Through intention and collaboration, a waterfront home in Woods Hole is wholly reimagined.
68 FALMOUTH GETS FIT
Five local businesses bring their A Game to the Falmouth fitness scene.
78 FABULOUS FALL LOOKS
Embrace the season with looks from local Falmouth boutiques.
96 ON THE BLUFF
New shingle-style seaside townhomes offer a taste of history and a vision for the future.
106
DECORATED BY HEART
Falmouth Garden Club and Brick Kiln Farm make their marks on the Falmouth holiday season.
114 CORNERING THE MARKET
A delightful selection of small groceries and specialty food shops graces Falmouth and its villages.
126 A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS
The perfect gifts for all the people on your list. Here are a few of our favorites for you to shop local this holiday season.
132 TEACHING STUDENTS
THE ART OF LEARNING
Falmouth High School ceramics teacher Corine Adams has a passion for pottery.
140 OUR LITTLE SECRET
Is now the best season to visit Cape Cod? 148 LAUGH OUT LOUD
From major acts to emerging talent, a growing number of stand-up comics are flocking to Falmouth.
156 WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll kicks off the season.
Cabinetry Design & Installation: Main Street @Botellos Builder: Anastos Enterprises Interior Designer: Interior Design Concepts, Inc. Photography: Jana Cevolo Inspirational Idea (right): Dimensional Highlight Doors
on the cover: Festive
Décor: corn stalks, hay, pumpkins, and gourds from Tony Andrews Farm; mums, ornamental grass, and sunflowers from Soares Flower Garden Nursery; baskets, pillows, and signage from Home Goods; blanket and bench from Claire Lund; location courtesy of Maureen and Phil Lynch, Woods Hole. Styled by Claire Lund. Photo by Betty Wiley
Festive Falmouth
For many of us, Autumn is our favorite season as it offers something for everyone. From the first hint of dry crisp air to cozy moments and breathtaking foliage, it makes us really appreciate our surroundings right here in Falmouth.
Our fall/winter issue is jammed full of marvelous stories and spotlights several specialty markets in and around town, each offering unique food and goodies for that special holiday gathering. Down on Main Street, join the celebration of the Holiday Village Stroll as the village transforms into a magical winter wonderland. All along Main Street, the shops and restaurants have decorated their storefronts to mark the celebration of the stroll. Everywhere you look, it’s merry and bright, making the village feel so festive. The Falmouth Garden Club’s annual wreath holiday market is a must-visit. Stop by Brick Kiln Farm to see what wreaths and décor Teri & Leanna have created for your home. We showcase two exceptional properties, both in Woods Hole, with distinctive designs that add to graceful seaside living. Did you know that Falmouth boasts a vibrant indoor fitness scene, offering a diverse array of interests and fitness levels, guaranteed to keep the mind and body in peak condition year-round? You can find a cornucopia of holiday gifts at numerous boutiques that offer gifts galore for that special someone and so much more.
It is such an honor and a joy to connect with the Falmouth community, with many of the town’s homeowners welcoming us into their houses and outdoor living spaces to be photographed. I am incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love and have so many folks who delight in my enthusiasm. The creation of Falmouth Living is a collaborative effort, with this issue reflecting the dedication and hard work of many individuals throughout the year.
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of Falmouth Living my team, our faithful advertisers, talented writers and photographers, engaged readers, followers, and the Falmouth community. It’s an honor to work with such a gifted group of people.
We hope you will find pleasure in reading the fall/winter issue, just as we enjoyed creating this magazine for you.
Best wishes for a healthy holiday, with joyful gatherings of friends and family.
Suzanne Ryan Publisher Falmouth Living suzanne@falmouthlivingmag.com
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contributors
CHRIS KAZARIAN is a freelance writer who enjoys telling stories about people who are making an impact. His writing has appeared in Hemispheres magazine, the Boston Herald, and the Providence Journal among others.
DERRICK ZELLMANN is a commercial and editorial photographer based between Boston and Cape Cod. He photographs a wide range of subjects including celebrities, artists, professional athletes, heroic firefighters, Academy and Emmy Award winners, and models.
SARAH E. MURPHY began writing as a child growing up in Falmouth Heights. She spent twelve years as a local reporter and photographer and is now a freelance journalist and social justice activist.
BETTY WILEY is a well-known freelance photographer and instructor on Cape Cod who specializes in landscape and nature photography. Her work has appeared in numerous local magazines and guidebooks.
MEG COSTELLO is the research manager at the Falmouth Historical Society’s Museums on the Green. She edits the Museums’ monthly blog, “Untold Tales of Falmouth.”
TAYLOR CADWELL at Cadwell Imagery has ten years of experience in architectural photography on the Cape, creating captivating spatial contexts for marketing and publication.
DEB FOLEY is passionate about helping small businesses increase their visibility and connect with clients using brand photography.
LISA CAVANAUGH lives in Yarmouth with her husband and writes about the lifestyles, occupations, and interests of Cape Codders. She grew up in New England and spent summers on the Cape. After college, she worked as a Hollywood story editor, producer, and writer.
JEANNE PETRIZZO is a copywriter based on the South Coast of MA. When she isn’t researching or writing ads and articles, she enjoys long walks on the beach, especially in Falmouth.
CARINA CHRISTO graduated from NYU in May 2024 where she wrote for the Washington Square News on campus. She spends summers in Falmouth with her family.
BILL HIGGINS is an awardwinning former newspaper sports editor and writer who has covered everything from World Series, Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, and NBA championships to the Masters golf tournament, Boston Marathons, America’s Cup yacht races, and World Cup soccer matches.
MIMI GOLUB is a freelance writer and founder of an online magazine for women. She has been a member of the Falmouth community for 16 years and enjoys boating on Vineyard Sound, exploring nature and buying shoes.
PETER JULIAN has had apprenticeships with renowned photojournalists Constantine Manos of Magnum Photos and Lisa Kessler. His commercial work is inspired by national architectural photographer Dan Cutrona. Previously, he was on staff at Boston College.
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Beauty Bar
A group of talented women have combined to create a one-stop shop for looking and feeling your best.
BY LISA CAVANAUGH
When April Lewis finally landed back on Cape Cod after years of traveling back and forth from her native Falmouth to Florida, she sensed a womancentric connection in the making. A trained stylist with a passion for hair extensions, Lewis gathered some of her closest industry gal-pals and opened A List Salon in East Falmouth earlier this year.
With her other hair professionals, Mel Young, Liz Lyons, and Michelle Lombardini—each with her own specialties—onboard, A List has become a popular spot for anyone needing precise color, innovative cuts, and fabulous styles. “April, Liz, Michelle, and I met over 15 years ago while working for another salon in town,” says stylist Young. “We became friends both inside and outside the salon. “
But Lewis and her team didn’t stop with hair at this “ladies’ clubhouse.” They opened the location to include several other woman-owned services: waxing, brow and lash tinting, spray tanning, vitamin infusions, and cosmetic injections. “Our clients can have multiple services under one roof,” says Lewis. “We all work together to be sure each client has a seamless visit and plan accordingly, so should someone want multiple services done, they can get them done on the same day, one after another.”
“And the full coffee/espresso bar is always stocked with snacks, cold beverages, and perhaps a celebratory
mimosa to mark a special occasion!” adds Young.
“When the location was chosen, April said, ‘I took the plunge, and you should too by opening a location in Falmouth,’” says Samantha Moquin, owner of SL Sprays, which operates within the A List Salon and provides custom airbrush spray tans. “We spray all of the staff at A List, Wax by Jenna, and South Shore Wellness,” says Moquin, referring to the other services under the A List umbrella. “So they are constantly recommending us to their clients. We reciprocate by also frequenting the other businesses in the building and telling all our clients about them,” she says. “We pride ourselves on being supportive hype girls, which we feel is our most crucial complimentary service at the studio.”
Moquin and her general manager, Jillian Webb, say they are honored to be one of the few businesses included in the mission under this roof. “It is amazing how that location is filled with women empowering other women to succeed.”
Lewis also feels the same sense of camaraderie. “We have always supported each other’s journeys, and I am so grateful for where I am today and what I knew I could create,” she says. “The bonus is walking through this exciting process together. We have genuine love and respect for each other, and it’s something our guests feel instantly. It’s a bright and fun atmosphere where everyone is welcome.”
left to right: Jill Webby, Liz Lyons, Hannah Ouimet, Samantha Moquin, Melissa Young, Jenna Regan, Noelle Lewis, April Lewis, Helen Price, Michelle Lombardini, and Ashley Botieri
Neighborhood Falmouth:
‘People Helping People’
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& PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH E. MURPHY
FALMOUTH IS A COMMUNITY known for its strong sense of volunteerism, and for senior citizens who desire to age in place, Neighborhood Falmouth is a vital part of that process.
The local nonprofit is a membership-based organization that matches volunteers to seniors who live independently, providing services such as transportation to appointments, basic household tasks and technology assistance, grocery shopping and errands, emergency
pet care, and well-being visits and phone calls to foster socialization and combat loneliness.
Founded in 2009 to meet the needs of its initial sixty members, the organization has grown since then, along with the population in Falmouth, both seasonal and year-round, resulting in a greater need for such services twelve months of the year.
Candice Geers joined Neighborhood Falmouth as executive director in early 2023. During that time, the
Left to right: Office manager Jamie Thibodeaux, board president Bob Spadafora, and executive director Candice Geers. Neighborhood Falmouth opened in the Summer of 2024.
organization moved from its location on Academy Lane, above the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, to Palmer Avenue in historic Queen’s Buyway, between Corner Cycle and Howlingbird Studio. As the sign in front of the office indicates, volunteers are always needed because the group can take on clients only if enough individuals donate their time.
“We have a member waiting list of nearly sixty people, and it takes about nine to twelve months to get off that list—the reason being that it’s an art mixed with a science as far as determining how many volunteers we need to service our members,” Candice said.
“The last thing I want to do is register new members if we can’t fulfill their requests. Right now, we’re running on about a 98 percent fulfillment rate, and I don’t ever want to go anywhere below that.”
According to Candice, that demand will inevitably increase in the coming years. By 2030, more than fifty percent of Falmouth’s population will be over the age of sixty.
Certain times of year offer unique challenges, particularly the summer months, when excessive traffic makes errands more time-consuming, and cold-weather
“I see the connections it creates for people, even if it’s just talking to the members on the phone, just being a friendly voice,” she said.
She highlighted the empathy of Neighborhood Falmouth’s corps of volunteers.
“They recognize that at some point in their lives, they’re going to be in the same position as our members, and they have compassion for that,” Jamie said.
months when “snowbird” volunteers spend their winters in warmer locales, usually from January until May.
Candice underscored their commitment.
“We get by, because our volunteers are just amazing. It’s beautiful to see, because a lot of times, our members really bond with them,” she said.
Office manager Jamie Thibodeaux started her position in September 2023. Since then, she has witnessed the mutually beneficial nature of the relationships that are cultivated, which also provide peace of mind for family members, particularly those who live out of town.
The organization also fosters a sense of community by hosting member excursions, such as luncheons at local restaurants, and a monthly newsletter, featuring member spotlights, a calendar of local events, and helpful tips and recipes for healthy living, written by Dr. Michael Bihari, president emeritus of the Neighborhood Falmouth board of directors.
For Candice, it’s inspiring to watch the mission of Neighborhood Falmouth in action.
“It’s truly based on kindness, compassion, and love, and that’s it. There are no ulterior motives. It’s people helping people for no other reason than to help people. It’s quite extraordinary.”
Neighborhood Falmouth is located a 115 Palmer Avenue, Unit 2A. For more information, visit neighborhoodfalmouth.org.
The Neighborhood Falmouth headquarters is meant to be a welcoming place, for both members and volunteers, and features a lending library dedicated to the memory of member Lyn McNaught, donated by her husband, Michael.
Neighborhood Falmouth apparel is available for purchase in the Palmer Avenue office, offering an additional way to support the organization and educate the public about its mission.
Celebrating a Century of Making A Difference
From 1924 to 2024, the Falmouth Scholarship Association has made the future brighter for countless high school seniors.
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS KAZARIAN
Not long after Albert H. Malzan’s death in November 2014, the Falmouth Scholarship Association received a bequest in his memory in the amount of $1.3 million. “It was one of the largest gifts we’ve ever gotten,” says Karen Bissonnette, the association’s president. “He was from California and had been given a scholarship in the 1940s. He passed away, and we didn’t have any idea who he was.”
How do you measure the impact of a scholarship?
For Malzan, a 1947 graduate of Lawrence High School* who served in the Navy and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Brown University in 1956, it left a lasting imprint on his life.
*In the fall of 1973, Falmouth High School opened, replacing the Lawrence School which now serves as the town’s junior high school.
Left to right: Alan Kazarian, Susan Neto, Nancy Taylor, Jeanne Antonucci, Karen Bissonnette (president), and Henry St. Julien
And because of that, his legacy will pay it forward to the next generations of Falmouth students for decades to come.
Bissonnette knows far too well the difference a scholarship can make; she was talented enough in track—she was a sprinter and a shot-putter—to earn one to Northwestern University in 1978. “The fact that I was able to go to college was huge. Both of my parents were educators, and they didn’t make a ton of money, but education was important to them,” she says. “It is very difficult for lots of kids to go to school. I was fortunate to get a scholarship to Northwestern, which changed my life. I believe every kid should have an opportunity to experience a post-secondary education in whatever way they choose.”
In recent decades, it has become increasingly difficult for students to do so as college costs have skyrocketed. “Unless you have incredible wealth, I don’t know if there’s anybody who doesn’t need help going to college. It’s tremendously expensive these days,” says Nancy Porter, who sits on the association’s board.
At no point in its 100-year history has the association’s work been more important for graduating Falmouth seniors. Each is embarking on the most formative years of their life, when they make the transition to adulthood and lay the foundation for what they want to accomplish personally and professionally.
In this seminal moment of the organization’s history, it is quietly moving forward with the mission that was started by a group of Falmouth residents in the home of Mrs. J.M. Watson on January 15, 1924, when the decision was made to raise money for a scholarship fund to assist graduates of Lawrence High School.
There is no huge party being planned this year, perhaps because it’s the work the association does—paving the way for Falmouth’s future leaders to achieve success in their lives— that serves as the real celebration. It can be witnessed in the record $258,000 and roughly 100 scholarships that were awarded to nearly 70 graduating seniors this past June.
