballet flat made in Spain by Paul Mayer, paired with a light blue braided faux leather crossbody handbag. All available at Chatham Shoe Boutique. Her outfit is accented with 14k black onyx and diamond earrings, 14k scrimshaw pendant on 18k necklace, 14k bracelets, 14k and diamonds bracelet, 14k black onyx and diamond ring, and 14k diamond ring, all available at Chatham Jewelers

Henry wears a Vineyard

and

Vines linen lobster shirt

Vineyard Vines On the Go shorts in blue blazer, available from Puritan Cape Cod. Rainbow sandals from Chatham Clothing Bar

Stepping into style

Emily steps into style in a Last Tango black chiffon overlay jumpsuit, paired with a black bow barrette and a straw crossbody bucket bag from Ports & Co. She completes the look with platinum diamond earrings, 14k diamond bracelets, an 18k diamond bracelet, a platinum diamond ring and a 14k diamond ring— all available at Chatham Jewelers

Weekend ready

Henry enjoys the sunset water views in a polo shirt by Turtleson and shorts by PennBilt. Both available at Chatham Clothing Bar Sperry’s billfish boat shoes from Puritan Cape Cod

The bold and beautiful blues

Emily makes a statement in Giada pants and the Eidra tank in blue fernflower from J. McLaughlin, elegantly accented with 14k diamond earrings, necklace and rings; 14k and 18k diamond bracelets from Chatham Jewelers

Henry pairs Taylor pants with indigo flora Gramercy linen woven shirt and Lisbon blazer— all available at J. McLaughlin

Sperry’s billfish boat shoes from Puritan Cape Cod

Henry strikes a pose in Peter Millar sateen five-pocket navy pants paired with a Mizzen + Main performance check grid dress shirt, a light blue sport coat by Blue Industry and Sperry’s billfish boat shoes. All available at Puritan Cape Cod

Emily is ready for a night out in a vibrant red Brochu Walker Mini Havana dress, complemented by a playful Vineyard Vines lobster micro tote from Puritan Cape Cod Her look is elevated with 22k and 18k black jade and diamond earrings, an assortment of 18k, platinum and 14k diamond rings, a 14k braided bracelet, 18k and diamond bangle bracelets and a signature 14k scrimshaw slide pendant on a 14k necklace—all from Chatham Jewelers

Sailing into summer

Sweet moments

Emily wears a Gretchen Scott Fiesta Time maxi dress in coral and Exe soft wedge shoe in blue paired with a woven bag from StyleBags. All available at Chatham Dress Code.

Henry sports an Augusta polo shirt by Bernie’s paired with Fish Hippie drift performance shorts, Harding Lane needlepoint shark belt and Riomar waterproof boat shoes. All available at JAKS

Emily’s dress is a Gretchen Scott Fiesta Time maxi dress in coral, available at Chatham Dress Code It is accented with 14k diamond earrings, 14k necklace, 14k diamond bracelets and14k diamond rings, all available at Chatham Jewelers.

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Chatham Jewelers

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Chatham Shoe Boutique 1715 Main St., 508-348-1659

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Island Pursuit

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J. McLaughlin

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JAKS Chatham

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Ports & Company

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Puritan Cape Cod

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Sara Campbell

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Andrea Kooharian Makeup artist andreakooharianmakeup.com

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(Outfits and jewelry also featured on page 168): Emily wears a travel-ready, four-way stretch Cabo wrap dress by Southwind. She adds a touch of elegance with a striking seafoam green tourmaline Etruscan pendant; Argentium silver and 22k gold cuff accented with diamonds; and an Eternal click bangle in matte 14k gold with channel-set diamonds—all available at Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths Henry sports a Johnnie-O white performance long-sleeve sport shirt, paired with Johnnie-O Nassau 8-inch red shorts and a lobster belt by Belted Cow. All available at Island Pursuit Portuguese water dog Dixie has a style all her own.

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WHERE

BEAUTY

Takes Root

Bedworks Design remakes the garden on a property overlooking Oyster Pond into a warm, inviting and stately sanctuary surrounded by magnificent trees.

BY DEBRA LAWLESS

PHOTOGRAPHY

BY

BETTY WILEY

This transformational garden project had to be completed in just 11 months to be ready for an outdoor wedding.

The charming 1.5-acre property overlooking Oyster Pond is the last on a narrow, winding, tree-lined street. Early in the morning, it’s quiet here except for the sounds of birdsong and crickets. Back in 2012, when the garden’s owner was looking for a house in Chatham, she fell in love with the canopy of trees—magnificent lindens and Siberian elms—shading a flat, park-like area in front of the Cape-style house.

“The old tree canopy seemed so special,” says the homeowner. She loves trees and often visits arboretums. In her world travels, she notes the trees surrounding her.

For many years, she and her husband enjoyed the landscaping as they found it. But during the summer of 2019, a tornado ripped down about 50 percent of the tree canopy. While it was “heartbreaking,” the couple planted three new trees—a katsura, a London planetree and a red horse-chestnut. “It was our opportunity to put our stamp on the property,” she says.

Beautiful blue mophead hydrangeas from the summer garden adorn the dining table beneath a pergola strung with lights.

Flanked by Annabelle hydrangeas, a meandering bluestone path guides visitors from the street to the front door.

Two years later, when their son said he wanted to be married beneath that tree canopy, she hired Shayne Watson Sibley, owner and founder of Bedworks Design, Inc., of Chatham, to rework the entire landscape. “We needed someone to make it cohesive and bring the property together,” she says.

“The project took us a very fast-paced 11 months,” says Shayne, adding that the typical time frame for the project would be two years.

The homeowner gave Shayne “free design scope.” To begin the “massive redesign,” Shayne and her crew devoted five months

Pink lacecap hydrangeas add pops of color to the garden. Below: From the infinity pool, the view stretches across the rolling lawn to Oyster Pond.

The yard features 15 to 20 separate gardens, each tailored to its own microclimate. These hydrangeas, grasses, daylilies and other perennials were chosen to withstand coastal winds.

to taking plants out, including rhododendrons and hydrangeas. (Many were reused elsewhere.) Shayne designed the landscape, including the gardens and stonework, to be “very inviting, warm and a little stately.” That winter was devoted to final excavations, creating the stonework, bringing in loam. The lawn was seeded the first week of April as the clock ticked down to two months before the June wedding.

This dedication to transforming outdoor spaces is rooted in Shayne’s lifelong connection to gardening, a passion that began during her formative years in Eastham.

In a family of seven, Shayne enjoyed caring for her father’s gardens, including roses and a

substantial vegetable garden. Shayne’s father gave her an appreciation for roses and shared his love for their timeless beauty and captivating fragrance.

After college, about a decade later, when she was a single young mother of twin boys, she wondered, “What could I do for my profession that would combine my passions with the schedule challenges of being a single mom?” Remembering her love of gardening, she founded Bedworks Design. “I wasn’t sure of the demand for fine gardening at the time and whether I could stick with it,” she says. But she did, and along the way she studied at the Landscape Institute of Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. This summer marks Bedworks Design’s 24th year in business. Today, Shayne operates her business with John, her husband and business partner.

Stepping into summer and winter

At the street, Annabelle hydrangeas flank the entrance to the meandering bluestone path that leads to the front door. On the left is the lawn surrounded by those beautiful trees. Underneath the towering trees are clusters of shorter “understory” trees, umbrella pine, magnolia, summer snowflake viburnum and a variety of hydrangeas in deep border gardens that create a privacy barrier.

The owners are in residence from roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day. In the summer, the front of the house is awash in color. Here are pink City Line hydrangeas. A tree hydrangea blooms with blush-colored flowers along with a pink kousa dogwood and pink Japanese snowbell tree. Pink and white impatiens lead up to the front door. In this area, Shayne included a garden to attract hummingbirds with plants such as phlox, calycanthus and abelia. Interspersed are hostas and evergreens that balance the colors.

Because the owners often spend Christmas here, this is a winter garden, too, with, for example, red twig dogwoods, aucuba and a variety of ornamental evergreens. In the holiday season, the owners light a beautiful large cedar tree in the backyard for all the neighbors to enjoy, even from across Oyster Pond.

Step around to the side of the house, and a dining table is set on a patio beneath a pergola strung with lights. Hedges of varying heights shield this area from the neighbor’s yard. On one side of the table is a serviceberry hedge, “a unique addition to the patio,” says Shayne. “It’s one of the most beautiful flowering

Blue lacecap hydrangeas are among the many varieties planted here. The bluestone path draws the eye to the vibrant colors of the garden.

natives in the Northeast. Birds love the fruit, and the hedge has vibrant fall foliage.” Here, too, are blushing bride hydrangeas. Nearby are vegetable and cutting gardens in raised containers and a sweet “cottage garden” with low roses, more hydrangeas and grasses.

Scenes of serenity

Oyster Pond beckons from the end of the manicured lawn. This is a more formal spot, open to the sky. Shayne repointed a terrace alongside the house and added stable walkways. Flowering plants here include caryopteris, abelia, deutzia, crepe myrtle, vitex, lavender, bee balm and many varieties of hydrangeas.

One challenge is the wind from the water that carries salt spray. Rabbits and deer offer another. And within the yard are microclimates, says Shayne.

“You want to be creative but work with the soil and the light,” she says. Picking the right plant for the space is key. In the end, Shayne designed between 15 and 20 separate gardens.

At the edge of the yard, past the infinity pool, is a stand of lavender with “simple, clean lines.” Here, too, is a weeping crab apple tree. On the right is a white gate and a row of espaliered pear trees. Pass through

Top left: A classic white gate opens to a grassy front yard shaded by the tree canopy that the owner fell in love with. Left: At night, subtle lighting adds to the enchanting atmosphere.

the gate, under a trellis of David Austin roses, and you are back in the front yard, contemplating the tree canopy.

‘A living work of art’

Everything worked out beautifully for the magical June wedding, with the couple exchanging vows under one of the three big Siberian elms. Roses were wrapped up its venerable trunk and onto a branch.

Since then, Shayne continues to maintain the landscape as the gardens evolve each year with new projects.

“It’s a living work of art,” says Shayne.

The canopy of trees is thriving. At night, these trees are uplit with low, diffuse lights, creating a stunning effect. In the morning, the homeowners enjoy coffee here in their shade.

“This is such a happy place,” the homeowner says. “We want to take care of it.”

The sinuous forms of the hardscape enhance the soft beauty and colors of the perennial and hydrangea gardens. Below: Draped in roses, the Siberian elm provided an idyllic setting for the owners’ son and his bride to exchange their wedding vows.

