Town of Chatham, Cape Cod Message Board

Family Beach Portrait Session

2010-07-06T18:10:00.001-04:00

Cape Cod Child Portrait Session
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Photographer Christopher Seufert now booking in the Chatham area.
http://www.ChathamPhoto.com.

Also see his gallery in downtown Chatham at 483 Main Street.
http://www.NarrowlandGallery.com

Chatham Chamber of Commerce 2009/2010 Poster

2009-09-08T10:58:00.002-04:00

Buy yours online here.
http://www.imagekind.com/showartwork.aspx?IMID=9a1fe112-1d72-4601-81bf-c7a621ccb761

Chatham Memorial Day Weekend Events

2009-05-21T12:25:00.001-04:00

Chatham Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25th Ceremony begins at 10:00 AM at the World War I Memorial. The World War I Memorial is located adjacent to the Chatham Community Center, to the left as you face the building. click here for Map of Route

HOW IT WILL OCCUR: Ceremony participants will form up at the Veteran's Field Road parking lot beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday the 25th of May.
Shortly before 10:00 AM the ceremony participants, led by the Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars Color Guard, will proceed out of the parking lot turning left on Main Street and stop in front of the World War I Memorial adjacent to the Chatham Community Center.
The Town of Chatham Memorial Day Ceremony will officially begin at 10:00 AM at the World War I Memorial on Monday, May 25th. After opening remarks and a brief ceremony, the participants will proceed to Oyster Pond via Main Street to Stage Harbor Road and the parking area at Oyster Pond. There we will remember those Lost at Sea by placing a wreath in the water. We will then move to the Korea and Vietnam Memorial located at Oyster Pond.
After, we will then move to the Civil War Memorial located in Sears Park, the triangle of Seaview Street and Main Street. After laying a wreath and a reading of the Gettysburg Address, the participants will proceed back to Veteran's Circle at the rotary. There we will have music by the Chatham High School Band, brief speeches, final remarks, and the ceremony will conclude with the playing of Taps.
In the event of inclement weather, the Ceremony will be held at the Chatham Community Center.

Spring at Ridgevale Beach

2009-04-16T13:03:00.001-04:00

Zen Beach V
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Chatham, Cape Cod.

Buy a framed print.
www.imagekind.com/showartwork.aspx?IMID=1bf9ece7-7281-4f7...

©Christopher Seufert
www.CapeCodPhoto.net

Chatham Lighthouse HDR

2009-02-03T17:51:00.001-05:00

Chatham Lighthouse HDR
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Periods of snow and windy. Low 23F. Winds NNW at 25 to 35 mph. Snow accumulating 4 to 6 inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.

©Christopher Seufert Photography
www.ChathamPhoto.com

Cape Cod & Islands Views: A Photo Journal

2008-12-29T16:41:00.001-05:00

Cape Cod & Islands Views: A Photo Journal
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Cover for my latest book. There will be a signing December 13 from 1pm to 3pm at the Yellow Umbrella Books in downtown Chatham or order your copy online here.

www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/461585

Mill Creek Pier Information Sought

2008-12-29T16:36:00.002-05:00

Good Day:

My name is Matt Hart and I grew up in So. Chatham, MA.

Because I lived on Forest Beach Road I frequently went to Forest Beach which is at the end of the road on the Nantucket Sound side of Chatham. As a youngster I remember seeing a long wooden jetty with a large group of mooring posts at the end on the west side of the river that comes out of Taylors Pond, into Mill Creek and then into Nantucket Sound for over 100 yards from the beach. There are still about 100 plus yards of large granite boulders carefully placed to create a strong jetty that still can still be seen on that same side of the river that were connected to the former wooden jetty stretching in a northeasterly direction from the large post in Nantucket Sound well into the entrance of the marsh and salt pond area before the river continues to Taylors Pond. (There is a separate, much smaller river to the east that flows out of the Marsh and separates Cockle Cove Beach)

I heard many stories as a child about the harbor:
1. That there was once busy harbor filled with ‘fishing & packet boats’ coming and going.
2. There was a tale about how some workmen had being killed during the construction of the jetty and the harbor when a steel cable broke loose.
3. How three large boulders were placed about two hundred yards from shore and toward the west to anchor the barges that were loaded with granite for future use building the jetty.
4. The first damage of the jetty and harbor took place during the 1938 hurricane and tidal surge.
5. The final devastation of the harbor took place during the 1944 hurricane.

I have no idea why this harbor in South Chatham was not replaced? I cannot even find a name for the harbor; but I have heard it called Mill Creek and/or Eel River many times. I suspect that some of the land and adjacent marsh to the west of the river was sold by someone to the then RCA Global Communications.

But I would like to know who built this massive harbor structure? What was it called? Why wasn’t the harbor restored? What is the history of this jetty in South Chatham? I have included a small map to provide you with the general location. Thank you in advance for your time and interest.

Matt Hart
mhart2@comcast.net
2 Samoset Road
Harwich, MA 02645
508-432-8063

Alzheimer's Disease Book

2008-12-29T16:34:00.001-05:00

Hello,
I read a wonderful review you wrote for Amazon on an Alzheimer's book.

http://www.StillAlice.com

I will be in Falmouth, Ma. this coming Dec. 10th at the JML Care Center and will do a brief talk and book signing 11-12 am for my book on Alzhiemers as well. My website www.zoealewis.com, gives all my information and the community service projects I am involved with as well.