That included two new scholarships: the Ralph Cataldo Community Service Award, given to one female and one male high school hockey player each of whom has served their community through volunteerism, and the Dr. Harley John Knebel Scholarship, given to a student pursuing the earth sciences in college.
Ralph Cataldo, the owner of Cataldo Custom Builders, donated $50,000 toward his scholarship, helping raise another $200,000 for it by reaching out to his network of family, friends, and clients. Gabrielle Ferreira and Christopher Shanahan were the first-ever recipients of the award, each earning $4,000 toward their college education.
Ryan Simone was the recipient of the first-ever Knebel
100 Years and Countless Dreams
SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1924 , the Falmouth Scholarship Association has awarded millions of dollars to thousands of graduating students.
The first-ever scholarship, in the amount of $100, was given to Cecelia Bowerman in June 1924. She used it to attend Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. After earning her degree in mathematics, Bowerman returned to Falmouth, initially working as a librarian at Falmouth Memorial Library before returning to college to get her master’s degree in library science from Columbia University.
Her degree went to good use at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where she spent 16 years as its librarian before retiring in 1977.
Among her volunteer activities was serving as the treasurer on the allvolunteer board of the Lawrence High School Scholarship Association (now the Falmouth Scholarship Association), her way of giving back to an organization that made such a meaningful difference in her life.
Falmouth High School was known as Lawrence High School until 1973.
scholarship named in honor of the late Dr. Knebel, an accomplished marine geologist and oceanographer, who died last year. Dr. Knebel, who was passionate about protecting the environment, enjoyed a 31-year career with the U.S. Geological Survey in Woods Hole, where he served as its deputy branch chief.
It is through gifts like the ones made by Ralph Cataldo and Dr. Knebel’s wife, Carole, in memory of her husband, that the association is able to provide its scholarships.
In the past 15 years, Bissonnette says, “we’ve given out over $2 million. It is so important because college is ridiculously expensive now. It is just so hard. I know for a fact that kids who we’ve given these scholarships to, it made the difference between them going to school versus not going to school.”
Charities like the Falmouth Scholarship Association are what make a community shine.
Its ideals are embodied in a story Porter, the
organization’s historian, shared about Marion Malchman, the class valedictorian who was the recipient of a $200 scholarship from the association in 1927. Malchman’s family operated a department store on the corner of Main Street and Walker Street.
“When she received the check, she declined it because she wanted to give it to her friend and classmate, Florence Jewell,” Porter says. “Marion knew her friend wouldn’t be able to go to college without the scholarship.”
Visit falmouthscholarships.org for more details about the Falmouth Scholarship Association. The association provides merit- and need-based scholarships to any graduating senior who has attended the Falmouth Public School system in grades 8–12 for at least one year and who will be pursuing a post-secondary education, whether at a trade school or two- or four-year college.
Falmouth High School graduation
Down on Main Street
BY MIMI GOLUB | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUZANNE RYAN
From the wide expanse of sugar sand that lines Old Silver Beach to the sweeping views of Martha’s Vineyard from the Nobska Lighthouse, Falmouth uniquely balances its role as a Cape Cod tourist destination with its appeal as a vibrant year-round community. This quaint town, nestled on the southern coast of Cape Cod, caters to thousands of residents who
proudly call it home, while also attracting visitors from near and far.
One of the town’s gems is its bustling Main Street, a hub of local life and a snapshot of classic Americana. This lively thoroughfare is lined with an array of businesses that cater to diverse tastes and needs. Visitors can explore a variety of restaurants offering everything from casual bites to gourmet
GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy’s new location has all the beloved items from its previous shop. There are new lines of men’s clothing, organic skincare, sustainable fashion, and so much more.
experiences, gift shops brimming with unique items, clothing stores showcasing the latest trends, and houseware emporiums perfect for picking up essential items. Main Street’s charm is accentuated by the dedicated shopkeepers who take pride in maintaining their sidewalk presence, especially during holidays, and keep their front doors open to welcome passersby.
The phrase “the more things change, the more they stay the same” takes on a special meaning in Falmouth. Despite the inevitable changes that come with time, the spirit of Main Street remains. This resilience was particularly evident last year when a devastating fire nearly destroyed one of Main Street’s most charming blocks, causing some beloved businesses to temporarily close. However, thanks to the remarkable efforts of the Falmouth Fire Department and unwavering support from the town, the block has been rebuilt, and the businesses that once graced its streets have returned.
THE PICKLE JAR reopened in the summer. Known for its artistic twist on salads and sandwiches since 2013, The Pickle Jar quickly regained its place as a local favorite. Owner Casey Gallant and his Johnson & Wales–trained chef team continue to draw a lunchtime
crowd eager to enjoy high-quality, creatively prepared food. Nearby, HOMESPUN GARDEN, run by Beth Chartier since 2017, offers a delightful range of unique gifts sourced both locally and globally. Beth’s commitment to curating a special and varied inventory ensures that customers will always find something they love.
In addition to these cherished establishments, new developments are on the horizon. With the town’s year-round population growing over the past few years, there’s a buzz of excitement about the future. Residents are enthusiastic about the array of new attractions, including diverse restaurant options, axe-throwing, fashion options for all budgets, jewelry and art, all within a few blocks of the beach.
One of the most eagerly awaited expansions is GAIA , formerly Green Eyed Daisy. Owners Jeannie Dombrowski and her daughter Hadley are transitioning to a larger, more aesthetically pleasing space to accommodate their growing range of products. Gaia will continue to offer the beloved items from their previous store, including homemade candles and fantastic shoes, while also introducing new lines of men’s clothing, organic skincare, and sustainable fashion choices. Jeannie and Hadley, who
are also skilled bakers, plan to add gluten-free treats and organic coffees and teas to their offerings, aiming to make Gaia a destination for healthy living and self-care.
Main Street is also welcoming SEASALT, a UK- and Irelandbased clothing store, marking its first U.S. location. Additionally, EIGHT COUSINS has expanded its presence by opening a new space dedicated to books and gifts for adults, while its original location will remain the hub of children’s books, gifts, and programming.
Falmouth’s Main Street and its vibrant connection to both residents and visitors reflect the essence of a community that values a bygone era in this country. As the town continues to evolve, Main Street is poised to do the same, while still making everyone in Falmouth feel welcome.
Top: SEASALT Cornwall, a UK- and Ireland-based clothing store, making its first U.S. location in Falmouth opened in September. Left: Eight Cousins opened a second location dedicated to books and gifts for adults. Above: Ameila Rono & Nora Deyo working at Eight Cousins.
Opening soon: Twigs Falmouth, and stop by The Curator around the corner on 17 Walter Street.
Full Fall Plate
3 fall recipes to impress at your next autumn gathering.
BY CARINA CHRISTO
Grab some friends and bundle up against the cool air of fall with an autumn dinner party featuring a unique blend of flavors sure to impress. In “Full Fall Plate,” we’re diving into the heart of the season with recipes that bring warmth and delight to your table. From the sweet and savory fusion of Apple Pizza, inspired by the classic apple pie, to the nostalgic, carnivalinspired Fried Pumpkin Oreos, and the cozy, spiced Chai Martini, these dishes create a feast that celebrates the best of autumn. Prepare to gather around, savor each bite, and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of fall with your loved ones.
Chai Martini
The espresso martini’s cousin is a cozy and fun choice for dinner parties, movie nights, and girls’ night get-togethers. While the elegant and sexy espresso martini has been celebrated as the chic drink of New York and Boston cocktail bars, chai martinis are all about warmth and cozy, comforting vibes.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 ounces vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce RumChata
• 1 ounce chai concentrate
• ½ ounce bourbon or vanilla bourbon extract
• Cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour ingredients into a shaker bottle and shake with ice.
2. Serve straight up in a martini glass.
Adapted from Bristol Farms
Fried Pumpkin Oreos
Even when the Barnstable County Fair ships out, and the Cape Cod Fairgrounds is a barren pile of autumn leaves, you can still enjoy the carnival spirit of fried Oreos with your family. Grab some pumpkin Oreos (or Oreos of your choice) and make this treat easily at home!
INGREDIENTS
• 1 package of pumpkin-flavored Oreos
• 1 cup pancake mix
• ¾ cup water
• Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill a deep skillet or fryer about 2 inches deep)
• Powdered sugar (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Measure and mix the pancake mix with water as you normally would for pancakes.
2. Lay the desired portion of Oreos on a large plate and coat each individual cookie with pancake batter on all sides.
3. Heat vegetable oil over medium to high heat.
4. Fully submerge the Oreos into the hot oil. Make sure there is enough room before placing more cookies into the oil.
Depending on the size of your pan, it may be best to fry one or two at a time.
5. Fry until golden brown, then remove and place on a towellined plate to remove excess oil.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Apple Pizza
What’s even more controversial than pineapple on pizza? Apple on pizza. Originally inspired by the local Falmouth Paul’s Pizza’s apple pizza that’s reminiscent of apple pie, I’ve perfected my own recipe at home. It’s a more dressedup version of a bar-style new classic.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Hot honey, for drizzling (optional)
• Fig jam, prosciutto, walnuts, arugula for when you’re feeling extra fancy (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on your pizza dough package or recipe. Place the pizza dough on a baking sheet and prebake for about 5 to 7 minutes, until it begins to firm up but is not yet golden.
2. Cut apple into thin slices. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the apple slices, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Remove the pre-baked dough from the oven. Brush the dough with olive oil. Sprinkle a layer of goat
cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough. Arrange the cooked apple slices on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the apples.
4. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and hot honey, if using. Add additional toppings as desired.
adapted from Taste of Home
Kitchen Island made from Antique Pine with one shelf, two drawers and towel holders.
60" X 26" X 36"
Trestle Table made from Live Edge Hard Curly Maple with a heartwood stripe and Cherry base.
84" x 42" x 30"
Savage Surprise Falmouth and the Hurricane of 1938
ALMOST NOBODY SAW IT COMING. Southeast winds were brisk on the morning of September 21, 1938, and skies were overcast. Still, nothing about the weather indicated that a life-threatening storm was just hours away. Local people went about their business, and vacationers swam in the heavy surf, unperturbed. No major hurricane had struck New England in living memory—some believed such a thing was impossible.
Falmouth’s fire chief, Ray Wells, noticed the barometer was dropping uncommonly fast. At noon, he contacted the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for a weather forecast. They advised him that a cyclone was heading north from Cape Hatteras at the alarming speed of 65 miles per hour. He should prepare for a heavy gale, probably with hurricane-force winds.
Chief Wells called all men in for duty, and then drove out at 1 p.m. to inspect Falmouth’s shoreline. High tide was six hours away, but waters were already near record levels. Wells immediately appealed to other Cape towns, asking for rescue crews and equipment. He was sure they would be needed soon.
BY MEG COSTELLO PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF FALMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Forty homes were destroyed at Silver Beach by the Hurricane of 1938.
As the rain and wind intensified, people began to realize that this was no ordinary gale. The hurricane made landfall on Long Island at 2:30 p.m. as a Category 3 storm. Falmouth was on its right-hand side, where the strongest winds are usually found. The steeple of Main Street’s Methodist church swayed and then collapsed. Two mighty elms near St. Barnabas toppled over. Trees fell in Quissett, Hatchville, and West Falmouth, blocking roads.
At 3:45, the electricity failed. Fortunately, some local telephone calls continued to go through. Between 4:30 and 6:30, appeals for help streamed, then flooded into the fire department. Crews were being dispatched so rapidly that the log-keeper gave up trying to keep track of every call. He noted only, “Sent every available man and boat. Station emptied of men save Chief.” Rescuers battled horrific conditions as they plucked terrified people from cars, attics, and telephone poles. Fire Captain Mullen liberated three children from a swamped house in Maravista. He
rowed them to safety up Great Pond in a skiff that nearly capsized twice.
No other town on the Cape was being pummeled as badly as Falmouth. And the worst was yet to come. Local high tide at 7 p.m. would coincide with the height of the hurricane’s fury.
Shortly after 5 p.m., a storm surge cascaded into Woods Hole, cutting off Penzance Point and drowning two men, William Briggs and Albert Neal. By 6 o’clock,
Above: At New Silver Beach, a lone chimney remains from a block of 18 houses. Below: The storm twisted the Chapoquoit bridge into a roller coaster. Both photos by A.N. Thomson.
Water Street’s drawbridge was swept away, and Eel Pond merged with the sea. Millfield Street disappeared under eight feet of water. Firefighters rushed to evacuate their station and move their apparatus to higher ground. Three Coast Guardsmen—Frederick Lilja, Hayward Webster, and John Steadman—drowned while helping to evacuate residents of Penzance Point.
The killer storm surge then raced up Buzzards Bay. Silver Beach was defenseless against it. Jack Jones and his wife, Amy, married 51 years, had been founders of the Silver Beach summer colony. They scrambled to the roof of their cottage as it was caught up by the torrent. Friends in the Florence Tea Room saw the couple floating past but were powerless to help. Eventually, the Jones’s roof smashed into a grounded building and shattered. Jack and Amy slipped beneath the waves.
At the West Falmouth Inn, onlookers saw Elizabeth Newell, clad in a swimsuit and red bathing cap, dive out of her marooned house nearby. She swam past the buckling Chapoquoit bridge toward the inn, dodging debris in the
Above: Fishing boats were thrown onto the railroad tracks at Woods Hole. Below: The cupola of the bath house at Old Silver ended up near Charles Abbott’s night club.
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At Maravista, waves broke over houses and washed out their foundations.
water. When Elizabeth reached the tennis court, she tried to stand up but couldn’t touch bottom. She kept swimming until she reached the building.
Alice Maurer made two risky choices. Driving back to Quissett with her nephew, she gambled that her car had enough gas to get them home. It didn’t. The car stalled on Surf Drive. Nephew Henry hitched a ride with a passing motorist and begged Alice to come with them. She gambled again that she’d be safe until Henry returned with gas. When he did return, Surf Drive was under six feet of water. Alice’s car had been pushed into Salt Pond; her remains were recovered four days later.
In the storm’s most desperate hours, the reinforcements summoned by Chief Wells rolled in from Barnstable, Chatham, and farther down Cape. These rescuers were responsible for saving at least 38 lives at Woods Hole and gave a sorely needed boost to Falmouth’s exhausted responders.