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STALKING THE

Inshore

Fly-fishing guide Chris Kokorda keeps shallow-water angling traditions alive by taking clients where the striped bass are plentiful on the Lower and Outer Cape.

Shallows FOR STRIPED BASS

BY JOE HEALY

BY DERRICK ZELLMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fly-fishing guide Chris Kokorda knows the waters of Cape Cod Bay and the right tides during which to hunt for striped bass. His wadefishing business is called Flywalker.

THE PREDAWN SKY ABOVE CAPE COD BAY

was brightening by the minute, shifting from sleepy gray to a beatific orange-blue and promising a sunny latesummer day. The morning aurora revealed a stretch of corrugated sand flats, progressively flooded over as the tide quickly moved in. We walked out on the flats holding saltwater fly rods as the sun blossomed above the horizon. The sand flats would soon be covered by water that would allow passage of striped bass looking for food.

Our plan was to feed some of those fish—with our flies— and to hook and release them. The scene reminded me of a morning bayside in the Florida Keys, absent Florida’s silhouetted shoreline palm fronds. The sand flats were what you’d see in the Keys, Bahamas or Mexico’s Ascension Bay. But we were on the Cape between the towns of Dennis and Brewster, fewer than 20 minutes from Chatham. It was early morning on the famed Brewster Flats, inside the elbow of the Cape.

Our fishing guide that morning, Chris Kokorda, had prepped fellow angler and Chatham-area resident Tony Boynton and me on what to expect, cautioning us to wade slowly so as not to spook any stripers searching

for food in the shallows. We probably would not be in water deeper than our waists as we waded the flats. Chris operates a business appropriately called Flywalker; anglers can book him through North Chatham Outfitters, a leading fly shop in the Chatham area located on Orleans Road.

We were somewhere along the shore of Cape Cod Bay, arriving in darkness via an unpaved, potholed road in the general vicinity of Quivett and Paine’s creeks, amid what appeared to be a shoreline commercial oyster operation.

Of course, our skilled fishing guide, Chris, had directed us to productive waters. The Lower and Outer Cape provide shoreline environments ideal for shallow-water fishing, as the immense inshore sand flats in Cape Cod Bay and surrounding Monomoy attract fish looking for food. This sport has introduced a unique chapter to Cape Cod’s history and heritage—and much of that fishing was, and still is, based in and around Chatham.

Saltwater Fly-Fishing in the Northeast and Chatham

The resurgence of striped bass in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions during the 1990s brought the shallow-water fishing techniques popular in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas to areas like the Jersey Shore, Montauk, the Hamptons, the Connecticut Sound and Cape Cod. Specialized tackle designed for inshore flyfishing, including fly rods engineered for quick, long casts and saltwater-resistant metal fly reels, created a sport distinct from offshore trolling or surfcasting.

Saltwater fly fishing offered a more refined and elemental experience. Anglers embraced the meditative challenge of hunting the shallows for striped bass, scanning the water for surface wakes or the “nervous water” stirred by cruising fish.

In Chatham, particularly around the shallow flats of Monomoy, Northeast fishing guides began employing flats boats equipped with poling platforms. These guides directed their clients to spot and cast to stripers in the shallows or taught them to wade the flats and sight-cast for fish.

Just after sunrise on the flats of Cape Cod Bay— when the striped bass start to feed selectively and the fishing can be challenging—guide Chris Kokorda offers insight and advice to angler Tony Boynton (center) and writer Joe Healy.

These were exciting times for saltwater fly fishing in the Northeast, and the waters around Chatham played a pivotal role in the sport’s growing popularity. — Joe Healy

Angling culture thrives on the Cape

Years ago, Chatham was a prime destination for inshore anglers, and as interest grew, local institutions like Chatham Bars Inn began offering fly-fishing schools. These were the boom years for saltwater flyfishing, with anglers sporting sun-safe fishing gear as they explored the waters or dined at Chatham Bars Inn, The Chatham Squire and other beloved town spots.

This thriving angling culture drew Chris from Connecticut to the Cape. As a boy, his grandfather introduced him to fly-fishing and the craft of tying fishing flies—small works of art made of feather, fur and tinsel attached to small fishing hooks and therefore weightless to cast. This speaks to the mechanics of fly-fishing, in which the weight of the fly line—a plastic-coated Dacron braid—

floats through the air and propels a fly resembling an insect or minnow that a fish snaps up as food.

As Chris grew older, he and his brother Bobby, both avid outdoorsmen, immersed themselves in saltwater fishing. After earning his degree and working in the art world—as both a printer and a teacher—Chris continued to develop his fly-fishing skills, blending his artistic talent with his passion for angling. He also took trips to the renowned fly-fishing waters of the Florida Keys, where experienced guides introduced him to shallow-water angling techniques.

“That whole Florida Keys experience was a huge influence,” says Chris. “It planted the seed for my work in fly-fishing.”

Chris Kokorda cradles a striped bass caught by Tony Boynton on a custom crab fly, tied by Chris specifically for the flats of Cape Cod Bay.

Book a Trip with ‘Flywalker’

Flywalker Charters

Information and booking available at northchathamoutfitters.com

Recommended Tackle and Gear

• Fly tackle: 8- or 9-weight saltwater fly rod with an intermediate or heavysinking fly line

• Accessories: Stripping baskets for organizing fly line; chest pack for carrying extra gear, flies, leader/tippet material, water and snacks

• Clothing: Waders, sun-protective gloves, hat and polarized sunglasses

View Chris’s photography on Instagram @ckokorda

Chris Kokorda shares stories of striper fishing through the years with writer Joe

Remembering the ‘Mayor of Monomoy’

In the late 1990s, Chris recounts scheduling a guided trip with renowned fly-fishing guide Capt. Tony Biski, affectionately known as the “Mayor of Monomoy.” The experience with Biski cemented his passion for fishing the Northeast salt: He became thoroughly hooked on fishing around Monomoy and in Cape Cod Bay.

Roland Anthony Biski, a towering, broad-shouldered figure with sun-weathered skin and a wry sense of humor, had an uncanny ability to position anglers for the perfect cast. Over the decades, countless flyfishing enthusiasts honed their skills under his expert guidance. He had a preternatural sense of where to station his anglers so they would have their best opportunities to cast their flies for fish.

Sadly, in April 2024, the Chatham area lost one of its most iconic saltwater fly-fishing guides when Biski, who lived in Eastham, died at age 72. His legacy lives on in the many anglers he inspired, including Chris, who formed a deep friendship with the legendary guide.

After booking Tony Biski (left) for a guided trip in the 1990s, Chris Kokorda became good friends with the man fondly known as the Mayor of Monomoy. Sadly, Tony died in April 2024, leaving behind a legacy of friendship, laughter and time well spent on the water.

Healy.

CHRIS KOKORDA

A new chapter: The rise of ‘Flywalker’

By the early 2000s, Chris had firmly planted his roots in the Cape’s fly-fishing community, managing Fishing the Cape, a fly shop in East Harwich. Living and working in the Chatham area, he became more familiar with its waters and techniques used by local guides and dedicated anglers. He taught at the Orvis Fly-Fishing School, held through the years at Fishing the Cape and Chatham Bars Inn. His experience as a schoolteacher gave him the right approach to imparting fishing knowledge.

Today, Chris helps clients improve their saltwater fly-casting skills. He guides them to fish from Cape Cod Bay to the Monomoy area, taking them on foot to wade the shallows—which is why he calls his business Flywalker.

To experience the inshore waters of the Chatham area with fly-fishing gear, connecting with Chris is a step in the right direction—wading, casting, catching fish and most importantly, immersing yourself in Cape Cod’s rich fly-fishing tradition.

Chris Kokorda’s crab fly patterns are highly effective for catching striped bass.

COAST TO COAST

A California designer embraces Cape Cod style with inspired results.

FOR SAN DIEGO–BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER

Irene Kim Coppedge, designing a home from 3,000 miles away was a challenge. But it was a challenge with big rewards. The project was a deeply personal one—it was her family’s summer-house-to-be in Chatham. “My husband, Schuyler, grew up going to Chatham in the summer, and I have been coming here since we met in 2008. It is a very special place for us,” explains Irene.

The couple met on the East Coast but ended up in San Diego (where Irene grew up) for work. They visited Chatham every summer with their two children, staying with family, until one day a house came up for sale next door to Schuyler’s mom. “We just couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” says Irene. “We knew it might not come around again.”

BY JENNIFER SPERRY

PHOTOGRAPHY

BY GREG PREMRU

STYLED

BY KARIN LIDBECK BRENT

Finally, they had their dream property, but the aging house was a different story. Deciding to start anew on the existing footprint, the couple assembled a team familiar with the ins and outs of building in Chatham: Patrick Ahearn Architect and Whitla Brothers Builders. The architecture firm and contractor collaborate frequently along Cape Cod’s coast.

Architect designed attractive hardscaping to scale and soften the property’s large change in grade.

Patrick Ahearn

glass or rustic

Instead of

wood, interior designer Irene Kim Coppedge opted for an elegant coffee table crafted out of burl wood. The chandelier is from Visual Comfort.

“The biggest challenge was the change in grade, with the main house set up high on a hill and the garage/guest quarters down below,” says Whitla, who himself grew up summering in Chatham. During the 18-month build, Irene chatted with Whitla foreman Jim Curtis almost daily. “We only visited twice,” she reveals. “So that meant a lot of phone calls and a lot of trust.”

Irene and her husband envisioned a multigenerational home that their children—ages 10 and 13—and someday their grandchildren would cherish. In the meantime, they wanted plenty of space for entertaining extended family and friends.

Embracing Cape Cod aesthetics

For the interior, Irene put her West Coast vocabulary aside and embraced Cape Cod tradition. “California homes span the spectrum from Spanish to modern to midcentury and everything in between. What made this home easier for me is that it presented with such a strong personality. I knew exactly which lane I was in—I just had to figure out how fast to go,” she describes.

Keeping things casual, room to room, was her guiding mantra. The designer leaned into natural materials like white oak and organic fibers while maintaining a neutral color scheme anchored by blue. “I was creating this home from far away and figured I could always add more color later,” she says.

The designer’s penchant for one-of-a-kind art is evident throughout the house. For the front entry, she framed and hung a botanic print by Parisian textile designer Paule Marrot. Below: A playful maritime print by Cole & Son in the powder room features whales and turtles swimming in stormy seas.

Ahearn’s signature millwork adds interest to the main living area, which includes this casual dining area off the kitchen.

