Harwich Magazine 2023

Harwich Chamber of Commerce One Schoolhouse Road

Harwich Port, MA 02646 (508) 432-1600 info@harwichcc.com

Board of Directors

Julie Decoteau, President

KMD Plumbing/ Homemade

Creations by Jules

Suzanne Berry, Vice President

Cape Cod Five

Wendy Diehl, Treasurer

William Raveis Real Estate

Cyndi Williams, Executive Director Harwich Chamber of Commerce

Board Members

Herb Bell

Pilgrim Masonic Lodge

Emily Brutti Fore & Aft

Alton Chun

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club

Paul Fox

Harwich Paint & Decorating Center

Rich Hristov

Past President

400 East Restaurant & Bar

Select Board

Michael MacAskill

Julie Kavanagh

Mary Anderson

Don Howell

Larry Ballantine

Reflecting on The Warm Side of the Cape

What makes Harwich so special to each person who lives, works, and visits here? It’s the sense of belonging and the welcoming feeling you receive in each of our seven villages. Reflecting on where we came from, where we are, and where we are going is this retrospective and celebration of our community. Within Harwich are seven villages − East Harwich, Harwich Center, Harwich Port, North Harwich, Pleasant Lake, South Harwich, and West Harwich –offering culinary delights, captain’s homes, historic buildings, and intriguing cemeteries. We are sharing some of the unique treasures, people, and places that have made us who we are.

You’ll find that each village has its own special flavor − all seasoned with a large helping of warmth and friendliness. Whether you’re checking in to one of our charming bed and breakfast inns or our 5-Star Resort Wequassett Resort & Golf Club (now open year-round!), visiting for the day, or living and working here, our warm Harwich hospitality will welcome you.

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8 Recipe for success

Passion, talent, good taste, and commitment to the community fuels these local restaurants

17 Blazing a Trail

The Harwich Fire Department and the 1928 Firestation

24 Special, not spooky

Local cemeteries provide a look at Harwich history and local personalities

29 Carving a lifetime of memories

Tom Blute of H. T. Crosby & Son Monuments and Markers

32 The journey to creating

Harwich’s Cultural Districts

Connecting to history and sharing our culture

35 Build a Better Mousetrap Award

Sandcastle Doggie Playcare receives prestigious honor

37 Beautifying Harwich

Harwich Garden Club spends decades tending our green areas

51 A century of good reads

Harwich Port Library

63 Pine Oaks Village

Housing opportunities rooted in Harwich

65 Special Memories

Emme Drummond and family come together in Harwich

40 Family Fun

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Always welcoming guests

recipe for success

What’s the at Harwich’s restaurants?

A heaping scoop of culinary talent infused with passion

Brax Landing’s Fish Tacos are filled with local Cod, the freshest ingredients from the garden, avocado, and topped with a flavorful combination of sriracha sauce, chipotle mayo, and a wedge of lime.

With more than 30 dining establishments within Harwich’s seven villages, there is always something to tempt every palate. For these owners and chefs, the common ingredient for their success is a passion for what they create. From the owner who started at age 15, to the retired EMT who creates colorful unique cakes, to the couple who has made ice cream healthy and enjoyable for all, Harwich restaurants are led by an interesting group of folks! Even if you had the “recipe book” from these culinary partners, you wouldn’t be able to replicate their offerings. That’s because they not only serve the best local food, they blend that with generosity to the community, a welcoming feeling, and comfortable surroundings. They have all marinated their businesses in enjoyment and inspiration − and that comes through as you peruse the menus and their special offerings.

Even after many years of working in the business, these restaurateurs absolutely boil over with enthusiasm for their customers and community.

Brax Landing

At one of our longtime waterfront gems, Brax Landing, a key ingredient to their success is pride, and has been the mainstay for more than 40 years. Partners Ron Leidner and Jeff Gomes had an admiration for one another back in the beginning in the early 1990s, and that helped Brax get to where it is today. They learned the business together, and early on − like all restaurants getting started – it was a struggle at times, but they built the foundation of what residents and visitors alike love about Brax Landing.

Ron admired Jeff ’s loyalty and the fact that he knew every square inch of the building, as he worked himself up from dishwasher, raw bar guy, and bartender/manager to owning it today with his current business partner Tad Peavey. An annual tradition Jeff and Tad started years ago, and still continue today, is Brax’s free Thanksgiving dinner,

served to the socially and economically needy in our community. Another ingredient to their success? Giving back to the community and treating everyone fairly. Here’s a great example of that: Brax had a lobster tank had in the lobby, where they used to have 1 ½ lb. lobsters delivered. At one point, there was a 15 lb. lobster in the tank − being two very sensitive men, Jeff and Tad agreed they couldn’t sell it and drove the lobster down to Red River Beach and let him go. Jeff and Tad both grew up here, and they continue to build on what Jeff and Ron started 30 years ago. They have high standards, treat their staff fairly, and give them opportunities to succeed. With their waterfront location and delicious local food − from salads and appetizers to lobster rolls and fish and chips − you’ll always leave satisfied and smiling.

Hot Stove Saloon

Next, we travel up the street in Harwich Port to the Hot Stove Saloon. This is another restaurant that Ron Leidner started − this time with his son, Gabe. The Hot Stove Saloon opened in May 2005, not long after the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years, and it hit a home run.

Centrally located, this family friendly relaxed atmosphere has 13 high-definition TVs to kick back and catch the game. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends after a day at the beach or work. Decorating the walls of the restaurant is wonderful baseball memorabilia, some dating back to the early 1900s. The youngest visitors are treated to a handful of baseball cards and other ballpark favorites! This local favorite is open year-round. The recipe for success at the Hot Stove is quality food and friendly staff − many who have worked at the “Stove” for well over 10 years. With a chill vibe and cozy atmosphere, you can’t help but keep coming back.

As veterans of the Air Force, Ron and Gabe to continue the tradition of giving back, honoring our veterans every year on Veteran’s Day with a free pot roast dinner. The Hot Stove has also raised more than $125,000 to give back to the community.

Young or old, the Hot Stove truly hits it out of the park!

LANYARD STUFFED QUAHOG RECIPE

Ingredients

25 lbs. of Quahogs

2 lbs. of Chopped Clams

2 Red Peppers

2 Green Peppers

1 Jumbo White Onion

2 lbs. of Crushed Ritz Crackers

1 Pound and half Chorizo

½ lb. Unsalted Butter

1/3 of a cup Lemon Juice

Seasoning

1 Tablespoon each:

Old Bay

Granulated Garlic

Basil

Onion Powder

Oregano

Parsley

Black Pepper

Directions

Steamed Quahogs and clams until fully open, dice red peppers, green peppers and onion. Sauté veg mix with crumbled chorizo and a half pound of butter. Finely chop quahog meat, in a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients including crushed crackers, seasoning and chopped clams. Wash quahog shells thoroughly and stuff them using a 2 ½ oz scoop.

Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees

Yields 32 quahogs, 2 per person

4 PACK OF HOT STOVE SALOON LOBSTER SALAD ROLLS

Ingredients

2 pounds of fresh claw and knuckle lobster meat

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 finely diced celery stalk

2 dashes of celery salt

2 dashes of white pepper

Juice from one freshly squeezed lemon

Directions

Gently mix together.

Serve on a Fresh 6” Brioche roll with a bed of Lettuce.

Enjoy with some Cape Cod Potato Chips and an ice cold Sam Summer Ale or Iced Tea

Lanyard Bar and Grill

Continuing along Route 28, you’ll find the Lanyard Bar & Grill, which is heading into its 6th season. A favorite of locals, this friendly hometown hot spot is open yearround. When dining at the Lanyard, you will find true comfort food. Owner and Chef Ben Porter says these have been a staple since they opened − and with 27 years of experience there’s a special zing that embodies the flair of Ben and his culinary team. The menu offers comfort food with a twist, and the Lanyard’s imagination comes through in their nightly specials.

The recipe for success at the Lanyard Bar and Grill is the joy of cooking fresh food from scratch with an array of offerings. They also welcome functions in the upper level for up to 40 people and the patio area for a more intimate 30 people.

A special highlight for the Lanyard Bar and Grill was watching Ben compete in the Food Network’s Beachside Brawl this past season. On Sunday nights, the Lanyard would welcome their customers to come in and cheer on Ben while watching the show. As the oldest castmate, he was thrilled with the integrity of the show and that it was all about the cooking. He recalls that at times

BRENDA’S CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS BUTTERCREAM ICING

Ingredients

Two sticks of butter softened

1 cup Crisco shortening

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons whole milk

Directions

Cream together the butter and the shortening using mixer. Add in the pure vanilla extract and mix just until blended. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until completely incorporated. Add in 2 teaspoons whole milk, mix until blended then mix on medium to high for three minutes. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to two weeks.

he felt like the underdog due to the level of talent of the other chefs. Ben showed he definitely has the imagination and passion to create unique and mouthwatering menus.

Come and relish all your Lanyard Bar and Grill favorites, from the stuffed quahogs to the short ribs to the desserts, you’ll never leave hungry!

Brenda’s Cakes for All Occasions

With one giant mixing bowl, two career paths, raising a family, and a batch of passion, Brenda’s Cakes for all Occasions is created. For Brenda, creativity started at a young age − if it was colorful, confetti or glitter, and she could make it with her own two hands, it was for her. She was always

interested in baking and enjoyed helping her mom at the holidays. She eventually started cake decorating after making a cake for a friend’s birthday, and continued to perfect her skills while creating increasingly beautiful and delicious baked goods. One of her earliest successes was making a cake that she used a bag of Oreos to decorate. She remembers really loving how it came out, and even better it sold right after she put it in the case.

Brenda had a career as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for 23 years while still baking and decorating on the side and raising her family. In 2017, Brenda decided to retire from the fire department and make baking her primary career. She already had a fabulous client base, so it was time to educate herself on the latest techniques, invest in equipment and supplies, learn about running a business, and help people make memories and celebrate special events.

With any new business there are things you learn, and when during the first few months of Covid Brenda’s husband, Dennis, was laid off from his job, she learned quickly how to integrate him into the business. He was able to help with baking, making frosting, hand-cutting sugar cookie dough, creating fondant figures, and learning how to make chocolates. Brenda notes that Dennis is very creative and is always coming up with new ideas for decorating, and they really enjoy working together every day.

A high point for Brenda is the cake consults in her home, where she offers everything from traditional cakes and pies to towers of cookies and whoopie pies. She loves meeting with clients and helping them translate their vision and theme to beautiful, tasty treats. Being creative and enjoying what they do as their cake business grows are key components to their business model.

The recipe for success for Brenda’s Cakes for All Occasions is making sure to take good care of a client so that they will come back to you. She truly believes that is how her earlier profession as a firefighter/paramedic helps her business today. As she and Dennis continue to maintain the quality of homemade cakes, cookies, and more, they look forward to being the icing on your cake.

SchoolhouseIce Cream

Susan Stanley had a dream and like many dreams, if you wish hard enough, they just might come true: She wanted to live on Cape Cod and own a seasonal business. She also loved ice cream. So, in 1996, when she had the opportunity to buy Schoolhouse Ice Cream, she jumped at it!

Since then, she and Jack Hickey have produced the most sought-after ice cream on the Lower Cape, with super premium ice cream made with all quality ingredients, 55 different flavors in all, some sugar-free! There are 35 flavors always available in rotation, including sherbet, low-fat yogurt, and sorbets. Generous portions are always served and they even offer special “doggie” sundaes for your furry friends. It’s a small scoop of vanilla topped with a dog biscuit, free with your order.

You can enjoy your ice cream in the shop, which is fully air-conditioned, on the deck with its wind chimes and birdhouses, or on the sweeping front porch filled with seasonal flowers. Schoolhouse Ice Cream has plenty of parking and is handicapped accessible.

Schoolhouse Ice Cream’s recipe for success is their 55 different flavors and the love for ice cream that they share one scoop at a time.

Sundae School

Sundae School was a family business from the beginning – when it opened in 1976, it was a way for a schoolteacher, his wife, and their young son to spend summers on the Cape. From the first scoop, they knew Sundae School Ice Cream would be something special because of the involvement of so many friends and relatives. Customers love watch-

ing the high-quality ice cream being made right in front of them in a White Mountain freezer. It quickly became obvious that they couldn’t keep up with the demand and added a second ice cream machine. Even so, there were many days when they would sell out of ice cream and have to close the doors early.

As years went by and the business grew, so did the family, which now has five children, all of whom have worked or still work in the family business. It has become a tradition that employees are hired as high school students and continue to work there throughout their college years. There is also a large number of siblings who work together at Sundae School, creating a true family atmosphere. The Endres family takes pride in watching “their” kids get accepted to great colleges, go on to successful careers, and start their own families of little scoopers.

Over the years, the store locations have

also grown. The East Orleans store opened in May 1984. The shop is a great place to stop at on your way to or from Nauset Beach. The Harwich Port location was added in May 1998. All three locations offer the same delicious ice cream and each store has its own personality.

The recipe for success at Sundae School is making high-quality ice cream using a fresh mixture of milk, cream, and sugar with a high butterfat content. The price of ingredients may continue to climb but they won’t compromise on quality. For example, when it comes to flavorings, they only use the best pure vanilla extract, real chocolate chips, and fresh fruit.

All the ice cream and frozen yogurts are made on the premises in small batches, and they take pride in serving their famous hot fudge sundaes topped with real whipped cream and a fresh Bing cherry. The fresh fruit sundaes include strawberry, blueberry,

and raspberry when available.

The Endres family look forward to your next visit and for you to further your ice cream education at one of their Sundae School locations.

Sweet Izzy’s

Ice cream brings happiness, unless you are allergic or have health challenges. Mike and Elizabeth Doucette launched Sweet Izzy’s Ice Cream Shop, named after their daughter Isabella, to help fill this need. The concept came from Isabella not being able to eat ice cream, so they created a vegan, gluten-free ice cream shop.

Sweet Izzy’s in Harwich Port has made ice cream enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Everything they make is plant-based and is vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. They use as few ingredients as possible,

The common ingredients that makes all of these establishments so successful is their creativity, their culinary delights, their passion for their community, and their ability to create special memories.

and everything is made from scratch. They offer hard-packed and soft-serve flavors, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, toppings, and cones − all of which are vegan, soy-free and gluten-free. The ice cream is a base of gluten-free oat milk and coconut milk. The fudge sauce contains the same oat milk. They bring eating ice cream to a whole another plateau of delectability, and you wouldn’t even know the difference.