I hope this can help those in Chatham and on the Cape.
Sincerely,

Zoë A. Lewis, MD, FACP
zoeannlewis@hotmail.com

www.zoealewis.com
business 305 434-7900
fax 305 673-7139
cellular 617 794-0008

Chatham Trivia Questions Wanted

2008-12-29T16:32:00.001-05:00

Good morning. My name is Heather Manson and the company that I work for - Hasbro, Inc. – has booked a company function at Chatham Bars Inn for the first week of December. Part of the function is a scavenger hunt that I am putting together for the first morning of the meeting. Although I have been to Chatham several times, it has been a few years since the last time. I have a few questions regarding the location of certain restaurants/bars, etc. and the distance between certain shops on Main Street. Do you happen to have a map that shows the shops and restaurants on Main Street? Also, would it be possible for you to assist me with some suggestions of scavenger items – specific to Chatham and some trivia questions?

Thank you.

Heather L. Manson
Senior Coordinator
Hasbro, Inc.
P 401.727.5275
F 401.727.6809
hmanson@hasbro.com

Life is a journey not a destination.....

Chatham Beach Wedding

2008-12-29T16:31:00.001-05:00

Hi,
I found the message someone left on the web today about having your wedding at the Chatham Lighthouse. My fiance and I would like to have our wedding on that beach as well. Has anyone found anything out? What would have to be done? Who would have to be contacted?

I know this is rare, getting an email from a total stranger about a wedding, but I was just wondering if you could give us some information about this.

Thanks in advance.

Amanda Bird
arosebird1785@hotmail.com

Chatham Polls on November 4

2008-11-12T15:46:00.001-05:00

McCain or Obama? Vote Today.
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

©Christopher Seufert Photography
www.CapeCodPhoto.net

Chatham Christmas Stroll

2008-11-12T15:38:00.002-05:00

Hi,

I'm also looking for info about Christmas by the Sea. Can someone tell me the date of the Chatham stroll this December when the merchants have “open house” w/ cooies and refreshments??? The Chamber of Commerce is no help.

Thank you,
Dianne

WCC Information for those interested

2008-11-12T15:37:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Get to a good magazine store quick and pick up a copy of the Nov. 2008 issue of Monitoring Times magazine. It has a great story about the history of WCC

Tom McKee
mckeetajc@earthlink.net

Seaside Links Open?

2008-11-12T15:35:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I will be on the cape this weekend.. is Chatham links golf course still open.. when i called today i got no answer?

thanks
psychojock53@verizon.net

Chatham Swap & Drop - November 15

2008-11-12T15:33:00.001-05:00

Swap & Drop!

ChathamRecycles is celebraing America Recycles Day with a Drop & Swap event! The Chatham Transfer Station is having a bonus opening for Chathamites and non-Chathamites alike. Bring your old Reusable treasures and make them someone's new treasures!
Holiday ornaments and decorations are welcome--participate in early "Holiday Swapping", learn about alternative wrapping paper, and purchase a kitchen scrap bucket or compost bin! Along with these festivities, there will be FREE hot apple cider to those who bring their own mug, as well as a FREE cloth bag and ChathamRecycles bumper stickers!

And don't forget to do your part--sign a nation-wide Recycling Pledge...and bring along your recyclables!

Chatham High School Athletic Booster's Club

2008-11-12T15:31:00.001-05:00

Hi,

Does anyone know how I might get information about the Chatham High School Athletic Boosters Club’s annual comedy night?

Thanks,
Tommy Doane
tommydoane@comcast.net

Spending Thanksgiving in Chatham

2008-11-12T15:30:00.000-05:00

Hi,

I am thinking of coming to Chatham for Thanksgiving and the weekend after.
WIll someone please give me some information on activities that I may do with 3 teenagers.

Are there any holiday (x-mas) celebrations that weekend?
Museums, plays, shopping, movies?
Are there any holiday activities on either Martha's VIneyard or Nantucket? Do you need advance tickets for the ferry?
Any websites I can use?
I have not been able to find any information.

Thank you.

Susan
sdmcsue@nycap.rr.com

Fires on Red River Beach

2008-11-12T15:29:00.002-05:00

Hello,

I was wondering whether you know if one could have small fires (marshmallow roasting type deal) on Red River Beach, or if there was anywhere in the area where that was permitted, or whether one could get a permit from somewhere? I would be much appreciative to hear back from you soon, since I am trying to plan a small outing with a few friends for not this weekend, but next.
Thanks for your help!
Best,

Lily Erlinger

www.lilyerlinger.com
lilyerlinger@me.com
305-877-9912

Christmas by the Sea Info Sought

2008-11-12T15:28:00.002-05:00

Hi,

What weekend is Christmas by the Sea this year?

Best regards, Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Meilleures salutations,
Catherine Strizzi
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Director, Global Marketing & Sales Learning
USEH, 404-538
One Health Plaza
East Hanover, NJ 07936-1080
USA
Phone: +1 862 7787360
Cell: +1 862 684 2045
Email : catherine.strizzi@novartis.com

Cape Cod RFK Info Sought

2008-11-12T15:26:00.001-05:00

Hello:

Would anyone happen to know anything about Robert F. Kennedy's interest in art, his drawings or where I could find out information about this?

Thank you.
Kate
studio_kg@comcast.net

Chatham Weathervane Shop

2008-11-12T15:20:00.001-05:00

Hi,

We are hoping you can help us find a store in Chatham. We were on Cape Cod last week on vacation and coming from Yarmouth, before entering downtown Chatham there was store that sold weathervanes and nautical items, with many things outside..glass buoys and wrought iron things. Do you happen to know what store that would be and how we can contact them? They had an item we wished we had purchased but aren't sure of the name of the store.

We enjoyed Chatham immensely and hope to be back soon, in the mean time we hope you can help!