Patrick

Irene prefers a sense of sparseness with furnishings—but not wall art. She kept her selections on the more frugal side by framing inexpensive Etsy finds and family memorabilia, like her husband’s baby sweater.

White reigns in the kitchen, a serene oasis for both cooking and gathering. The island’s thick butcher block top and brass accents add subtle warmth. This workspace looks out over a dining set, where Thonet bentwood chairs line a custom white-oak table. French doors lead out to the rear terrace.

Cozy corners and personal touches

Besides the kitchen, the family spends most of their time in the “white room,” the more casual living room. Here, a comfy seating area includes a sofa upholstered in Perennials, a performance fabric (“a must for a white sofa!” says Irene), and two Williams-Sonoma Home Point Reyes occasional chairs with frames wrapped in natural abaca.

Along one wall is a secret bar hidden behind a push door. “That feature was all Irene,” says Whitla, whose carpenters executed the custom cabinets and shelving. Once the door opens, Benjamin Moore’s “Blue” in a high-gloss finish pops against the white atmosphere.

Inspired by a similar example in a magazine, Coppedge carved out enough room for a custom-crafted bar in the living room. It hides neatly behind a push door. Below: A butcher block on the island warms the classic white kitchen.

Another favorite destination is the “blue room,” the home’s more formal library. Its head-to-toe dressing in Benjamin Moore’s “Water’s Edge” was, Irene admits, a happy accident: “Color drenching wasn’t really popular then,” she notes, “and I was going to leave the coffered ceiling white, but they painted it blue by mistake and, when I saw it, I said, ‘I love it! Let’s leave it.’ ”

Another of Irene’s design loves: wallpaper. Her choices include a whimsical maritime print by Cole & Son with whales, turtles, and stormy water in the powder room; a Quercus & Co. wallpaper with flying geese in her son’s room; and an “Ansara” block print paper by Schumacher in the upstairs alcove. But in the primary bedroom, she kept things simple with a quiet, barely there “Blue Lace” by Benjamin Moore.

Her fondness for books is evident as well. “Books are my absolute favorite décor,” she contends. “When I walk into a home with lots of books, it makes me feel happy.” Donations from family and library sale finds fill the built-ins while window seats encourage reading time with a view.

Right: The couple’s primary suite includes a walk-in closet and makeup vanity. Below: A fan of both the name and print, Irene chose Schumacher’s Nauset Stripe wallpaper for the downstairs guest bedroom.

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However, when the weather is nice, these inspiring interiors take a back seat to experiencing all that Chatham and Cape Cod have to offer. The Coppedges stay busy visiting family and hanging out at the nearby Chatham Beach & Tennis Club. They socialize with Schuyler’s longtime summer friends, who now have kids of their own. They also revel in simpler

moments, like catching minnows and kayaking at Mill Pond down the road.

In short, by taking that real estate leap, Irene and Schuyler achieved their goal: The next generation is learning to love Chatham. And now they own a cherished piece of it.

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Keep Walking East!

No longer just relegated to summer camp cabins, bunk beds can transform a family bedroom into a playful and stylish retreat. We take a look at some inviting stacked sleeping spaces in homes throughout Chatham.

BY LISA CAVANAUGH

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“Comfort, functionality and capacity were all goals for this bunk room,” says Matthew H. Cole, president and CEO of Cape Associates, who created this cheerful space for Chatham homeowners. Storage is incorporated in drawers below the lower bunk and in the steps; each bunk also has a storage niche intended for books and notebooks with individual lights so each occupant can read without disturbing the others. “The chalkboard paint on the end was a fun addition,” adds Cole. “It’s one more playful element.”

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From Storage to Sleep Space

Set within the historic Cyrus Kent House, just a few blocks from downtown Chatham, this bunkroom was created in what was once the attic during a fullhome renovation. Because of the home’s location and historic pedigree, zoning regulations prohibited any changes to its exterior appearance.

With a large, multigenerational family and frequent summer guests, creating additional bedrooms was a key part of the remodel. Designed by ERT Architects and built by MJ Nardone Building and Remodeling,

the bunkroom makes efficient—and visually stunning—use of what was previously just storage space.

The shiplap ceiling and wall treatment, along with flush-mounted nautical sconces, add a distinctly coastal feel. An attached full bath completes what is now a charming and functional bedroom suite, perfect for visitors of any age.

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Sharon DaSilva, Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD) senior designer, led the design of this airy, streamlined room.

“We incorporated shiplap, which ties into other areas of the house,” says DaSilva, adding the shiplap is MDF, a type of engineered wood made from compressed wood fibers, which is more dimensionally stable than wood. “The natural wood accents on the bunks add warmth to the space.”

The lower bunk provides a cozy space, and the upper bunk provides an overlook. “I think bunks, in general, tend to be a bit more fun for kids,” she says. To augment this, “each bunk occupant has their own small shelves

Clean Lines, Cozy Space

The design of this bunk room—led by John R. DaSilva, design principal at Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD)—maximizes every inch of the compact space. An upper bunk fits comfortably only at the center, where the attic-style ceiling rises with the main roof and dormers to its highest point.

The horizontal lines of the paneling carry over all vertical surfaces of the bunks, even the ladder to access the upper bunk and the railings that provide safety, says DaSilva. “This playfully treats wood like wallpaper over a solid object with openings cut into it.” With tiny storage niches for each bunk, cheerful, whitepainted wood, and a lighthearted atmosphere, the room is a getaway for anyone in the family. “Children and children at heart will feel cozy in these bunks,” says DaSilva.

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next to the bed for displaying or storing favorite toys and books and a wall sconce to accommodate reading.”

The perpendicular bunks allowed PSD to work in some storage space, such as drawers for both bunks and a small bookcase for the upper bunk. In addition, a dresser is built into the eaves, and storage is added in the window seat.

As this is the only bedroom in the house that doesn’t face the water, DaSilva provided a cathedral ceiling, built-ins and a window seat. “If I can, I like to provide something special for landside bedrooms,” she says.

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Nooks, Ladders and Big Imaginations

Architect Erik Tolley of ERT Architects has mastered the art of the bunk room with designs that are both fun and functional.

“Bunk rooms are the whimsy in any home,” says Tolley. “Kids love them, especially when you have a couple of sets in one room so they can be with all their friends and relatives.” He says that stairs and ladders add another dimension to the fun, and he will typically locate the bunks along a wall or, in the case of multiple bunks, in an inside corner of the room, leaving adequate space for other activities like playtime.

The homeowners usually come to him with some general examples of bunk bedrooms they have seen at friends’ homes, in magazines or online. “They typically give some programmatic requirements: bed size, built-in drawers, niches, lighting, fun stair/ ladder ideas, etc., but they largely leave the design in my hands,” says Tolley. “Their goal is always to create a fun place, especially for grandchildren.”

While interior designers will often plan and source textiles, colors and soft furnishings, Tolley notes that kids sometimes like to decorate their own individual bunks and spaces when allowed.

One favorite detail is a porthole— a playful nod to nautical tradition and a delightful way for young visitors to imagine going on a fantastical sea journey.

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FOCUS IS ON FUN AT ANGLERS CLINICS

BY BILL HIGGINS

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JULIA CUMES

At Veterans Field, young players learn the basics of the game while creating memorable moments with their baseball heroes.

“You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too.”

— Hall of Famer Roy Campanella

Chatham assistant coach Jay Vincent, the Chatham Anglers’ clinic director in 2024, leads a group of young players in a team huddle.

The college players on the Chatham Anglers, like all those in the Cape Cod Baseball League, arrive every summer to showcase their skills for major league scouts. They run, throw, hit and catch on fields of dreams with a singular goal: Earn a professional contract to play baseball for a living.

Night in, night out, the pressure to perform is intense.

However, not on this sun-splashed morning, as a halfdozen Anglers in shorts and T-shirts—and big smiles— frolic in the grass at Chatham’s Veterans Field. In a few hours, they’ll be in crisp uniforms to face the Harwich Mariners. But for now, yes, they are little boys again.

Welcome to the Chatham Anglers Baseball Clinic. Under the auspices of the Chatham Athletic Association and sponsored by the Chatham Rotary Club and Short ’n’ Sweet Ice Cream, the team’s coaches and players conduct camps for boys and girls ages 6–12. There are six installments throughout the season. The sessions run 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday beginning the week of June 23.

For the love of the game

About 40 youngsters attend each session (the week of July 4 swells to around 100), and the pint-sized players are divided into two age groups: 6–8 and 9–12. The clinics prioritize baseball fundamentals, but the focus is on having fun. Fridays are the highlight, featuring Wiffle ball games and Slip ’N Slide water play. A visiting Chatham fire truck has also been known to turn on its hoses and douse the campers.

Chatham assistant coach Jay Vincent ran the clinics in 2024, and as many as eight to 10 players were on hand for each session.

“The kids learn something about baseball, but we’re not putting them on a path to the majors,” said Vincent, a coach at Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky. “Our priority is for them to say they had fun with the Anglers. Those Fridays are always the highlight. It’s a blast with the water play; the kids get pictures and autographs and leave with great memories. That’s what this is all about.”

‘We’re a baseball family’

Clinic coordinator Amanda Alten, who had two boys in the camps when they were younger, will be returning for her fifth season. She handles the registrations and helps parents with concerns or questions.

“We’re a baseball family and love the Anglers,” said Alten. “Watching how moon-eyed the kids are with these players is so much fun. It’s rewarding to give back in any way I can.”

Steve West, president of the Chatham Athletic Association, said there was an emphasis last summer to improve the clinics and the experience for the kids and their families.

Luke of Stratham, N.H., gets a lift from pitcher Tanner Franklin.

Anglers pitcher Tyler Murphy spends time with the next generation of ballplayers.

“The coaches and players were all fantastic. We made it a point that we wanted everyone more engaged and involved,” said West.

Connecting with the community

Mission accomplished for Paul Monaco of Burlington, Vermont. His son, Frank, now 8, attended a session and is hoping to participate again this summer, perhaps with older sister, Eva, 10.

“These camps are a terrific way for the team and the organization to connect with the community,” said Monaco, who often returned to games in the evening with his children and wife, Erica. “They’re teaching baseball, but really it’s just a high dose of having fun. The players are wonderful role models.”

Missy McCormack of Stratham, N.H., said her boys, Luke, 6, and John, 7, also had a good time.

“The players are like the Boston Red Sox to the kids, and it’s the sweetest thing to see them together,” she said.

Players’ perspectives

Pitcher Jacob Weaver and outfielder John Bay, teammates at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, were part of the camps in 2024.