Mike and Elizabeth are self-taught ice cream makers who knew what they wanted the end result to be: A place for sweet, safe, and healthy treats for all to savor.

The key ingredient for Sweet Izzy’s recipe for success is simple: Having a safe place to bring a child with allergies and a team that is dedicated to making everyone’s experience memorable and delicious. team that is dedicated to making everyone’s

We Love Selling Harwich!

Blazing a trail Blazing a trail

unique collaboration to preserve Harwich’s history

The Harwich Fire Department traces its roots to the old fire station, which sits at 203 Bank Street next to the beautiful former cranberry bogs that are now part of the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve. That fire station opened under the leadership of Chief George Moody in 1928 and remained the heart of the Harwich Fire Department until its move in 1995 to the current facility at 175 Sisson Rd.

When we look back to how the old fire station came to be, it is thanks to the Annual Town Meeting process on February 6, 1928.

ALL PASSED UNANIMOUSLY AT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ON FEBRUARY 6, 1928

Article 37. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,750.00 to purchase a five-hundredgallon Pumping Engine with 3,000 feet of 2½ hose, four lengths of 4 inch suction hose, and other necessary small equipment.

This appropriation to be taken from the surplus now in the Town Treasury, a committee of seven citizens to be appointed to select the apparatus and equipment.

Article 39. To see if the town will vote to purchase a piece of land on Bank Street for the purpose of erecting thereon a Fire Engine House, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for this purpose, and to act fully thereon.

Article 40. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000.00 for the purpose of building a fire engine house and installing a fire alarm; a committee to be appointed to select the design, let the contract and

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1928 fire station where it all began and now looking to where we are going.

supervise the erection of the same.

Article 41. To see if the town will vote to pay a salary of $1200.00 per annum to a man to be stationed at the fire house at all times, as a driver of the apparatus, and to maintain the equipment, house and grounds.

Fast forward to 2022, when a collaboration between the Harwich Fire Association and the Harwich Conservation Trust works to preserve nature and history together. They jointly bid on and were awarded the purchase of the property at 203 Bank Street.

Both organizations will use their skills and expertise to improve and preserve the site.

Going forward, the Harwich Conservation Trust will continue to enhance the public walking trails there, along with plans for major Americans with Disabilities Act improvements to the trails and walkways along a half-mile stretch in the preserve. The area is now part of the Harwich Conservation Trust’s diverse catalog of walking trails and nature preserves in town, open for all to enjoy.

At the same time, the Harwich Fire Association is in the early stages of restoring

the old station at 203 Bank Street back to its historic beauty and simplicity. The old fire station will stand as a monument to the tradition of firefighting. It will also serve as the new home for the 1928 Maxim Fire Engine that served as the first motorized fire engine for the Town of Harwich, which the Harwich Fire Association restored in the late 1990s.

The plans for the building are still in the design phase, however, one of the interesting pieces that will potentially grace the inside is a fire pole that was originally at Boston Fire 1 − so if you have ever wanted to slide down a fire pole, this may be your chance. The Harwich Fire Association also plans to incorporate meeting and event space, displays that celebrate the rich tradition and history of the Harwich Fire Department, storage for the Maxim fire engine, and most likely some residential space as well.

The preservation of this gem will have many uses as a learning center and museum, and will even be able to host celebrations − what a unique spot for a birthday party, whether you are 6 or 60. In five short years this building will be 100 years old − what a gift to Harwich it truly is.

Much of this preservation work is being supported by donations, so watch for the firefighter boots during Harwich Chamber’s Port Summer Nights on Wednesdays in July and August in Harwich Port.

Left: Rendering of the future home of the Harwich Fire Association Learning Center, Museum, home to the Maxim Fire Engine (right) and so much more for our community to enjoy for years to come .

Special, not spooky

Local cemeteries provide a look at Harwich history and local personalities

While some may find cemeteries disconcerting, they are an ideal place to get a feel for the history and notable residents of our community. Exploring the cemeteries within our seven villages is a journey through our history and who we are. Did you know there are almost 20 cemeteries cared for by our town? Strolling through these highlighted cemeteries, we found fascinating people buried right here in Harwich, who were part of our history with many ties to our community.

While people often visit a cemetery to honor the final resting place of someone they have lost, we can all learn something from these special places, whether we have a personal connection or not. The cemeteries of Harwich feature many notable people who carved out history on the local, regional, and national level.

These include a Speaker of the House, the First Lady of Jazz, a 1936 Olympic hockey player, a comic strip artist, as well as numerous veterans and Harwich’s hometown hero, Jimmy Marceline. We start our journey at Harwich Center’s Island Pond Cemetery.

Captain Alvin Cahoon

In 1846, Captain Alvin Cahoon was credited with producing the first commercial crop of cranberries from a bog near Pleasant Lake. This was just the beginning − when he ran into issues with the water supply, he dug the canal to solve the challenge, and as time went on the canal was the key to the success of other cranberry farms in the area. The land in the area was gifted to the Harwich Conservation Trust as a way to protect Har-

wich, and it all began with Captain Cahoon’s interest in the cranberry.

John Charles Lax

John Lax was the captain of the Boston University ice hockey team, and was elected to the BU Sports Hall of Fame. Lax was a member of the 1936 USA Ice Hockey Olympic Team under Walter Brown, which won the bronze medal. He continued to play hockey until World War II.

Marceline was shrewd in his real estate dealings, researching property deeds and clearing titles. He built homes on some of the properties and rented those to locals at reasonable rates, becoming a local legend when it came to affordable housing.

A huge supporter of education, he sold land very inexpensively to be the home of Cape Cod Regional Technical High School. Due to his advocacy for education and learning, he was the first inductee into the Harwich High School Hall of Fame for his civic involvement.

engraved on the gravestone of former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O’Neill in Mount Pleasant Cemetery

James “Jimmy” Marceline

Jimmy Marceline was former prisoner of war and a staunch advocate for education. He was a lifelong Harwich resident, born October 23, 1925. He was an Army Private First Class during World War II and was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany and sent to Stalag 4B near Muhlberg. Marceline was imprisoned for 216 days and is a decorated war veteran: European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Three Stars, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and Purple Heart Medal.

Marie Marcus was known as Cape Cod’s First Lady of Jazz. Marcus enjoyed a colorful career as a jazz pianist for more than 70 years, beginning on Boston radio shows, and she spent her formative years in New York under the guidance of Fats Waller. Along the way, she met such greats as Harry James, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, the Dorsey brothers, and Hoagie Carmichael. After playing nightclub gigs for years, she came to the Cape and played in trios and with variety of musicians. On the Cape, she was known for her feisty spirit and

Marie Marcus

“I’ll be with you in apple blossom time”

upbeat attitude. She always said that her reward was that she gave people joy.

Traveling out of Harwich Center and down into Harwich Port we stop in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, where a charismatic former Speaker of the House is buried.

Tip O’Neill

Tip O’Neill was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987. He was the only Speaker to serve for five complete consecutive Congresses. O’Neill was a great-hearted man who treated everyone with the same respect, no matter who they were. He was the son of a bricklayer and as a youth would mow lawns for 17 cents an hour. He rose to become one of the most powerful men in the world as the Speaker of the House yet always remembered that politics was local.

He was a caring friend, a natural storyteller, and embodied the spirit of the party. He made politics fun with his keen sense of humor. Throughout his career he was an advocate for universal healthcare, job programs, energy initiatives and so much more. Tip O’Neill was a champion for working people.

O’Neill had a great fondness for his time in Harwich Port, where he enjoyed his retirement relaxing and playing golf, and where he wrote his two books, Man of the House and All Politics is Local.

Following along Route 28 into the village of West Harwich, where we find Pine Grove Cemetery, filled with history, famous people, and early descendants of the town.

James Osmyn Berry

James Berry traveled quite a bit growing up, as his father was an executive with General Motors. The family moved several times in the Midwest before settling in Lakewood, OH, at the end of World War II. Berry attended Dartmouth College and met

his future wife at Ohio Wesleyan University; they were wed in 1955. Following a brief stint in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer where he dabbled with a cartoon strip for the ship's newsletter, Berry leveraged his degree in business administration in several ventures, including work as a management consultant in Manhattan. However, in 1961, with one young child and a second on the way, Berry made a radical and risky career change by accepting a position as a staff illustrator on the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His talent was recognized almost immediately. He created an editorial feature called “Berry’s World” in 1963 and achieved national syndication within months. By the age of 33, Berry was a media celebrity with a daily reach of over 400 papers nationwide, invitations to the White House, and had received the highest awards in the industry.

A constant source of nourishment throughout his life was time spent at the old family homestead on Cape Cod. The grandson and great grandson of sea captains, Berry was an avid and lifelong sailor, as well as a tough competitor in tennis and golf, a gifted painter and photographer, and an adventurous world traveler.

The next time you are driving through Harwich’s seven villages and pass one of our many cemeteries, take a moment to get out and wander through – it’s a wonderful way to get a glimpse of the history and people that have helped make Harwich such a special place.

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Cartoonist Jim Berry’s family marker in Pine Grove Cemetery, West Harwich, records his Harwich family lineage.

Arts, Culture and More

Harwich

Visit 204 Sisson Road the Hub of Arts & Culture and the Seaside Marketplace at Saquatucket Harbor 715 Main Street Route 28 Harwich Port

Carving a lifetime of memories

150 YEARS IN THE SAME BUILDING

It’s extremely rare for a business to celebrate 150 years − and in the same building for all of that time − while continuing to meet the needs of its community for an entire century and a half.

H. T. Crosby & Son Monuments and Markers was founded in 1872 at its Harwich Center location, 672 Main Street. Tom Blute has owned the business for 33 years and still treasures it every day, knowing that at the end of the day, if you can say you have helped someone, then it has been a great day.

Clients often come see Blute during difficult times, as they are choosing a

gravestone for a departed loved one. As he greets families, he tries to create a more relaxing environment to discuss his special-

ized service, sitting at a round table with the family. He will review specific details, such as where the family has their plot and some characteristics of their loved one, something that will embody the person they were. He treats the emotional experience as a healing session where the family can share about the loved one they are honoring. Blute considers it a success when families come out of this process saying that he made it a lot easier than they thought it would be.

Blute wasn’t always in the monument business, but he did grow up around the funeral business. After working selling securities, he realized that wasn’t for him. Around the same time, Bud Erickson was

You need to love what you do in a specialized business like this – Tom Blute has made this important work his passion, and it shows

Above: The H. T. Crosby & Son building on Main Street looks much the same as it did in 1872.

Right: Created by Tom Blute, a September 11 Memorial, containing a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, stands outside the Harwich Fire Department.

selling the monument business in Harwich. Blute moved back home, worked with the staff for about six weeks, and said he’d buy the business.

It has always been a family business, started by Henry T. Crosby, then led by his son Bertram, and then Erickson, who had worked for his own father’s monument business in Quincy, and now to Tom Blute, whose son Zach has often worked alongside him. Tom is supported in the office by Janet Our, who has been with the business for 13 years. She’s also from a prominent family that has owned and operated a local business for over 60 years. Family appreciation is a key to the continued success of the business.

In addition to the headstones and gravestone monuments and memorials that make up a large portion of his work, Blute also serves business and civic needs creating custom markers in granite, bronze, and boulders. He’s currently working closely with the Harwich Chamber on a future project called “Pillars of our Community” that will feature monuments to be placed in front of the Chamber − they will adorn the garden and honor people who have made Harwich such a special place.

While Blute values the family aspect of business, he wants his three children to find their passion and only join the monument business if they truly choose it. You need to love what you do in a specialized business like this − Tom Blute has made this important work his passion, and it shows.

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The journey to creating Harwich’s Cultural Districts

Stitchology is one of many makers within 204 Sisson Road; Ukeladies entertain as part of the Harwich Chamber of Commerce’s Port Summer Nights Music.

Connecting to history and sharing our culture

This year, Harwich was proud to have received designations from the state for two Cultural Districts. While there are a number of communities in Massachusetts with one Cultural District, it’s a rarity for a town to have two. It’s an honor for our town, and a sign of the true commitment to the many facets that make up Harwich. When we combine our deep Cape Verdean roots along with the arts and culture, our businesses, and our residents, we come up with a winning, vibrant community.

Much of Harwich’s history starts with our Cape Verdean community, which came to Harwich in the late 1800s. What the Cape Verdeans brought with them was a strong sense of culture, an ethic of hard work, and a tight community. Today, these traits still exist and are a foundation for why Harwich is considered “The Warm Side of the Cape.”

A few years ago, Harwich hosted a visit from President Francisco Tavares, Island of Brava Mayor, Cape Verde. He came to Harwich by the invitation of Harwich resident Albert Raneo, to build upon the relations

with the Cape Verdean community. While he was here, he encouraged the community to learn about their heritage and history and to develop connections between the two countries. This connection between the two nations will broaden our understanding and deepen our cultural activities and traditions. Both Harwich and the Cape Verdean community share the joy of the arts, music and dance, a strong work ethic that welcomed the cranberry industry, family values, and the culture of sharing and hospitality. We will continue to share with future generations this shared history.

As the town reviewed our assets to find locations that could help enrich our culture throughout the community, a vision arose to transform and repurpose the building formerly known as Harwich Middle School. When the towns of Harwich and Chatham merged their schools into Monomoy Regional School District, the former middle school building was returned to the town. To take on the big task of repurposing the building − but always up to the challenge – was Carolyn Carey, Director of the Harwich Community

Center. The goal was to create place for artists, crafters, organizations, and visionaries to come together and share their talents with one another and with the community.

The very first artist to take on studio space was Georgene Riedl, who owns Cross Rip Gallery in Harwich Port. She showcases outstanding Cape artists at her gallery, and she needed a quiet place to work on her own art. Her studio is a former science lab, which seems appropriate as she experiments with her own artwork.

Today, within the building you will find 24 painters, 4 writers, 6 potters, 3+ photographers, a printer, a carver, a calligrapher, 5 online entrepreneurs, a gallery owner, 7 private instructors, 5 textile/jewelry makers, 2 nonprofits, 8+ makers, 5 schoolteachers, 4 college professors, and Stitchology, an afterschool program where young students learn to sew.