Kind regards!
Fia and Charlie
c.j.caligiuri@verizon.net

Chatham Craft Group

2008-11-12T15:18:00.001-05:00

This is sure an odd question. My husband and I were in Chatham on Sept.25th.
I met a very nice lady in Ben Franklin store and she told me about a
pocketbook she had made. She was even kind enough to bring us to her car so
she could show me it. She said she had just come from a group of ladies where
she was demonstrating how to make it. She explained it all to me and I
thought I had it down pat but not sure about a couple of things. She told me
her name but I can't remember it. She was leaving for Florida on Sat Sept27
for the winter, she said her husband did not like the cold. She goes to
Citrus Hill. If I could only get in touch with another lady that could help
me out I would so appreciate it. I should have gotten her address in Fl but I
thought I understood it all, she was so helpful and such a delightful lady.

I should explain a little about the handbag. You used a yard and a half of
cloth and cut strips on the bias. Then you knitted it on 10 or 11 size
needles.

thanks for any help you can give me.

Sandy Keenan
304 Weaver Hill Rd.
West Greenwich, R O 02817

ske8590u@postoffice.uri.edu

Chatham Retirement Home

2008-11-12T15:17:00.001-05:00

Hello- We're looking for a retirementhome,cottage, where we can be free to have use of dining facilities. limited attention to the medical needs of seniors, and housekeeping as needed.

Are there any such homes in the area?

I used to live in Harwich so am familiar with the area.

Thanks for any help.
Paul and Joan Weirich
hpaul516@charter.net

Chatham Christmas Stroll

2008-11-12T15:16:00.003-05:00

Hi,

I have not been able to find the dates of the annual Chatham Christmas Stroll anywhere online. Can someone tell me the dates and if a schedule is available? I am interested in when the shops are open in the evening.

Thanks,

Laurie LaConte
Mlksj@aol.com

Barack Obama: Latest Video

2008-11-05T15:17:00.001-05:00

Barack Obama: Latest Videogreat free widgetsWidgetbox

Labor Day at Hardings Beach

2008-09-02T10:14:00.001-04:00

Sunset at Hardings Beach
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

The last days of summer are upon us.

©Christopher Seufert Photography
www.CapeCodPhoto.net

Location of Chatham Fish Pier

2008-09-02T10:04:00.001-04:00

Hi.

I would like to take my daughter to see the port where the commercial fishing boats come in and out of and watch them unload their catch. I am having trouble locating it and would appreciate an address or directions.

Thanks!
David Banker
davidbanker@hotmail.com

Cape Cod National Seashore

2008-08-24T10:39:00.000-04:00

I'd like to visit Cape Cod National Seashore at a time when it isn't too crowded. What about September or October? Are these good times?

Best,

H Janin
Huntjanin@aol.com

Vignoble
47270 St. Urcisse
France

Nauset Beach Hotel

2008-08-24T10:38:00.000-04:00

Hi,

What is the name of the hotel, right in front of Nauset Beach? It’s on the right side as you go down driveway to parking lot,,,, thank you !!!

Marilyn
memymemy@rochester.rr.com

A question about the word "Pochet"

2008-08-24T10:37:00.000-04:00

Hi,

This probably seems like a strange question/request, but I am spending this summer reading every mystery novel by author Phoebe Atwood Taylor--one of her series takes place entirely on Cape Cod, and there are continuous references to Pochet or East Pochet throughout the book. I was wondering if you could tell me how Pochet is pronounced? I have 22 novels left to read in the series and as an English major in college this is driving me crazy, lol!!!

Thanks for any help you could give me!

Keith
kforrest13@aol.com

Chatham Downtown

2008-08-24T10:36:00.000-04:00

Hi,

Will shops on Main Street be open on September 22, 2008? Is two hours enough time to visit the shops?

Thank you
Doreen Walsh
Doreen.Walsh@carey.com

Pleasant Bay Beaches

2008-08-24T10:35:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I have a quick question -- are there any public beaches at Pleasant Bay for Harwich residents to use?

Thanks,
Barry Inger
barryi@passlogix.com

Chatham WiFi Hot Spots

2008-08-24T10:34:00.000-04:00

Hi:

I'm bringing a bunch of family to Chatham for vacation. My daughter and her inlaws from Italy! Unfortunately, we do need wifi for some who have to log on to do some work. The home we rented unfortunately has none. Is the whole city Wifi?

Thanks for your info.

Mimi
Mimiski45@aol.com

Chatham Fish Pier

2008-08-24T10:33:00.000-04:00

Hi,

My family and i are coming to the cape in a few weeks and we would like to go to the chatam fishing pier to see the boats unload and the seals!

Could someone tell me the location of the pier so i can get directions from yarmouth where we are staying. maybe even a local establishment i can use for direction purposes. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Lideeonna1@aol.com

Chatham Band Concerts

2008-08-24T10:32:00.000-04:00

Hi,

We will be visiting Chatham for several days in August (14th, 15th, 16th and 17th). In visiting many times in the past, we have enjoyed listening to the Town Band in Concerts there.

My question is: Can a visitor sit in with the band at one of the concerts? I have played and conducted 9 different community bands and orchestras in the Philadelphia area and would love to 'sit in' with the band when we are visiting in Chatham. Is there anyone I may contact for this information and do they allow it? Also, do you have a schedule of their performances for that part of August?

Vincent L. Maola
20 Forest Lane
Swarthmore, PA 19081
vincemaola@verizon.net

Chatham Medical Services

2008-08-24T10:30:00.000-04:00

Hi,

We are staying at the Wings Neck Lighthouse the end of August thru Set. 6, 2008.
My question regards medical services. Is there a comprehensive hopsital in the general area?. We are looking forward to our visit.

Thank you,
Bev Hayden
bevhayden@sbcglobal.net

Chatham WiFi Spots

2008-08-24T10:29:00.000-04:00

Hello,
My husband and I will be visiting his mother in Chatham next month.

Can someone tell us where in Chatham we can find wifi access and a a printer (I will have my laptop with me) to print our airline boarding passes for the return trip?