“For me,” said Bay, “the best part is the kids’ excitement every day, and then seeing them at games at night cheering for us. Watching them having fun with baseball is a good reminder for us that it’s still just a game and maybe one day they’ll love it as much as we do. I remember when I was their age, and it was a big deal when older players cared about you.”

The kids in the clinics learn about baseball, but the real priority is having fun.

Infielder Kyle Lodise, right, instructs a youngster while others eagerly wait for their turns.

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Said Weaver: “It’s cool interacting with the kids and parents. One mom I met didn’t even realize the Cape League is the premier summer league in the country. We’re all hoping to get drafted and go pro, but now we’re tying her kid’s shoelaces and hanging out. Stuff like that, I don’t take for granted.”

Supporting the local youth

There will be new coaches and players for the 2025 edition of the Anglers clinics, but West is optimistic the positive vibes created last summer will continue.

“These camps are important to us. They’re a window, an entry point, into our organization,” said West. “We’re not a baseball academy. This is like recess on the playground, and that’s by design. And it’s not about making money. We have a scholarship program, and part of our mission is to support the local youth of Chatham. This is an opportunity to be part of the community and create fans for the future.

“When the parents and grandparents are sitting in the stands watching, and their kids are having fun, that’s huge,” said West. “When they’re happy, we’re happy.”

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Anglers clinic director Jay Vincent, center, was assisted by several players during each of the six sessions, including pitcher Chance Cox (below).

A Great Ketch

Milwaukee Brewers baseball scout Ketchum Marsh is living the dream of staying in the game and returning to his Chatham roots each summer to scout in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

BY BILL HIGGINS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RODRIGO ERENO

Ketchum Marsh grew up playing youth baseball in Chatham, was a bat boy for the A’s in the Cape Cod League and had dreams of making it to the major leagues.

A childhood fantasy, perhaps, but Marsh gave it his best shot. His wandering baseball passport is stamped with domestic stops in Florida, Texas, California and internationally in the Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Argentina, Sweden, South Africa and Australia.

“I was a nomad, absolutely,” said Marsh, sitting in the bleachers at—where else?—a baseball field. “I had the dream. I didn’t make it, but that’s OK. I got to play in college and overseas. They were the best years of my life.”

While Marsh’s talents didn’t get him to the big leagues, he’s doing the next best thing and staying in the game as a scout for the Milwaukee Brewers. His job is to find players who will indeed one day make it to “The Show.”

Chatham native Ketchum Marsh continues his baseball journey as a Major League Baseball scout for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Marsh, 31, fell in love with baseball at age 9 when he helped persuade his mom to open their home as a host family for Chatham’s Cape League players. Chris Getz was the first. He went on to play seven seasons in the majors and now is general manager of the Chicago White Sox. Many more followed over the next several summers.

Evan Longoria, Kyle Seager, Andrew Miller, Matt Harvey and Todd Frazier—all future Major League allstars—were part of Marsh’s youth. They’d play Wiffle ball, hide in backyard bushes and shoot airsoft guns.

“It was like having older brothers,” says Marsh. “As a kid, you couldn’t ask for more. They were big leaguers to me, but also my friends.”

John Schiffner, the Cape League Hall of Famer who managed Chatham for 25 summers, remembers young Ketch as the A’s bat boy.

“He loved being around the players and just wanted to learn as much as he could,” said Schiffner.

Have glove, will travel

Marsh hung onto his baseball dream as long as possible. After middle school in Chatham, he moved to Bradenton, Fla., to attend IMG Academy, a preparatory

boarding school focused on developing studentathletes. From there, he played at Southwestern University in Texas and Whittier College in California, earning a business administration degree in 2016.

His mom saw a notice in “Baseball America” for a College Baseball League Europe tour, and Marsh, not willing to give up the game, found himself playing for a summer in the Netherlands, Austria and Czech Republic. Over the next three years, he hopscotched to Argentina, Sweden, Australia and South Africa.

“We were professional imports,” says Marsh. “It was an adventure and a free ticket to see the world. In

Former Chatham Anglers batboys Ketchum Marsh, right, with Matt Sherman, now a Chicago Cubs scout.

Marsh returned to his baseball roots last summer to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before an Anglers game.

Sweden, they fed us, gave us a place to live, a car, flights and a sweet stipend. I was able to pocket all the money they paid us.”

Marsh’s final year as a player—he also did some coaching—was 2019, but he knew from a young age he wanted a career in baseball. (He wrote a high school senior essay titled “How to Become a Professional Baseball Scout.”) He pursued that goal, seeking opportunities with all 30 Major League organizations.

He landed an internship in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Rays in minor league and international operations. Marsh also spent a year with the Cincinnati Reds as a baseball operations trainee and became a full-time scout with Milwaukee in 2022.

The job is a complicated, inexact science. A scout watches a player today and tries to project his future development by assessing five skills or “tools,” hitting for average, power, speed, throwing and fielding. In addition, the player’s makeup on the field and off—how he handles adversity and distractions—are critical elements.

In short, the challenge is to discover players who one day will help the Brewers win their first World Series.

“We kind of need a crystal ball,” says Marsh. “It’s like finance courses I had in college. We’re looking for cues and clues, and hunting future value.”

He has the ‘grind factor’

Marsh’s first assignment for Milwaukee was scouting the west coast of Florida, from Naples to Pensacola. Last fall, he took over Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio, where he is responsible for all high schools and colleges, including 2024 national champion Tennessee, perennial power Vanderbilt, plus Ohio State, Louisville and the University of Cincinnati.

“I had mixed feelings about the switch,” says Marsh. “I love the beach and warm weather of Florida, but people in the Brewers organization I trust said it’s a feather in my cap to have this large an area. Knowing more than one territory will help me in my career.”

Scouting is an itinerant life of back roads, budget hotels and living out of suitcases. Tod Johnson, Milwaukee’s vice president of domestic scouting, said Marsh has all the attributes to be successful.

“One of the key things we look for in a young scout is the grind factor, that commitment to be out there day after day on the road and at the ballpark,” said Johnson. “Ketch certainly has that. A good scout also has to be able to build relationships with coaches, players, families, agents. And, of course, have the baseball acumen to evaluate players and identify the ones who are going to get better.

“Ketch has a good background in the game, having played at different levels and gone to various places,” Johnson added. “We wouldn’t have asked him to relocate if we didn’t think it was a good move for us and for him.”

Marsh is based in Nashville but plans to keep returning to Chatham and his roots each summer to also scout in the Cape League.

I always have a place to stay,” he smiled, “and it’s like coming full circle. There are times I’m watching games at Veterans Field and I think back to when I was inside that fence as a bat boy. It is kind of surreal, because it all started here, being at the ballpark all day. I still love it, and this is still home.”

Marsh on the job, scouting a Cape League game for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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At the Top of His Game

Beloved groundskeeper Robbie Grenier is a star player behind the scenes at Veterans Field.

BY BILL HIGGINS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA CUMES

It’s a steamy summer afternoon, and here’s Robbie Grenier, groundskeeper and maintenance man extraordinaire for the Chatham Anglers, dressed in blue jeans, a team pullover jacket, neck gaiter and baseball cap. He’s on his knees, sweating and smiling, as he tends to his beloved Veterans Field.

Flash forward a few months to a crisp fall morning, and here’s Grenier again, nattily attired in a blue suit, white dress shirt and complementary light-blue tie. Against a backdrop of shimmering Pleasant Bay, in a sunlit room at the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, he’s center stage at the Cape Cod Baseball League’s Hall of Fame ceremonies.

Grenier was honored with an enthusiastic standing ovation from more than 250 attendees last November when he received the distinguished Fred Ebbett Lifetime Achievement Award, “in recognition of outstanding and exemplary service.”

Outstanding indeed. The 53-year-old Grenier has been a fixture with the Chatham franchise for 30 years as caretaker at the field, with emphasis on care. His office is a barn beyond the left field fence where all necessary equipment, tools and supplies are stored, including his prized John Deere Gator utility vehicle.

“The best part (of the job) is being outside. I like meeting people and being around the field,” says Grenier.

He’s at his post, which is everywhere and anywhere, often with a Dunkin’ iced coffee in hand, working with

Cape League vice president Mary Henderson with Robbie Grenier, who was honored with the Fred Ebbett Lifetime Achievement Award, “in recognition of outstanding and exemplary service.”

team personnel to prepare Veterans Field for Angler action in the evening. He usually arrives midday and spends the afternoon cutting the infield grass, grooming the dirt and chalking the baselines. He has a perch behind home plate during the game and is there to turn out the lights at the end of the day.

Robbie Grenier, groundskeeper and maintenance man, at his post at Chatham’s Veterans Field.

Grenier has been a fixture with Chatham’s Cape League franchise for 30 years. “I like meeting people and being around the field,” he says.

“Robbie is my eyes and ears on everything,” says Steve West, president of the Chatham Athletic Association, which oversees the Anglers. “Everyone says I need an intern, but why? I have Robbie, and he does the work of a dozen people. He’s on top of it all.”

The offseason is a little less hectic for Grenier, who helps out with a local paving contractor. He also has more time with his pet parakeet, Poncho 2, and to follow NASCAR and favorite driver, Joey Logano. He still checks in regularly at the field to maintain equipment and to assist town and construction crews on any projects.

Grenier said he was surprised when West informed him last summer he would be honored by the Cape League.

About receiving the award, Grenier says, “It was a big shocker. I’m not a player or anybody. I’m just behind the scenes, being a liaison for Steve if there’s a fiasco or anyone needs something.”

In truth, however, Grenier is somebody, and as much a fixture with the Anglers as any of the players, many who have gone on to Major League stardom.

West lives in Texas in the off-season and is a devoted University of Texas football fan. He hasn’t missed a game, home or away, since 2022. But he skipped the Longhorns playing Arkansas in Fayetteville last November to be with Grenier at the Cape League celebration.

“I can’t think of anyone else I would do that for, except Robbie,” says West. “That’s how much I think of him.

“The story I always tell is that everybody in the organization could be replaced . . . except Robbie,” adds West. “That’s the honest truth. There’s nobody who can do what he does, or would do what he does.”

For his part, Grenier enjoyed the attention at the awards ceremony, but now is looking forward to the 2025 season, getting back into his work clothes and returning to his field of dreams. He also wants another championship ring. He was there in 1998 when his friend and manager John Schiffner led the Chatham A’s to their last title.

“Robbie is the best,” says Schiffner, who was in the dugout for 25 seasons through 2017. “What an ambassador for Chatham.”