How did we get from that initial dream to a building humming with activity and two Cultural Districts? Back in February 2018,

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the Massachusetts Cultural Council came to Harwich and presented to the Board of Selectmen that Harwich had been chosen as the only town in the commonwealth, along with five cities, to enter into the Cultural Compact. That was an honor in its own right, but Harwich opted to strive for more and obtain two Cultural District designations, one for Harwich Center and one for Harwich Port. The Town of Harwich, Harwich Cultural Council, Harwich Chamber

of Commerce, and Massachusetts Cultural Council have now formally entered into a statewide cultural agreement. By developing these two cultural districts, the town is showing its commitment to the idea that culture is an essential element of a strong and vibrant community. Economic development goes hand and hand with cultural districts, so having two in our town is an incredible feat, defining the character of our community now and into the future.

In July 2022, the town continued to support arts and culture with the hiring of Kara Mewhinney as the Director of Cultural Affairs for Harwich. After the announcement of the two Cultural District designations, Mewhinney said, “These designations are more than just a name or location to the community, it is an understanding that they have the support to move forward so they can continue pushing arts and culture as a focal point in our economic growth.”

The Center is home to many events, historical sites, and landmarks. The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs parallel to historic Main Street, connecting the district's valuable assets. The Harwich Center Cultural District is anchored by 204 Sisson Road (the former Harwich Middle School building), which is home to the creative community noted above, as well as the epicenter for town cultural programs and events. The Harwich Center Cultural District is home to our rich history but also other town assets such as the Harwich Mariners Baseball Team, which plays within the Cape Cod Baseball League, one of the nation’s premier collegiate summer leagues. From a deep dive into history at the Brooks Academy to learn about cranberry industry history, or a walk over to the Brooks Library

THE HARWICH CENTER CULTURAL DISTRICT ...IN THE HEART OF THE HISTORICAL HUB OF HARWICH.

The Nines Art Gallery showcases the owners/artists’ work; Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra rehearses at their Harwich Port residence, Pilgrim Congregational Church.

A visit from President Francisco Tavares of Brava Cape Verde, along with Former State Rep. and resident Shirley Gomes, and Albert Raneo, resident and Cape Verdean historian.

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THE HARWICH PORT CULTURAL DISTRICT ...IS THE PLACE FOR ALL THINGS LAND AND SEA.

Harwich Port was settled by seamen and fishermen, many of whom specialized in boatmaking, sail-making, and carpentry. Harwich Port has also become a haven for a rich arts and culture scene. From live music in the Port throughout the summer, to Art in the Park, artists shacks at our Seaside Marketplace, and more, Harwich Port has all you need. The Harwich Port Cultural District has a variety of exciting restaurants, unique shops, art galleries, and more. With many scenic overlooks and quick access to beaches, it encourages you to engage with marine ecosystems and learn about the significance they have to our community. The Harwich Port Cultural District is a vibrant and robust area that has something for everyone.

These two Cultural Districts will continue elevate our community’s quality of life and help to drive the growth and opportunities through the creative economy, while honoring the things that make Harwich special. Be sure to visit both the Harwich Center Cultural District and the Harwich Port Cultural District to see so many of the wonderful things that make up Harwich.

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“The Houses of Captains’ Row” exhibit at Brooks Academy curated by West Harwich resident J. Duncan Berry.

Each year, local chambers of commerce have the pleasure of honoring a small business member in their town that has shown great success, especially in challenging times. The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is so very proud of each and every one of our members for pivoting in recent years − for some, this even meant recreating their businesses. For the 2022 award, we wanted to honor a unique business that takes care of a very important part of our families when we are busy at work or enjoying our community. This year’s honoree, Sandcastle Doggie Playcare, supports Harwich’s furry friends with fun and attentive care.

Are you away at work all day, but don’t want to leave Fluff y by herself? Would you like to go sailing, but Fido can’t come?

The Sandcastle Doggie Playcare programs circumvents the boredom behaviors and stress that can develop from dogs being left

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alone at home. You can go away for the day guilt-free, knowing that not only will your dog be safe and cared for, but they will come back to you happier, healthier, and better behaved!

In 2014, veterinarian Dr. Bellingham and dog trainer/shelter manager Debbie Mag teamed up to create a program to improve the lives of dogs – and their owners. This new program addresses not only the physical needs of exercise and socialization for your pet, but also mental stimulation and interaction. Using rewards and positive reinforcement, the dogs interact with the Sandcastle team to play games, work on puzzles, and increase responsive behaviors.

Your pooch’s days at Sandcastle Doggie Playcare will consist of swimming and retrieving in the water, performing agility activities, working on puzzles, and playing with toys. The pups even celebrate each other’s birthdays and dress up for holidays,

PREVIOUS BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP AWARD WINNERS IN HARWICH INCLUDE:

2004 Dr. Paul Anastasio

Harwich Health Center

2005 Heather Bearse Nickerson

Hearther’s Hair Port Salon & Spa

2006 Ira Mendoza

Ay! Caramba Café & Restaurant

2007 Jim & Marie David

Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens

2008 Nina Schuessler & Tamara Harper, Harwich Junior Theater

2009 Douglas & Jennifer Ramler

Cape Sea Grille

2010 Laura Schaub Pit Stop Mobile Auto Detailing

2011 Joseph Della Morte

Cranberry Liquors

2012 Joanne Logie New England Vacation Rentals

2013 Justin Labdon

Cape Cod Beach Chair Co.

2014 Peggy Garrahan & Jay Kavanaugh Cape Destinations

2015 Dillon Murphy Land Ho! Harwich Port

for maximum socialization. There’s also the ever-popular Summer Games and Winter Games, where the dogs are divided into three teams (Snouts, Wags, and Woofs) and can earn points for their team by completing activities such as agility, swimming, retrieving, catch, and more. Each and every day include lots of one-on-one time, group play, and plenty of treats!

Sandcastle Doggie Playcare is more than a daycare facility for dogs − it is thoughtful and attentive playcare developed to address a variety of needs of both dogs and owners.

SANDCASTLE DOGGIE PLAYCARE is an innovative business whose customers come in many breeds and sizes. The dogs lucky enough to visit, love their days there and enthusiastically hop out of the car to play with the friends they make each day. Those wagging tails are a sure sign of support for this Harwich small business!

2016 Carl & Jill Schoote

Cap’N Kids Fishing Adventures

2017 Ron & Gabe Leidner Hot Stove Saloon

2018 Jeff Gomes & Tad Peavey Brax Landing

2019 Dan and Sean O’Leary O’Leary Landscaping

2020 Paul and Lynne Fox

Harwich Paint & Decorating

2021 Michelle Meuter Consigning Women

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beautifying Harwich

early a century ago, on April 21, 1932, a few local women concerned about the landscape in Harwich came together and started the Garden Club. Today, the Garden Club of Harwich is celebrating its 90th Anniversary. The founding group consisted of President Mrs. Ralph Snow Sr., Vice President Mrs. John Kurtz, Recording Secretary Mrs. Roswell Nye, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. William Ford, Treasurer Mrs. John Snow, and Activities Chairman Mrs. Neil McMath. The Garden Club had a limit of 70 members and the membership dues were $1 per member.

On July 5, 1932, they held their first meeting, which was held at the community building attached to the Harwich Port Library. Following that initial meeting, the 25 charter members met at their homes on the first Tuesday of each month for tea. During that first summer, they held their inaugural Flower Show, making a total of $68.75. The next year, they joined the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, and the dues for the state federation were $10.00 plus five cents for each member. As the club grew, they extended their

The beauty throughout Harwich is compliments of the talents of the Garden Club of Harwich. From your welcome off the highway to the many locations throughout our seven villages...

Well-maintained and stunning gardens adorn both Town ParksDoane Park in Harwich Port and Brooks Park in Harwich Center.

meetings to the winter months and continued to meet in members’ homes since there was no heat in the community building. As the club grew more interested in the welfare of Harwich, they offered to put up signs at all town limits, however the state denied them permission. Later that year, there was money earmarked for the town, so the Garden Club made suggestions on how to spend it – such as gypsy moth control, plantings around school buildings, mosquito control, and roadside work along Forest Street.

The club was interested in bringing education leaders, conservation leaders, and civic leaders together to stimulate interest in the landscape throughout Harwich. As the community became engaged and the membership grew, the Garden Club continued planting trees, shrubs, and flowers and tending to the gardens they added through out the seven villages of Harwich. In 1972, the Brooks Academy grounds needed some care and attention, so the Garden Club took on the project. The town granted them permission to remove overgrown bushes and add plantings, as well as to connect the upper and lower grounds on the north side. Many groups came together to fundraise and donate – for example, the Girl Scouts donated 80 bulbs to the project. It was a true community collaboration.

Over many decades – and continuing today – a committee of the Harwich Garden Club tends to the eight beds at Brooks Academy.

Another committee tends to the gardens surrounding the fountain. In addition, the Harwich Historical Society granted permission to the Garden Club to care for the brick wall on the Brooks Academy property. This area continues to receive lots of love from the Garden Club, as Brooks Academy is a focal point in Harwich Center.

This is just one of the many stunning works of love and beautification that the Garden Club bestows upon the community of Harwich. Every Memorial Day Weekend, the club holds an annual Plant Sale at Doane Park. All year long, residents and visitors alike can enjoy the colorful creativity of the Garden Club’s planters throughout the seven villages of Harwich. These planters change each season and are carefully tended to by the talented Garden Club members all year long. During the holiday season, the Garden Club helps decorate Harwich by hanging wreaths throughout town, a project that has grown over the years and is another way the Garden Club and the town work together to make Harwich festive and beautiful. The Garden Club’s holiday boutique is also held the first weekend in December as part of Christmas In Harwich – the opportunity to get festive plantings and greens is always a big hit and the event sells out within hours.

Happy 90th Anniversary to the Garden Club of Harwich, thank you for all you have done and continue to do to make Harwich so beautiful.

AART

Harwich will inspire you with the wide variety of artists throughout town. Whether strolling the unique galleries of Harwich Port or wandering through 204 Sisson meeting local artists and artisans working on their craft, you are surely going to find that perfect piece of art in Harwich.

BOATS

Enjoy fun on the water for all ages – from Cap N’ Kid Fishing, Shanti Sportfishing, Perfect Catch, Monomoy Island Excursions, to the Freedom Cruise Line to Nantucket − these boats and many more offer something for everyone! Create memories that last a lifetime with one of Harwich’s many experienced captains and charter enthusiasts. They’ll have you reeling in the fun!

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DR. GRAVITY’S KITE SHOP

DBDr. Gravity’s is considered a required stop by thousands on their visits to Harwich Port. Peruse through all the fun items – colorful kites, games, beach toys, and more. Bring your children or your inner child!

CCRANBERRY BOG TOURS

A guided tour of a Cape Cod cranberry bog is a fun and an educational experience where you can learn about the operation of a cranberry bog through all of the natural cycles. You’ll see the equipment used in harvesting, and maybe even get to visit with the farm animals.

EAT IN A SMALL TOWN WITH BIG TASTES

If you have a craving for a tasty treat, you can find it in Harwich. From BBQ, Italian, and French to sushi, pub fare, and fresh seafood – with more than 30 dining establishments, there’s truly something for every appetite!

EFARMER’S MARKET

FLocated in front of Brook’s Academy Museum in Harwich Center, the Harwich Farmer’s Market is held each Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. The growers and producers are all from Barnstable County and offer the finest in produce, fruit, and specialty items such as herbal products, pastries, and local honey. Plants and cut flowers are also available from time to time. Buy Here, Buy Local!

Get ready to tee off at Cranberry Valley Golf Club, an 18-hole Championship Golf Course owned and operated by the Town of Harwich. Cranberry Valley is a Cornish and Robinson gem with a wide variety of well-designed holes. If mini-golf is more your speed, then head to either Bud’s Mini-Golf next to Bud’s GoKarts in Harwich Port or the Weatherdeck in West Harwich (where you can also get a plate of fried clams or an ice cream!).

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JOURNEY

JWhether on foot or on wheels, Harwich has trails for everyone! Enjoy exploring the Cape Cod Rail Trail – and you can easily stop for something cold to drink or something to eat in Harwich Center and Pleasant Lake right off the trail. Stop by the Harwich Chamber to pick up a copy of the Bike Trail map and the Harwich Conservation Trail Guide. There are a number of trails through Harwich where you can see osprey and enjoy the natural beauty of our town.

KARTS

KBud’s Go Karts has been operating every summer since 1960! Enjoy old-fashioned fun for the whole family. Come take a spin around the track, located at the corner of Route 28 and Sisson Road.

HHARWICH MARINERS BASEBALL

Play ball! The Harwich Mariners are one of 10 teams that play in the Cape Cod Baseball League. The CCBL is the premier collegiate summer baseball league for college baseball players. Come and watch the Major League players of the future at Whitehouse Field on Oak Street.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Did you know there are five ice cream shops in Harwich? With something for every craving, Harwich has Dairy Queen and the famous Blizzard, the wide variety of homemade specialty flavors of premium ice cream at Schoolhouse Ice Cream & Yogurt and at Sundae School, Sweet Izzy’s dairyfree and gluten-free selections, and new this season is Seagulls Ice Cream and Soda Fountain, offering soft serve with a twist and craft soda for ice cream floats.

LIBRARIES

LLooking for a good book? Whether you’re seeking the latest New York Times Bestseller or looking to explore the history of our seven villages, the libraries of Harwich have it! The historic Brooks Free Library in Harwich Center, Chase Library in West Harwich, or the charming 100-year-old Harwich Port Library offer lots of options for your reading pleasure.

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MELODY

The Harwich Town Band is one of the oldest and proudest volunteer concert bands on Cape Cod. Founded in 1975, the Town Band has brought enjoyment to thousands of Cape residents and summer visitors through weekly concerts every Tuesday evening during July and August. Come and enjoy the melodies in Brooks Park in Harwich Center.

OCEAN TREASURES

Grab a pole and your gear at North Chatham Outfitters. They are sure to have all your on-the-water supplies and more. Then book a fishing charter with one of our many such as Shanti Sportsfishing.