Many thanks,
Susan Conrad
sconradsa@mac.com

Information about the boat Madonna

2008-08-24T10:28:00.001-04:00

Hi,

I FISHED WITH BILLY BRISTER IN 1979,ON THE BOAT MADONnA.

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT ,WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE BOAT OR CAPTAIN?

----------------------CURIOUS
---MARK WOOD--
wood.duck@sbcglobal.net

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

2008-08-24T10:23:00.001-04:00

Hi.

We’ll be visiting there next week. We were told you have free tours of the lighthouse on Wednesdays.

Can someone please confirm this and also give me the times the lighthouse is open that day, 7/16? Our kids would love to see this.

Thanks,
Debby Easum
deasum@kc.rr.com

Wedding at Lighthouse Beach

2008-07-08T08:52:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I know this is a little out of the ordinary, but I am getting married june 5th 2010 and I love the chatham coast guard beach with the lighthouse. I am not sure who to contact about this but I guess you have to start somewhere.

The reason I am contacting you is to find out who I need to talk to about having my wedding on the beach there. or by the lighthouse.

Please contact me at
Kermitdouble07@yahoo.com
Thank you
Trish

the most precious things in life are the ones not expected!

Looking for sail boat tours.

2008-07-06T20:06:00.001-04:00

Hi,

I'm wondering if there any sail boat rides out of Chatham, as we will be there from the 12-26 of July.

Please advise me, thank you
Wpd63@aol.com

'Chatham By Air' Book Cover

2008-07-06T09:25:00.002-04:00

'Chatham By Air' Cover
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

The new hard cover book by photographer Christopher Seufert featuring aerial phographs of Chatham, Cape Cod. 80 pages with bonus DVD of images and videos.

Available now here
www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/283179
Signing from 3:30 to 6:30 on July 12, 2008 at the grand opening of the Christopher Seufert gallery at 2469 Main Street, Chatham.

www.ChathamPhoto.com

Chatham Aerial Photography Book Released with July 12 signing

2008-07-06T09:23:00.003-04:00

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Chatham, Cape Cod Gets First Aerial Photography Book

Chatham, Massachusetts (July 9, 2008) -- It's hard to believe this book doesn't yet exist, but the many faces of Chatham’s everchanging coastline have now been captured in a newly released coffee table book by photographer Christopher Seufert. "Chatham by Air: Aerial Photographs of Chatham, Massachusetts, 80 photographs in hard cover, hits the streets with a wine and cheese signing at the Christopher Seufert Gallery (2469 Main Street, Chatham) from 3:30pm to 6:30pm on Saturday, July 12.

Shot entirely in 2007 and 2008, the color photos give a priority treatment to the town’s dramatic new break at North Beach. The first 20 images show the progressive erosion in similarly composed images shot over time. Monomoy, downtown Chatham, and virtually every body of water are also revealed in perspectives from the air. Further on, seals bask on sandspits, a scalloper rocks on its anchor in Nantucket Sound, the ever green links of Eastward Ho reflect the light of a sunny day on Pleasant Bay.

While the main project is a traditional hard-cover coffee table book, Seufert, a documentary filmmaker by trade, brought his film and video background to play with a full complement of multimedia components, including a DVD slide show (with 50 additional images) included with the book and also available separately, a free cross-platform screensaver (available as a download from Apple), and a separate 27-minute online video slideshow for sale as a download.
"My core business through Mooncusser Films helped me add a little more kick to the publishing of a Cape Cod photo book, I hope," explains Seufert. "Though I love holding a real book in my hands, photos are no longer something that live only on the printed page. These images really hold up well on a large HD tv and the aerial details are revealed much more truly large like that.”By offering the dvd as a free add-on to the book and giving people the option to purchase it separately for $20 as opposed to the $50 book, I'm hoping to evolve the Cape Cod photo book one step, as it’s a great value at high quality with more images than printed book.
Though Seufert went away to college and spent the early part of his career 'over the bridge,' he grew up in Chatham, where couldn’t help but be influenced by the legendary aerial photographer Dick Kelsey.
“He would shoot our family portrait every year and also progressive aerial photos of our neighborhood so I was very familar with his work,” says Seufert. “Seeing how the Hardings Beach area where I grew up changed so dramatically over time in his photographs, I noticed how well his images functioned as documents of the changing face of Chatham and not just as art. So his work was certainly a big inspiration for this book. He would tip his wings to us when he passed overhead and I’ve always seen him as something of a romantic character, a cowboy of the skies.”
Seufert undertook the photo excursions more for the adventure, foresaking a more scientific approach that would entail shooting the same flats over time at the same tide point in the tides. Working closely with pilot Jill Douglas he chose instead to base his trips more on good weather and on covering every part of town. “I would always go shoot the new break every time I was up, but I also made sure that I got shots of every part of town, including downtown, which I don’t normally see in other Chatham aerial collections. Jill was fantastic, and her skill at the controls really gave me the same ability to hover over one spot as well as if I were in a helicopter. She’s also has a very relaxed and patient demeanor, which made it easy for me to focus on shooting all the time.”
Mr. Seufert currently has most recently had his photos published at Oprah.com, National Public Radio, Cape Cod Magazine, and last year he released his first book “Chatham Views: A Photographic Journal from Chatham, Cape Cod.”
"Chatham by Air", printed by Blurb Press, has 80 8" x 10" pages with 77 full-color original photographs on 80 pd. semi-matte paper stock and is available for $49.95 in hard cover and $36.95 in soft cover, both with bonus dvd. The book is now available online at http://www.ChathamPhoto.com and locally at Yellow Umbrella Books, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Mark August, Beach Cottage Designs, and Chatham Bars Inn.
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For more information please contact:
Christopher Seufert
http://www.ChathamPhoto.com
Chris@ChathamPhoto.com
Christopher Seufert Photography
508-430-2866

Chatham Railroad Museum Spikes Donated

2008-07-06T09:21:00.000-04:00

Hi,

We are from New York State and have been visiting The Gibson Cottages for over 50 years at Eastham. Back in the 70's me and my son were walking the old railroad path which is now the Bike & Walk Path. This was when the old rails were removed but the old rotting ties were still there. We walked along the area by Depot Pond and discovered each tie had a two digit date spike,they were about 2" long.We pulled out over a dozen date spikes.One was dated in the late 1890's and the others dated from the 20's to the 40's. About four summers ago at the Old School House Museum in Eastham ,we met a lady who said she was associated with the Chatham Railway Museum.We asked her if she would be kind enough to deliver the rail spikes to the Chatham Railway Museum,she said she would.