ON OYSTER

BY SONJA BARTLETT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY

POND

Located in the heart of Chatham, the cherished pond is a place where memories are made, where friends meet, and where nature and people connect. The serene setting reminds us to slow down and appreciate the simple moments.

IT’S EIGHT O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING ON A SUMMER SUNDAY, and dozens of beach chairs are set up facing the still, blue expanse. A ship-like, portable wooden altar is plopped in the sand near the towering lifeguard stand. Worshippers and spontaneous passersby in flip-flops and sun hats gather to share in the long-held summer ritual of casual church services by the sea.

For Victoria Quake, the setting is a gift. “The summer beach service at Oyster Pond is simply the best reset for the week,” says Quake. “It’s a chance to think, pray, sing and reflect, all while having your toes in the sand. For me, there’s something very special about looking out to the water and listening to the message.”

As soon as the portable altar is gone, a new crowd starts to trickle in: young families unloading large cars filled with tiny children, toting beach bags and umbrellas. On the shores of this sandy beach, generations of children have learned to swim through the town-operated lessons, while generations of college kids worked summer lifeguard jobs teaching them and keeping them safe.

Summer sanctuary: Sunday morning beach worship at Oyster Pond is a cherished local tradition.

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a local favorite for tubing.

Oyster Pond’s circular shape and gentle waters make it

With so many youngsters in one place at one time, it’s no surprise that the ice cream truck, playing its iconic jingle, is never far away. “We love our role in creating summer memories for the next generation. Nothing makes us happier than seeing the smiles and dancing when the kids hear the ice cream truck music,” says Jim Winterbottom, owner of Perry’s Last Stand, whose trucks have been coming to Oyster Pond for 25 years.

A little slice of heaven

Over the course of the day, it is an-ever changing scene at Oyster Pond from the arrival of endless power boats towing squealing children on inflatable tubes to kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders and swimmers lounging on and jumping off the two wooden float docks. But this so-called “pond” is more of a saltwater harbor, right in the heart of town, with a working oyster farm and a winding waterway that leads out to Stage Harbor and Nantucket Sound beyond.

For some, Oyster Pond is a sanctuary. But unlike many quiet places of reflection, this one is central—just steps from Main Street—and open to everyone. Maybe that

The calm waters attract both stand-up paddleboarders and boogie boarders.

Below: Oyster Pond is a favorite among young families, where children can explore, collecting crabs and other sea creatures.

Name that happy place: Many homes around Oyster Pond incorporate “Oyster” into their names, including: Eleven Oysters, Oyster Haven, Sweet Oyster and On Oyster Pond. Sign handcrafted by Chatham Sign Shop.

is the joy of it, says neighborhood resident Ellen Wright, whose family has been coming to their Oyster Pond home, “Oyster Haven,” every summer from Maryland for three decades.

“Over that time, the neighborhood has managed to retain a small-town feel,” says Wright. “One of my favorite aspects about our little Chatham enclave is that we’re close to all the action in town, yet it feels very off-the-beaten path because of the abundance of conservation land that surrounds us. The serenity of fog rolling off Oyster Pond and church bells ringing in the distance make it feel like a little slice of heaven.”

For many, that little slice of heaven is at its best at the end of the day. Oyster Pond comes into her full glory as the sunset approaches and a new group begins to arrive to take it all in. It’s the greatest show in town.

The neighborhood is known for its stunning water views, deep-water docks and longtime celebrity resident,

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Showstopper: Oyster Pond’s breathtaking sunsets draw nightly visitors, including Patti and Mike Jurinski and their dog, Miss Mullie.

Below: A magnificent view of Fourth of July fireworks over Veteran’s Field, as seen from Oyster Pond Furlong Landing.

Spectacular sunset gatherings

Neighborhood resident Sue Geremia is one of a growing group of women who meet for weekly sunset gatherings at Oyster Pond. She jokes that her license plate, which simply reads “Oystr,” says it all. Geremia feels Oyster Pond just has a “come one, come all” feeling that is unique. “Oyster Pond has created a community unto itself, for both folks who are on the pond every day and for those that have just come for a few days’ vacation. You don’t have to be a regular to feel like one.”

No matter how many times you pass an Oyster Pond sunset, it never gets old. There’s no arguing with its ability to turn heads and stop traffic on evenings when it puts on its full show. You’re driving along, and then you see it: A sprawling, flaming glow framing the dark, calm water. You make a sudden decision to turn into the parking lot and take it all in. Some park and watch, others sit on top of their Jeeps, some are more organized and bring beach chairs. Some simply slow down and snap a photo with their phones. And another day on the “pond” comes to a quiet end.

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JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 6 MUSIC SPEAKS FOR AN EVENING OF HOPE

Experience an unforgettable evening of music featuring renowned violinist Audrey Wright and pianist Yundu Wang. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 625 Main St., followed by a “greet the artists” reception with complimentary wine and light refreshments in Parish Hall. Tickets are $85 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Chatham Historical Society and Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary. For more details or reservations, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 7 WHERE FASHION BLOOMS Celebrate spring in style at the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association’s annual fashion show and luncheon, held at the Wild Goose Tavern at Chatham Wayside Inn, 512 Main St. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community while previewing the latest looks from Chatham’s finest merchants. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit All

Moms Are Heroes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mothers in need. Noon to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit chathaminfo.com

MAY 8

STORIES OF SURVIVAL:

CONVERSATIONS WITH OUR FIRST RESPONDERS A special screening of the documentary “First Responders in Crisis” explores the mental health struggles faced by firefighters, police officers and EMTs in a small New England town. Following the screening, a panel discussion will be held with the film’s director, Corey Moss, along with featured panelists Keith Hanks, Brian Harkins and Lt. Dave Gambino. Special guests include Chatham Chief of Police Mike Anderson and emcee Joseph Carr. Proceeds from this event will support the inaugural first responders program at Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Center. The event will take place at the Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St., chathamorpheum.org

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

MAY 11 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

AT CHATHAM BARS INN Treat the moms in your life to a special brunch at STARS restaurant featuring seafood and smoked fish displays; imported and domestic cheeses; an omelet and waffle station; prime rib with lobster and spring pea risotto; and a dessert buffet. Cost is $150 per adult and $70 per child ages 5–12. Scheduled seating throughout the day from 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. For reservations, call the dining concierge at 508-945-6732. chathambarsinn.com

MAY 12 MUSEUM MONDAY AT THE ATWOOD MUSEUM

The Atwood Museum will be open from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., offering free admission for all ages. Explore the rich history of Chatham, and immerse yourself in captivating exhibits that highlight the region’s heritage. After your visit, take the opportunity to explore other museums along the Cape Cod Museum Trail, all offering free admission for the day. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 13 TUESDAY TALKS – C.L.

FORNARI: HORTICULTURE AND

CREATIVE GARDENING

Join C.L. Fornari, a renowned horticulturist, author, speaker and advocate, as she shares insights on creative gardening on Cape Cod and offers practical tips on how to diversify your gardens and yards. She will also discuss her published works and provide inspiration for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. Lecture begins at 5 p.m. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

MAY 16 TACOS AND TRIVIA Led by Bill Bystrom, this complimentary trivia event is open to the public, as well as members and guests. Enjoy an evening of fun and friendly competition, with prizes awarded to

the winners of each round. Tacos and nachos will be available to order à la carte, and a cash bar will be available. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road. No advance reservations are required. For more information, visit chathambarsinn.com

MAY 22 PATIO PLANTER CLASS

Join Chatham Bars Inn’s fine gardener, Pam Vasques, for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design your own beautiful summer flower planter that will thrive all season long! Class is $75 per person and is open to the public, as well as guests and members. Please reserve your spot through concierge at 508-945-6871 or via Eventbrite. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, chathambarsinn.com

MAY 23–SEPT. 1 OARS IN THE

STORES Local artists have transformed ordinary oars into stunning works of art, and now it’s your chance to discover them! Pick up an oar scavenger hunt booklet at the Chamber of Commerce booth at 533 Main St. and see how many oars you can locate in the shops. Complete a booklet and win a prize! Booklets will be available at Kate Gould

Park, Downtown Chamber Visitor Information Booth and the Captain Bassett House Visitor Center in South Chatham. 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. Proceeds benefit Monomoy Community Services. chathaminfo.com

JUNE 5 SECOND ANNUAL CHEFS

CHALLENGE Join the Lower Cape Outreach Council for an exciting evening as three talented local chefs compete to craft delicious entrées using ingredients sourced from local emergency food pantries. The evening will feature both silent and live auctions, complemented by an array of hors d’oeuvres and food stations. 5–9 p.m. $175 per person. Pate’s Restaurant, 1260 Main St. For tickets and details, visit lcoutreach.org

JUNE 5 SUNSHINE SOIREE

This inspiring event brings together sponsors, donors and community members to raise essential funds for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which provides uplifting experiences

MAY 12

MUSEUM MONDAY AT THE ATWOOD MUSEUM

Your

A NEW ERA 9/20 & 21

DEFYING GRAVITY: The Best of Broadway! 10/18 & 19 A SALUTE TO SERVICE 11/15 & 16

HOLIDAY ON THE CAPE

12/5, 6 & 7

PASSPORT TO VIENNA

1/24 & 25

RAGTIME, BLUES, & ALL THAT JAZZ 2/21 & 22

NATURE’S SONG 4/11 & 12

BE OURS TONIGHT: The Music of Elvis Presley 5/9 & 10

VOICES OF SPRING 5/30 & 31

LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT: Motown & The Philly Sound 6/13 & 14

Masterpiece and CapePOPS!