QUAINT INNS & B&BS

QCome stay in one of our many B&Bs and inns, such as A Beach Breeze Inn, The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn, The Tern Inn, Winstead Inn and Winstead Beach Resort, or the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club. Take time to recharge as you snuggle into the quaint and charming hospitality of the innkeepers who specialize in making your stay memorable.

NATURE

Lavender is good for the body and mind! Cape Cod Lavender Farm is a familyowned business located at the heart of 11 secluded acres. Boasting more than 7,000 plants, the property is surrounded by 75 acres of conservation land with woodland walking trails. The farm is free to visit, open March through December. The lavender harvest, where visitors see peak color and bloom, occurs between late June and mid-July. Plants and a wide variety of lavender products are available for purchase.

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PIZZA

No matter what kind of pizza you like – from authentic Italian at Scribano’s Italian Deli and Market to Greek style at George’s Pizza or Harwich Port House of Pizza, or even that “friendly” shark at Pizza Shark at Pleasant Lake General Store – there’s a pie for every palate in Harwich.

RRECREATION

If you love an active lifestyle, this is the place for you! Brooks Park in Harwich Center is home to tennis, pickleball, basketball, bocci, baseball, and easy access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail for biking, running, or walking. In addition, the Harwich Recreation Department offers lots of options for classes ad activities, including swimming lessons!

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SEASIDE MARKETPLACE ARTISAN SHACKS AT SAQUATUCKET HARBOR

Located next door to Brax Landing at Saquatucket Harbor, the Seaside Marketplace Artisan Shacks feature a variety of locally designed items, from jewelry to sweatshirts to art and more. The vendors rotate throughout the season, so there’s always something new to see!

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Meet with one of the local wonderful Realtors who will assist you in living the dream and finding your Harwich home. Once you find your Harwich home, grab one of our photographers and capture that memorable moment.

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VILLAGES

There are seven villages that make up Harwich, each with its own special charm! Each village has special qualities and sights, such as Captains’ Row in West Harwich, Pleasant Bay in East Harwich, or the charming shops, galleries, and restaurants throughout Harwich. Can you name all seven villages?

EXCURSIONS

XMonomoy Island Excursions is a family owned and operated business in Harwich Port that for over 10 years has been taking people out to Monomoy, a barrier island and wildlife refuge off the coast of Chatham, where thousands of seals have made their home. You’ll see more than just seals, you’ll also enjoy a great view of some of the most scenic harbors and lighthouses. Or let Freedom Cruise Line take you back in time to the historic whaling port of Nantucket. During a short cruise you will see Cape Cod disappear and the island they call the ''Grey Lady'' appear ahead of you.

YYES - HARWICH!

WWhy Harwich? As you have seen with this list, which is just a sampling of some of what our wonderful town has to offer, Harwich is an adventure for everyone … The Warm Side of the Cape!

TTHEATERS

All the world’s a stage with the theatrical offerings in Harwich! If you’re looking for nightly theater shows, check out the schedule of performances at the Cape Cod Theatre Company/Home of HJT, Creative Arts Center, or South Harwich Meetinghouse. For more hands-on fun, Cape Cod Theatre Company/Home of HJT has classes you kids and adults in acting, dancing, improve, and more.

WEQUASSETT RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Nestled on the elbow of Cape Cod, is a five-star luxury hideaway, now open yearround! Wequassett Resort & Golf Club features 120 lavish guest rooms and suites with a five-start designation, and was also awarded the five-star designation for its restaurant Twenty-Eight Atlantic – only one of 73 restaurants in the world with this honor. Wequassett also offers two magnificent pools, two extraordinary beaches, boating and water sports, four Har Tru tennis courts, and so much more. Truly a gem of Harwich.

ZZZS

ZYou’ll need to catch up on your ZZZs after you’ve enjoyed exploring all seven villages on your Harwich Bucket List!

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Bed & Breakfast The Arrival

When visiting the Cape in late 2020, Chelsea Nicolas and Jason Strohmaier discovered a historic gem of West Harwich known as the Uriel Doane Jr. House. Uriel Doane Jr. was a local clipper ship captain in the 1800s, and the house is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, as is West Harwich Village. In April 2021, they bought the Uriel Doane Jr. House and have jumped in with both feet. Chelsea and Jason’s dream is to marry the new and old, by restoring and renovating the house, keeping its original charm and features while modernizing the amenities and making it their own.

They have done their best to keep or reuse as much of the building materials as possible – for example, as part of the remodel they took out a wall, and that beautiful old growth lumber is now part of the framing of another room. They have found bricks and

heart pine floors that were reclaimed from Massachusetts mills slated for demolition and brought them in to be part of the new life at the house.

Jason loves to scour Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for people on the Cape who would like to get rid of their raw materials, such as bluestone, cobblestone, and bricks. Chelsea and Jason are so determined to keep the integrity of the house’s architecture and history that they have even gone and dug up unused materials themselves. Currently, there are several pallets of bricks for walkways salvaged from their own decommissioned chimneys, along with two pallets of cobblestones in the driveway that came from a road that was pulled up in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Inspired by the history of the 1860 house and honoring its original owner, Chelsea

and Jason felt it fitting to name their Bed Breakfast “The Arrival,” as Uriel Doane Jr. captained a ship called the Rival. Couples sharing a common life’s interest is a theme then and now − just as Chelsea and Jason take their journey together on bringing life back to this historic house, Didama Doane, Uriel’s wife, kept a “sea captain’s wife journal” of her two-year voyage with him on the Rival.

This young couple is also very interested in using their new property to experiment with sustainable gardening practices and permaculture, focusing on native plants and edible landscaping. They look forward to using these natural goodies to create menus their guests will enjoy. They truly want this to feed into how they create the breakfast offerings of the B&B, serving guests food fresh from their garden and from other local growers and makers.

Left to right: Kitchen cottage with dishes; Cottage bedroom loft; Living room area in cottage.

The Uriel Doane Jr. House – now known as THE ARRIVAL − is just one of the many historic locations in West Harwich that will have a new future in the charming village. Chelsea and Jason hope they can inspire others to continue with the restoration of Captain’s Row that is already underway thanks to the efforts of the town and their neighbors. Their enthusiasm is infectious − Chelsea and Jason are so proud to be the stewards of this spot and are excited to share it with the community. They’re so committed to this historic spot that they have chosen to hold their wedding at the property in September. They believe it is the perfect way to celebrate the culmination of this incredible project, showcasing the many ways the property can be enjoyed, and emphasizing their commitment to each other, to history, and to our community.

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Getting Around

DIRECTIONS

Follow Route 6 East to Exit 9 (Route 134 South), left onto Route 28 for West Harwich; Exit 10 (Route 124 North) for North Harwich, (Route 124 South) for Historic Harwich Center and Harwich Port; and Exit 11 (Route 137 South, for East Harwich and right onto Route 28 for South Harwich.

BY ROAD

Cape Destinations provides private car service to and from the airport and anywhere else in between. (508) 432-3400

www.capedestinations.com

The Flex (Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority) offers regular service with scheduled deviations from Harwich Port to Provincetown. (800) 352-7155

www.TheFlex.org

H20 Hyannis-Orleans (Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority) provides scheduled service along Route 28 from Hyannis to Orleans. (508) 385-1430 or (800) 352-7155

www.capecodtransit.org

Plymouth & Brockton Bus Company provides scheduled service connecting Harwich to Provincetown, Hyannis, Boston, Logan Airport, Providence & New York City. (508) 778-9767 or (508) 746-0378

www.p-b.com

BY AIR

Barnstable Municipal Airport

Hyannis, MA (508) 775-2020

www.town.barnstable.ma.us/airport

Cape Air/Nantucket Air (800) 635-8787

www.capeair.com

BY RAIL

The CapeFLYER (Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority) Weekend Service. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Boston’s South Station to Hyannis.

www.capecodrta.org

BY

SEA Ferry Service to Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard:

Freedom Cruise Line, Inc. (Nantucket Only, Seasonal) (508) 432-8999

www.nantucketislandferry.com

Hy-Line Cruises (800) 492-8082

www.hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority (508) 477-8600 (Vehicle Reservation) (508) 495-3278 (Passenger Only) www.steamshipauthority.com

SMART TRAVELER

Up-to-date traffic reports: On Cape: (508) 499-5511, 6

Off-Cape:

Metro Boston (617) 986-5511

Western Mass (413) 754-5511 Mobile: 511

731 R te 28 • Har wichpor t (Located at Saquatucket Harbor) Reser vations Recommended!

A century of

There’s nothing better than a summer read, flipping pages under a sunny sky. Harwich is blessed to have multiple libraries where you can find just the right book – one delightful spot is the smaller yet historic Harwich Port Library. Set in a classic Cape-style home, the Harwich Port Library welcomes residents and visitors alike looking for that quiet break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Harwich Port or an easy stop on your way to Bank Street Beach. It is a quaint, out-of-theway local secret and one of our community’s true delights, dating back to the 1920s.

As with many organizations, the Harwich Port Library did have to move around until it found the perfect spot to build its foundation in the community. Its past homes traveled some truly historic spots in Harwich in the early 1900s, with the first home in the Red Cross Rooms, with the rent being paid by Mr. E.G Eldredge. Subsequently, it moved to J.B. Bakers, then to the other half of the Florence building, followed by the store next to the Modern Theatre. It then made its permanent home in the present location on Bank Street.

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The Harwich Port Library’s final and current location on Bank Street –this Cape-style home houses great reading for all ages.

The story began in February 1920, with a gift from Mrs. Anne (Harold S.) Van Buren of 400 to 500 books. The next steps were to organize a Board of Directors and develop membership to the Harwich Port Library, which in 1922 was set at 50 cents. As donations came in from notable residents to the library’s building fund, the library was on its way.

Three years later, the volume of books grew to 3,469, and the annual report from the board of directors showed the circulation of 6,880 books for that year. The building fund received a $1,022.90 and a desirable building lot was gifted by summer resident Mrs. Paul Gray of Detroit. Three years later, on July 4, 1925, the building was dedicated with much celebration and fanfare, including 500 people dancing to an orchestra and enjoying a clambake on Ayer Lane.

According to a quote from the July 15,

1925, Harwich Independent, “The Harwich Port Library is established not only in our town but in our hearts and is for the use of the people; but at the same time it should be regarded by the people as a sacred trust to maintain and support.”

There are many reasons why libraries are essential, as they support educational opportunities, preserve cultural heritage and history, provide access to necessary resources, and spark the imagination of generations within our community.

In the digital age, there is still something magical about opening a book – especially when doing so in a library where others have

been doing the same for 100 years. Today, it has become a favorite of many residents and visitors alike for its charm, history, location, and special events. During the summer, it is a highlight for many children to have their favorite hometown team, the Harwich Mariners, come to the Harwich Port Library for a special story time.

As the Harwich Port Library celebrates its first 100 years and looks forward to the next 100 years, it is committed to the vision established in the 1920s − serving the community through education and socialization. Be sure to experience the joy of visiting this local classic for your next summer reading adventure.

Above: Cape Cod Baseball League’s Harwich Mariners reading to kids.

Right: Culturally themed storytimes with Tricia Cook.

We are scooping smiles at Cape Cod’s first dairy-free ice cream shop!!!

Our ice cream is made from scratch and is vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free and so delicious!

Daisy can’t go, but she wants to remind you to get your beach sticker!

For information on purchasing beach stickers and beach parking, see next page >>

With 21 saltwater and freshwater beaches, the shores of Harwich offer something for everyone. Harwich’s many Nantucket Sound ocean beaches provide gently rolling waves, soft sand, seashells to discover, and plenty of room for a game of football in the sand. Meanwhile, with more than a dozen freshwater ponds, including Long Pond, the Cape’s largest lake, you’ll never lack for fun in the sun, or an escape of relaxation.

Swimming, collecting treasure, relaxing in the sun, nature walks… Harwich’s premier location offers many ways to enjoy the beaches of Cape Cod. Nantucket Sound, the triangular area between Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard in the Atlantic Ocean, is a diverse marine habitat encompassing the open sea as well as salt marshes with warm-water beaches. The Sound temperatures approach 75 degrees in the summer due to being shielded from the southward flowing Newfoundland current. The fall weather is mild, keeping the waters warm longer – making these months glorious beach-going times.

Many memories have been made at the beach – family days spent frolicking in the sand and waves, long walks along stone jetties, evenings spent watching the sun set on the horizon. Each of Harwich’s beaches has its own distinct personality – why not visit them all to see which best fits your mood?

Some of the most popular ocean beaches include Red River Beach, Bank Street Beach, and Earle Road Beach. Notable freshwater beaches include Long Pond and Sand Pond.

The beach isn’t just for swimming and sunning, either! Play catch, fly a kite, practice beach yoga, toss a Frisbee, or just relax with a book and enjoy the gorgeous view.

The many ponds in town offer clean, family-friendly spots for swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, and, of course, boating. There are two ramps on Long Pond. Motor-

at

the

boats and waterskiing are allowed on most bodies of water, while jet-skis are limited to ocean waters. Rules of the waterways and boat trailer stickers can be obtained at the Harbormaster’s Office. There are varying amenities at the different harbors and launches, so be sure to check before you go.

There is no shortage of options in Harwich – there are dozens of different venues where you can enjoy fun in the sun, including 11 miles of tidal shoreline along Nantucket Sound and Pleasant Bay and numerous freshwater beaches. You can spend one day frolicking in the salt water at an ocean beach, and the next at a freshwater pond enjoying a cool, refreshing dip. For a full list of beaches and details on beach stickers and amenities, see the sidebar below.

BEACH STICKERS

STICKERS

ARE SOLD AT:

Community Center June 17 – July 24

8 AM–3 PM 7 days a week (including weekends and holidays) 100 Oak Street, Harwich (508) 432-7638

Chamber of Commerce June 1 – Labor Day with added convenience fee of $3

9 AM–5 PM Mon–Fri

10 AM–4 PM Sat, 10 AM–2 PM Sun

1 Schoolhouse Road, Harwich Port (508) 432-1600

Harwich Town Hall

Online only • www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector/pages/beach-stickers-transfer-station-access

Available:

• Year-round resident/property owner

• One Week Sticker non-residents/property owners

• Seasonal Sticker

• Daily Stickers are only sold at the following beaches: Red River, Earle Road, Long Pond. Sold at individual beach parking lots only.