Around 8 p.m. the flood waters began to recede. At 11:30, the police station received a short-wave report from Barnstable. Wareham was wrecked, New London was burning, and Providence lay under 25 feet of water. But winds had subsided, and the barometer was rising again.
At midnight, Falmouth’s fire log noted, “And so ends one of the most hectic days in this department’s history. … This headquarters building looks like a mad house. But still we have got to carry on.”
The survivors took to heart the lessons they learned in September 1938. Falmouth residents would never be caught so unprepared by a hurricane again.
WPA and CCC workers helped move wreckage to the Silver Beach playground, where useful items were salvaged.
At the Woods Hole drawbridge, a gangplank was placed over the wreckage to connect the two ends of Water Street. All three photos are by A.N. Thomson.
Kevin M. Lynch riding his bike in Tuscon, AZ, at First Responder Resilience Project Wellness Summit in Summer of 2022
Mind Matters
Quell Foundation is a leader in mental health
BY BILL HIGGINS PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE QUELL FOUNDATION
KEVIN LYNCH IS AN IMPOSING PRESENCE at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, with a shaved bald head and tattoos. He’s a Navy veteran who spent 12 years as a member of the U.S. Submarine Force. However, his physical appearance belies a gentleness and masks inner vulnerabilities. Lynch, 60, was treated for a mental health illness. Family issues, including a teenage son who ran afoul of the law and was sentenced to eight years in a maximum-security prison, contributed to his own clinical depression.
His son was diagnosed with mental health conditions exacerbated by his incarceration. After his release, says his father, and without proper professional support and treatment, he self-medicated, overdosing on heroin, violating his parole, and landing back in jail.
The emotional toll led Kevin Lynch “to dark places,” and he admits he had suicidal thoughts.
“I was incredibly overwhelmed with grief. My depression was 100 percent triggered by the guilt,” he says candidly. “I kept replaying what I did wrong as a dad that sent my son back to prison. I couldn’t see the value of tomorrow. Fortunately, as a veteran, I was able to call the VA hotline, and they helped me.”
That motivated Lynch to leave a 17-year career in healthcare, turn down a job opportunity in senior management, and create the Quell Foundation, based in Falmouth, his hometown. The foundation’s mission is to reduce the number of suicides, overdoses, and the incarceration of people living with mental illnesses.
“Closing so many (mental health) hospitals has put a stress on the prison system,” he says. “We’re asking our jails to treat mental health illnesses and they’re not equipped. I started the Quell Foundation with a goal to create a paradigm shift in how society views and treats people with mental health issues. I believe we have a social and moral obligation to act and help this population who often cannot advocate for themselves.”
Lynch says he came upon the name Quell on a bottle of wine. “Quell is defined as bringing order and balance to chaos, and that’s the challenge every day,” he says.
In less than 10 years the foundation has become nationally recognized for turning advocacy into quantifiable change through a scholarship program and educational documentary series.
The Quell Foundation has distributed $3.5 million to nearly 2,000 students in all 50 states across 480 universities and developed the First Responders Resilience Project, which helps law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel with tools to improve their daily mental health. The scholarships are specifically targeted to students being treated for a mental health condition, pursuing degrees related to providing mental health services, or having lost a loved one to suicide.
“We have the power to ignite true change, and we are making significant progress by encouraging people to share their stories, increasing access to services and providing a pipeline of future mental health care professionals,” says Lynch. “We’re removing the stigma, lifting the mask, and promoting open, judgment-free dialogue to normalize the
conversation around mental health.
“The message I want people to hear is it’s OK not to be OK, but I don’t want it to be a cliche. Mental health should be like any other illness, where you can talk about it openly and not whisper.”
The signature fundraising event for Quell is the Masquerade Ball in which guests arrive for the formal black-tie gala wearing masks. Prior to the dinner a “Lift the Mask” ceremony is held. The first masquerade ball was at the Chatham Bars Inn, and the 8th annual event is scheduled for October in Delray Beach, Fla. Last year’s ball, in Newport, R.I., raised $1.7 million.
Lisa Sue Smedberg, who owns the specialty clothing boutique story. in Falmouth, has attended the ball and is a big supporter of Lynch. She has contributed specialty items from her store for a silent auction and her husband has run the Falmouth Road Race to benefit the foundation.
“My birth mother suffered from schizophrenia and was institutionalized. I understand the struggles around mental health,” says Smedberg. “Normalizing the conversation is so important.”
Dennis Charpentier, Portraits of Life with Mental Illness film subject, 2016 Masquerade Ball in Chatham
Above: The Quell Foundation’s 7th Annual Masquerade Ball held in Newport, Rhode Island, in November 2023.
The Quell Foundation’s 5th Annual Masquerade Ball held in Minneapolis, MN, in 2021.
“Kevin is absolutely the right person for this movement,” she adds. “He’s so inspiring and such a joyful person. You just want to be in his orbit.”
The Quell Foundation has an annual budget of nearly $1 million, a full-time staff of five, a board of directors, and an executive advisory staff. Lynch is president and chief executive officer, but pays his own expenses and does not draw a salary.
Quell has produced two award-winning documentaries, Portraits of Life with Mental Illness and First Responders Sound the Alarm. First Responders was screened last year at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School and includes powerful conversations with retired Yarmouth police chief Frank Frederickson and Chris Van Ness, the retired detective who was on the scene when Yarmouth K-9 sergeant Sean Gannon was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant in Marstons Mills in 2018.
Above: Kevin M. Lynch speaking at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School prior to screening the film First Responders Sound the Alarm Below: Left to right, Tracey Diggs, Kipp Diggs, Chris Van Ness, Kristen Van Ness, Kevin M. Lynch, and Steven Xiarhos
Heroes Remembered Exhibit at Lynn University in May of 2023. Below: left to right, John Stanley (The MODerati), Ashley Persaud, Hollie Mershon (The MODerati), and Kevin M. Lynch.
Lynch travels extensively, showing the films to schools, organizations, and mental health professionals—and participating in wellness training workshops. He also delivered the commencement address at the Penn State College of Health and Human Development and was on a panel at the Obama White House on “Making Health Care Better.”
“When I walk in a room, because of my size and how I look, I can be intimidating, but I’m OK showing vulnerability,” says Lynch. “It gives others permission to share their stories. I’m just a jamoke who didn’t get his degree until 45 years old. I was a cook, and I loved it. I was in the military, and then I went into health care. Now I’m in this space because I want to make a difference.”
Lynch says his son is in active recovery and doing well. For his part, he unwinds by cycling and walking, listening to Celtic music, and enjoying time with his wife, Karen, the president and CEO of CVS Health, and their dog, Piper.
“My son challenged me,” says Lynch. “He told me, ‘You’re never going to be able to do anything about this because people don’t care about people like you and me.’ I hope I’m showing him that one person can make a difference.”
More information on the Quell Foundation is available online at thequellfoundation.org
Above: Chicago police officer listening to panelists after viewing First Responders Sound the Alarm. Panelists include Chris Fields, Eric Weaver, Frank Fredrickson, and Leah Siwinksi. Below: Kevin M. Lynch moderating panelists Molly O’Neill, Robert Connolly, and Frank Fredrickson after a screening of First Responders Sound the Alarm at Northeastern University in October of 2022.
TOTAL TRANS
Through intention and collaboration, a waterfront
FORMATION
home in Woods Hole is wholly reimagined.
BY LISA CAVANAUGH
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA
IT TOOK A DEDICATED TEAM EFFORT to transform a somewhat dated older home into a stunning property, says Joe Valle, CEO of The Valle Group, a well-regarded home-building company in East Falmouth that’s family-owned. “Our client was very interested in all the details of her home project,” says Valle, “and both she and the architectural firm Epstein Joslin + Picardy remained intimately involved throughout the process.”
Valle feels that the attention and focus from the client were incredibly beneficial. “She’s a person who very thoughtfully figured out how she would live in this space,” he says. “That was such an important ingredient to the success of this project.”
The circa 1954 home is located on the water in Woods Hole, and the owner wanted to retain its relatively modest profile while still updating and modernizing it. “The owner’s vision was to stay small and compact but to continue taking advantage of its spectacular location,” adds Valle Group’s Rob Oberton, the site supervisor for the project. “She wanted us to maintain the vernacular of the original home and the neighborhood.”
Above and Opposite Top: The owner wanted to update the older home to fully take advantage of the waterfront location and the views.
Right: A personal collection of art and decorative items adds a distinctive touch to the interior.
As a major renovation, the structure was stripped down to the studs. “We found during demolition that the house was missing insulation on exterior walls, among other issues,” says Valle. “For the most part, the entire house is new with only a few rooms that remained intact,” says Valle.
One of the key changes was the effort to open up the interior and create an airier feel to the home. “They wanted to bring in a lot of light,” says Oberton. The focus was to incorporate many windows, including a skylight, to flood the house with sunshine. White oak flooring was chosen for most of the house, complementing some of the original mahogany built-ins.
From the main entrance, you are led visually through a serene, almost Scandinavian-meets-Asian design, with large windows displaying a view of Buzzards Bay. The homeowner chose the furniture and decorative items, including an eclectic collection of art pieces, making the entire space feel like an elegant coastal gallery.
During the construction, the Valle Group team also looked at the existing room over the garage and recommended a way to make it more usable and efficient.
Above and Below: The Valle Group opened up the interior spaces, adding skylights and multiple windows, giving the home a feeling of spaciousness and light.
“We suggested to the client and the architect that they bump out a big dormer there,” says Oberton, “and in doing so, that room was significantly enhanced.”
Modernizing the home also meant updating the mechanical systems, another part of the process that fascinated the client. “The heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing are probably among the most sophisticated that we have experienced in our career,” says Oberton. “The homeowner was very collaborative with us and wanted to understand the details comprehensively.” The result is a home unmatched in heating and humidification redundancies, with an innovative lighting system and advanced home automation.
Without expanding much beyond the original footprint, the team added height and interest to turn this circa 1954 property into something unique in the area.
The facade somewhat belies what’s going on behind the scenes. “If you drove up to the house, you would say that it looks like a ‘charming Cape cottage’,” says Valle. “But once you see the detail and look at the level of cabinetry, millwork, hardware, and custom steelwork, you understand the amount of thought and effort that went into the home.”
The homeowner is also very enthusiastic about the house’s grounds and gardens. “She had a distinct vision for what the outside of the home should look and feel like,” says Valle.
The thoughtful design extended to the exterior, with various outdoor relaxation and entertaining spaces.
While thoroughly updated, the kitchen retains some of the darker wood cabinetry from the original home, which complements the newly added white countertops and finishes.
Oberton notes that she designed the landscape to include 300 to 400 new plantings. “She has a passion for design, so all of her contributions added immensely to the harmonious aesthetic of the entire property.
“Our client was thrilled with the result and really enjoyed working with us,” says Oberton. “We have a great relationship, and she likes to call for advice or with new ideas for little projects she likes us to do.”
The success of the home was a function of that collaboration, says Valle, whose company has a well-earned reputation for working alongside both skilled professionals and discerning homeowners. “The end result was that we achieved something that she is very happy with, and we had a great time doing it.”
Interesting angles, light-colored walls, and architectural details make the home feel almost like an airy art gallery.
The redesigned landscape includes hundreds of new plantings, which are visible and accessible from every room in the home.
Falmouth Gets Fit
Five Local Businesses Bring Their A Game to the Falmouth Fitness Scene
Falmouth, a haven for fitness enthusiasts, offers more than running the Falmouth Road Race, teeing up at the Falmouth Country Club, hiking the Beebe Acre Woods trails, and cycling down the Shining Sea Bikeway.
Beyond its natural beauty, Falmouth boasts a vibrant indoor fitness scene, with offerings for a diverse range of interests and fitness levels guaranteed to keep the mind and body in peak condition year-round.
BY MIMI GOLUB
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DERRICK ZELLMANN
Cardio Sport
Located in a large and unassuming space on Dillingham Road, Cardio Sport offers a high-energy workout experience unlike any other. The studio pulsates as participants, ranging from teachers and dental assistants to college students and moms, engage in heart-pumping, cone-running, soccer ball–throwing, bear-crawling moves set to the beats of rock ’n’ roll. Franchise owner Jeannine Valle has been addicted to the workout since the first time she took a class of athlete John Duffy’s creation, and now she wants to spread the gospel of Cardio Sport throughout Falmouth. Valle’s wit and energy never waver as she commands her flock to run, jump, and play ball on a forgiving Astroturf surface.
Despite the fast-paced nature of the workouts, Valle ensures that everyone feels welcome regardless of their fitness level. She and her instructors lead groups of school sports teams as well as adult classes. At Cardio Sport, Valle says, it’s not just about sculpting the body, it is about sharpening the mind through quick changes and teamwork. Participants say they are happily addicted to the workout and love being part of a team.
Cardio Sport, 310 Dillingham Ave. Unit B, Falmouth, csportfalmouth.com
Jeannine Valle, owner of Cardio Sport
Athletic Performance Training
At Athletic Performance Training (APT), founder Pete Tormey has created more than just a gym: He has built a community dedicated to excellence and longevity in athletic performance. With an impressive career in both collegiate and professional hockey, Tormey understood early that the key to an injuryfree career requires understanding the science of body mechanics and creating individualized performance programs. APT’s approach also goes beyond the physical, encompassing aspects of nutrition, sleep, and overall well-being.
Clients, ranging from high school sports teams to adults eager to stay fit, are rigorously assessed by a professional coaching staff and placed into program levels that suit both physical ability and fitness or athletic goals. Each APT member continues to be tested regularly before moving to a higher level of training. The facility, located adjacent to the Falmouth hockey rink, has it all—from weights and cardio machines to agility ladders and pull-up bars. Tormey says his ultimate reward is seeing clients thrive both on and off the field. At APT, the pursuit of fitness is not just a journey—it is a celebration of strength and resilience.
Athletic Performance Training, 9 Technology Park Drive, Falmouth, aptrainingsystems.com
Pete Tormey, founder of Athletic Performance Training
The facility has it all, from weights and cardio machines to agility ladders and pull-up bars.
Uptown Body
Want to exercise for the rest of your life? Uptown Body owners Cathy Dalton and Tobe Panepinto have the perfect recipe—one-on-one Pilates training. With over 15 years of experience, this dynamic duo has dedicated time and energy to helping clients of all ages unlock their full athletic potential by following Joseph Pilates’s traditional method of training. Their studio is a haven of innovation and expertise, equipped with state-of-the-art Pilates equipment and infused with a sense of warmth and humor.