Series Title Sponsor

and emotional support for children battling cancer. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and exquisite coastal cuisine—all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of brave children and their families. 6–10 p.m. $200 per person. Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road, Harwich Port. sunshine-soiree.com

JUNE 7 CHATHAM MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE Enjoy a day of planes, trains and automobiles, as well as live music, food trucks and face painting at this family-friendly event. Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road. chatham-ma.gov

JUNE 13 & 14 THE ATWOOD MUSEUM’S HISTORIC CHATHAM WEEKEND In honor of historic Chatham’s history month, admission will be discounted for all visitors. As part of the festivities, enjoy the Colonial Gardeners event, featuring the work of the Chatham Garden Club showcased across the museum’s beautiful grounds. Gardening and planting activities will

JUNE 18–SEPT. 10 FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS

JUNE 14–AUG. 3

CHATHAM ANGLERS 2025 SEASON

be interactive and open to all ages, making it a perfect event for families. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

JUNE 14–AUG. 3 CHATHAM ANGLERS 2025 SEASON The Chatham Anglers open the Cape Cod Baseball League season with a home game on June 14 against Falmouth at 7 p.m. Chatham’s regular season wraps

up with a home game on August 3 against the Harwich Mariners at 7 p.m. Catch the excitement and cheer on the Anglers at Veterans Field all season long. chathamanglers.com

JUNE 18–SEPT. 10 FARM-TOTABLE DINNERS Enjoy outdoor dining at Chatham Bars Inn Farm in Brewster, where executive chef Andrew Chadwick and his culinary team design themed menus for each of the 14 dinners offered this season. Each week’s menu highlights the farm’s seasonal offerings, accompanied by locally sourced meats and fish, creating the quintessential farm-to-table experience. The four-course dinner will be held Wednesdays from June 18 to Sept. 10 (with Thursday backup dates in case of inclement weather). Reservations recommended. Chatham Bars Inn Farm, 3034 Main St., Brewster. chathambarsinn.com

JUNE 18–AUG. 15 15TH ANNUAL

ART IN THE PARK Colorful whales and sharks designed by local artists are on display on the front lawn of Kate Gould Park. The whales and sharks will be auctioned to benefit Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association events, including

Oktoberfest and Christmas by the Sea. The annual event also supports Chatham nonprofit organizations. chathaminfo.com

JUNE 19 CELEBRATE THE

ARTS

The Creative Arts Center’s annual summer fundraiser, an evening featuring silent and live auctions, showcases arts, crafts and contributions from the local community. Enjoy live music by Seabreeze, along with hors d’oeuvres and a fine selection of wine and beer. 6–8:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. Chatham Beach and Tennis Club, 14 Main St., capecodcreativearts.org

JUNE 22 THE ELDREDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S BOOKS IN BLOOM

Don’t miss Eldredge Public Library’s annual fundraiser. Flower arrangements based on well-known book titles will be raffled off to raise funds for the library. 4–6 p.m. For ticket information, visit eldredgelibrary.org

JUNE 22 CHATHAM HARBOR

RUN

Celebrate summer by running along the shore in Chatham. Sponsored

JUNE 18–AUG. 15

by the Cape Cod Athletic Club, the annual Chatham Harbor Run is a 6.2-mile run that starts and ends near Monomoy Regional Middle School. Scenic highlights include the Chatham Lighthouse, beautiful Shore Road and Chatham Bars Inn. New this year: A team relay! capecodathleticclub.org

JUNE 22 HISTORIC HOUSE

TOUR The Atwood Museum’s annual fundraiser benefits the Chatham Historical Society and supports the maintenance of the Atwood Museum. Enjoy an exclusive tour of several beautiful and historic homes in West

JUNE 22

Chatham, offering a glimpse into the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the area. The event begins at the Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road. For information and reservations, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org

JUNE 26 MUSIC AT THE ATWOOD: NATALIA BONFINI

Indoor concert held in an intimate setting. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

JUNE 27 – JULY 3 50TH

ANNIVERSARY OF “JAWS” While the rest of the country has to wait until Labor Day to see “Jaws” return to the big screen for its 50th anniversary, Chatham (and Martha’s Vineyard) get an exclusive sneak peek. Thanks to a special exemption from Universal, The Chatham Orpheum will host daily showings from June 27 through July 3. Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill where it all started! Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St., chathamorpheum.org

JUNE 27–AUG. 8 FUN FRIDAYS— FREE KIDS ART ACTIVITIES ON THE LAWN Experience art as a family this summer with Fun Fridays at the

15TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK

CHATHAM HARBOR RUN

JULIA CUMES

JANICE ROGERS

Creative Arts Center. Kids can enjoy a variety of free art activities including easel painting, craft projects and scavenger hunts in the gallery. Adult supervision required. Families are welcome to drop by and participate between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on June 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8. Activities take place on the lawn at the Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, 508-945-3583. capecodcreativearts.org

JUNE 27–AUG. 29 CHATHAM

BAND CONCERTS Every Friday night throughout the summer, all roads on the Cape lead to the beloved Chatham Band concerts at the Whit Tileston Bandstand in Kate Gould Park, Main Street. Enjoy an evening of music, community spirit and timeless tradition. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. chathamband.com

JUNE 30 SAILABRATION GALA

Take in the sweeping views of Pleasant Bay while learning more about the meaningful programs offered by Pleasant Bay Community Boating. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, raw bar, a carving station, complimentary wine, a live auction and entertainment. Wequassett

JULY 11–20

JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY

tickets, visit pbcb.cc

JULY 3 & 5 ANNUAL SACRIFICE

ART SALE A fantastic opportunity to purchase original artwork from Creative Arts Center members, including oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, pottery, jewelry, art supplies and frames at low prices. Stop by early for the best selection! 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Thursday; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday. Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, capecodcreativearts.org

JUNE 27–AUG. 29

PARADE Chatham’s parade, which started in 1908, is one of the oldest in the United States. This year’s theme: “Seasons of Chatham.” The parade promises a vibrant display of creativity, community spirit and festive fun. chathamparade.com

JULY 4 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Following the July 4th parade, enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake and freshly whipped cream. Additional items include hot dogs, sandwiches and beverages. 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 16 Cross St. (at the Corner of Main and Cross streets), chathammethodist.org

JULY 11–20 CAPE COD

HYDRANGEA

FESTIVAL Annual

Cape-wide celebration of the region’s blue, pink and white signature flowers and everything gardens on Cape Cod. This 10-day festival’s main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners. Private garden tours are $5 per person per garden. Each garden is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Schedules

Resort & Golf Club, 2173 Route 28, Harwich. For

CHATHAM BAND CONCERTS

CAPE COD HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL

BETTY WILEY

and locations will be posted closer to the festival dates. capecodchamber. org/hydrangea-fest

JULY 17 GREAT WHITE GALA A benefit for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner, an open bar, silent and live auctions and lively music to dance the night away. 6–10 p.m., Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road, Harwich Port. For tickets and information, visit atlanticwhiteshark.org

JULY 10 A SUMMER EVENING

Attend Chatham Orpheum’s largest annual fundraiser at Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road, Harwich Port, featuring the Mark Greel Band. The event is always a magical night of celebration with friends. 6 p.m.–10 p.m. chathamorpheum.org

JULY 21–JULY 31

CAPE COD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

JULY 19 AN EVENING TO REMEMBER Mark your calendar for the Chatham Historical Society/Atwood House’s signature summer benefit and auction. The annual gala features music, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and auction. 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Atwood

Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road. For details, tickets and online auction, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org

JULY 21–JULY 31 CAPE COD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The stage is set for the fourth season of

KIM RODERIQUES

the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival with “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Othello.” The two shows run on alternate evenings, Mondays through Thursdays in front of the iconic Chatham Bandstand at Kate Gould Park on Main Street. The performers and production staff are actors and designers from university theater programs, local talent and some professional actors. Bring folding chairs or blankets. Free. 7 p.m. ccsfc.org

JULY 28 TASTE OF CHATHAM

An evening of delicious food, drink and great company at Chase Park on Cross Street. Chatham’s premier dining event supports local families through Monomoy Community Services. Tickets available online at monomoy.org

JULY 28 TASTE OF CHATHAM

AUG. 2 HOOKERS BALL XXIV

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance annual fundraiser is a gala not to be missed. Eat locally

caught fresh seafood, dance to live music and bid on auction items. Information and online ticket purchase: capecodfishermen.org/events

PHOTO BY JULIA CUMES

AUG. 15–17 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The premier summer arts festival, sponsored by the Creative Arts Center, features 120 juried local and national artisans and craftsmen offering an impressive selection of pottery, jewelry, photography, fabric, metal, stone, wood and fine art at Chase Park on Cross Street. The family-friendly event also includes a children’s tent with face painting and engaging art activities. Food and refreshments served by food trucks. Free admission. For more information, visit capecodcreativearts.org/festivals

AUG. 23 TOMATO FESTIVAL AT CHATHAM BARS

INN FARM This fun family event will highlight the farm’s beloved crop—the tomato! Enjoy small plates, tomato-inspired cocktails, lawn games and live music. Meet the farm crew and learn more about tomatoes—a perfect way to spend the afternoon with family and friends. Chatham Bars Inn Farm, 3034 Main St., Brewster. chathambarsinn.com

OCT. 4 WITCHES ON THE WATER FUNDRAISING COSTUME PADDLE Witches on the Water, Inc., is holding its fourth annual fundraising costume walk

FLORAL WORKSHOPS

Come join in the fun of making your own arrangement in the gardens of 7 Sisters Florals. Take home your creation!

June 11 | July 2, 16, 30 August 13, 26 | September 3 5:30 to 6:30/7 pm

PRIVATE PARTY WORKSHOPS

Birthdays | Bachelorette Parties Special Events

203-451-1487 | 7sistersflorals@gmail.com @7sistersflorals | 7sistersflorals.com

around Oyster Pond to benefit this year’s recipient, National Alliance on Mental Illness. 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.” Registration opens this summer and is required for all paddlers. Oyster Pond Beach, 80 Stage Harbor Road. Rain date for paddle: Oct. 5. witchesonthewater.org

OCT. 9–31 PUMPKIN PEOPLE IN THE PARK

The creative and innovative Pumpkin People are fashioned by local businesses, organizations and residents. Thousands of spectators pose with the unique “people” every year. Sponsored by Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association. Kate Gould Park, Main Street. chathaminfo.com.