Red River Beach Only Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day

Dog walking is allowed in the parking lot area only, dawn – 9am and 4:30pm – dusk

Swimming, collecting seashells, relaxing in the sun, nature walks… Harwich’s premier location o ers many ways to enjoy the beaches of Cape Cod.

WYCHMERE HARBOR HIGH TIDE CHART 2023

For low tides, add 3 hours onto high tide time. For Round Cove, Pleasant Bay high tides, add 1 hour 20 minutes.

Wildlife Sanctuary

Harwich Conservation Trust

12 acres

Route 28, behind Gardens by the Sea

Wheelchair accessible boardwalk

Robert F. Smith

Cold Brook Preserve

Harwich Conservation Trust

60 acres

203 Bank Street, Harbormaster’s Workshop parking area

Bell’s Neck

Town of Harwich

259+ acres

Accessible from Bell’s Neck Road, North Road and Depot Street

HARWICH’S CONSERVATION LANDS

Wander along historic pathways through forests and meadows to freshwater ponds and cranberry bogs nestled in quiet hollows. Explore, discover, and enjoy the beauty of Harwich’s protected natural areas. Take a walk, soak in the scenery, watch for wildlife, and experience the natural heritage of Harwich. Free Trail Maps are available at the Harwich Information Center.

Coy’s Brook Woodlands

Harwich Conservation Trust

30 acres

Lothrop Avenue

D. Isabel Smith Monomoy River

Conservation Lands

Town of Harwich

77 acres

Bay Road, East Harwich

Hawks Nest State owned

218 acres

Spruce Road (732 Main Street)

Island Pond

Town of Harwich

34 acres

Parking at 732 Main Street, behind Town Hall

Lee Baldwin Nature Walk

Harwich Conservation Trust

5 acres

Located on Lothrop Avenue

Wheelchair accessible boardwalk

Sand Pond Woodlands

Harwich Conservation Trust/ Town of Harwich

50 acres

Great Western Road

Trail maps and driving directions are available at the Harwich Information Center. A schedule of free guided walks and trail maps are available online at www.HarwichConservationTrust.org.

Texeira–Conservation Lands

Town of Harwich

16 acres

Located at the intersection of Queen Anne Road and Oak Street

Thompson’s Field

Town of Harwich

57 acres

Route 39 and Chatham Road

William and Barbara

Hacker Wildlife Sanctuary and the Town Island Pond

Conservation Lands

78 acres

Queen Anne Road, Cape Cod Rail Trail

Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.

A. Janet DeFulvio

Harwich Mariner’s

Youth Baseball Clinic 2023

A clinic for players ages 5–17, held Monday through Friday at Whitehouse Field, 75 Oak Street, Harwich.

Hosted by: Harwich Athletic Association

P.O. Box 201 Harwich Port, MA 02646

(508) 432-2000

Sponsored by: Harwich Athletic Association

Check the Mariner’s website for more info and updates www.harwichmariners.org

HARWICH MARINERS – Summer 2023

The Harwich Mariners play in evening baseball games at Whitehouse Field, on Oak Street, behind the High School. College athletes from around the country compete in action-packed games. Schedules are available at the Harwich Information Center.

2023 CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE PHOTO: Gary j.Beach

Pine Oaks Village

Housing opportunities rooted in Harwich

While driving down Bank Street or Oak Street in Harwich, you’ve likely seen signs for Pine Oaks Village. Pine Oaks Village One, II and III represent 163 units of exceptional, affordable senior housing – one of the town’s largest providers of affordable housing.

In 1975, Parson Al at the First Congregrational Church of Harwich took a group of church leaders aside and disclosed to them a strong need for low-income housing for seniors and handicapped residents in the town of Harwich. The Social Action Subcommittee was started by President John Nelson and Vice President Paul Doane. This committee was charged with developing plans and seeking financing to create affordable housing in town.

Later that year, Mid-Cape Church Homes Inc. (MCCH) was formally incorporated, separated from the First Congregational Church, and established and adopted its own formal bylaws. The purpose was to provide low-income housing for qualified seniors and handicapped persons. MCCH searched for land for several years that would allow for more dense multi-unit housing and found a site owned by Carl and Doris Clapp off Grassy Pond.

Finding the land was just the beginning. This would be the first multifamily development in the town. The committee then had to go in front of the Town of Harwich’s Planning Board and Town Meeting to get the project endorsed by the town. The project

was endorsed, and construction began on Pine Oaks Village One, located on a 30-acre site off Bank Street at 61 John Nelson Way in Harwich. This phase consisted of 60 apartments and was opened in 1980. The second phase was Pine Oaks Village II, which opened in 1990, providing an additional 38 units on the John Nelson Way property.

In February 2003, Pine Oaks Village III opened, with 65 apartments located on a 12-acre site off Oak Street at 300 Leighton’s Lane in Harwich. This parcel was acquired from the Town of Harwich.

To live in Pine Oaks One, II and III, you must be 62 years of age or older and have an annual income below 50% of the area median income for your household size. Pine Oaks Village One and II accept applicants of any age who are handicapped or disabled. However, at Pine Oaks One a qualified elderly applicant (62 or older) would be placed before a non-elderly disabled person. At Pine Oaks II, there is a preference that applies to individuals displaced by government actions. The rental subsidy assistance means that residents pay only 30% of their income in rent.

These units represent 49% of the Town of Harwich’s affordable housing stock. The purchase of the land and construction of these properties was made possible through the Rural Development Assistance Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (formally Farmers Home Administration), HUD, Massachusetts Community Develop-

ment Assistance Corporation, and Cape Cod Commission.

It was important to MCCH that Pine Oaks Village be a community for its residents. Each property has a clubhouse, personal gardening spaces, farmer’s porches, patios, and beautiful manicured grounds and landscaping. Each of these quaint and comfortable apartments is approximately 600 square feet in size. The day-to-day management and the processing of all applications is handed by property management experts HallKeen. There is normally a waiting list of 150 or more people for Pine Oaks Village, and on average an apartment becomes available every two months.

In 2023, Mid-Cape Church Homes Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, decided to rebrand itself as Pine Oaks Village Homes to better depict the organization’s connection to the community.

Pine Oaks Village Homes is focused on its mission providing Cape Cod seniors with exceptional, affordable housing in a campusstyle setting. The Pine Oaks Village Homes Board meets monthly in their office at Albro House in Harwich Center. They monitor the management of their current properties and are always on the lookout for new parcels of land to create more affordable housing for the town of Harwich.

Learn more about Pine Oaks Village Homes at pineoaksvillagehomes.org.

Specialmemories

bring a family together in Harwich

No matter your age, Harwich holds special memories – especially for a family that celebrates and connects here for generations. Emme Drummond and her sister Bella share fond memories of their time visiting their grandparents in Harwich, whether it is building sandcastles or riding the waves at Red River Beach with a boogie board from Dr. Gravity’s. There are so many memorable moments, echoed by their father, Scott Drummond.

On their last annual trip to Harwich in June 2022, the family traveled to South Harwich to celebrate Father’s Day with her grandparents, Hugh and Lynne Drummond, as they typically do each year. While here, her uncle Greg Kirby invited Emme, along with siblings Bella, Christina, Jamie, and Jeanie, to go fishing with him in Nantucket Sound, as Greg has a boat moored at Allen Harbor Marina.

Emme wasn’t into fishing until a few years ago, and on this trip, she remembers one cast being extremely heavy to reel in, and it took 10 minutes to bring in the catch. That was because Emme had caught a 30-inch striped bass weighing around 12 pounds. Bella remembers Emme sticking her entire hands right in the mouth of the fish,

saying, “She has no fear.” This was Emme’s second time fishing and the first fish she ever caught.

The determination and drive Emme showed during that fishing trip are serving her well. She is currently a junior at University of Connecticut – and she also recently completed Basic Training for the Air Force National Guard at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Their fishing trip was definitely the highlight of that visit, and there’s lots more they love about this community. Some of

the Drummond girls’ favorite things to do in Harwich include heading to Schoolhouse Ice Cream for a sweet treat, getting fish and chips at Brax Landing, and shopping at Sativa. Bella has been a big fan of Harwich Junior Theatre programs and enjoys visiting the library and checking out movies. Dad Scott adds that they enjoy biking and love stopping at the First Congregational graveyard, as they find it peaceful and intriguing.

Every trip to Harwich is an opportunity for the Drummond family to make memories that they will cherish until the next visit, and well beyond.

Emme Drummond with the 30-inch striped bass she caught while visiting family in Harwich.

Self-serve coin operated laundry, open 7 days a week

3pm to 9pm M–F & 7:30am to 9pm on Saturday & Sunday

Our laundry drop-off service hours are 8am to 3pm, M–F

• Self-serve

• Drop off / pick-up and delivery

• Change machines

• Bill changer

• Vend soap and bags available on site

cranberrylaundry.com

FOLLOW US

All horse blankets and sheets are washed in a cold water cycle and always air dried to prevent shrinking. We also offer water-proofing and a blanket repair service.

PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE TO HORSE FARMS

FOLLOW US barnlaundry.com

We use Blanket Safe which is a detergent free, chemical free, pet safe wash product that is used as an antibacterial and deodorizer.

Works great for dog beds, dog coats and other pet accessories.

Located inside the Cranberry Laundry Drop-off counter hours are 7:30am to 3pm, M–F

New and Noteworthy

30

YEARS OF ENRICHING YOUR YARD,

Celebrating milestones

25 YEARS FOR THE DUFFY HEALTH CENTER

– In 2022, Duff y Health Center celebrated the 25th anniversary of its incorporation as a nonprofit organization. Duff y is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center based in Hyannis, with a specific designation to serve individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness across Cape Cod. Duff y was born out of a "clinic in the closet" at what was then the NOAH Shelter, run by Housing Assistance Corporation − today it is St. Joseph House, managed by Catholic Social Services. What began as a small weekly clinic providing first aid and basic care evolved over the years into the Duff y Health Center we see today: a sophisticated community health center providing equitable, integrated primary health care and support services (including behavioral health, treatment for substance use disorders, case management, and spiritual care) to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness on Cape Cod. The Duff y team improves the quality of life for vulnerable and marginalized populations in our region through community collaborations, leadership, and advocacy.

YOUR PET,

AND

MORE

AT AGWAY

– The business was born in the 1960s in Northboro, Massachusetts, when Roger Wile, a poultry and cattle farmer, opened the family’s first farm and feed store. That original Agway store quickly became an iconic landmark in Northboro due to the enormous rooster statue that graced the parking lot. The store was eventually passed down to son Peter and his wife Susan, who in 1993 relocated to Cape Cod and opened the Agway of Cape Cod location Orleans. They soon expanded with the opening of stores in Chatham and Dennis, which today stands as the flagship location and company headquarters. Agway offers a wide array of lawn, garden, pet, farm, and nursery products and plants. Since 1993, Agway of Cape Cod has been dedicated to providing superior value and excellent customer service to the Cape community. The family roots that were instilled by Roger in the ’60s have remained the driving principles. Peter and Susan’s son Josh started his career early by loading cars with soils and mulch after school. Their daughter Jessica’s first job was deadheading geraniums in the nursery. Both children went on to larger roles, each working their way up the ranks and filling just about every position from warehouse assistant to cashier to store manager along the way. In 2017, they officially assumed ownership roles, marking the 3rd generation of family tenure.

50 AND DELICIOUS − Nikki and GOOD TIMES ICE CREAM OF CAPE COD have been traipsing through neighborhoods, beaches, and parking lots ringing the bell, calling out to children of all ages, who run up to the truck and pick their favorite from a variety of popular ice cream treats. Nikki and her iconic ice cream truck are also a fixture at local events like the Music in the Port Nights and other festivals. Happy 50th, Nikki!

Look who’s here!

Welcoming our new members

ANDALE ON WHEELS – This food truck serves authentic, affordable Mexican cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and can be found in a variety of locations and events throughout the year.

BLUE OCEAN LIFE – Founded on Cape Cod, The Blue Ocean Life Co. is an emerging community and clothing brand that advocates for natural and holistic ways to improve wellness and mental health. A visit to the ocean can have a calming effect on the most distressed mind. They have created the Healing Wave Collection as a way to help promote the ocean’s natural healing properties and the positive effects it can have on wellness and mental health. Shop

Whether you’ve grown up with us or are just discovering the Yankee Doodle Shop, you’re sure to nd something of interest. We o er all types of wonderful country accessories—un nished, stained, or painted woodenware, glass, and metalware—all at prices that have kept people coming back for nearly 71 years. Come visit us for a quintessential Cape Cod shopping experience!

We’re Open 7 Days a Week

June–October, Weekends November–May

Call us for our hours – (508) 432-0579

their signature Healing Wave Collection and raise awareness about the scientificallyproven healing power of the ocean. Live a Happier Life, Live a Healthier Life, Live the Blue Ocean Life.

CAPE COD WEDDING PLANNING BY ALEXA − Offers everything from custom wedding planning and event planning services to event day-of coordination.

CHATHAM COASTAL CREATIONS − Nick Nickerson, a proud descendant of a long line of resilient fisherman from Cape Cod, makes art out of valuable and vast resources, which would otherwise serve as a waste byproduct of the fishing industry.

DEAN & GARLAND WINDOW TREATMENTS & DESIGN − Ron Dean and Chester Garland have now opened their own custom window treatment and design business.

SALON FABULOUS – Beautiful, confident, refreshed. Experience local Cape Cod charm at Salon Fabulous located on Main Street in Chatham, with stylists who specialize in unique style tailored to your personality and way of life.

THE GALLERY AT POST OFFICE SQUARE –

A shop filled with unique and wonderful fine art, antiquities, and Mid-century modern items that will make your home a very special place.

THONUS NORTH PLUMBING AND HEATING

GARRAN-TEED PROPERTY SERVICES − Garran Peterson is the owner and sole proprietor of Garran-Teed LLC and GarranTeed Property Services. Along with his wife Christie, they have managed short-term rental services, landscaping, property management, and home services of clients on Cape Cod for more than 15 years.

HALL’S CAPE COD CRANBERRIES − Family operated cranberry farm in North Harwich with 8 acres of cranberry bogs.

PINE OAKS VILLAGE HOMES − Affordable Housing Ownership and Management Company. See more about them in the feature article in this year’s magazine.