The two owners ensure that each session is geared toward their clients’ specific needs, keeping up to date on the latest training through ongoing professional development. Client Pam Ross says, “Tobe and Cathy not only understand your fitness, but they also tailor each workout to meet you where you are emotionally on any given day.” Uptown Body recently added another instructor to keep up with demand for this body-saving, longevity-producing workout.
Uptown Body, 417 Palmer Avenue Unit #3, Falmouth, uptownbodycapecod.com
Uptown Body studio is a haven of innovation and expertise, equipped with state-of-the art Pilates equipment.
Tobe Panepinto and Cathy Dalton, owners of Uptown Body
The Yoga Collaborative
For Melissa Lorusso, the journey into yoga began as a personal quest for tranquility and mindfulness when she was 18. Little did she know, her passion for the practice would become a thriving yoga studio in the heart of North Falmouth. Today, The Yoga Collaborative (TYC) stands as a testament to her dedication, with a team of highly skilled instructors leading more than 27 classes a week.
Drawing from her science and biology background, Lorusso emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole body and the profound benefits of yoga for longevity and vitality. From invigorating Heated Flow to introspective Kundalini classes, practitioners of all ages find a sense of belonging within the studio’s light-drenched, Vermont-inspired space. TYC fosters a feeling of community within its walls, encouraging both seasoned yogis and newcomers of all ages to become a part of this ancient practice. Lorrusso’s favorite part? Watching clients transform their lives and overcome both physical and mental challenges through her classes.
The Yoga Collaborative, 580B North Falmouth Hwy. (Rte 28A), North Falmouth, theyogacollab.com
Above: Melissa Lorusso, owner of The Yoga Collaborative
Below: The studio’s light-drenched, Vermont-inspired space fosters a feeling of community within its walls to encourage both seasoned yogis and newcomers to become a part of this ancient practice.
Get Fit.
In the heart of North Falmouth, Get Fit. exemplifies the power of family and community in achieving fitness goals. Diane Gummow and her daughter Bonnie transformed a traditional gym space into a group-based fitness arena where members of all shapes, sizes, and fitness backgrounds are welcome. Get Fit. specializes in MOSSA Group Power, a strength-based weight program set to music that Diane believes helped reverse her midlife osteoporosis diagnosis. Bonnie, a nurse practitioner and mom to young boys, brings her fiery energy to teaching Group Power, kickboxing, cycling, aerobics, and more to a dedicated group of followers. A tight-knit clan of highly trained instructors can also be found covering the multitude of classes. Owner Diane’s personal touch, including fruit bowls and phone calls to members she has not seen in a while, exemplifies the studio’s commitment to Falmouth’s well-being. Get Fit., 634 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth, getfitnf.com
Diane Gummow and her daughter Bonnie, owners of Get Fit.
Group Power, kickboxing, cycling, aerobics, and more are offered.
Fabulous FALL LOOKS
Embrace the season with its rich array of colors and textures from chic to elegant designs, that will inspire your own personalized look from local Falmouth boutiques.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DERRICK ZELLMANN
MODELS: HADLEY DOMBROWSKI & HOLLY SULLIVAN
MAKEUP: LACEY STRONG
HAIR: MELISSA YOUNG, THE CAPES MANE BRIDAL HAIR
LOCATION: COURTESY OF CINDY & ED SULLIVAN
STYLED BY LAUREN BRISBOIS, CELEBRATIONS FALMOUTH; JEANNIE & HADLEY DOMBROWSKI, GAIA AT GREEN EYED DAISY; NEDA SULLIVAN, FALMOUTH JEWELRY; LISA SUE SMEDBERG, STORY.; DENISE AND MEAGHAN QUINN, THE GILDED OYSTER
COORDINATED BY SUZANNE RYAN
Be the belle of the ball in this sustainably made Calling June gown using gorgeous metallic threading and ascending ruffles. For the cooler nights, the Allison NY vegan fur coat adds texture and warmth (shown on page 94). Paired with a Vintage Chanel quilted leather chain strap purse, metallic Bibi Lou mary jane flats, and pearl Julie Vos 24k gold finished bracelet adds to this elegant look. All available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy Also see page 94
Above: The Nita Two Stone Ring combines a one-carat lab grown, pear cut diamond, with a one-carat blue emerald cut diamond. Also known as a Toi et moi style, which means “you and me” in French. Created by Karia Diamonds. The ring may be custom designed with your choice of gemstone. Inquire at story.
Tailored blazer in checked tweed fabric featuring notched lapel collar with contrasting trim detail and decorative buttons. Front closure with three metallic buttons and faux flap pockets, by Tinta & Bariloche. Utility style jean with lambchop pockets converted into a full fashion leg. By Fidelity Denim. Available at story.
The perfect golden South Sea pearl set, featuring 3 diamonds in yellow gold, part of Stephen Sullivan’s Pearl Noir collection, Exclusively available at Falmouth Jewelry Shop. Pair it with handcrafted gold cable braided earrings from the Steven Edward collection, both available at Falmouth Jewelry Shop
Sadie & Sage sheer floral button down blouse and Mustard Seed black side-slit silk midi skirt. Available at Celebrations Falmouth
Diamond Waves necklace by Designer Coast GoldWorks - 14K yellow gold round pendant & platinum bezels set with genuine diamonds on gold chain - Diamond Total Weight = 0.55 Carats
Jamaica earrings, hand-forged sterling silver & 14K yellow gold hammered drop earrings. Available at The Gilded Oyster
The Soft Mosaic pendant by Alex Sepkus, set with two-tone blue sapphires and diamonds in 18K gold, displayed on a cable wire collar necklace.
Available at Falmouth Jewelry Shop
Wrap midi-dress in black velvet burnout fabric with a subtle sheen and all-over triangle print. Made of silk/viscose blend. Hidden snap to minimize V neck. By Caballaro. Available at story.
Left: Mustard Seed ruffle knit v-neck top, black lace cami, Le Lis black knit pants. Available at Celebrations Falmouth
Below: Grand diamond cable bracelet - 5mm solid sterling silver & 14K yellow gold with genuine diamonds. Available at The Gilded Oyster
These separates provide effortless fashion and comfort with a Lisa Todd cashmere sweater featuring contrasting v-neck, Marrakech pants in the softest premium stretch viscose, Adroit Atelier quilted sustainable vegan coat with a touch of sheen, funnel neck, and zip detailing. This look is completed with Lola Cruz sparkle combat boots, an Italian leather briefcase bag, and Bora sterling silver handmade hoop earrings. All available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy.
Urban Daizy oatmeal colored open cardigan & plaid shawl/scarf. Miou
Muse plaid flared pants, Niki Biki red shirred 3/4 sleeve top. Available at Celebrations Falmouth.
My Oasis necklace - exclusive sterling silver wave & 14K yellow gold “CC” (for Cape Cod) on chain. Jamaica earrings, hand-forged sterling silver & 14K yellow gold hammered drop earrings. Available at The Gilded Oyster
Komarov dresses are sustainably made in California using a patented fabrication which does not require ironing and made without zippers for an effortless and feminine flow. This Komarov dress has slight ombre fabrication, lace welts at hem, and hand-beaded straps. This look is completed with a vintage hand-beaded clutch, handmade sterling silver vintage pearl bracelet, and crystal accented cushioned sole Lola Cruz strappy heels. All available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy. Also see page 95
Versatile two-in-one dress that offers a reversible all-black look or autumn print with contrast black tie belt as shown. Made of silky viscose/rayon blend. By Caballaro. Fold-over clutch in gunmetal. Hand crafted using Italian leather with pearlized finish, contrast shimmer lining, and magnetic closure. By Lara B. Designs. All available at story.
A bezel-set checkerboard cut Swiss blue topaz with diamond on an adjustable chain, paired with matching blue topaz bezel-set stud earrings, by Artistry Design. Available at Falmouth Jewelry Shop
From work to a night out, this elevated style is easy to wear and will keep you comfortable in a Go Silk washable silk skirt, Go Silk washable silk cream sleeveless top with hand sewn metallic detailing, and a leather jacket from Jakett NY with monochromatic canvas trim. This look is enhanced with Bibi Lou patent leather loafers, an Italian leather bag with bamboo closure, Streets Ahead suede belt with chain detailing handmade in Colorado, and exclusive semi precious bracelets made on Cape Cod. All available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy
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Silky soft viscose blouse with layered V neckline. Long sleeve with elastic cuff. This signature flowy style comes in teal or black. Ankle-length ponte jogger with cuff. Pull-on style with elastic waist and drawstring. Side and back pockets. Jacquard scarf with fringe. All by Beate Heymann. Upcycled black leather bag with hand crossstitching made by Volta Atelier. All available at story.
A modern Marina Rope nautical link bracelet with a matching adjustable necklace (16-18”), crafted from sterling silver. Available at Falmouth Jewelry Shop.
For the cooler nights, this Allison NY vegan fur coat adds texture and warmth. This sustainably made Calling June gown using gorgeous metallic threading and ascending ruffles. Paired with metallic Bibi Lou mary jane flats. All available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy
Celebrations
Falmouth
210 Main St., Falmouth 508-457-0530
Falmouth Jewelry
255 Main St., Falmouth 508-548-0487
falmouthjewelryshop.com
GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy
199 Main St., Falmouth 508-495-0403 greeneyeddaisy.com
story.
352 Man St., Falmouth, 774-763-5451 storyfalmouth.com
The Gilded Oyster 155 Main St., Falmouth 774-763-5742 thegildedoyster.com
Special Thanks to Cindy & Ed Sullivan for a picturesque location.
Vintage hand-beaded clutch and handmade sterling silver vintage pearl bracelet, available at GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy.
ON THE
BLUFF
New shingle-style seaside townhomes offer a taste of history and a vision for the future.
BY LISA CAVANAUGH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAYLOR CADWELL
FALMOUTH ARCHITECT E. GUNNAR PETERSON asked renowned modernist architect
R. Buckminster Fuller in 1953 to construct one of his newly imagined geodesic domes as part of Peterson’s soon-to-be-opened Nautilus Motor Inn.
Today, after many years of neglect, the dome is being restored and rehabilitated based on specifications authored by Buckminster Fuller’s grand-nephew, architect Deacon Marvel, and approved by the Cape Cod Commission and the state Historical Commission.
The landmark architectural site will be accessible to the public and cleverly incorporated into Lighthouse Station, a sophisticated coastal townhome development from Falmouth’s Longfellow Design Build. Owner and developer Mark Bogosian navigated the various permitting processes and local and state approvals for several years, and now the first of six planned 2,400- to 2,500-square-
Opposite: A spectacular view of Vineyard Sound from the living room or balcony watching the ferry come and go to Martha’s Vineyard. Above: The front entranceway with a staircase that leads to the main living space. Each level has a point of entry.
foot townhomes is on the market to potential buyers aged 55 and older.
Named after the original 1857 United States Coast Guard lighthouse service station—the first government facility opened to service lighthouses and navigational buoys— Lighthouse Station enjoys views not only of the current Coast Guard station but also of Martha’s Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands.
“The site is on a natural bluff overlooking Little Harbor and Vineyard Sound,” says Mike Ciolino, marketing director with Longfellow, “All six of these units have some of the best views on Cape Cod.”
Above: The first level’s mudroom has shiplap walls, an entry from the attached garage with built-in bench, and overhead cube storage. Below: Beautifully landscaped, the building perches on a bluff overlooking Woods Hole’s Little Harbor.
Above: The kitchen design has high-end finishes with quartz countertops, custom cabinets, a suite of appliances with Sub-Zero and Wolf, and wide plank flooring. Below: The floor-to-ceiling pantry-style cabinets with floating shelves and a built-in desk add a nice touch.
Located along Woods Hole Road, the buildings include two side-by-side, two-floor townhomes designed with a coastal cottage aesthetic. “The townhomes are quality built with higher end features and selections,” says Ciolino. Each townhome includes large walk-in closets with built-in storage cubbies and shelves and an open-concept living room/kitchen/great room with tons of natural light.
“One of these townhomes would be ideal for a retiring couple that still wants room for visiting kids and grandkids,” says Ciolino. “The first floor has two bedrooms and a family game room, so there is something for everyone.”
Right: The bathroom includes quartz countertops, stainless fixtures, and ceramic tile with a walk-in shower. Below: A full recreation room for entertaining guests on the first floor.
light, and airy first-floor bedrooms
As a design-build firm, Longfellow has its own in-house architects and structural and civil engineers, so “we can handle whatever is needed on a project,” says Ciolino. This means that everything from exterior design to the smallest interior detail is synchronized and seamless.
“We included nine-foot-high ceilings, wide-plank wood flooring, built-in window seats, a credenza with floating shelves in the great room, and luxury appliances from SubZero, Wolf, and Cove in all the kitchens,” says Ciolino. Each kitchen also features a quartz island top and countertops, ceramic subway tile backsplash, a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet, a dry bar with floating shelves, and a convenient built-in desk.
Each townhome has a ship-lapped mud room, bonus space for entertaining or storage, an attached one-car garage, and multiple outdoor spaces, such as patios and balconies.
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He also notes that the 5.3-acre property is beautifully landscaped with native plants and close to fantastic waterfront walking paths, such as The Knob and the Shining Sea bike path. Plus, being located steps from bustling downtown Woods Hole is idyllic.
“The Woods Hole location can’t be beaten,” says Ciolino. “Lighthouse Station is walkable to everything, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the ferries to the islands, and all of the shops and restaurants, many of which are open year-round.”
The development is also close to Falmouth’s vibrant Main Street and easy travel to the greater Boston area. “Residents also have free entry to all of Woods Hole’s public beaches and ready access to world-class boating and sports fishing,” says Ciolino.
Natural light showcases the spacious, open-concept room, made for gracious seaside living.
By honoring the site’s architectural, historical, and cultural features while creating attractive new housing, Ciolino believes that Lighthouse Station is a terrific addition to the town. “It provides a rare housing opportunity for Woods Hole,” he says. “It is serving a need in the community by providing housing specifically for older individuals.” He notes that the Cape is, in large part, a region of single-family homes. “So, having a different option that is beautifully done and very high quality but offers a slightly smaller footprint for people is an exceptional opportunity.”