I guess my question is; are they on display at the Museum?This summer we will be up at Eastham in August and will be visiting The Fish Pier and plan on visiting the Railway Mueum,for that reason it would be good to know if my Rail Spikes would be on display.

Don Cook

cookdn@msn.com

Chatham Clambake Suggestions Sought

2008-07-06T09:20:00.002-04:00

Hello!

My husband's family has a home in Chatham. We are planning a 40th birthday celebration this August. Does anyone have any suggestions for Clambake companies to use?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Lisa
lheissan@bizbash.com

Clamming License

2008-07-06T09:20:00.001-04:00

Hi,

Is it possible to go clamming in Chatham? If so where? Do you need a license?

Thanks,
Clay
Clayton.Smith@AtlanticInertial.com

Chatham Vacation Rental Information

2008-07-06T09:19:00.001-04:00

Hi,

I am interested in renting a vacation home for all of next summer and have found one, but need to know how far it is from the center of town. My parents who are in their eighties and don't drive, would like to be able to walk to where the hub of the restaurants and shops are without too much difficulty. The owners don't live there and don't seem to know distances too well, so I'm hoping you might be able to help.

The house is on Snow Lane, it's near Old Comers Rd. and Rte. 28, near a church. I have a feeling where it is, but it's hard to tell on Mapquest.

I'd really appreciate your help in this, it's a great house and I love Chatham!

Thanks so much!

Best,
Loren McAuley
mklmlkwk@aol.com

Chatham Lighthouse Address?

2008-07-06T09:17:00.000-04:00

Hi,
I am trying to find the exact street address for Chatham Light – can anyone possibly send me that information?

Thank you very much,

Doug Scalise,
Brewster, MA
dscalise@brewsterbaptistchurch.org

Chatham Jewelry Store

2008-07-06T09:16:00.000-04:00

Hi,

What is the name of the jewelry store on Main Street in Chatham? I was there last week and want to inquire about something I saw in the window.

Thank you!

Julie Burgess
julie.burgess@majorbrands.com

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

2008-07-06T09:15:00.000-04:00

Hi,

What time are the Chatham Lighthouse tours? We were told you have free tours on Wednesdays and we’ll be travelling there in July and would like to visit.

Thanks, Debby Easum
deasum@kc.rr.com

Chatham House Tour Happening this Year?

2008-07-06T09:14:00.001-04:00

Hi,

Last year, I attended a House Tour in Chatham with some friends. We had a wonderful time. Does anyone know if it will be held again this year?

Liz
Brewster
lizboyden@aol.com

Name of Chatham Store Sought

2008-07-06T09:13:00.001-04:00

You may call this your dumb question of the day...

When I was visiting Chatham a few weeks ago on vacation, one of the stores on the Main Street had a collection of signs, one of which said something like "Live Long, Laugh Much, Golf Often." I had taken a card so that I could order the sign later, but misplaced it. And now I don't even know the name of the store in order to make the call. Online searches have revealed nothing. Can you help? Does anyone have any idea which store I might be thinking of? Any help you can provide will be welcome! Wish I were there now!

-- Catherine Lombardozzi
catherine_lombardozzi@vanguard.com

Chatham Maritime Festival Announced

2008-04-11T10:43:00.003-04:00

Chatham Maritime Festival Announces
Open Solicitation for Craft Vendors

April 7, 2008: The Women of Fishing Families (W.O.F.F.) is hosting the 2nd Annual Chatham Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. In preparation for this event, the organizing committee is soliciting applications from those interested in being vendors and selling their goods throughout the day. Interested parties need not have items related specifically to fishing. Vendor booths will be open from 10am – 5pm and the entire event will take place in the town parking lot, Main Street, Chatham.

Vendor applications can be downloaded at www.chathammaritimefestival.org and are due by April 15th. For more information, please call 774-408-6012.

Contact: Kelly Payne, 774-408-6012 or Karen Murdoch, 508-274-2092

Shellfishing on Monomoy Documentary Sample

2008-04-10T12:15:00.001-04:00

Shellfishing on Monomoy Documentary Sample
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Written by Stuart Moore and directed by Christopher Seufert of Mooncusser Films for the town of Chatham.

See more http://www.MooncusserFilms.com

Chatham Area Pools?

2008-04-08T08:51:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone,

My family and I are spending a week in Chatham this year in July. We have two small boys 2 and 4 yr olds, we plan to stay in The Hawthorne and am looking for kid friendly attractions/"things to do". I'm sure we will make great use of the beach but was wondering if there were any pools or water activities for their age?

Thanks,

Denise
denise.dachiardi@alliancebernstein.com

Golfing in Chatham

2008-04-04T14:52:00.000-04:00

Hi,

Is there a golf driving range in or near Chatham? Does the place have loaner drivers? I am visiting with my 88-year-old former-champion-golfer mom 5/26-6/1 and would love to have her "critique" my swing. ;0)
Thanks and have a great sesason!
Annie from CO (Mom is from western Mass.)