− A full-service plumbing contractor based in Harwich and servicing Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Orleans, Dennis, Eastham, Yarmouth, Barnstable, and Wellfleet. The company owner has over 20 years of experience as a plumbing contractor and is personally involved in every project, from the initial phone call to the last day on the job. He was taught the importance of quality and integrity and to value each and every customer.

DERBYFIELD KENNEL

BOARDING • GROOMING • TRAINING

PLAY GROUPS • PET SUPPLIES

556 DEPOT STREET

HARWICH, MA 02645

508-432-2510

Fully licensed and insured. Established in 1993, Schoolhouse Construction, Inc. is a design, build and remodeling company. schoolhouseconstruction.com

Owners Kevin and Lorrie BluteHarwich Locals since 1993. We engage in all aspects of your project from design to completion, proud to work with you and make your remodeling and renovation goals a reality.

FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Member Directory

As of March 17, 2023

AGRICULTURE

Cranberry Bog Tours

1601 Factory Road

North Harwich

www.cranberrybogtours.com

(508) 364-6474

Hall’s Cape Cod Cranberries

473 Depot Street

North Harwich

(774) 313-6560

ANTIQUES, ARTISTS, ARTISANS & GALLERIES

204 Sisson Road

204 Sisson Road

Harwich (774) 212-3482

www.204sisson.com

451 Art Gallery

451 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.451artgallery.com

(774) 237-0118

820 Main Gallery

820 Route 28 Harwich Port

(727) 657-3645

Art from the Heart

7 Vineyard Lane

Harwich

www.chrisbanksart.com

(508) 769-6759

Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists

551 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.guildofharwichartists.com

(508) 432-1012

Bernadette C. Waystack Fine Art Studio

www.bernadettewaystack.com

(508) 237-0119

Chatham Coastal Creations

204 Sisson Road

Harwich

www.chathamcc.com

(508) 237-4213

Cross Rip Gallery

486 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.crossripgallery.com

(508) 432-1130

Larkin Gallery and Sescape Realty

586 Route 28

Harwich Port

Larry Folding

225 Great Western Road

Harwich

www.larryfoldingart.com

(508) 430-4580

Stitchology Sewing

204 Sisson Road

Harwich

www.stitchology-kids.com

(774) 722-0660

The Gallery at Post Office Square

56 Main Street

Orleans

(603) 941-5375

The Nines Art Gallery

562 Route 28

Harwich Port (215) 429-6993

www.theninesartgallery.com

Village Crafters of Cape Cod

www.villagecrafterscapecod.com

(508) 255-7471

Windsong Antiques

346 Route 28

Harwich Port (508) 432-1797

www.windsongantiques.com

ASSISTED LIVING & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Rosewood Manor

671 Main Street

Harwich

www.rosewoodmanorcapecod.com

(508) 432-0135

Regal Care of Harwich

111 Headwaters Drive

Harwich

(508) 430-1717

ATTORNEYS

Law Office of Singer & Singer

26 Upper County Road

Dennisport

www.singer-law.com

(508) 398-2221

William Crowell, Atty.

466 Route 28

Harwich Port

(508) 432-1643

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE SERVICES

Allen Harbor Marine Service

335 Lower County Road

Harwich Port www.allenharbor.com

(508) 432-0353

Dave’s Garage

910 Route 28

South Harwich

(508) 432-5991

Jay’s Equipment Repair

182 Queen Anne Road

Harwich

www.capedestinations.com

(508) 432-7332

Meservey’s Route 137 Shell

Route 137 at Route 39

East Harwich

(508) 430-1781

Pit Stop Mobile Auto Detailing

110 Long Road Harwich

www.pitstopmobile.com

(508) 430-7734

United Gas

570 Route 28

Harwich Port www.brothersrepair.com

(508)432-6940

V-Tech Auto Center

805 Route 28

Harwich Port www.vtechautocenter.com

(508) 432-6607

BICYCLE SALES, REPAIRS & RENTALS

Barbara’s Bike & Sport Equipment Co.

430 Route 134 South Dennis

www.barbsbikeshop.com

(508) 760-4723

Brewster Bike

442 Underpass Road

Brewster www.brewsterbike.com

(508) 896-8149

Chatham Hood Bikes and Harwich Hood Bikes

111 Pleasant Lake Avenue

Harwich chathamhoodbikes.com

(508) 241-3273

Dennis Cycle Center

249 Great Western Road South Dennis www.denniscyclecenter.com

(508) 398-0011

EDUCATION

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

195 Route 137 Harwich

www.cclighthouseschool.org

(774) 408-7994

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

351 Pleasant Lake Ave. Harwich

www.capetech.us

(508) 432-4500

Dot to Dot Art Workshop

2 Harold Street Unit E Harwich Port

www.dottodotartworkshop.com

(508) 432-0586

MakeARt 451 Route 28

Harwich Port www.451artgallery.com

(774) 237-0118

Monomoy Regional School District

425 Crowell Road Chatham www.monomoy.edu

(508) 945-5130

Stitchology Sewing

204 Sisson Road Harwich

www.stitchology-kids.com

(774) 722-0660

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Cape Sailing Charters

PO Box 2495 Orleans

capesailingcharters.com

(508) 237-5467

Cap’n Kids Fishing Adventures

Saquatucket Harbor

Harwich Port

Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank - East Harwich

129 Route 137 East Harwich

www.capecodfive.com

(508) 430-0055

www.capecodkidsfishing.com

(508) 430-0066

Dolphin Fleet Whalewatch

307 Commercial Street

Provincetown www.whalewatch.com

(508) 240-3636

Striper Sportfishing Cape Cod

Saquatucket Harbor Harwich Port

www.stripersportfishingcapecod.com

(508) 432-4025

FITNESS

B Free Coaching and Wellness

326 Main Street Hyannis

www.bfreewell.org

(508) 470-1077

FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING

Dockside Cafe

715A Route 28

Harwich Port docksidecafeharwichport.com

(646) 957-0114

Dunkin Donuts 110 Route 137 Harwich www.dunkindonuts.com

Dunkin Donuts 481 Route 28 Harwich Port www.dunkindonuts.com

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank

532 Main Street Harwich Port

www.capecodfive.com

(508) 247-2141

Alan Melanson

Cape Cod Wealth Strategies

16 Forsythe Ave

South Yarmouth

www.alanmelanson.com

(508) 776-1168

DePaola, Begg & Associates, PC

220 West Main Street

Hyannis

www.cpacapecod.com

(508) 775-7819

New York Life

Deb Ford

1555 Iyannough Road

Hyannis

www.newyorklife.com

(508) 237-4810

Stifel

105 Route 137 Harwich

www.stifel.com

(508) 432-2079

TD Bank

536 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.tdbank.com

(508) 432-1100

The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod

1470 Orleans Road

East Harwich

www.thecooperativebankofcapecod.com

(508) 432-1179

FISHING, BOATING & EXCURSIONS

Adventure with Magellan Sportfishing

Saquatucket Harbor

Harwich Port

www.capecodsportsmen.com

(508) 237-9823

Cape Cod Charter Fishing

Saquatucket Harbor

Harwich Port

www.capecodcharterfishing.com

(508) 246-6691

Down Cape Charter & Boat Rentals, Inc.

On Pleasant Bay Harwich

www.downcapeboating.com

(508) 430-6893

Freedom Cruise Line, Inc.

702 Main Street

Harwich Port

www.freedomferry.com

(508) 432-8999

Hyannis Whale Watcher

269 Mill Way

Barnstable

www.whales.net

(508) 362-6088

Jail Break Fishing Charters

Saquatucket Municipal Marina

715 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.fishjailbreak.com

(508) 237-3962

F/V Midnight Our Wychmere Harbor

www.midnightourseafood.com

(508) 737-6189

Monomoy Island Excursions

71 Hoyt Road Harwich Port

www.monomoyislandexcursions.com

(508) 430-7772

North Chatham Outfitters

300 Orleans Road

North Chatham

www.northchathamoutfitters.com

(508) 348-1638

Perfect Catch

Wychmere Harbor

Harwich Port

perfectcatchfishing.com

(508) 237-4999

Pleasant Bay Community Boating

2287 Route 28

Harwich

www.pbcb.cc

(508) 945-7245

Shanti Sport Fishing

Saquatucket Harbor

Harwich Port

(774) 353-7408

Waterside Outside Seating Reservations Accepted Liquor Served

Dining & Catering

SILVER SPONSOR

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Open Year Round

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club

On Pleasant Bay Harwich www.wequassett.com

(508) 432-5400

400 East Inc.

1421 Orleans Road East Harwich www.the400east.com

(508) 432-1800

Andale on Wheels

(774) 408-0023

Brax Landing

705 Route 28 Harwich Port www.braxrestaurant.com

(508) 432-5515

Brenda’s Cakes For All Occasions

15 Partridge Lane Harwich

www.brendascakesforalloccasions.com

(774) 209-9095

Buca’s Tuscan Roadhouse 4 Depot Road Harwich bucastuscanroadhouse.com

(508) 432-6900

Cape Sea Grille

31 Sea Street

Harwich Port www.capeseagrille.com

(508) 432-4745

Dancing Spoons Chef Services

PO Box 1282 Eastham www.facebook.com/dancingspoons

(508) 237-3522

Dunkin Donuts 173 Route 124 Harwich www.dunkindonuts.com

Dunkin Donuts 175 Route 137 Harwich www.dunkindonuts.com

George’s Pizza House 564 Route 28 Harwich Port www.georgespizzahouse.com

(508) 432-3144

Good Times Ice Cream 544C Main Street Harwich Port www.facebook.com/ GoodTimesCapeCod

(508) 280-6462

Hot Stove Saloon

551 Route 28 Harwich Port www.hotstovesaloon.com

(508) 432-9911

Jake Rooney’s Restaurant 119 Brooks Road Harwich Port www.jakerooneys.com

(508) 430-1100

Lanyard Bar & Grill 429 Route 28

Harwich Port www.thelanyardbarandgrill.com

(508) 430-0404

Mad Minnow Bar and Restaurant 554 Route 28 Harwich Port www.themadminnow.com

(508) 259-1189

Mooncusser’s Tavern Inn & Restaurant 86 Sisson Road Harwich Port www.mooncusserstavern.com

(508) 430-1230

Ocean House Restaurant Corporation

425 Old Wharf Road

Dennisport

oceanhouserestaurant.com

(508) 394-0700

Perks Coffee Shop and Cafe

545 Route 28 Harwich Port

(508) 432-2234

Pizza Shark

403 Pleasant Lake Avenue Harwich

www.pleasantlakepizzashark.com

(508) 432-6060

Red River Barbeque

787 Route 28

Harwich Port

redriverbbqharwichport.com

(508) 430-0405

Scribano’s Italian Deli & Market

302 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.scribanos.com

(774) 408-7407

Schoolhouse Ice Cream & Yogurt

749 Route 28 Harwich Port

(508) 432-7355

Seagulls Ice Cream and Sweets

537 Route 28 Unit lC Harwich Port www.seagullscc.com

Seal Pub & Café

703 Main Street Harwich www.thesealpubandcafe.com

(508) 432-7298

Subway 1 Auston Road East Harwich www.subway.com

(508) 432-1280

Sundae School Ice Cream 606 Main Street Harwich Port www.sundaeschool.com

(508) 430-2444

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Sweet Izzy 296 Route 28 Harwich Port www.sweet-izzy.business.site

(774) 237-9649

Three Monkeys Street Bar

554 Route 28 Harwich Port www.3monkeyshp.com

Villa Roma 278 Route 28 West Harwich www.villaromaonthecape.com

(508) 432-6868

Weatherdeck Restaurant

168 Route 28 West Harwich (508) 432-8240

Liquor Stores

Moonshine Liquors

4 Great Western Road Harwich

moonshineliquorscapecod.com

(774) 209-3096

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Markets & Delis

Cape Roots Market and Cafe LLC

557 Route 28 Harwich Port

(774) 209-3673

www.facebook.com/Cape-RootsMarket-and-Cafe-102225334897826

Scribano’s Italian Deli & Market

302 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.scribanos.com

(774) 408-7407

Stop and Shop

Routes 39 & 137

Harwich

www.stopandshop.com

(508) 432-5000

Wholesale

FUNERAL & MONUMENTS

BRONZE SPONSOR

Chapman Funerals & Cremations/Blute Chapel

678 Main St. Harwich

www.chapmanfuneral.com

(508) 432-6696

See

June 8th

June 10th Beer & Bones BBQ Competition

September 17th Annual Chamber Fireworks

November

July & August Wednesdays, 5-8 pm Port Summer Nights

Doane, Beal, & Ames Funeral Home

260 Route 28

West Harwich

www.dignitymemorial.com/ doane-beal-ames-funeralhome-harwich

(508) 432-0593

GOLFING

Cranberry Valley Golf Course

183 Oak Street Harwich

www.cranberryvalley.golf

(508) 430-5234

HAIR, NAILS & DAY SPAS

Dragonfly Massage, Inc.

2B Doane Road Harwich Port

www.dragonflymassage.com

(774) 237-0424

Hairworxs

119 Route 137

East Harwich

www.hairworxs.com

(508) 432-3900

Heather’s Hair Port Salon & Spa

585 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.heatherssalonandspa.com

(508) 430-1617

Newbury Street South Salon

951 Route 28

South Harwich

newburystreetsouthcapecod.com

(508) 432-5587

Salon Fabulous Main Street

Chatham

salonfabulouschatham.com

(508) 945-7860

HEALTH CARE

Bass River Optometrics

173 Cranberry Highway Orleans

www.bassriveroptometrics.com

(508) 240-0898

Mondovi Dental East Harwich

119 Route 137 Stop & Shop Plaza

East Harwich www.mondovidental.com

(508) 432-8686

Cape Cod Healthcare

88 Lewis Bay Road

Hyannis www.capecodhealth.org

(508) 862-5378

Duffy Health Center

94 Main Street

Hyannis

www.duff yhealthcenter.org

(508) 771-7517

Fontaine Medical Center

525 Long Pond Drive Harwich

www.capecodhealth.org/hospitalsfacilities/fontaine-medical-center/

(508) 432-4100

Harbor Health Services, Inc.

30 Elm Ave. Hyannis www.hhsi.us

(508) 778-5499

Latimer Chiropractic

Total Wellness Center

1599 Route 39 Harwich

www.drlatimer.net

(508) 432-5008

Outer Cape Health Services, Inc.