The primary bedroom suite features bay windows with a custom built-in window seat and views of Woods Hole’s Little Harbor & Vineyard Sound.
Decorated by Heart
Falmouth Garden Club and Brick
Kiln Farm Make Their Marks on the Falmouth Holiday Season
BY SARAH E. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY
ON A THURSDAY MORNING IN LATE NOVEMBER , the Cultural Center at Falmouth Museums on the Green is bustling with activity. Members of the Falmouth Garden Club are preparing for their Wreath Sale and Holiday Market, hosted at the Museum’s Hallett Barn each year in early December to coincide with the town’s Holidays by the Sea Weekend.
Locally harvested greens are piled high in the middle of the floor, and swags, tabletop arrangements, and other handcrafted items are spread out on workspaces around the room. Members work on their projects while chatting and laughing, like Santa’s industrious elves, as holiday music plays in the background, adding to the festive ambiance.
Above: Carolyn Brzezinski, Martha Terry, Patti Riccardelli, and Nancy Murphy, Falmouth Garden Club members, begin preparations for the annual Wreath Sale and Holiday Market, staged in early December at Falmouth Museums on the Green. Opposite page: Each wreath is decorated with natural materials collected by club members and adorned with a bow, such as this quintessentially festive plaid.
The event is an important fundraiser for FGC, particularly to benefit its civic beautification efforts.
“All proceeds go into our general coffers to support the five gardens here at Museums on the Green, which we maintain, and other gardens around town, including the historic Walsh Rose Garden in Woods Hole,” said club co-president Colleen Giacamozzi.
Their efforts can also be seen at the Mullen-Hall School cupola and the window boxes at the Falmouth Bus Depot. Additionally, FGC gives back to the community through its high school scholarship program.
According to Colleen, one of the reasons the wreath sale is so popular is the variety: “We all bring our own ribbon, so we scour our basements, and everyone goes out foraging for greens in the woods or in their backyards,” she said.
Right: Nancy Murphy brings different areas of interest and expertise to the holiday sale, from wreath-making to flower-arranging.
Bottom: The Cultural Center at Museums on the Green serves as the production and staging area for the event, which coincides with Falmouth’s Holidays by the Sea Weekend.
The result is an array of styles, using birch wood, pine cones, and berries, accented by bows and decorations, from seashells and starfish to dried fruit.
Roni Lahage, who joined the club in 2023, especially enjoys working with natural materials.
“This is a very creative endeavor,” she said. “It certainly gets you in the spirit.”
The Falmouth Garden Club Wreath Sale and Holiday Market is Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Falmouth Museums on the Green’s Hallett Barn, 55 Palmer Avenue. The Garden Club meets on the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. (noon during winter months) at First Congregational Church, 68 Main Street. For more information, visit falmouthgardenclub.org
Above left: Centerpieces and other decorative items to deck the halls are also available at the holiday sale, such as this natural arrangement accented by birch bark created by a member. Above right: Donna Sawyer’s attention to detail is a hallmark of the Garden Club, as members take pride in their creations, from the placement of materials to the style of ribbon.
Falmouth Garden Club and husbands/helpers Peter Mili, JP Riu, and Paul Ketchum begin the set-up process for the Wreath Sale and Holiday Market, which is held in Museums on the Green’s historic Hallett Barn.
BRICK KILN FARM
You know it’s November in Falmouth when Brick Kiln Farm’s signature dahlias and stunning arrangements at the honor-system shed are replaced with the equally popular, handtied wreaths. As soon as wedding season starts to wind down, owner Teri Navickas and Leanna Karoblis, her only employee and right-hand woman, switch gears and set their sights on the holidays.
Using greens from the farm, and other freshly harvested materials, some donated by farm customers, Teri and Leanna create about 300 hand-tied specialty wreaths for the season, available for purchase through mid-December, or when they sell out, which usually happens first.
Above: Teri Navickas, owner of Brick Kiln Farm in East Falmouth, with one of the undecorated giant wreaths that will be transformed for Main Street businesses, such as Maison Villatte and Osteria La Civetta. Bottom: Wreaths are available for purchase at Brick Kiln Farm’s honor system shed until mid-December, or when they sell out, which usually happens first.
According to Leanna, for Brick Kiln Farm customers, the more local, the better.
“People appreciate that walk-throughthe-woods look,” she said. “They want it to be natural.”
She and Teri are known for their festive yet rustic creations achieved by layering different shades and textures of materials, such as Leyland cypress, pine, spruce, balsam fir, and evergreen, accented by red berry, winterberry, and pine cones, to name a few.
Brick Kiln Farm also offers a seemingly endless array of bows from eye-catching spools—red and green plaid, primary colors and pastels, embroidered fabric, seascapes, holiday scenes, and ruby-red cardinals for those celebrating a lost loved one.
“Picking out a ribbon can be the hardest decision,” said Teri, who started making wreaths in 1979.
Above: According to Teri (pictured), the maker of each handmade wreath at Brick Kiln Farm is evidenced by the way the bow is tied.
Right: A matching pair of wreaths feature starfish as a nod to Falmouth’s seaside locale.
“Some people bring us paint chips and reference photos to match their doors or homes.”
Customers also have the option to switch a ribbon on the completed wreaths for sale at the shed if they see something they prefer.
“We aim to please,” said Leanna. “I had never tied a bow in my life until I started working here and Teri taught me.”
Brick Kiln Farm also creates custom wreaths for homes and businesses, including Maison Villatte and Osteria La Civetta on Main Street in Falmouth Village, both boasting European flavor.
Teri emphasized the emotional impact of the simple act of purchasing a wreath, which can be especially hard for those who are grieving or experiencing a major life change. Therefore, at Brick Kiln Farm, tears are welcomed and don’t need to be hidden.
Patricia Fournier, pictured in front of the vast array of ribbon available, offers her assistance to Brick Kiln Farm during wreath-making season.
“So many things come up during the holidays that can be difficult. Maybe you’re trying to carry on a family tradition you did with someone who isn’t here anymore. Sometimes people come in with a look of sadness on their face that is obviously just too much to carry. We feel like we’re a safe place for that,” she said.
“A wreath becomes a talisman. What was it Ram Dass said? ‘We’re all just walking each other home.’ We’re here to help each other get through whatever life is.”
Leanna agreed, referencing the original symbolism of wreaths, which were made from evergreen to signify everlasting life. She recounted the experience of creating a custom wreath for a mother to decorate her son’s grave, which Leanna considered an honor.
“Our society doesn’t talk enough about sadness or mental health, and when someone cries and hugs you over the color of a bow, or because you brightened their day with some greenery, that connection is very powerful,” she said.
Brick Kiln Farm is located at 254 Brick Kiln Road, Teaticket. For hours and farm updates, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Above: From rustic to charming to elegant, there’s something for every home and style at Brick Kiln Farm. Below: Custom wreaths are available, and during hours of operation, customers can request a ribbon change if they see something at the shed they prefer.
the personal connections that are forged
customers come to purchase their holiday
Leanna Karoblis especially enjoys
at Brick Kiln Farm when
wreaths.
CorneringMarket the
A delightful selection of small groceries and specialty food shops graces Falmouth and its villages.
BY LISA CAVANAUGH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEB FOLEY
Nostalgia, convenience, and the desire to shop locally are all great reasons to visit the quaint yet practical markets sprinkled around Falmouth.
Offering residents and visitors items such as fresh produce, curated cheeses, made-toorder sandwiches, fresh pastries, gourmet baskets, useful sundries, and much more, each store is a chance to experience small-town charm and enjoy quality service and goods.
Italian Gourmet Foods/ Slice of Italy
797 Main St., Falmouth, 508-495-1106
Food has been part of Nedo Puliti’s life since he was a child. “It started when I was 11, working with my dad at his retail store for deli meats and groceries on Blackstone Street in Boston,” says Puliti, owner of Italian Gourmet Foods and Slice of Italy. His father later opened a wholesale veal and homemade sausage business called International Food Gourmet, now operated by Puliti’s sister, Adelina.
After getting his on-the-job education at both the family’s business and the Lobster Trap Company, Puliti is now proud to celebrate his roots by “bringing the best of Italy to America.” Nedo’s wife and son helped him start the store on Main Street which carries highquality cold cuts from Italy, Italian pasta made with 100% durum wheat, 100% extra virgin olive oil, real San Marzano tomatoes, gelato, panettone, aged Italian cheeses, and other authentic delicacies. “The majority of our products are direct from Italy, with items not found in many stores around Cape Cod.”
You’ll be thinking Mangiamo! as you enter Italian Gourmet Foods, where imported delicacies and homemade Italian dishes are ready to enjoy.
Italian Gourmet Foods also offers special hot daily dishes, such as homemade chicken cutlets and meatballs, and Italian cold-cut subs, as well as catering for all occasions.
West Falmouth Market
623 West Falmouth Hwy. (Route 28A), West Falmouth 508-548-1139 westfalmouthmarket.com
A successful battle with cancer spurred Danielle and Tom Johnson to leave their unfulfilling corporate jobs and buy the West Falmouth Market.
“After Tom came so close to dying, we knew we needed a change and wanted to be part of a community,” says Danielle. “Buying West Falmouth Market allowed us to work together, indulge our love of food and wine, and become part of a friendly and vibrant village.”
The market has operated continuously in the same location since 1902 and has a country market vibe. “Our goal is to make it so you don’t need to leave the village of West Falmouth, as we have everything you need,” says Danielle. One of their specialties is the market’s butcher shop. “We cut our steaks, make our sausages, smoke our
The West Falmouth Market building was constructed in 1902 for W.F. Bourne Meat & Provisions. Over the years, the store evolved and began providing grocery items, frozen foods, ice cream, and holiday greenery.
meats, such as brisket, pulled pork, pastrami, bacon, linguica, and chorizo, and prepare our corned beef,” says Danielle, adding that the market is equally well known for its handcrafted deli sandwiches. “We also sell house-made pizza by the pie or the slice and make fresh pastries, such as our muffins, donuts, and pies.”
With a wide range of wine, beer, and spirits, a great selection of groceries—including locally made products— and a catering division that handles events from backyard BBQs to formal weddings, the West Falmouth Market lives up to its local reputation. “We are just so happy to be here,” says Danielle.
House-made chili, chowder, and pizza are some of the favorite menu choices of residents and visitors alike.
The market’s butcher shop is a must for creating festive meals, with steaks, sausages, smoked meats, and much more.
Windfall Market
77 Scranton Ave., Falmouth 508-548-0099
windfallmarket.com
Steps from Falmouth’s inner harbor, Windfall Market has been offering a variety of high-quality products since it opened in 1996. Wanting to “change people’s ideas about shopping,” Windfall Market’s goal is to make a stop at their shop a diverting adventure. Customers will relish the aroma of freshly baked bread, pastries, and pizza and find new and exciting items in the floral, deli, seafood, cheese, and meat departments. “Our prepared foods section offers many soups and entrées, all made in-store, and can make party planning a breeze with all the variety to choose from,” says general manager Sean Greenwood. “And our deli platters, gift baskets, cakes, and desserts make your event that much more special.”
An abundance of fresh produce and prepared foods is available at Windfall Market.
Beer and wine, plus specialty grocery items and much-needed staples, round out Windfall’s incredible selection. The service and smiles of a friendly and knowledgeable staff accentuate the experience. “Our market is truly unique, and we strive to make it a pleasant experience for everyone, offering many products and services,” adds Greenwood. “Come discover the Windfall difference for yourself.”
The floral and wine sections have delightful options to round out every occasion.
The market offers a vast selection of wines and beers to choose from.
Jack in the Beanstalk
800 Gifford St. Ext., Falmouth 508-548-1300
jackinthebeanstalk.com
Since 1978, Jack in the Beanstalk has been making delicious sandwiches—like the Honey Bee, Jack’s Veggie Delight, the Turkey Gobbler, and the Cheese Pleaser—for generations of Falmouth folk. The staff also crafts custom gift baskets for all occasions, available year-round and filled with fresh fruit, cheese, gourmet snacks, and wine. The Cape Cod basket includes a selection of locally made preserves, chocolates, crackers, and other Cape delights.
Jack in the Beanstalk is ready for the holidays with evergreen wreaths, Cape Cod cranberries, and hearty muffins.
vegetables,
Located on Gifford Street Extension, not far from Mares Pond, Jack in the Beanstalk is also a perfect stop for homemade soups, chili, and chowder, a healthy and varied salad bar, and freshly baked treats such as banana bread and the famous apple cider donuts. Catering is also available for small-sized gatherings.
Customers love the choices of fresh soups, roasted
produce, and groceries.
North Falmouth Cheese Shop
402 N. Falmouth Hwy., N. Falmouth, 508-356-3666 northfalmouthcheese.com
Celebrating its ninth summer this year, the North Falmouth Cheese Shop not only offers the finest in small-batch artisanal cheeses from New England, around the U.S., and Europe, but also has plenty to accompany these dairy delights. “Many people do not know that we offer just about everything you would need for cheese boards and quick appetizers for last-minute entertaining,” says owner Jennifer Dwyer. Her shop carries pâtés, olives, crackers, charcuterie meats, and locally made jams, honey, and chocolates. Always happy to let visitors sample daily featured cheeses, Dwyer and her
North Falmouth Cheese Shop offers a wide selection of imported and domestic cheeses, curated gift boxes, and baskets.
The shop has everything you need to supplement your cheese choices, including crackers, candies, condiments, and more.
staff aim to find exactly what a customer is looking for. “It brings us joy finding the perfect cheeses for them,” she says.
Customers will also find cheese-adjacent gift items such as brie bakers, slate markers, cheese knives, and servers, as well as curated gift boxes and crates, all making perfect host and hostess gifts or something special for themselves. While Dwyer encourages everyone to experience the North Falmouth Cheese Shop in person, local deliveries can also be arranged.
Woods Hole Market & General Store
87 Water St., Woods Hole 508-540-4792 woodsholemarket.com
Located close to the harbor, the Woods Hole Market & General Store offers a plethora of treats and supplies for every adventure. Housed in an early 20th-century building on Water Street, the market includes a wide selection of pantry staples, fresh produce, deli sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, and specialty items.
The market is proud to support the community’s thriving and dynamic food culture by sourcing its products from local purveyors whenever possible. The helpful and amiable employees strive to provide a welcoming ambiance for residents and visitors alike. Per its website, the Woods Hole Market aims “to fulfill your grocery needs, tantalize your taste buds, and create lasting memories as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Massachusetts waterfront.”