OCT. 18 OKTOBERFEST Live music, kids’ games, vendors and Cape Cod Beer. All these events are just a small part of Chatham’s Oktoberfest in Kate Gould Park, Main Street, and Chatham Town Hall, 549 Main St. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. chathaminfo.co m

Barn

Hill

Pottery

Susan Dimm

46 Barn Hill Road, West Chatham, MA 02669 508-945-1027 | www.BarnHillPottery.com

An artistic blend of beach colors, form and function. Gifts from the Cape to last a lifetime.

begin late June at monomoy.org

Heather Rose & Co

with Flowers Floral Arrangements | Delivery & Pickup 508-348-5604 | 136 George Ryder Road, Chatham heatherrosecapecod.com

Steamers

Wellfleet Oysters

Cod & Haddock

Bluefin Tuna

Seasonal

Swordfish & Tuna

CHATHAM BARS INN BEACH CLAMBAKE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

FOOD DRINK

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

APLAYA KITCHEN + TIKI BAR

A vibrant Filipino-inspired menu with classic tiki cocktails in a casual, outdoor setting in downtown Chatham. 483 Main Street, aplayacapecod.com FILIPINO SEASONAL

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

BAYVIEW TERRACE See expanded listing on page 288. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6732, chathambarsinn.com SEASONAL

BEACH HOUSE GRILL See expanded listing on page 288. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com SEASONAL

BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR

See expanded listing on page 286. 513 Main St., 508-348-1573, bluefinschatham.com SUSHI & SEAFOOD

BRANCHES GRILL AND CAFÉ

A mix of Caribbean and American fare. 155 Crowell Road, 508-3481716, branchesgrillandcafe.com

CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN

BUFFY’S ICE CREAM SHOP

A Chatham landmark celebrating our 30 year anniversary, now home to Chatham Ice Cream Bars. It’s not a trip to Chatham without a visit to Buffy’s. 456 Main St., 508-9455990, chathamicecreambars.com/ buffysicecream ICE CREAM

CCC @ CHATHAM PERK See expanded listing on page 292. 307 Orleans Road; Second location: 477 Main St.; 508-945-5005, chathamperk.com BREAKFAST & LUNCH 2ND LOCATION SEASONAL

CAPTAIN’S TABLE Family

BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR 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: Crispy Asian chicken, braised short rib and pan-seared Hokkaido scallops. 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., 508-348-1573, bluefinschatham.com SUSHI & SEAFOOD

owned and operated, a favorite destination for 75 years. Serving Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner. 576 Main St., 508-9451961, 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

CHATHAM BARS INN Multiple restaurants. See expanded listing on page 288 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6732, 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 FOOD SEASONAL

CHATHAM COOKWARE See expanded listing on page 298. 524 Main St., 508-945-1250, chathamcookware.com BREAKFAST & LUNCH SEASONAL

THE CHATHAM CUT Where culinary excellence meets impeccable service. Open April 1 – January 15, 4:30 p.m. – closing. 1200 Main St., 508-348-5686, thechathamcut.com

STEAKHOUSE SEASONAL

CHATHAM SQUIRE A staple along Chatham’s wonderful Main Street, The Chatham Squire offers three unique dining experiences: The Tavern, the Dining Room with a Raw Bar, and an outdoor patio. The menu showcases items such as the Seafood Stuffed Lobster: A steamed lobster, packed with seafood stuffing made from local shellfish and local white fish. The French Dip is a staple, featuring shaved in-house prime rib on ciabatta with natural au jus. The Crab Cake sandwich with a Sriracha remoulade on a brioche bun is a summer staple. Look for new items on our menu this coming season! Make sure to check out The Chatham Squire Shop directly across the street. @thechathamsquire, 487 Main St., 508-945-0945, thesquire.com AMERICAN

SUSAN AURIEMMA

FOOD & DRINK

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 BREAKFAST & LUNCH

CHATHAM HARVESTERS COOPERATIVE

Local, wild-caught seafood and specialty products. Fishermenowned and operated, Chatham Harvesters reconnects our fish-loving community with abundant seafood caught by Cape Cod fishermen. Available at Chatham Farmers Market. Chatham Harvesters also offers a fish share membership with exclusive benefits like fresh catch alerts, cooking demonstrations and recipes. 95 Commerce Park South, Bay 7&8, chathamharversters.com SEAFOOD

CHATHAM MOODS Fresh food prepared every day from scratch. With a variety of sandwiches, juices, smoothies, and bowls, Chatham Moods aims to put you in a good mood with every bite. This clean eatery will “food your mood.”1617 Main Street, 508-3481355, chathammoods.com CAFÉ

CHATHAM PENNY CANDY

An old-fashioned penny candy store with a great selection of ice cream, fudge and saltwater taffy. 6 Seaview St., 508-945-3518, chathampennycandy.com CANDY SEASONAL

CHATHAM PIER FISH MARKET

See expanded listing on page 296. 45 Barcliff Ave. Ext. (at Shore Road), 508945-3474, chathampierfishmkt.com SEAFOOD SEASONAL

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, COOKIES + WHOOPIES

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.

SEASONAL

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

CHATHAM BARS INN

THE SACRED COD The best of Northeast ingredients are blended with the flavors of the world in this lively, upscale tavern. The innovative menu is highlighted by individual “bites,” shared plates and more while the bar showcases the Inn’s custom beverage program. 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. AMERICAN

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, 508-945-6732, chathambarsinn.com

CUVÉE RESTAURANT

at

Chatham Inn Relais & Châteaux

Experience the elegant refresh of Cuvée Restaurant and the Wine Bar, where timeless sophistication meets signature New England charm.

THE TERRACE

Savor fireside afternoons and evenings on our seasonal outdoor patio.

Scan to Reserve Your Table

CUVÉE AT CHATHAM INN A unique Chef’s Table experience. Chef Isaac’s 12-course tasting menu. Embark on a refined dining journey with our new 4and 7-course menus. Choose from over 300 wines by the bottle and 20+ by the glass, handpicked by our sommelier. Indulge in artful entrées indoors or sip cocktails by the fire pit in our expanded outdoor area. 359 Main St., 508-9451468, cuveechatham.com AMERICAN

CHATHAM SQUIRE See expanded listing on page 286. 487 Main St., 508-945-0945, thesquire.com AMERICAN

CHATHAM SUNRISE See expanded listing on this page. 247 Orleans Road, 508-237-2528 BREAKFAST

CHATHAM VILLAGE MARKET

See expanded listing on this page. 20 Queen Anne Road, 508-945-9783, chathamvillagemarket.com

GROCERY STORE

CHILLER’S HAWAIIAN ICE

Authentic Hawaiian shaved ice, plus ice cream and frozen yogurt. 22 Barn Hill Road, 508-524-9166, facebook.com/chillerschatham FROZEN TREATS SEASONAL

CODO MEXICAN KITCHEN

A culinary journey of fresh tacos, sun kissed margaritas and relaxed outdoor seating. 859 Main St., 508-348-5419, codomexican.com MEXICAN

CORNER STORE See expanded listing on page 288. 1403 Old Queen Anne Road, 508-432-1077, freshfastfun.com BURRITOS, COOKIES + WHOOPIES

CUVÉE AT CHATHAM INN

See expanded listing on this page. 359 Main St., 508-945-1468, cuveechatham.com AMERICAN

DEL MAR BAR & BISTRO

See expanded listing on page 292. 907 Main St., 508-945-9988, delmarbistro.com AMERICAN

CHATHAM VILLAGE MARKET A grocery store featuring full-service butcher shop, seafood and sushi. Fresh produce and bakery sections, prepared foods available yearround 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

CHATHAM SUNRISE Serving food you love in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. One-ofa-kind breakfast menu features traditional favorites such as benedicts, scramble bowls and cocktails all crafted from scratch using only the finest local ingredients. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Order online at chathamsunrise.com Chatham Sunrise hosts private parties and catering. 247 Orleans Road, 508-237-2528

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

DOGFISH TACO CO. & CANTINA

Opening in late May with fresh, healthy tacos and bowls available to go or enjoy in our renovated Cantina or outdoor patio, featuring a new trailer bar. An extensive tequila selection and specialty cocktails. Call for weekly live entertainment schedule or check out our Instagram for updates! 22 Barn Hill Rd., dogfishtacoco022@gmail.com

TACOS SEASONAL

DOMAINE QUEEN ANNE Discover French flair in elevated coastal cuisine. Private receptions and parties welcome. Open year-round for dinner, by reservation only. 70 Queen Anne Road, 508-945-0394, queenanneinn. com FRENCH-AMERICAN

DRIFTERS Locally owned Drifters serves up a fresh take on New England coastal cuisine in South Chatham.

CCC @ CHATHAM PERK Your go-to coffee bar and café for flavorful bites and delicious sips. Start the day with a breakfast sandwich—a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The Perk also offers delicious smoothies, fresh juices, and hearty sandwich platters. With both outdoor and indoor seating, it’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy good company. Catering available! 307 Orleans Road; Seasonal Location: 477 Main Street; 508-9455005, chathamperk.com BREAKFAST & LUNCH 2ND LOCATION IS SEASONAL

Menu includes a full raw bar, tapas and plates inspired by new American and Spanish cuisine served till 10:30 pm. Cocktails, local beers, and natural wine till midnight. 2642 Main St., 774209-3687, drifterscapecod.com

SEAFOOD

ELWOOD’S RAW BARS See expanded listing on this page. 309 Orleans Rd., N. Chatham, 508348-9258, elwoodsrawbars.com

SEAFOOD SEASONAL

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

ELWOOD’S RAW BARS

Authentic Cape Cod raw bar experience brought to you. Sit down or take out. Patio, beer and wine. 309 Orleans Rd., N. Chatham, 508-348-9258, elwoodsrawbars.com

CATERING SEASONAL

DEL MAR BAR & BISTRO One of Chatham’s most popular night spots for eating, drinking and socializing inside the inviting dining room, at the expansive bar, or out 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. You will always find something new on the menu! Native seafood and wood-fired thin crust pizzas are the specialties along with an impressive wine list. Visit Del Mar’s website for reservations, menu updates and summer hours. 907 Main St., 508-945-9988, delmarbistro.com

AMERICAN BISTRO

JULIA CUMES

TWENTY-EIGHT ATLANTIC Chef

James Hackney’s menu at Cape Cod’s first and only Forbes Five-star signature restaurant celebrates native and seasonal ingredients with creative, award-winning flair. Waterfront location. The Verandahs at Twenty-Eight Atlantic offer a spectacular alfresco setting for breakfast and dinner. AMERICAN

THOREAU’S A club-like bar adjacent to Twenty-Eight Atlantic, Thoreau’s offers a unique menu, an extensive wine list and a wide selection of martinis and specialty cocktails. AMERICAN

WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB

the Outer Bar. Open during summer months for lunch and dinner—weather permitting. BAR AND GRILL SEASONAL

OUTER BAR The place to see and be seen. Waterfront dining in an open-air setting with a spacious deck overlooking Pleasant Bay and Round Cove.