710 Route 28, Harwich Port

www.outercape.org

(508) 432-1400

Puzio Eye Care Associates

119 B Route 137 East Harwich

www.puzioeyecare.com

(508) 432-3444

TLC Private Home Care Service

1599 Orleans-Harwich Road Harwich

www.tlcprivate.com

(508) 383-3956

Visiting Angels

915 Route 28, Suite 1 Harwich

www.visitingangels.com/capecod/ home

(508) 432-9600

HOME & GARDEN

Cleaning, Home & Concierge Services

Ellis’s Cleaning Service

(508) 430-0766

Lady Boss Cleaning Services

(774) 408-0638

Furnishings & Decorating Services

Audrey’s Interiors

713 Main Street Harwich

www.audreysinteriorscapecod.com

(508) 432-1360

Dean & Garland

247 Chatham Road Harwich

www.deanandgarlandInteriors.com

(774) 216-1218

Details, Inc.

573 Route 28

Harwich Port www.detailsinteriorsinc.com

(508) 430-5301

Lori Designs

1291 Main Street

Chatham

stylishwindowsbylori.com

(508) 237-0981

Shorebird Interiors, LLC

580-1 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.shorebirdinteriors.com

(508) 367-4485

Urban Design Interiors

626 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.urban-design-interiors.com

(508) 367-7554

Window Treatments, Etc.

306 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.windowtreatmentsetc.com

www.interiordesignercapecod.com

(508) 432-7712

Garden Centers, Landscaping, Tree Services & Florists

O’Leary Landscaping and Irrigation 129C Queen Anne Road Harwich

www.olearylandscaping.com

(508) 737-4413

Stonewood Products 15 Great Western Road Harwich

www.stonewoodproducts.com

(508) 432-5020

The S & E Companies 195 Route 28

Harwich Port www.s-eservices.com

(508) 432-7226

Home Construction & Maintenance

686 Route 134 South Dennis

www.agwaycapecod.com

(508) 385-8772

PLATINUM SPONSOR Agway of Cape Cod

24 Great Western Road

Harwich

www.robertbour.com

BRONZE SPONSOR Robert B. Our Companies

(508) 432-0530

Blue Flax Design

815 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.blueflaxdesign.com

(774) 408-1778

Cape Coastal Landscaping

323 Main Street

Harwich

www.capecoastallandscaping.com

(508) 432-2203

D. Schumacher Landscaping, Inc.

392 Pleasant Street West Bridgewater

www.dschumacher.com

(508) 427-7707

Gardens by the Sea

206 Route 28

West Harwich

(508) 432-9044

Golden Rock Landscaping

(508) 432-6529

Mason Tree Service

544c Route 28

Harwich Port

www.masontreeservice.com

(508) 430-2536

New England Gardens

Route 28 and Depot Road

South Harwich www.negardens.com

(508) 432-8948

BRONZE SPONSOR JFF Design, Architects West Harwich www.jffdesign.com

BRONZE SPONSOR

(781) 899-6908

Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders 157 Route 137 East Harwich www.psdab.com

(508) 945-4500

Fore & Aft, Inc. PO Box 92 Harwich Port www.foreandaftinc.com

(508) 432-1076

Handyman Bob

(508) 430-0606

Harwich Port Heating & Cooling 461 Lower County Road Harwich Port

www.harwichportheatingandcooling. com

(508) 432-3959

KMD Plumbing PO Box 695 Dennisport

(774) 212-2288

LaBarge Homes 237 Route 28 West Harwich www.labargehomes.com

(508) 432-6360

Leddy Builders, Inc. 441 Lower County Road Harwich Port www.leddybuilders.com

(508) 648-3442

McPhee Associates of Cape Cod 1382 Route 134 East Dennis www.mcpheeassociatesinc.com

(508) 385-2704

Monomoy Real Estate and Construction

101 Depot Road Chatham

www.MonomoyRC.com

(508) 945-0460

Pleasant Bay Homes

www.pleasantbayhomes.com

(508) 430-2510

Schoolhouse Construction, Inc.

PO Box 1364

Harwich

www.schoolhouseconstruction.com

(508) 430-2128

Thonus North Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning

293 Queen Anne Unit 7 Harwich

www.thonusnorth.com

508-430-1150

Outdoor Living

Casual Designs of Cape Cod

754 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.casualdesignsofcapecod.com

(508) 432-9045

Pine Harbor Wood Products

259 Queen Ann Road Harwich

www.pineharbor.com

(508) 430-2800

Stonewood Products

15 Great Western Rd. Harwich

www.stonewoodproducts.com

(508) 430-5020

New England Vacation Rentals, Inc.

Main Street, Route 28 Chatham

www.newenglandvacationrentals.com

(508) 432-0900

Pine Oaks Village Homes

www.pineoaksvillagehomes.org

(508) 808-2385

Pretty Picky Properties

2421 Main Street Brewster www.prettypicky.com

(508) 896-3241

Three Pillars threepillarshome.com

(508) 470-1881

INSURANCE AGENCIES

BY&D Insurance Agency

565A Route 28 Harwich Port www.byandd.com

(508) 432-1256

Snow & Thomson Insurance Agency

514 Main Street Harwich Port www.snowthomson.com

(508) 432-0130

LIBRARIES

Brooks Free Library

739 Main Street Harwich www.brooksfreelibrary.org

(508) 430-7562

Arrival Bed & Breakfast

115 Route 28 West Harwich www.thearrivalbnb.com

Cape Cod Associates Real Estate

571 Route 28 Harwich Port www.capecodare.com

(508) 432-8600

Handkerchief Shoals Inn

888 Route 28 South Harwich

www.shoalscapecodinn.com

(508) 432-2200

Inn on the Beach

16 Bank Street Harwich Port

www.innonthebeachcapecod.com

(508) 432-2900

Kingfisher Harwich Port

Braddock Lane at Bank St Beach Harwich Port

www.kingfisherharwichport.com

(508) 432-0264

Leighton Rentals

35 Route 134 South Dennis www.capecodrentals.net

(508) 619-7658

New England Vacation Rentals, Inc.

565 Route 28 Harwich Port www.newenglandvacationrentals.com

(508) 432-0900

WeNeedAVacation.com - Rentals 15 Cape Lane Brewster www.weneedavacation.com

(774) 323-3911

Winstead Village Inn 114 Parallel Street Harwich www.winsteadinn.com

(508) 432-4444

Winstead Beach Resort 4 Braddock Street Harwich Port www.winsteadinn.com

(508) 432-4444

MEDIA PLATINUM SPONSOR Coxswain 243 South Street Hyannis www.capecodradio.com

(508) 776-6000 GOLD SPONSOR

Cape Cod Chronicle 60C Munson Meeting Way Chatham www.capecodchronicle.com

(508) 430-2700

CTM Media 900 Route 134 South Dennis www.ctmmediagroup.com

(508) 385-0003

Chase Library

BRONZE SPONSOR

Zudy

PO Box 128

South Harwich, MA 02661

www.zudy.com

(774) 316-2610

Property Management PLATINUM SPONSOR

Robert B. Our Companies

24 Great Western Rd. Harwich

www.robertbour.com

(508) 432-0530

397 Main LLC

(508) 364-2225

Cape Cod Associates Real Estate

571 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.capecodare.com

(508) 432-8600

Garran-teed Property Services

Quasons Path Brewster

www.garranteedpropertyservices.com

(774) 353-0027

7 Route 28 West Harwich www.chase-library.com

(508) 432-2610

Harwich Port Library

49 Bank Street Harwich Port

(508) 432-3320

LODGING & VACATION RENTALS

Pelham on Earle

30 Earle Road West Harwich www.pelhamonearle.com

(508) 432-1180

Pretty Picky Properties

2421 Main Street Brewster www.prettypicky.com

(508) 896-3241

WOMR / Lower Cape Communications

494 Commercial Street Provincetown www.womr.org

(508) 487-2619

MEMBERSHIP & CLUB ASSOCIATIONS

Friends of Harwich Council on Aging 100 Oak Street

Breakfast Handicap Access

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club

On Pleasant Bay Harwich www.wequassett.com

Kitchenette Pool Pets SILVER SPONSOR

(508) 432-5400

A Beach Breeze Inn

169 Route 28 West Harwich

www.beachbreezeinn.net

(508) 432-2101

The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn

186 Belmont Road West Harwich www.platinumpebble.com

(508) 432-7766

The Tern Inn

91 Chase Street West Harwich www.theterninn.com

(508) 432-3714

Three Seasons Resort 421 Old Wharf Road Dennisport www.threeseasonsresort.com

(508) 398-6091

Harwich

(508) 430-2432

Garden Club of Harwich

www.gardenclubofharwich.org

(508) 432-0847

Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club PO Box 188 Dennis, MA 02660

www.harwichdennisrotary.org

Kiwanis of Lower Cape www.kiwaniscc.org

(508) 827-6275

Pilgrim Masonic Lodge

706 Route 39

Harwich www.pilgrim-lodge-ma.ourlodgepage. com

(508) 432-0017

Stormwater Management

I/A

Waterfront Infrastructure

Shorefront Protection Building Technologies

Specialty Structures

NON-PROFIT & SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS

Adult Shared Living of Harwich Inc.

(508) 237-7170

Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound

4 Barnstable Road

Hyannis

www.saveoursound.org

(508) 280-9082

Alzheimers Family Support Group

2095 Main Street Brewster

(508) 896-5170

Cape & Islands United Way

1600 Falmouth Road Unit 25 Centerville

www.uwcapecod.org

(508) 775-4746

CARE

www.careforthecapeandislands.org

(508) 760-8187

Community Development Partnership

3 Main Street, Unit 7 Eastham

www.capecdp.org

(508) 240-7873

FORWARD

Friends or Relatives with Autism & Related Disabilities

South Dennis

www.go-forward,org

(508) 397-6924

Friends of the South Harwich Meeting House

www.southharwichmeeting house.com

(508) 432-0954

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod

411 Main Street, Suite 6 Yarmouth Port

www.habitatcapecod.org

(508) 362-3559

Harwich Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation

1 Schoolhouse Road Harwich Port

www.harwichcc.com

(508) 430-1165

Harwich EcumenicalCouncil for Housing

93 Route 28 West Harwich

www.hech.org

(508) 432-0015

Harwich Women’s Club

www.harwichwomensclub.org

(774) 272-2363

The Harwich Fund

www.capecodfoundation.org/our-funds/ the-harwich-fund

(508) 790-3040

Housing Assistance Corporation Cape Cod

460 Main Street

Hyannis

www.HAConCapeCod.org

(508) 771-5400

Monomoy Early Childhood Council

263 South Street

Harwich

(508) 430-1692

Pleasant Bay Community Boating

2287 Route 28

Harwich

www.pbcb.cc

(508) 945-7245

The Children’s Center

115 Sisson Road

Harwich

www.hech.org/childrens-center

(508) 432-0152

The Family Pantry

133 Queen Anne Road

Harwich

www.thefamilypantry.com

(508) 432-6519

The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care

PO Box 1756

Orleans, MA 02653

www.sampsonfund.org

(508) 367-0551

WE CAN Corporation

783 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.wecancenter.org

(508) 430-8111

PERSONAL SERVICES

Alterations Unlimited

441 Lower County Road

Harwich Port

(508) 432-4023

Cranberry Laundry

2 Doane Road

Harwich Port

www.cranberrylaundry.com

(508) 432-0552

PET SERVICES

Derbyfield Kennel

556 Depot Street

Harwich

www.derbyfieldkennel.com

(508) 432-2510

The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care PO Box 1756

Orleans, MA 02653

www.sampsonfund.org

(508) 367-0551

Sandcastle Doggie Playcare

191 Queen Anne Road #14

Harwich

www.facebook.com/sandcastledog

(508) 432-3647

PHOTOGRAPHERS

A Cape Cod Photographer

Harwich

www.acapecodphotographer.com

(774) 209-0414

Orleans | Sandwich | Nantucket

508.255.6511 coastalengineeringcompany.com

Photo courtesy of Cape Cod Beach Chair

Lydia Leclair Photography

546B Route 28

Harwich Port

www.lydialeclairphotography.com

(774) 408-8818

PhotoJenic Studio

www.photojeniccc.com

(508) 432-5083

Photos by DL DeCosta

167 Chatham Road

Harwich

www.photosbydldecosta.com

(774) 353-6714

The Nines Art Gallery

562 Route 28 Harwich Port

(215) 429-6993

www.theninesartgallery.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Christ Church Episcopal

671 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.christepiscopalharwich.org

(508) 432-1787

First Congregational Church

697 Main Street Harwich

www.firstchurchofharwich.org

(508) 432-1053

Harwich United Methodist Church

1 Church Street

Harwich

harwichunitedmethodistchurch.org

(508) 432-3734

Pilgrim Congregational Church

533 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.pcchp.org

(508) 432-1668

PRIVATE CLUBS

Allen Harbor Yacht Club

371 Lower County Road Harwich Port

www.allenharboryachtclub.com

(508) 432-9774

Wychmere Beach Club

23 Snow Inn Road

Harwich Port

www.wychmerebeachclub.com

(508) 432-1000

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PLATINUM SPONSOR Zudy PO Box 128

BRONZE SPONSOR

South Harwich, MA 02661

www.zudy.com

(774) 316-2610

Ahead with Class

182 Queen Anne Road, Suite 3

Harwich

aheadwithclass.com

(508) 430-0120

West Harwich

www.jffdesign.com

(781) 899-6908

BRONZE SPONSOR JFF Design, Architects

BRONZE SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

Polhemus Savery Dasilva

Architects Builders Route 137 East Harwich psdab.com

(508) 945-4500

Robert B. Our Companies

24 Great Western Road Harwich www.robertbour.com

(508) 432-0530

Architecture Environment Life, Inc. PO Box 125 Harwich Port

www.architectureel.com

(413) 525-9700

Cape Cod Business Referrals

100 Oak Street Harwich

www.capecodbusinessreferrals.com

(508) 367-0061

Cape Light Compact

3195 Main Street Barnstable

www.capelightcompact.com

(508) 375-6644

Coastal Engineering Company, Inc.