Just steps from the water, the Woods Hole Market & General Store is stocked with useful provisions.
Freshly baked pastries, snacks, deli sandwiches, and cold cuts are just some of the many offerings available daily at the market.
Our Favorite Things
The perfect gifts for all the people on your list. Here are a few of our favorites for you to shop local this holiday season.
All That Glitters
Treat your loved ones and yourself with this New York – based jeweler, Julie Vos creations, at the forefront of style, are handmade, with 24K vermeil. GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy, greeneyeddaisy.com
O Tannenbaum
From sapling-sized to stunningly stately; brilliantly clear or dusted with snow; wrapped, dappled, or silvered: Simon Pearce glass trees come in many forms, and are a joy to collect, give, and put on display all year round. Village Trading Company villagetradingcompany.com
Perfect Purse
Upcycled leather Wristlet Bag hand-stitched by artisan refugee women. Made in Brazil. Available in multiple colors. story. storyfalmouth.com
Fruity Sweater
A stylishly oversized sweater, made from a soft, merino-rich yarn knitted in a neat, textured garter stitch. Designed for a relaxed fit with a boat neckline with a rolled edge finish. The rib-trimmed hem is slightly longer at the back. Perfect with everything from jeans to printed skirts. Seasalt Cornwall seasaltcornwall.com
BeJeweled
Exclusive textured oyster shell pendant with pearl charm, available in 14K yellow gold or sterling silver. The Gilded Oyster thegildedoyster.com
Winter Warmth
Shop with compassion; Buki Clothing for men and women is a sustainable brand that produces environmentally conscious fashion using luxurious high-technical fabrication with seasonless styling. GAIA at Green Eyed Daisy greeneyeddaisy.com
Hydrangea Cluster
This gemstone ring is a vivid bouquet intricately handcrafted with tanzanite, pink sapphires, and blue topaz. Available in yellow, rose, or white gold. Coast GoldWorks coastgoldworks.com
Wick-ed Nice
Atop a mantel, in an entryway, at the table. The glass hurricane candle holders shine a light indoors. Outdoor hurricane candle holders make al fresco dinners last forever. Set tall hurricane candle holders at the front steps to greet guests. Light a candle in your reading nook, and get cozy with a good book. Village Trading Company, villagetradingcompany.com
Carte Blanche
The recipient of a Mashpee Commons gift card can choose from fine dining, one-of-a-kind shops, wellness studios, and entertainment for the whole family. Mashpee Commons, mashpeecommons.com
Trim the Tree
Holiday ornament from a vast selection year-round. Celebrations Falmouth
Sparkle this season with gold diamond ring bands: A dazzling holiday accessory that adds festive glamour and timeless elegance to your celebrations. Falmouth Jewelry Shop falmouthjewelryshop.com
Twice the Love
Curated secondhand women’s clothing, accessories, and more. The Curator thecuratorfalmouth.com
Dazzling Jewels
Illuminate the season with the Diamond and Sapphire Wave Necklace. This stunning piece combines dazzling diamonds and rich blue sapphires to symbolize guidance and grace. Falmouth Jewelry Shop falmouthjewelryshop.com
Earthly Beauty
Handcrafted glass and stone jewelry by Pale Green Acorn. The Curator thecuratorfalmouth.com
Cabin Socks
Cozy knitted socks with unique Seasalt patterns on the outside and gorgeously fluffy insides for keeping your toes toasty. Seasalt Cornwall, seasaltcornwall.com
A Great Read by D. Lane
Recent law school grad Deidre experiences a tragedy that shatters her “perfect” life. Drawn to tranquil Falmouth, and ultimately to Martha’s Vineyard, Deidre rebuilds her reality with the help of an array of unique characters. Available at Eight Cousins Books, October Gulls, Cape Cod Winery
Seasonal Art
Christmas décor artwork by Mindy Reasonover. The Village Gallery
Ceramic artist Corine Adams in her Pocasset home studio.
the Art of Learning TEACHING STUDENTS
FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL CERAMICS
TEACHER CORINE ADAMS never envisioned herself pursuing a career in education. But then she became a parent volunteer in her daughter’s class at Teaticket Elementary School. There she discovered a new career path, leading to her own artistic passion.
Corine grew up in in Hoek Van Holland, a small, coastal town in the Netherlands, not far from Rotterdam, a city known for its thriving art scene, where she attended university. While taking art classes in high school, Corine pondered a future as an artist or a surgical assistant, and
when she was accepted to school for graphic design, the decision was made.
During a six-month internship in Aruba, a requirement for graduation, Corine fell in love with the area and returned after college, only to meet her future husband, Devitt, an American who grew up in Florida. After their wedding in St. Maarten and the birth of their elder daughter, Anna, in the Netherlands, they relocated to Cape Cod, where their second daughter, Emily, was born.
When Corine established an art appreciation program at Teaticket Elementary School, she decided she had the
BY SARAH E. MURPHY • PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTY WILEY
Left: An impressively detailed owl sculpture by Corine Adams is headed for Handworks Gallery in Woods Hole, where she is a juried member. Right: Corine Adams enjoys both the malleability and unpredictability of working with clay.
skill and passion to become a teacher, and initially began taking courses part time at Cape Cod Community College to pursue a degree in art education. While she was working as a substitute teacher in the computer lab at Teaticket, a job became available teaching ceramics at Falmouth High School.
The unpredictability of clay is one of the aspects she loves most about the medium—in addition to its malleability—something she is continuously reminding her students.
“Everyone gets the same assignment, but it’s up to them to take it and see what they can do with it,” she said.
“Everything ends up looking different, and everyone runs into a different problem.”
Since joining Falmouth Public Schools fifteen years ago, Corine has continued to foster community partnerships with organizations such as Falmouth Historical Society, Mass Audubon, and the local science community, including Woods Hole Oceanographic
Above: The artist at work utilizing her backyard raku kiln.
Right: Corine’s daughter, Emily, pictured, provides assistance to her mother during the firing process.
Institution, Marine Biological Laboratory, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. These partnerships facilitate unique opportunities for subject matter that promotes dialogue, from Cape Cod history to social justice.
She enjoys empowering her students through selfexpression.
“I want to expose them to as much as possible,” Corine said.
To that end, she seeks additional funding from nonprofits such as Falmouth Education Foundation, Falmouth Cultural Council, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and Cape Cod 5 to support experiential learning, such as lectures from local artists and studio visits to learn professional firing techniques. Additionally, Corine was awarded an FEF grant to purchase a clay 3D printer for the FHS ceramics program. As co-advisor of the National Art Honor Society, she has witnessed countless students
Above: As a ceramic artist herself, Corine Adams is able to share her own tips for firing techniques with her Falmouth High School art students, including safety precautions. Below: The pots are taken out of the kiln at about 1800°F and placed in a galvanized can filled with newspapers which serves as a combustion chamber to achieve the desired metallic or crackle effect.
The result is always a surprise due to the unique characteristics of each sculpture, such as the shading and pattern of the glaze.
recognized for their talent and vision by national and state competitions, including the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Corine’s students also have the chance to use their talent to support their own educational endeavors by staging a fundraiser at FHS every other year. Soup for the Soul, a longstanding tradition, is an evening in the cafeteria featuring handmade bowls by the art students. Corine expanded the event by inviting the FHS culinary students, under the direction of Caitlin Hackett, to prepare homemade soup, bread, and dessert. Former students, parents, and FHS staff also participate by making bowls to be sold.
When Corine isn’t immersed in student art, she’s surrounded by her own, which utilizes electric, raku, and wood-firing methods. She takes inspiration from her coastal surroundings, creating functional and sculptural pieces in the basement studio of her Pocasset home, where she has a raku kiln in the backyard (which she demonstrated with assistance from her daughter, Emily, for Falmouth Living photographer Betty Wiley). Her efforts can be seen in her studio, where there’s an array of salt- and soda-fired coffee mugs, swirly vases and pitchers, wall hangings of sea horses, horseshoe crabs, and other aquatic creatures, and vessels boasting patterns achieved by burning horsehair.
Corine’s art is available for purchase at Handworks Gallery in Woods Hole, where she is a juried member. Her work has been on view across Cape Cod, and she has taught workshops at Falmouth Art Center. She is a member of Cape Cod Potters and is also part of the wood kiln firing community of Gustin Ceramics in South Dartmouth, which stages two annual firings in fall and spring (by invite only), requiring the threechamber kiln to be monitored 24 hours a day for seven days. Corine and her fellow ceramic artists are assigned eight-hour shifts in groups of six people at a time. After a two-week cooling period, the kiln is opened, revealing pieces boasting unique patterns created by the ash from the fire. The experience promotes not only creativity but also camaraderie.
Corine appreciates having the opportunity to pursue her own creative path while watching her students follow theirs.
“I wake up singing every day,” she said with a smile.
Adams Art & Design
For more information about Corine Adams, visit adamsartanddesign.com and on Instagram: Corine Adams. Soup for the Soul will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Falmouth High School. For more information, visit falmouth.k12.ma.us
Sculptures inspired by Corine’s Cape Cod surroundings, such as this expressive anglerfish, are available for purchase from the artist and at Handworks Gallery. Her work can be seen in regional galleries and art shows across Cape Cod.
Falmouth Pet Center
Established
Open Farm NutriSource
508-457-4420 • 112 Davis Straits, Falmouth • falmouthpet.com
Located at the intersection of Jones Rd. and Route 28, across from CVS
Farmina Primal Tucker’s
Our Little Secret
Is now the best season to visit Cape Cod?
BY JEANNE PETRIZZO
BY BETTY WILEY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Little Sippewissett Marsh
TAKE A BREATH. THE SUMMER CRAZE HAS CALMED DOWN. The traffic has thinned out. It must be shoulder season here in Falmouth, the period between peak and off-peak seasons. Technically, that could mean September to early June for the Cape, but my ideal shoulder season falls between September and Christmas. And to state the obvious, Falmouth is still gorgeous and full of fun things to do this time of year, so planning a fall getaway is a no-brainer.
Pack your weekend bag, or if you’re local, come along for the ride as we figure out where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and where to visit.
I love the coziness of a classic bed and breakfast, especially in the fall and winter, and Falmouth has no shortage of choices. I’m partial to the ocean views at Inn on the Sound, especially because a balcony room overlooks my favorite walk along Grand Ave. Plus, Nobska Lighthouse is on the horizon to the far right. However,
Nobska Lighthouse
if you visit late enough in the season, you may not want to miss the fall colors on Main Street. The Captain’s Manor Inn and the Palmer House Inn are nestled just steps from the town green.
Continuing my pursuit of cozy vibes, I’d kick off my weekend with dinner at Water Street Kitchen in Woods Hole. The wood paneling and paned windows overlooking the water create the pictureperfect ambiance I’m looking for.
The next morning, I’d head straight back to Woods Hole for breakfast: an oat milk latte and cherry danish from Pie in the Sky. I’d take my time meandering along Water Street in hopes of catching the drawbridge in action. Eventually, I’ll end up circling Eel Pond and ducking into the secret Garden of Our Lady off Millfield Street to finish my latte and pastry.
Peterson Farm
Then, it’s back toward Main Street in Falmouth, but not without a quick stop at Peterson Farm to circle the sheep pastures. The walk is peaceful and lovely regardless of the season, but when the trees have changed colors, the loop is about as stunning as it gets.
After all that walking, I’ll want to duck into Liam’s on Main Street for a light lunch. (I say light, but I’d probably end up ordering the Drunken Sailor burger with extra Gaelic sauce.)
During the month of October, Main Street is lined with scarecrows decorated by the town’s creative vendors. These characters are worth the walk alone, although I’ll be sure to pop into my two favorite shops, Eight Cousins (bookstore) and The Gilded Oyster (jewelry store), along the way.
LIAM MAGUIRE’S IRISH PUB
Harvesting a cranberry bog in East Falmouth
Now, a couple of choices for what to do next, because there are so many options.
Our first excursion takes us toward East Falmouth for the fall-est of fall activities. Pick pumpkins and other fall vegetables, and take your family on a hayride at Tony Andrews or Coonamessett farms. On the way, make sure to drive by the bogs on Old Barnstable Road; if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of a cranberry harvest. Finally, why not end at Bad Martha’s Brewery or Cape Cod Winery to celebrate a great day?
The second excursion takes us toward North Falmouth, specifically Bourne Farm. The open field just before the trees always offers an idyllic view. After the trees turn orange and red, it’s hard to not think Bourne Farm should look like
Top: Explore Bourne Farm. Bottom: Celebrate a gorgeous day at Cape Cod Winery.
that all year long. The property abuts the Shining Sea Bike Path, where, if you take a right on the trail, you’ll soon stumble upon more cranberry bogs. Again, if you hit it just right, you might strike New England attraction gold and see a harvest in action. Whether you do or not, though, the day’s end calls for a cozy pizza or pasta at the Chapoquoit Grill down the road in West Falmouth.
And, all of a sudden, it’s my last morning. I’ll pass right by Coffee Obsession in Queen’s Buyway on my way out of town. A shorter line than it’d be in the thick of summer, and soon I have a delicious Mexican Mocha in my hands. Yes, shoulder season may just be the best time to visit.
CHAPOQUOIT GRILL
Above: Chapoquoit Grill offers pasta as well as pizza.
Below: Bike or walk the Shining Sea Bike Path.
A FEW TIPS:
While fall is arguably the best part of shoulder season to visit Falmouth, it isn’t the only time. The town hosts festive events through Christmas. Plus, it’s not like coastal vistas and beach sunsets are less beautiful in the off-season. However, you’ll want to keep a few pointers in mind:
• This is meant to be a snapshot of the possibilities of fun places to visit and eat. It is not exhaustive. The intent is to demonstrate the myriad of itineraries that can exist, even in the off-season. I also feel compelled to say that, yes, Falmouth is resplendent with amazing food options. But the places mentioned in this piece are not part of a definitive ranking, just the food itinerary I’d plan for myself when on a fall weekend getaway.
• Seasonal hours definitely vary, so be sure to check websites and social channels (or just give a call) before you get your heart set on visiting a certain spot.
• Take advantage of the area’s travel resources, including falmouthchamber.com, and capecodchamber.org/explore/seasons, to explore a full list of possibilities.