Annie Muldrew-Pancoast
Certified CO teacher and Homebound teacher with SVV Schools
Owner/Teacher~Solstice Tutoring Center
2919 W. 17th Ave., Suite 220, Longmont, CO 80503
303-651-2806 or Email: pandrew@infionline.net

Getting to Chatham

2008-04-03T12:00:00.000-04:00

Hello....I live in Boston and need to visit Chatham for a day. Is there a bus that departs Boston and stops in Chatham? I am also open to Cape Air but it doesn't look like they stop near you.

I won't need a car once I get there, so my first choice would be transportation that is not a rental car.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Joanne
J3Halpin@verizon.net

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

2008-04-03T11:59:00.002-04:00

Hi,

Does anyone give tours of Chatham Light?
Thanks,
Chrissy
chrissy@ppr.info

Fishing Boat Sought

2008-04-03T11:57:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I will be visiting the area in April and was wondering if anyone can recommend a party boat for a half day fishing trip?
Thank you.

JGent
jgentilcore@mtsinai.k12.ny.us

Chatham High School Class of 1978 Reunion Announced

2008-04-03T11:55:00.002-04:00

Hi,

The Chatham High School Class of 1978 is organizing a 30th reunion to be held in the fall. They are trying to collect current email addresses ofclass members. If you are a member of the class of 1978, please send an email to reunion30@chatham78.org with your name and current email address.

Thanks!

Jim Dempsey
reunion30@chatham78.org

Sea Kayaking Tour Wanted

2008-04-03T11:53:00.001-04:00

Hi,

My son's 8th grade class is going to the Cape Cod Sea Camp located in Brewster for the end of year class trip. It will take place May 10-15th.

We are looking into the possibility of a guided sea kayaking trip of a modest scale. It would be 20 kids and 4 chaperones.

Please let me know what anyone could offer and recommend and how much it would cost.

Many thanks,
Kay Zwirn
rzwirn@nycap.rr.com

Summer's around the corner....

2008-03-17T17:03:00.001-04:00

Summer
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Hardings Beach - Chatham, Cape Cod.

Stage Harbor Aerial Photo

2008-02-26T17:20:00.003-05:00

Stage Harbor Aerial Photo
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Prospective image from the upcoming Chatham aerial photography book by Christopher Seufert.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

H. Brett Paintings

2008-02-26T17:12:00.001-05:00

Hi,

I have a original old watercolor signed H. Brett.

Would anyone know where I might find more info on him??

Best Regards,
Tim
timngayl@earthlink.net

Viewing Scope

2008-02-14T14:41:00.001-05:00

Viewing Scope
Originally uploaded by dallasheller

Viewing scope at the top of the fish pier in Chatham with boat in background. Rain lashed the coast of Cape Cod this week.

Photograph by Dallas Heller.

Chatham Railroad Museum Display (spikes)

2008-02-01T12:26:00.000-05:00

Hi,

We are from New York State and have been visiting The Gibson's Cottages for over 50 years at Eastham.Back in the 70's ,me and my son were walking the old railroad path which is now The Bike/Walk Path.This is when the old rails were removed ,but the old rotting ties were still there. We walked along the area by Depot Pond and discovered that each tie had a date spike,they were about 2" long.We pulled out over a dozen ,one was dated in the late 1890s and the others dated from the 20's to the 40's.About three years ago at the old School House Museum in Eastham ,we met a lady who said she was associated with the Chatham Railroad Museum.We asked if she would be kind enough to deliver the spikes to the Chatham Railroad Museum,she said she would.

I guess my question is- Are they on display at the museum ? In either case,we plan on going down to Chatham to visit the Fish Pier and the Rail museum.

Don Cook
cookdn@msn.com

Chatham North Beach Camp Lost

2008-02-01T12:20:00.001-05:00

Chatham North Beach Camp Lost
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

In an ongoing drama, erosion claimed another house on Sunday as a cottage on Chatham's North Beach washed off its foundation and floated into Chatham Harbor. The losses of these beach cottages are economic for the owners, but more importantly, the loss of a way of life for Cape Codders in general.

©Christopher Seufert Photography.

Chatham Hurricane Photo

2007-11-26T21:18:00.001-05:00

Cape Cod Hurricane #2
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

November 3, 2007- Police and Fire units respond to a tree that caught fire from a downed line on Indian Hill Road in Chatham, MA.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Historic Chatham Info Wanted

2007-11-26T21:09:00.000-05:00

Hi,

Does anyone have resource materials (e.g., books) detailing early families and/or history of Chatham?

I'm interested in the Hinckley (Hinkley) family that may have settled in Chatham in the 17th century.

Thank you.

Dean S. Skelley
dskelley@satx.rr.com

Chatham Lighthouse Tours Schedules

2007-11-09T18:07:00.000-05:00

Hi,

My husband and I live in Chatham part of the year. However, we are in Naples, Florida, right now and will be here for the winter.

We are involved with a group of people in Naples, called the Greater Naples Leadership program. One of the people I just met told me that he is planning to take his family to Chatham next September (2008) to celebrate his and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary. One of the things he would like to do with his family is to tour the Chatham Lighthouse.

Does anyone have any information that you could email about what he should do to find out how he can arrange a lighthouse tour for him and his family? If so, I would sincerely appreciate your sending it to me.

Thank you for your help.
Barbara Morgan
LynnFar@aol.com

Sunset at Hardings Beach

2007-10-12T01:28:00.001-04:00

Sunset at Hardings Beach
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Pets for Adoption

2007-08-21T16:12:00.000-04:00

Hi,

My name is cathy cole,co-manager of the pets Rescue Foundation. We currently have adorable Teacup Yorkie english bulldog puppies and African parrot in our shelter looking to be adopted into a forever loving homes.