260 Cranberry Highway Orleans

www.coastalengineeringcompany.com

(508) 255-6511

Computers Performance & Upgrades

P.O. Box 1432

Harwich

www.cpucapecod.com

(774) 209-3698

J & J Signs

191 Queen Anne Road Unit 1 Harwich

www.jandjsign.com

J.M. O’Reilly & Associates

1573 Main Street Brewster

www.jmoreillyassoc.com

(508) 896-6601

Meservey’s Graphic Design

1296 Long Pond Road Brewster

(508) 237-8944

www.meserveys.com

Moran Engineering Associates, LLC

941 Route 28 South Harwich

www.moranengcc.com

(508) 432-2878

Pierce-Coté Advertising

A Regan Communications Company

635 Main Street, Osterville

www.pierce-cote.com

Weddings by Design

www.weddingsbydesign.info

(508) 896-8121

REAL ESTATE

Monomoy Real Estate and Construction

101 Depot Road Chatham

www.MonomoyRC.com

(508) 945-0460

New England Vacation Rentals, Inc. Main Street

Chatham

newenglandvacationrentals.com

Harwich Conservation Trust

907 Route 28 South Harwich

www.harwichconservationtrust.org

(508) 432-3997

Harwich Cranberry Festival

www.harwichcranberryartsand musicfestival.org

(508) 527-7620

Consigning Women

175 Route 137 East Harwich www.consigncapecod.com

(508) 432-1577

Consigning Women

220 Route 6A

Brewster

www.consigncapecod.com

(508) 432-1577

Harwich Historical Society/ Brooks Academy Museum

(508) 432-0900

80 Parallel Street

Dr. Gravity’s Kite Shop

560 Route 28

(508) 246-3236

(508) 776-4645

GOLD SPONSOR BHHS/RPP TEAM GUTHRIE MABILE

www.robertpaul.com/ agents/5266-tony-guthrieand-sharon-mabile

Cape Cod Associates

Real Estate

571 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.capecodare.com

(508) 432-8600

Cape Cod Associates

Real Estate/Debra Bassett

468 Route 28 Harwich Port

debrabassett.point2agent.com

(508) 246-1302

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

587 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.gibsonsothebysrealty.com

(508) 432-9400

Gibson Sotheby’s International RealtyPam Roberts

587 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.gibsonsothebysrealty.com/ realestate/agent/pamela-roberts/

(508) 237-0980

Kinlin Grover/Compass

Real Estate

476 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.compass.com

(508) 432-8800

Kinlin Grover/Compass

Real Estate - Sandy Tanco

476 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.compass.com

(508) 737-5775

Leighton Realty

1069 Main Street

Brewster www.leightonrealty.com

(508) 896-1222

Linear Retail Properties, LLC

1421 Orleans Road

East Harwich

www.linearretail.com

(781) 273-5665

Peterson Realty, Inc.

255 Route 28 West Harwich www.petersonrealty.com

(508) 432-1220

Tessa LeBlanc, REALTOR

1396 Route 134 East Dennis www.steelerealty.com

(508) 776-2367

Thompson Real Estate Services, LLC

(860) 966-9039

Today Real Estate

336 Route 28 Harwich Port www.todayrealestate.com

(508) 430-8288

WeNeedAVacation.com - Rentals

15 Cape Lane Brewster www.weneedavacation.com

(774) 323-3911

William Raveis Real Estate

551 Route 28 Harwich Port www.raveis.com

(508) 432-2618

William Raveis Real Estate

565 Route 28

Harwich Port www.raveis.com

(508) 432-2618

RECREATION, ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Bud’s Go-Karts

9 Sisson Road

Harwich Port

(508) 432-4964

Cape Cod Lavender Farm

75 Island Pond Tr.

Harwich

www.capecodlavenderfarm.com

(508) 432-8397

Cape Life Brand Company, LLC

403 Main Street

Chatham

capelifebrand.com

(508) 469-6745

Cranberry Bog Tours

1601 Factory Road North Harwich

www.cranberrybogtours.com

(508) 364-6474

Harwich

www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org

(508) 432-8089

Harwich Mariners

Whitehouse Field, 75 Oak Street

Harwich Port

www.harwichmariners.org

(508) 432-2000

Make Art Events

451 Route 28

Harwich Port

(774) 237-0118

RETAIL

Baskin’s Ace Hardware

2 Post Office Square

Harwich Port

www.baskinsacehardware.com

(508) 432-1113

Breakaway

435 Route 134 South Dennis

www.barbequegrillscapecod.com

(508) 398-3831

Blue Ocean Life

www.theblueoceanlife.com

(781) 405-3890

Buoys on Main

546 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.buoysonmain.com

(774) 408-7720

Cape Cod Beach Chair Co.

1150 Queen Anne Road

Harwich

www.capecodbeachchair.com

(800) 809-1750

Cape Cod Cranberry Harvest

33 Rocky Way

Harwich

www.cranberryharvest.com

(508) 280-8237

Cape Cod Lavender Farm

75 Island Pond Tr.

Harwich

www.capecodlavenderfarm.com

(508) 432-8397

Christmas Joy of Cape Cod

2624 Main Street

Chatham www.christmasjoy.com

(508) 432-3810

Harwich Port

www.drgravitys.com

(508) 430-0437

Dune Harwich Port

566 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.dunejewelry.com

(774) 209-3744

Firefly Boutique & More 706 Main Street Harwich Center fireflyboutiqueandmore.com

(774) 237-9692

Fishaye Trading Company 211 Route 28 West Harwich

www.fishayetrading.com

(866) 582-3474

Haberdash Cape Cod 566 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.haberdashhudson.com

Harwich Paint & Decorating Center/Chatham Paint

181 Route 137 East Harwich www.harwichpaint.com

(508) 432-3669

Hinckley Home Center 138 Route 137 East Harwich www.hinckleyhomecenter.com

(508) 432-8014

Homemade Creations by Jules Harwich Port homemadecreationsbyjules.com

(774) 216-1554

Hunter Clothing 537 Route 28

Harwich Port

(508) 430-2291

Lexaco 537 Route 28

Harwich Port www.lexaco.com

New England Gardens Route 28 and Depot Road

South Harwich www.negardens.com

(508) 432-8948

North Chatham Outfitters

300 Orleans Road North Chatham

www.northchathamoutfitters.com

(508) 348-1638

Port-O-Call Gift House

520 Main S treet Harwich Port

(508) 432-1525

RPM Carpets & Floor Coverings

192 Route 137 East Harwich

www.rpmcarpets.com

(508) 432-4151

Sativa

517 Route 28

Harwich Port

www.sativagifts.com

(508) 430-4410

Second Glance Thrift Boutique

256 Main Street West Harwich

www.thefamilypantry.com/SecondGlance

(508) 432-0636

Solis

521 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.shopsolis.com

(774) 408-7088

Terry’s TV and Appliances

181 Route 137 Harwich

www.terrystvandappliances.com

(508) 430-0900

The Grey House

515 Route 28 Harwich Port

www.thegreyhouse.design

(774) 237-0052

The Nines Art Gallery

562 Route 28 Harwich Port

(215) 429-6993 www.theninesartgallery.com

Yankee Doodle Shop

181 Main Street West Harwich

www.yankeedoodleshop.com

(508) 432-0579

Zapped Cape Cod

521 Route 28 Harwich Port (774) 408-7088

THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT

Cape Cod Theatre Co. Home of Harwich Junior Theatre

105 Division Street West Harwich

capecodtheatrecompany.org

(508) 432-2002

Cape Rep Theatre

3299 Route 6A Brewster

www.caperep.org

(508) 896-1888

Chatham Orpheum Theater

637 Main Street

Chatham

www.chathamorpheum.org

(508) 945-0874

Creative Arts Center

154 Crowell Road

Chatham

www.capecodcreativearts.org

(508) 945-3583

Harwich Town Band

www.harwichtownband.wordpress.com

(617) 717-9828

TRANSPORTATION

BRONZE SPONSOR

Hy-Line Cruises

Ocean Street Docks

Hyannis www.hylinecruises.com

(508) 790-7280

WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING

SILVER SPONSOR Nauset Disposal 3 Rayber Road Orleans www.nausetdisposal.com

(508) 255-1419

Cape Air/ Nantucket Airlines

660 Barnstable Road

Hyannis

www.capeair.com

(800) 227-3247

BRONZE SPONSOR Robert B. Our Companies 24 Great Western Road Harwich www.robertbour.com

(508) 432-0530

T.W. Nickerson 16 Mill Hill Road

BRONZE SPONSOR

Cape Destinations

182 Queen Anne Road Harwich

www.capedestinations.com

(508) 432-3400

Freedom Cruise Line, Inc.

702 Route 28 Harwich Port www.freedomferry.com

(508) 432-8999

Chatham www.twnickerson.com

(508) 432-1655

Trash Butlers www.trashbutlers.net

(774) 559-3081

WEDDINGS

Cape Cod Wedding Planning by Alexa Victoria www.capecodweddingplanning.com

(508) 364-6209

WalkingMiss Daisy

Enjoy this hometown pup’s travel log exploring Harwich and its Seven Villages

Miss Daisy is the Yorkie owned by the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and is a longtime fixture around town. She came to Cyndi Williams as a rescue puppy when she was 4 months old, and she is now 9 years old. She loves exploring all Harwich has to offer – both for the residents of Harwich all year-round and visitors who come during their favorite time of the year, be that summer or the shoulder seasons.

Miss Daisy invites you to come by her mom’s office at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce and pick up your little Miss Daisy cut-out – then take her around town while you explore and discover hidden favorites and hot spots. Take a photo of your very own Miss Daisy around Harwich and send it to cyndi@harwichcc.com – it just might be featured on the Chamber’s social media!

If you are lucky, you may even catch Miss Daisy herself hanging out and greeting people at the Harwich Information Center.

Throughout the year, Miss Daisy loves to explore Harwich. In the winter, Miss Daisy and all her canine friends can visit the beaches in town as long as they are on a leash. Even those pups who are not a fan of the cold water love being able to sniff the sand and stretch their legs. In the spring, Miss Daisy and her mom stroll through Agway of

Cape (with locations in Chatham, Dennis or Orleans), where she reminds mom to pick up a supply of treats for her and her two sisters at home, Miss Harley and Miss Lee. During the summer, Daisy loves to be outside, of course. A favorite outing is traipsing through the streets of Harwich Port at the Wednesday Night Music Strolls, where she meets lots of other dogs and gets pets from many adoring visitors. The fall just might be Daisy’s favorite time of the year. It’s a great season to enjoy the many beautiful walking trails throughout Harwich’s Seven Villages. Check with the Harwich Conservation Trust for a complete map of all the lovely locales to explore.

If you are out and about in Harwich, with or without your furry friends, here are a few recommendations from Miss Daisy’s travel log:

• VISIT a Harwich Mariners Game, where you can cheer on the nation’s best collegiate baseball players, and maybe even get a hot dog!

• SETTLE IN at Brooks Park for an outdoor concert by the Harwich Town Band

• TAKE A LONG WALK along the Bike Trail or one of the many Conservation Trails

• STOP BY the Farmers Market on Thursday afternoons for fresh, local produce, baked goods, and more

Pick up your little Miss Daisy cutout – then take her around town while you explore and discover hidden favorites and hot spots.

• EXPLORE the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, with fields of homegrown lavender plants, fairy houses tucked into trees, and even a shop with a variety of lavender-themed goodies

• A PERFECT ENDING is with some sweet treats at Schoolhouse Ice Cream, where the human people can choose from a variety of options, and the pups can even get a Doggie Ice Cream Cup!

If you’re looking for more ideas of more things to discover in the Seven Villages of Harwich, stop in the Harwich Chamber for lots of ideas – and a snuggle with Miss Daisy!

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Twentyone Beaches and Ponds

East Harwich

Harwich Center

Harwich Port

North Harwich

Pleasant Lake

South Harwich

West Harwich

Pleasant Bay

Red River Beach

Bank Street Beach

Earle Road Beach

Long Pond

Sand Pond

Herring River

Muddy Creek

Bells Neck

Captains Row

Three Harbors

Warm Side

Small Town

Big Tastes

Community Center

Cape Cod Tech

Monomoy Region

Town Meeting

Conservation Lands

Tide Charts

Family Businesses

Saquatucket Harbor

Wychmere Harbor

Allen Harbor

Brooks Park

Brooks Library

Brooks Academy

Chase Library

Harwich Port Library

Meeting House

Pilgrim Lodge

Island Pond Cemetery

Pine Grove Cemetery

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

First Baptist Cemetery

Wequassett

Herring Run

Thompsons Field

Campgrounds

Whitehouse Field

Harwichopoly

Rail Trail

Shop Local

Shop Small

Shop Harwich

Fireworks

Pizza

Ice Cream

Sea Scallops

Fried Clams

Lobster Rolls

Golf

Harwich Mariners

Road Race

Treasure Chest

Dining

Shopping

Excursions

Boating

Sailing

Beach Stickers

Arts And Culture

Cultural Districts

Cape Verdean

Cranberry Festival

Craft Fairs

Artisan Shacks

Information Center

Art In The Park

Village Crafters

Music Stroll

Town Band

Galleries

Cranberry Bogs

Lavender Farm

Piping Plovers

Hydrangeas

Jetties

Sound Side

Helpful Harwich Numbers & Websites

EMERGENCY911

FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS LINE

(508) 430-7546

www.harwich-ma.gov/fire

POLICE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS LINE (508) 430-7541

www.harwich-ma.gov/police

CAPE COD HOSPITAL, HYANNIS (508) 771-1800

www.capecodhealth.org/ cape-cod-hospital

FONTAINE MEDICAL CENTER (CLINIC) (508) 432-4100

www.capecodhealth.org/locations

OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES (508) 432-1400

www.outercape.org

COMMUNITY CENTER (508) 430-7568

www.harwich-ma.gov/ community-center

204 SISSON ROAD (774) 212-3482

www.204sisson.com

COUNCIL ON AGING (508) 430-7550

www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (508) 430-7541

www.harwich-ma.gov/animal-control

TRANSFER STATION (QUEEN ANNE ROAD) (508) 430-7558

HARBORMASTER (508) 430-7532

www.harwich-ma.gov/harbormaster

TOWN CLERK (508) 430-7516

www.harwich-ma.gov/townclerk

TOWN HALL (508) 430-7513

www.harwich-ma.org