Laugh Out Loud
From major acts to emerging talent, a growing number of stand-up comics are flocking to Falmouth
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BY CHRIS KAZARIAN
Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery
“I’ve been married 32 years . . . happily, I am told.” —Tony V
For nearly an hour, on a seasonably cool Saturday night in May at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth, legendary Boston comic Tony Viveiros (Tony V) riffs on everything from his relationship with his wife and two kids to his childhood love of grape soda and potato chips to constantly getting annoyed for no reason to being forced to wear a Speedo to play Neptune on a TV show to his final dying wish—to have his funeral procession drive through a car wash. Part of a lineup that includes two other seasoned comedians, Carolyn Plummer and James Dorsey, Viveiros shows why he’s headlining this show, deftly and hilariously moving from topic to topic with ease and skill.
The Unteachables Comedy Tour made its way to Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery in June featuring left to right Lou Pharis, Joe McKenna, and Stephen Taylor.
For more than 40 years, he’s fine-tuned his act, performing nationally alongside the likes of Dennis Miller, Steven Wright, and Adam Sandler, appearing on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” and compiling an impressive list of TV and film credits that include “Seinfeld,” “Rescue Me,” and “The Town.”
Last summer, when Bill Burr became the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park, Viveiros opened for him.
“It doesn’t matter where you perform,” he says after the Sea Crest show. “I truly believe our job is to entertain whoever is in front of us, if it’s 30 people or 300 people or 30,000 people. They should all get the same show. After I did Fenway, I was at a bandstand in Wells, Maine. It was a free show in a park in a gazebo. It was just as much fun.”
Fun. It’s something we all need more of in our lives.
And here in Falmouth, there’s an opportunity to experience that in the burgeoning world of stand-up comedy. This past summer, the Sea Crest, Aquatic Brewing, Cape Cod Winery, the Holiday Inn, The Wharf, and Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery all hosted shows.
Not too long ago, the easiest way to enjoy live comedy
was to head to the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis.
But that’s changing, thanks to people like Andrea Kooharian-Simpson, a makeup artist by day who is carrying on the legacy of her late husband, Preston, who started Flapjack Comedy Productions in 2015.
“Preston did stand-up and was a performer his whole life,” Andrea says from her East Falmouth home, overlooking the Quashnet River, where the couple moved to in 2013 from New York City.
Seeing the dearth of comedy on the Cape, Preston started connecting with Boston comics, producing his first show on Halloween night in 2015 at the DoubleTree in Hyannis. A few months later, the Sea Crest welcomed Flapjack as part of its entertainment offerings.
Since then, a slew of familiar Boston comics—Steve Sweeney, Lenny Clarke, Christine Hurley, and Jimmy Dunn, among others—have entertained Falmouth, with Preston serving as the emcee as well as the organizer.
Preston’s goal? Bring laughter to this section of the Cape. “He loved making people laugh, no matter what,” Andrea says. “He created quite a business. This was his passion.”
Left to right: James Dorsey, Andrea Kooharian-Simpson, Tony V, Carolyn Plummer, and Harry Conforti of Flapjack Comedy Productions.
Not far from her home is a large, handmade wooden bench that sits along the Quashnet River Trail in Mashpee. Engraved on it is the phrase, “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE,” etched below Preston’s name and the dates 4/26/1961–2/7/2021.
Flapjack’s first show after Preston’s death took place in May 2021 and featured Dave Andrews, Mike Whitman, and Plummer, at The Coonamessett. With the help and support of comedian Jimmy Dunn and Harry Conforti, who ran the famed Stitches Comedy Club in Boston,
Andrea has continued to make sure standup has a home here in Falmouth, putting together shows at the Sea Crest as well as Cape Cod Winery.
What makes Flapjack stand out, Andrea says, is the level of talent they are bringing to the region. Plummer, for example, has been performing for 27 years and was tapped in November 2022 to join Jimmy Fallon, Denis Leary, and John Mulaney on stage at TD Garden for the 26th Annual Comics Come Home fundraiser in Boston to benefit the Cam Neely Foundation.
“I love making people laugh,” Plummer says after the show at the Sea Crest in May.
“Especially when people come up, and maybe they had something bad happen in their life—I had one woman who had lost her husband who told me she hadn’t laughed in six months. It is a really good feeling to know you were that person who made her laugh.”
It’s that same goal that Bourne’s AJ Hapenny has every time he steps on stage. “I just love the fan reaction and that I’m making somebody’s day,” he says. “Maybe somebody had a hard day at work, or something is going on at home, or life didn’t turn out the way they wanted, they can turn to comedy.”
Carolyn Plummer, James Dorsey, and Tony V performing earlier this year at Flapjack Comedy’s show at the Sea Crest Beach Resort.
What’s in a Name: Flapjack Productions
Nearly 18 years ago, Andrea and Preston Simpson adopted three kittens, all siblings. One crawled up Preston’s chin and flipped over. They named him Flapjack.
When Preston came up with the idea to start producing live comedy shows locally, he needed a name. “We didn’t want to call it ‘Preston’s Comedy.’ We were bouncing around some names, and we thought Flapjack was a funny name,” Andrea recalls.
That’s when Flapjack Comedy Productions was born. A photo of Preston holding his famed cat over his face has been used repeatedly to promote the shows.
Paperback Comedy
Like most comedians, AJ Hapenny’s foray into comedy started with open mics. There was some initial success—he opened for Jim Breuer at Bridgewater State University—but also some failures.
“I didn’t understand there were going to be some highs and lows. I’d have to do open mics and free shows,” he says. “I had to craft my material and got to meet up with other comics to help them craft their material.”
It was during those fledgling days when he asked a booker if he could be on a show. “He said to me, ‘I only book big names, hardcover comedians. You’re paperback.’”
That was the genesis of Paperback Comedy, which produces comedy shows and open mics throughout the Cape. Despite the origins of his company’s name, Hapenny has found the “comedy community can be a warm place because everyone is fighting the same battles that you are.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA KOOHARIAN-SIMPSON
PHOTO COURTESY OF KAYLA B
Andrea and Preston Simpson, along with Flapjack and Zoey.
AJ Hapenny, founder of Paperback Comedy
The Cape native has been performing and organizing shows locally under his company, Paperback Comedy, for more than a decade. Along with Aquatic Brewing in Falmouth, Paperback puts together shows at Naukabout Brewing Company in Mashpee, Off The Grid in Sandwich, O’playsis in Buzzards Bay, House of Hatchets in Hyannis, and the Red Nun in Dennis Port.
“The fact that comedy is building on the Cape is absolutely a dream come true,” Hapenny says, noting it’s not only good for performers like him, but also for audiences. “I’ve never met a person in my entire life who doesn’t like to laugh. I’ve met a lot of them on the
internet, but not in real life.”
“As trite as it sounds, it is good to laugh,” Viveiros says, echoing that sentiment. “There have been countless studies about the benefits of laughter.”
It’s something that Andrea knows far too well. “I think it brings us back to our childhood,” she says. “There are silly moments in life when you find connection with someone, and you’re belly laughing so hard, you forget about all the other stuff and you’re just in the moment.”
Laughter is indeed the best medicine and it’s being served up in healthy doses here in Falmouth.
Comedians Kelly MacFarland and Dave Lamb in a Flapjack Comedy production at Cape Cod Winery.
brings the laughs during Flapjack’s summer show at Cape Cod Winery.
See Flapjack Comedy’s upcoming shows at flapjackcomedy.com Follow Paperback Comedy on Facebook at facebook.com/PaperbackComedy to view its lineup of shows.
Comedian Steve Bjork
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll kicks off the season
BY SARAH E. MURPHY
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FALMOUTH VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO EXPERIENCE MAIN STREET than during the Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll. Presented by the Falmouth Village Association, the event has become a highlight of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Holidays by the Sea Weekend.
For one afternoon and evening in early December, Main Street is closed to traffic from Shore Street Extension to the Falmouth Village Green, allowing people of all ages to leisurely and safely explore what is typically one of the town’s busiest roads. The event begins right after the Chamber’s Jingle Jog 5K, which steps off from the Village Green, traveling down Main Street, and includes a half-mile “elf run” for kids.
Just as the sun begins to set, the colorfully decked, historic downtown storefronts are warmly lit, promising welcoming ambiance, in addition to complimentary cocoa, cider, and cookies. Doorbells jingle as the shops welcome visitors in a Currier & Ives scene reminiscent of an oldfashioned holiday open house, hosting sidewalk sales and last-minute boutique shopping.
Below: Holiday Village Stroll tree lighting in the Village Green Right: Shop decorated for the holiday season Bottom Right: Falmouth Jewelry Shop, storefront all merry and bright with snow
As intended, hundreds of pedestrians stroll along the street—parents pushing baby carriages, toddlers sitting on shoulders for better viewing, and kids running alongside their families, proudly displaying painted faces, one of many free activities available to children.
Local singers and musicians offer cozy, intimate concerts at the Gallery on Main, Main Street Art Gallery, Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, and the Pickle Jar Kitchen, while crowds gather outside, applauding cheerfully for street performances by Turning Pointe Dance Studio, the Merry Dickens Carolers, the Cranberry Shores Chorus, and the Falmouth High School Jazz Band, to name a few.
Jugglers, stilt walkers, and beloved characters from movies and pop culture, from Donald Duck to Barbie, make their way throughout the village, stopping for visits at Caline for Kids. Añejo Mexican Bistro is packed inside, while people also wait patiently in line at the Taco Blanco taco truck, adorned with garland and tinsel.
Above: Turning Pointe Dance Studio, dancing down Main Street Center: Festive folks dressed for the stroll Bottom Left: Village Green Bottom Right: Shops welcoming visitors
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Falmouth Public Library Lawn is decorated with ice sculptures and holiday favorites, including a giant, inflatable Frosty the Snowman joined by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
As always, Santa is arguably the main attraction for a certain demographic, and kids have the exciting chance to get a picture with him on the library lawn before he leads the way to the Lighting of the Green with Falmouth High School’s a capella group, Soulfege. Adults can also capture memories in the Volkswagen photo bus, parked in front of Peg Noonan Park.
Left: Volkswagen photo bus takes Christmas photos
Above: Dining and celebrating the festivities
Below: Stilt walkers all decked out as beloved characters.
Falmouth Village Association (FVA) is a member organization aimed at the betterment of Main Street businesses. The Stroll is one of several events it stages throughout the year, including the Street Fair in July and Wednesday night Movies Under the Stars throughout the summer months. FVA board president Richard Peal emphasized the collaborative nature of the Holiday Stroll, which is planned months in advance.
“We have a great committee that focuses on making
this event as good as it can be, and every year, we’re striving to reach more,” he said. “It’s really blossomed in the last couple of years.”
Part of that growth comes from local support, including Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank, the Island Queen, the Steamship Authority, and the Falmouth Road Race, Inc.
“We have some pinnacle community organizations that really help us. They are all involved in helping us create and champion these events throughout the year,” he said.
Denise Quinn, co-owner of The Gilded Oyster, with Ruthie Haley, Tracey Sugermeyer, Wendi Obuchowski, and Suzanne Jalbert. Dressed for the Holiday Village Stroll and offering cookies and other goodies while visitors shop.
Peal also credited the Department of Public Works Parks Department, tasked with not only decorating the Village Green but also adorning the Main Street lampposts with holiday wreaths. For the 2023 Stroll, the Parks Department also decorated the newly planted trees in front of the library with battery-operated white lights for additional illumination and ambiance.
Although FVA is the host for the Stroll, the organization works in tandem with Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, the parent organization of Holidays by the Sea, in addition to the Falmouth Police Department and Falmouth Fire/Rescue Department to ensure public safety.
The event also extends beyond the Green to participating businesses on Queen’s Buyway. Although those roads aren’t closed, many doors are open, particularly some of Falmouth’s historic bed and breakfasts.
Right: Merry Dickens Carolers Center: Santa Claus greets all the little ones
Bottom Left: Richard Peal, president, Falmouth Village Association
Bottom Right:
Maison Villate is a must for holiday stocking up.
Peal believes the location and character of Main Street contribute to the Stroll experience. As the manager of LeRoux Kitchen on Main Street, he enjoys being able to participate in the evening and not just organize it from the sidelines. He knows firsthand that the event is important not only for tourism but also for merchants. For him and his fellow retailers, the busier, the better.
“Main Street Village is the heart of our town. It is such a picturesque little street that we love to celebrate. Pretty much all the businesses are locally owned and run by residents. This is a great way to infuse and start the season,” he said.
“People come from all over to get that seaside holiday spirit, and that’s what we love bringing forward to everyone.”
IF YOU GO…
The Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4–6 p.m. For more information, follow on Facebook: Falmouth Village; Instagram: falmouthvillagema and online: falmouthvillageassociation.com
Top: Folks along Main Street enjoy the festivities at Pickle Jar, Homespun, and Twigs. Left: Food truck offering festive flare Below: High school musicians accompany the Stroll
Calendar of Events
Location Courtesy of Maureen & Phil Lynch, Woods Hole
Styled by Claire Lund
Celebrate fall and winter in Falmouth with dozens of things to do and see. We recommend that you check each organization’s website and social media pages for updated information.