Our mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray,abandoned and relinquished pets,and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes. The pets Refuge Foundation also works to create awareness and support for the humane treatment of all pets and to end pets over-population through education and the promotion of spaying and eutering.

Send me an e-mail if your are interested so that I can send you their pictures and informations. For adoption please contact us with the above email address. adoptionpalaxe@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you, cathy cole
adoptionpalaxe@yahoo.co.uk

Beach Wheelchair Access

2007-06-26T11:31:00.000-04:00

Hi,
I am thinking about bringing my family to Chatham. My 12 year old daughter is a wheelchair user. Does Chatham have wheelchair ramps on any beaches?

Any other advice gratefully received!

Regards,
Elizabeth
elizabeth.gibson1@ntlworld.com

Fish Pier Observation Deck

2007-06-19T09:45:00.000-04:00

Hi,

Our family will be visiting your beautiful area in a
few days. Can someone please give me directions to the
fishing observation decks and best places to park?

Also, can you please let us know the best places to
observe seals from shore, without renting a boat?
Thanks,
Tina Mitchell
tinajmit@sbcglobal.net

Marriage Ceremonies on Chatham Beaches

2007-06-18T00:35:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I hope someone there is able to help me.

We would like to get married on one of the beaches at Chatham (perhaps Lighthouse beach) but have no idea who to contact about this. Can someone give me any information on how to do this or let me know who I should contact?

With much appreciation

Veronica
veezers_1@hotmail.com

Chatham Band Concerts Coming...

2007-06-15T20:17:00.001-04:00

The Band Concert
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

It won't be long now. The Chatham Band plays at Kate Gould Park every Friday in July and August at 8:00pm.

http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Chatham Harbor Approaches

2007-06-15T00:59:00.000-04:00

Hello,
I will be delivering a boat to Chatham Harbor/Pleasant Bay next week and know there have been many changes to the harbor recently.
Where is the best place to get updated info regarding the latest safe approach to the harbor by water? Possibly print up to date charts..

Thank you .
Capt Bill Hooper
978-360-8137
hooper.b@comcast.net

Sailing Lessons

2007-06-06T22:10:00.000-04:00

Hi,

We just purchased a home in chatham and will be up there for a few weeks this summer. Does anyone know where we could find sailing lessons for adults (husband and son 20 years old)?

Katherine,
katherine123@starpower.net

Chatham Golf Courses

2007-05-29T15:44:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I just purchased a home in Chatham, after many years of renting. Would really like to know if any of the golf courses have any perks for residents of Chatham.

thanks,
Ann
AnnCafe@aol.com

Chatham Deer

2007-05-27T01:08:00.001-04:00

Spring Deer - Chatham, Cape Cod
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert

Shot on Skunk's Neck, from the new 80-page coffee table photography book by Christopher Seufert.

Order here
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/54616

Chatham Summer Baseball Program

2007-05-27T01:01:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I'm looking for the Chatham baseball camp for the week of July 4th for my 8 year old if anyone has information, thank you.

-Michelle Doherty
(mmd70@aol.com)

Summer Programs

2007-05-23T21:42:00.001-04:00

Hi,
I am a Chatham resident and my nephews will be visiting this summer for over one month. They're ages are 8 and 5. I am interested in learning more on Summer Reading Programs, Art Workshops/Classes, Vacation Bible School, Gardening programs for kids, coin collecting for kids, as well as theater programs (Monomoy or Chatham Drama Guild?).

Any insights or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Regards,
Darby Hobbs
Fidelity Consulting and New Business Development
darby.hobbs@fmr.com

Tina Durham

2007-05-22T17:56:00.000-04:00

Hi,

Was there an article in The CapeCod Chronicle re: the life and death of Ms. Tina Durham who passed away on April 16, 2007?

If so, would it be possible to obtain a reprint of this article from someone? Please the article to my home address;

Ms. Catherine M. Renza
53 Desert Sands Lane
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
email: Kaswe@comcast.net

Thank you so very much for your help.
Yours truly,

Catherine Renza

Fish Weir - Hardings Beach

2007-05-20T23:26:00.001-04:00

Fish Weir - Hardings Beach
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

One of the oldest methods for catching fish and this trap is one of the last in New England, situated off Hardings Beach.

©Christopher Seufert
http://www.ChathamPhoto.com

Chatham Fish Pier Market

2007-05-20T23:23:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I'm trying to reach the fish market at the Chatham Fish Pier. Can someone help?

Thank you,
Michelle

Michelle Pollard. M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
mpollard1@partners.org

Camping in Chatham

2007-05-20T23:21:00.000-04:00

Good afternoon,

We are planing on voisiting Cape Cod this summer and have been suggested to stay in Chatham.

I would like to know which campgrounds are in the city or near enough so we can go to Chatham’s beach on a daily basis.

Thank you.

*******************************************************************

Marie-Josée Dallaire
Marie-Josee.Dallaire@sres.ulaval.ca
Québec, Canada

Hardings Beach Seals - Chatham, Cape Cod

2007-05-02T01:15:00.001-04:00

Hardings Beach Seals - Chatham, Cape Cod
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

Harbor Seals on a sand spit between Hardings Beach and Morris Island. Monomoy Island looms in the background.

Pets in Chatham

2007-05-02T01:12:00.001-04:00

Hello,

I will be traveling to Chatham this coming June. We are bringing our small dog with us.

Could someone please recommend which beaches are the best to bring a dog to ? Or which ones don't allow dogs at all ?

Also, where I live (NYC) there are many restaurants that allow dogs when you eat at the outside tables. Are there any restaurants in Chatham that would allow dogs (when you sit at the outside tables of course) ?

Thank you very much for the help ! I want to make sure we all have a wonderful vacation !
~ Isabel Cook
ICook@PKaufmann.com

Chatham Band Concerts

2007-05-02T01:10:00.000-04:00

Does the Chatham Town Band welcome vistors to come and play with them? Do they have rehearsals?