BAR AND GRILL SEASONAL

LIBAYTION Beachfront bar offers the best water views on Cape Cod. Guests will enjoy the diverse menu featured at

THE SILL Tucked into a quaint nook alongside twentyeight Atlantic restaurant and Thoreau’s, this artisanal grab-and-go bakery and espresso bar focuses on quality craftsmanship and fresh ingredients. The picturesque outlet serves breakfast and beverages such as coffee, tea, draft cold brews and juices. COFFEE

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-432-5400, wequassett.com/dining

GUSTARE GOURMET See expanded listing on page 296. 400 Main St., 508-945-4505, gustareoliveoil.com

GOURMET FOOD

HANGAR B EATERY Offering classic and creative breakfasts and lunches, including gluten-free options. Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, 508-593-3655, hangarbchatham.com

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

HEY JAM & JOE Opening late May–June. Offers a “jam-centric” menu featuring biscuits, croissants and homemade pop tarts, plus savory items like avocado toast and egg sandwiches. Full Circle Donuts will be onsite bringing back homemade Chatham Village donuts. Enjoy coffee, tea and light acoustic music, plus a

jam shop with merch and homemade jam. 16 Seaquanset Road, @heyjoejam on Instagram BREAKFAST

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 SEAFOOD

J. BAR Cape Cod’s premier destination for plant-based food and drinks—the ultimate place to “feed yourself healthy.” Two locations: Chatham: 400 Main St., 508-348-5177; Harwich Port: 537 Route 28, #1E, 774-237-9344,, capecodjuicebar.com VEGAN CAFE AND JUICE BAR SEASONAL

KNOTS LANDING BAR & GRILL/ NEW ENGLAND PIZZA Classic pizza, subs and salads with a Greek flair. 1077 Main St., 508-945-9070, knotslandingchatham.com PIZZA

KREAM N’ KONE This family-owned 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., 508-945-3964, find us on Facebook BREAKFAST & LUNCH

LIBAYTION See expanded listing on page 294. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-432-5400, wequassett.com/dining BAR AND GRILL SEASONAL

LIBERTY ARTISANAL BAKERY

Offering hand-crafted sourdough breads, seasonally inspired pastries, and fine coffee/espresso drinks. Visit the website for the latest information for days and times open. 1223 Main St., libertyartisanalbreads.com BAKERY

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

PAIN d ’AVIGNON

waters. 1291 Main St., 508-945-1173, chathamfish.com SEAFOOD

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

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 highquality, delicious food. Voted Best

Rediscover Pain d’Avignon—now open in Chatham! Serving the same world-class artisan baked goods that made the original Hyannis location a beloved destination. Savor a Mediterraneaninspired menu, featuring an award-winning brunch served daily and dinner offered nightly, along with Neapolitan woodfired artisan pizza, complemented by the signature “Red Bar.” Experience the warmth and authenticity of the RestaurantBoulangerie, where tradition meets flavor. We look forward to serving you at Pain d’Avignon! 71 Crowell Road, 774-840-4254, paindavignon.com MEDITERRANEAN

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

GUSTARE GOURMET 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 savour,” so join them and discover your favorite flavorful selections. Ample parking for shopping and pick up. 400 Main St., 508-945-4505, gustareoliveoil. com GOURMET FOOD

Burger on Cape Cod; other standout items include the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, Mom’s homemade lumpia (Filipino 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

NAMAZU RAMEN Offers authentic Japanese ramen in the heart of Chatham. Their slow-simmered broths, fresh noodles, and premium ingredients come together to create the perfect bowl every time. From classic Tonkotsu to savory Shoyu ramen, enjoy comforting, umamirich dishes served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. 643 Main St., 508-6948570, namazuramen.com JAPANESE

OUTER BAR & GRILLE See expanded listing on page 294. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-430-3000, wequassett. com/dining SEASONAL

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ROASTERS CHATHAM 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-inchatham COFFEE SEASONAL

PAIN d ’AVIGNON See expanded listing on page 296. 71 Crowell Road, 774-840-4254, paindavignon.com FRENCH

PATE’S An iconic Chatham neighborhood restaurant. Great food, good people, and lifelong memories. 1260 Main St., 508-945-9777, patesrestaurant.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/ SEAFOOD SEASONAL

PIZZA SHARK Inside the Chatham Orpheum Theater lobby (for dinein & takeout) and around back with expanded seating, 8 TVs & full bar. Open every day from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Order online: pleasantlakepizzashark. com , 637 Main St. at Chatham Orpheum Theater, 508-945-0874 LUNCH OR DINNER

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

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SEASONAL

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. Daily reduced priced appetizer menu at bar 2–4 p.m. Serving a late night menu til midnight starting May 19. Function and large group space available. No room charge 1421 Orleans Road, East Harwich, 508-432-1800, the400east.com AMERICAN

THREE FINS COFFEE ROASTERS & CACAO FACTORY

Located on Crowell Road, Three Fins is where coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts unite! Seating is nestled in a beautifully transformed indoor swimming pool, offering a one-of-a-kind atmosphere to relax and sip on your favorite espresso or brewed coffee. Indulge in freshly baked pastries and desserts and experience the magic of our Cacao Factory, where we craft bean-to-bar chocolate. Open year round, with a full-service coffeehouse in West Dennis, @threefinscoffee 251 Crowell Road, threefinscoffee.com COFFEE & CACAO

PUBLIC CAFÉ Locally roasted organic coffees, breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring ethnic cuisine and gluten-free options. 641 Main St., 508-444-8833, publiccafecapecod.com

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

RED NUN BAR & GRILL Sports pub tavern features top-rated burgers on the Cape. 746 Main St., 508-3480469, rednun.com AMERICAN

RIDGEVALE BEACH SNACK

BAR The perfect spot for a casual beachside lunch. Enjoy your meal on the outdoor patio, which overlooks the picturesque creek and Nantucket Sound. 434 Ridgevale Road, 508-432-4339, chathamsail.com/ snack-bar AMERICAN SEASONAL

THE SACRED COD See expanded listing on page 288. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6732, chathambarsinn.com AMERICAN

THE SILL See expanded listing on page 294. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-430-3000, wequassett.com/dining

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, facebook.com/ shortnsweetchatham

ICE CREAM SEASONAL

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ROASTERS

CHATHAM ESPRESSO BAR See expanded listing on page 298. 483 Main St., socoffee.co/espresso-bar-inchatham COFFEE SEASONAL

STARS See expanded listing on page 288. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6732, chathambarsinn.com AMERICAN

SWEET TOMATOES PIZZA Since 1994 on Cape Cod, Sweet Tomatoes is proud to serve New Haven’s Wooster Street style pizza. Ours is a thin crust with chunky tomato sauce. We offer both classic pizzas and some with a creative twist. Salads are large and sandwiches are made on our own bread. Offering take out, or enjoy beer and wine on our the patio. Sweet Tomatoes is happy for your patronage and grateful to serve. On summer nights, please order early as wait times can be long. 790 Main St., 508-348-0200, sweettomatoescapecod.com PIZZA SEASONAL

SWEET DREAMS ICE CREAM

Ice Cream, sundaes, frappes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and an assortment of candies, chocolates and salt water taffy from our other shop, Chatham Penny Candy. Located in the Shop Ahoy Plaza. 1579 Main St., sweetdreamschatham.com

ICE CREAM SEASONAL

SWEET TOMATOES PIZZA

See expanded listing on this page. 790 Main St., 508-348-0200, sweettomatoescapecod.com

PIZZA SEASONAL

THOREAU’S See expanded listing on page 294. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-430-3000, wequassett.com/dining

THREE FINS COFFEE ROASTERS & CACAO FACTORY See expanded listing on this page. 251 Crowell Road, threefinscoffee.com COFFEE & CACAO

TWENTY-EIGHT ATLANTIC

See expanded listing on page 294. Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-430-3000, wequassett. com/dining AMERICAN

THE VERANDA See expanded listing on page 288. Chatham Bars Inn, 97 Shore Road, 508-945-6732, chathambarsinn.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

VIERA ON MAIN See expanded listing on this page. 593 Main St., 508-945-5033, vieraonmain.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB Multiple restaurants. See expanded listing on page 294. 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Harwich, 508-430-3000, wequassett. com/dining SEASONAL

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 finest hour, dinner, weekend brunch, and private events. 593 Main St., 508-945-5033, vieraonmain.com AMERICAN SEASONAL

WILD GOOSE TAVERN Locally sourced sustainable offerings, gluten-free and vegan options, curated cocktails and lighter fare. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the various indoor and outdoor dining areas. Chatham Wayside Inn, 512 Main St., 508-945-5590, wildgoosetavern.com AMERICAN

A TRUE DEDICATED RAW BAR EXPERIENCE

Oysters Raw/Grilled, Lobster Rolls/Sliders, Beer, Wine, and a Very Cool Vibe Dine in/Take-out or book a raw bar for your wedding/special event 309 Orleans Road | 508-348-9258 | elwoodsrawbars.com

‘A Simpler Time’

Allen Bonde creates nostalgic postcards that capture the town’s charm through vintage vehicles and local landmarks.

GRAPHIC ARTIST ALLEN BONDE

has long admired classic car advertising and signage and is known for his posters featuring the vintage racing cars that distinguished the Le Mans and Daytona racetracks in the 1960s and 1970s.

When he, his wife, Colleen, and their three children began spending summers in Chatham, Bonde started photographing local sites. After receiving encouragement from Barry Desilets, owner of The Colors of Chatham gallery, he began drawing Chatham’s iconic streetscapes and storefronts, incorporating classic cars into a series of postcards and fine art prints sold at the gallery.

Chatham’s “Rockwellian” streetscapes provide a perfect backdrop for these wheels of yesteryear—such as the Packard Woody Station Wagon—along with other convertibles and sports cars that resonate with Cape Cod’s classic car culture. His artwork also appeals to those seeking nostalgic scenes of bygone days.

“It’s a simpler time that appeals to people,” says Bonde.

His Chatham artwork has so far captured Eldredge Garage, Chatham Light, Chatham Cookware and Chatham Candy Manor.

Before transitioning into advertising, consulting, and marketing roles in the U.S. and Europe, Bonde had a career as a design engineer. He often found inspiration for

his designs during his travels.

His artistic process begins with historical research on a particular scene, drawing from old newspapers, advertisements and magazines. One of his key artistic goals is storytelling—uncovering the history of a building or business and conveying it through his finished work.

“Eldredge Garage was a passion project,” says Bonde. “It was fascinating to see how the business evolved from a garage and taxi service to a beach shuttle and now a visitor center.”

Using photographs for reference and sometimes sketching a rough composition, Bonde brings his designs to life in the online graphic design tool Canva. Each piece is made up of hundreds of shapes and lines.

“It’s like creating a digital mosaic,” he explains. “I start with a wireframe based on a featured photo, analyze the light source, add shadows, fill in surfaces, and create all the details—such as shop signs or trim. I also often include an Easter egg or two.”

In addition to postcards, Bonde’s work is available as notecards and larger prints, ranging in size from 12 by 8 inches to 45 by 30 inches.

The Colors of Chatham, 402 Main St., Chatham, 508-726-4267, colorsofchatham.com