October 1–31
FALMOUTH VILLAGE OF SCARECROWS
Come to Falmouth Village and see the creativity and spirit of Main Street merchants as they display imaginative homemade scarecrows in front of their stores and restaurants. Join the fun while supporting local merchants! falmouthvillageassociation.com
October 25
WICKED AT WICKS: A CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Come to the Falmouth Museums on the Green for a fun family Halloween event. The event will include trick-ortreating at several historic properties, pumpkin painting, storytelling, and a costume parade. Come dressed to impress, and enjoy the best of fall in Falmouth, 4 to 5:30 p.m. museumsonthegreen.org
October 26
FALMOUTH DOG PARK
HOWLIN’ GOOD TIME DOG COSTUME PARTY
Dress up your pet and join us for a costume parade around the dog park. Prizes awarded in many categories, including Most Creative. 2 p.m. falmouthdogpark.com
October 26
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS FABIOLA MÉNDEZ
Experience the magic of Puerto Rican folk music with cuatro virtuoso Fabiola. She has grown into one
of the leading ambassadors of the Puerto Rican cuatro and brings her powerful performances to audiences worldwide. 7 p.m. at Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, 60 Highfield Dr. capesymphony.org
November 2
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS NOTES FOR CHANGE
Featuring Rasa String Quartet and Housing Assistance Corporation, this historic concert addresses Cape Cod’s housing crisis. More than a concert, this is the beginning of a movement. Experience the power of music to ignite change. 3 p.m. at Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, 60 Highfield Dr. capesymphony.org
November 3
45 TH SHIPWRECKED FALMOUTH IN THE FALL
A classic local road race held each autumn since 1979. Now under the direction of Falmouth Road Race, Inc., the seven-mile race runs on the same seaside course as the ASICS Falmouth Road Race and offers cooler temps, fewer people, and a locally sponsored finish festival featuring local vendors. 11 a.m. Follow FRR on FB and Instagram @falmouthroadrace. falmouthinthefall.com
November 8–24
RENT
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love,
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finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Directed by Joan McKenzie-Baird; book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. at the Highfield Theatre. falmouththeatreguild.org
November 22–December 15, Weekends
HOLIDAYS AT HIGHFIELD
Visit Highfield Hall & Gardens for a spectacular holiday season display with beautiful rooms full of inspiring design ideas. Shop the local artisan gift gallery with items ranging from fine crafts to hostess gifts. highfieldhall.org
November 23
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Small Business Saturday was founded to help businesses with their most pressing need—getting more customers. The day happens every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages people to shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America. By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you’re showing your support for the small businesses in your
neighborhood and reinvesting in the Falmouth community.
November 26
FALMOUTH HARVEST FARMERS’ MARKET
Holiday market with local fruit and vegetables, seafood, cheese, wine, bread and pastries, plants and flowers, and much more at Marine Park on Falmouth Harbor, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. falmouthfarmersmarket.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2–3
HOLIDAY TABLETOP
BOXWOOD TREE WORKSHOP
Learn how to create your own festive classic Christmas tree design using fresh boxwood branches with mini lights, ornaments, ribbon, and a tree-topper with Anna Holmes. Sign up by November 24. Register online or call 508-495-1878, ext. 2. highfieldhallandgardens.org
December 6
HOLIDAY CAROLING IN WOODS HOLE
Join us as we herald the Christmas season with caroling in Woods Hole Village. The Solstice Singers lead a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. Remember to dress warmly! 5:50 p.m. falmouthchamber.com
December 6–8 FALMOUTH HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA WEEKEND
Our flash of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive holidays singing carols in Woods Hole Village as the winter sun sets over Vineyard Sound. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Run in the 12th Annual Jingle Jog and Kids GhELF Run. Join in the caroling at the lighting of the Village Green. Enjoy the Main Street festivities of the Holiday Stroll, and get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in Southeast New England. falmouthchamber.com
December 7
SEAFARING SANTA SAILS INTO FALMOUTH
Head to Falmouth Harbor, Marine Park, by The Flying Bridge on
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Scranton Avenue, to welcome Seafaring Santa! Candy canes for all the kids! 10:30 a.m.
December 7
13 TH ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K AND KIDS “GHELF” RUN
Wear your wildest and most festive holiday outfit (complete with jingle bells, perhaps!) to run the course starting and ending at the Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha’s Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street. The half-mile “GhELF” Run for children 12 and under starts at 3 p.m. The Jingle Jog 5K starts at 3:30 p.m. falmouthchamber.com
December 7
FALMOUTH VILLAGE HOLIDAY STROLL
See Falmouth Main Street transformed at night for the annual Holiday Stroll! Visit the many unique shops, services, and restaurants in the heart of Falmouth Village. Enjoy shopping and dining while you
stroll down Main Street and Queen’s Buyway, with festive entertainment throughout the village. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. 4 p.m. falmouthvillageassociation.com
December 7
LIGHTING OF THE FALMOUTH VILLAGE GREEN
The annual lighting of the Village Green for the holidays! You can’t miss the one magic moment that transforms the Village Green into Santa’s wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. Enjoy the Main Street to Queen’s Buyway Stroll before and after the Lighting of the Green. 6 p.m. falmouthchamber.com
December 7
FALMOUTH GARDEN CLUB
Wreath Sale and holiday market from the members of the garden club at the Museums on the Green, Hallett Barn, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. falmouthgardenclub.com
ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K AND KIDS “GHELF” RUN DECEMBER 7
December 8
61ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Bring your family, friends, and guests to the best and largest Christmas Parade in Southeast New England. Presented by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, the parade, organized around the theme of “Holidays through the Decades,” steps off at noon from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits, and proceeds along Main Street to the Village Green. The parade features theme-decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters, and Santa Claus! falmouthchamber.com
December 14
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS A CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS
Warm up your winter as you experience a Caribbean Christmas with Jefferey Clayton and his incredible band, PanNeubean Steel. Enjoy festive rhythms and joyful sounds with this unique fusion of steelpan music. 7 p.m. at Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, 60 Highfield Dr. capesymphony.org
December 14
CULINARY CLASS: BEYOND PEASANT BREAD
This workshop is for those who have taken the basic peasant bread class and want to move along a little further in their bread baking. Utilizing the technique introduced in “Peasant Bread with Gail Blakely,” we will explore breakfast treats such as cinnamon sugar monkey bread and brioche. Sign up by December 5. Register online or call 508-495-1878, ext. 2. highfieldhallandgardens.org
December 14–15
FALMOUTH CHORALE
HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Falmouth Chorale’s 60th season will feature a holiday chorale concert let by artistic director Andrew Jonathan Welch. falmouthchorale.org
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January – April, Sundays
FALMOUTH FARMERS’ MARKET
Come shop as local farmers, bakers, and culinary artisans sell fresh vegetables, seafood, soups, coffee, baked goods, and more. At Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church on Main Street, 12 noon to 3 p.m. falmouthfarmersmarket.org
January 18
MVY RADIO AND CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENT THE SUITCASE JUNKET
A special concert featuring the visionary artist Matt Lorenz, better known as The Suitcase Junket. A true one-man band, Lorenz captivates audiences with his incredible ability to build instruments from scratch and perform intricate, multilayered music. 7 p.m. at Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, 60 Highfield Dr. capesymphony.org
January 24–February 8
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
This long-running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter Steve Martin
plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics. Directed by Jakob White, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m, Sundays 2 p.m., at the Highfield Theatre. falmouththeatreguild.org
March 29
CAPE SYMPHONY PRESENTS CULOMBA
Experience the magic of close harmony with Culomba! Known for their unique repertoire spanning American folk, Georgian, Corsican, Balkan, and Renaissance music, Culomba’s captivating performances blend traditional and contemporary influences. 4 p.m. at Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus, 60 Highfield Dr. capesymphony.org
April 25–May 11
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
Swallow, a 15-year-old girl growing up in America’s deep South in the fifties, discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn. When she asks who he is and the first words he utters are “Jesus Christ,” it’s as if all her prayers have been answered. Swallow and the town’s other children vow to protect the stranger from the world that waits outside—the townspeople who are determined to catch a fugitive hiding in their midst. As fantasy and reality collide, Swallow is torn between the two and begins to discover who she is and where she is going. Directed by Bruce Allen, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Jim Steinman, and book by Patricia Knop, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Gale Edwards. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m., at the Highfield Theatre. falmouththeatreguild.org
Falmouth Eats RESTAURANT GUIDE
Whatever your dining pleasure—from casual to fine dining— you’ll find it here in Falmouth. Our Falmouth Eats restaurant guide will help you discover your next perfect meal.
EAST FALMOUTH
Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery BREWERY badmarthabeer.com/ falmouth-brewery
Cape Cod Winery
See expanded listing on this page WINERY capecodwinery.com
East End Tap
See expanded listing on this page AMERICAN eastendtap.com
The Cape Grille at The Cape Club Resort AMERICAN capeclubresort.com/dining
FALMOUTH
Anchor Ale House AMERICAN anchorale.com
Anejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar MEXICAN anejo.cc
Cape Cod Winery
4 Oxbow Road, 508-457-5592, capecodwinery.com
Come sit and savor the flavors of our wines in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer nine different varieties of wine, from a Rosé Mermaid Water, a refreshing Sauvigon Blanc, to a Chardonnay and Channel Marker #16, just to name a few. Sit by the fire and listen to live music in our spacious outdoor sitting area while sipping a glass of your choice. Enjoy a variety of food from the Mermaid Cafe’ Food Truck. Like us on social media WINERY
East End Tap
734 Teaticket Hwy, East Falmouth, 508-444-8677 eastendtap.com
Family-friendly! Enjoy the comfort of our great staff serving delicious Cape favorites like homemade clam chowder, linguica stuffed quahogs or our locally known fresh steak burgers in a rustic, coastal-industrial setting. With “24 Beers On Tap,” you’ll always “Eat Well-Drink Well” at East End Tap. Like us on social media. AMERICAN
For seasonal restaurants - please visit the website or social media pages for updated opening
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Bangkok Cuisine
THAI bangkokcapecod.com
Bean & Cod Market beanandcod.com
Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium
ICE CREAM benandbillsfalmouth.com
Betsy’s Diner DINER betsys-diner.business.site
Bluefins Sushi and Sake Bar SEAFOOD bluefinsfalmouth.com
Cape Cod Bagel Café CAFÉ capecodbagelcafetogo.com
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar MEXICAN casavallarta.us
Coffee Obsession
COFFEE coffeeobsession.com
The Conference Table Falmouth
AMERICAN theconferencetable falmouth.com
Country Fare Restaurant BREAKFAST
Crabapples
AMERICAN crabapplesrestaurant.com
Dana’s Kitchen (SEASONAL) CAFÉ danas-kitchen.com
Devour Eatery CAFÉ devoureatery.com
DJ’s Famous Wings AMERICAN djsfamouswings.com
Doggz & Hoggz AMERICAN doggzhoggz.com
Eli’s at The Coonamessett Inn AMERICAN elistavernfalmouth.com
An Italian specialty market with imported goods, offering Italian pasta, sauces, a full deli of high-quality cold cuts from Italy, aged Italian cheeses, homemade chicken cutlets and meatballs, plus much more. Like us on social media MARKET
Falmouth Raw Bar (SEASONAL) SEAFOOD falmouthrawbar.com
Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod SWEETS/CANDY shipchocolates.net
Waterfront dining and bar with open-air decks overlooking Falmouth’s scenic Harbor. Serving traditional New England seafood with contemporary flair and delicious craft cocktails. Plus, live music throughout the summer. Like us on social media.
SEAFOOD
Grumpy’s Pub (SEASONAL) AMERICAN PUB
Homeport Sushi & Kitchen JAPANESE homeportsushiand kitchen.com
Italian Gourmet Foods–Slice of Italy Inc. See expanded listing on this page ITALIAN
Jack In The Beanstalk MARKET jackinthebeanstalk.com
Jacks Restaurant & Bar AMERICAN jacksrestaurantfalmouth.com
Steve’s Pizzeria & More PIZZA stevespizzeriaandmore.com
The Blended Berry SMOOTHIES & MORE theblendedberry.com
The Clam Man SEAFOOD theclamman.com
The Flying Bridge Restaurant
See expanded listing on page 172 SEAFOOD flyingbridgerestaurant.com
Timber Wood-Fired Pizza at Timber Axe Bar & Bowl
23 Town Hall Square, 774-221-8777 timberfiredpizza.com
Timber wood-fired pizza is crispy, with slightly charred edges, resulting in a crust that is both light and airy, and made by our specialized pizza chefs using only the freshest ingredients, with our imported Italian morello forni oven to cook your 12” pie in minutes. A large menu selection of pizzas or you may even build your own pizza with many toppings to choose from. Like us on social media PIZZA
The Vine Restaurant ITALIAN italianrestaurantfalmouth.com
Timber Wood-Fired Pizza
See expanded listing on this page PIZZA timberfiredpizza.com
The Glass Onion (SEASONAL) AMERICAN theglassoniondining.com
Taco Blanco MEXICAN tacoblanco.cc
Tiger Ramen JAPANESE tigerramen.com
Windfall Market
See expanded listing on this page MARKET windfallmarket.com
For seasonal restaurants - please visit the website or social media pages for updated opening
For over 20 years the Windfall Market has been providing a unique shopping experience for its customers. Offering a wide variety of the freshest, highest quality products. You’ll find fresh produce, breads made from scratch, baked goods, assortment of cheeses, meats, deli platters, prepared foods, beer and wine and much more. Like us on social media MARKET
FALMOUTH HEIGHTS
Shipwrecked AMERICAN PUB shipwreckedfalmouth.com
The Black Dog Heights Café (SEASONAL) CAFÉ theblackdog.com
The Wharf Restaurant & Bar SEAFOOD thewharffalmouth.com
NORTH FALMOUTH
Bucatino Restaurant and Wine Bar ITALIAN bucawinebar.com
Epic Oyster SEAFOOD eatepicoyster.com
North Falmouth Cheese Shop CHEESE SHOP northfalmouthcheese.com
Prime Time House of Pizza
PIZZA
Red’s Restaurant & Lounge at The Sea Crest Beach Hotel AMERICAN seacrestbeachhotel.com/ dine/reds
Silver Beach Pizza & Seafood PIZZA silverbeachpizzacapecod. com
Silver Lounge Restaurant AMERICAN silverloungerestaurant.com
Talk of The Town Diner DINER
Wild Harbor General Store MARKET
TEATICKET
Falmouth Fish Market MARKET freshfishcapecod.com
Papa Jake’s Pizza PIZZA papajakespizza.com
Pies À La Mode PIES
Supreme Pizza & Subs PIZZA falmouthsupreme.com
Sweet Rice FUSION sweetricecapecod.com
WAQUOIT
Moonakis Café CAFÉ moonakiscafe.com
Moto Pizza PIZZA moto-pizza.com
West Falmouth Market
623 W. Falmouth Highway 508-548-1139 westfalmouthmarket.com
A beloved community institution since 1902. A full-service country market, event caterer and so much more. Offering everything from fresh produce, coffee and scrumptious deli sandwiches or wraps to an old-time butcher shop, pizza, homemade soups, bakery and wine and beer, as well as prepared gourmet meals and catering services. Like us on social media. MARKET
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The best memories are made as we gather with friends and family. These times inspire us to be more hopeful, more joyful. Cheers to a festive holiday season! Thank you to Maureen and Phil Lynch, Woods Hole, for sharing their home with us. Styled by Michele LaCamera, Vintage Reclaimed