Kenyon King
Chatham, New Hampshire
lhd@pivot.net

Chatham Coast Guard Alumnus

2007-04-24T22:21:00.000-04:00

Hi Chatham,

I practically grew up on Cape Cod, as a child I came with the family to spend the whole summer in one of the Harwich towns. After servicing more than two years with the English RAF as a pilot during WWII, I returned to Harwich Port and rested a month before joining the U.S.Navy as a pilot for the Navy Air Transport flying DC4's across the Atlantic for three years, then was moved to Hansas as teavcher of DC4's to my releaqsae.

Spent another five thousand hours as pilot then retired to the Cape (Harwichport with my family. Worked as Harbornaster and #2 Harwich summer man at the town work. Moved at 1983 to Florida where I have remained as a CG Aux.

Now I'm 93 yrs old and coasting along as an interesting standby. I was working part time at Chatham CG Station. before I left the Cape.

Best luck and good wishes,
Albert E. Smyser, Jr.
Smysera@wmconnect.com

Cape Cod Osprey (Chatham, MA)

2007-04-24T18:12:00.001-04:00

Cape Cod Osprey (Chatham, MA)
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

An osprey flies above an April marsh at Mill Creek in South Chatham.

Quaint Drinking Village With a Fishing Problem

2007-04-24T18:06:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I lived on Cape Cod from 99 - 2004. I bought a t-shirt from a general store on Main Street in Chatham. The t-shirt said, Chatham, MA a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem. Do you know how I cango about getting another t-shirt like this? Thank you.

Greg Shirk
gregory.shirk@usar.army.mil

Henry Beston Audio Book Project

2007-04-12T16:53:00.000-04:00

Release: On June 1, Silver Hollow Audio will publish the first-ever audiobook of Henry Beston’s classic "The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod."

With the blessing of Beston’s daughter, Kate Barnes, Silver Hollow Audio is launching "The Outermost House" as the first in a line of audiobooks about nature and place. Available on CD and by digital download, it is perfect for audiophiles, nature lovers, road trippers, birdwatchers, beach bums, and armchair philosophers alike. The unabridged 5-CD package will also include an interview with Beston’s biographer, who, along with our narrator, will be on the Cape during the June 1-3 weekend to participate in a number of Beston reading/discussion events (one of which will be in Chatham, though I do not have the details yet).

Cover art and sound clips are available to the press, and I would be happy to send them via email or CD.

Best wishes,
Rebecca

Rebecca Barry • Silver Hollow Audio
rebecca@silverhollowaudio.com • (845) 688-7333
http://www.silverhollowaudio.com

Chatham Movie

2007-04-12T00:21:00.000-04:00

Hello,
I have a great interest in the movie Chatham. The reason for my interest is that it is based on the book Cap'n Eri and it just so happens that my name is Eri, Eri David Laing that is. I had an aunt who had a cousin named Eri, my mother liked the name and so here I am. For years we had thought it was a Scottish name until another aunt on my mothers side was reading her Bible, Genesis 46:16. There was my name in a list of other names. I think I was 12 or something like that and to find that my name had an origin after being given it in 1946. In fact I hated my name because in that day if you didn't have a name like Tom, Dick or Harry you got teased and a lot of other bad things.

Well, I guess I was 16 and another aunt was at a garage sale and found the book Cap'n Eri. Wow, a book with my name. Then I found that there was even a movie made of the book in 1915. And now another movie based on the book. I can't wait to see it. I was wondering if anyone knows who will be playing the part of Cap'n Eri? You can reach me at eridlaing@aol.com.

Thank You
Eri D. Laing
eridlaing@aol.com

Seeking Old Photos

2007-04-10T19:57:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I'm still seeking old photos of artists working on Chatham's outer beaches, and Birdwatchers likewise.

For exmple, I stumbled across a photo of a birder ogling some gulls from a hideaway behind the bow of the remains of a shipwreck.

Regards,

John Hutchinson
cynthia.hutchinson@comcast.net

My book on Chatham Beachwagons is coming very soon to the Yellow Umbrella.

Lobster at Chatham Fish Pier

2007-04-10T00:38:00.001-04:00

Lobster at Chatham Fish Pier
Originally uploaded by Christopher Seufert.

It won't be long now. Prices are way up here on Chatham so expect to pay this summer.

Chatham Art Show

2007-04-10T00:35:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I was informed that there will be an Art Show in Chatham, MA on August 18 & 19, but I have been checking several websites, even the Chamber of Commerce of Chatam website, and couldn't find anything on that.

Could someone please point me on the right direction? I am a sculptor and I would like to get an application for this Art Show.

Many thanks,

Mauro Pozzobonelli
pozzobonellistudio@yahoo.com
POSSOBON ART CENTER

Surfing on the Cape

2007-04-07T20:37:00.000-04:00

Hello,
We plan to be in Cape Cod in mid-July. My daughter, age 20, wants to spend her time surfing.

Can someone recommend the towns to stay in that are most convenient for surfing?
I would really appreciate the info.

Thanks,
Marcia Hiles
m.hiles@sbcglobal.net

The Ospreys are Back!

2007-04-05T00:45:00.001-04:00

Osprey - Chatham, Massachusetts
Originally uploaded by Chris Seufert.

An adult osprey takes off from a nest of young on an antenna at the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, Cape Cod. March 31, 2007. You can see one of them poking it's head up.

Fishing Pier Observation

2007-04-05T00:41:00.000-04:00

Hi,

I am planning a visit to Chatham in mid May. Would love to experience the fishing boats arriving at the pier and unloading their catches. Could someone please let me know the time of day we would most likely be able to see this happen.

Thank you in advance.

Jeanne Gregory
jmgregory8@charter.net