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From the Editor
Apologies - this sending has the corrected table of contents - ed.
We in the Old Village stand on the shoulders of giants. You may not think of them as such, when you see them, but each in his or her own way spans time, connecting us with the past and the future of our community, and enriching our experiences with each other - especially in our newsletter. We welcome Carol Pacun back to the news, as she updates us on the the issues surrounding the Mitchell River Bridge and our beloved "loop".
David MacAdam recounts the crucial work of the Chatham Alliance over the past year. Bob Staake, whose OVA masthead graces our newsletter, shares the intriguing history of a structure that has become a touchstone for many. This issue also continues the "Village People" series with John Whelan featuring a true mover-and-shaker, and a fascinating visit to the Chatham Packet wharf with Debbie Aikman. Village News includes important local information, art and poetry as well.
I am so grateful to all our contributors, who generously share their wealth of knowledge and depth of feeling for the Old Village.
Wishing you the happiest of holidays,
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President's Letter
On this cold, blustery, cloudy November day on the quiet streets of the Old Village, it's difficult to imagine that in six months there will again be tourists as well as residents vying for parking spaces. Added to the usual dilemma there will be additional traffic due to the bridge closure, and the confusion at Lighthouse Beach will be even more extreme. The recent presentation to the selectmen concerning revised parking management is hopeful. Included in this proposal is a plan for remote parking at either the elementary or middle school with a shuttle serving the Chatham Fish Pier, Lighthouse Beach, and the Main Street businesses. This plan, if promoted and marketed successfully, should offer some relief. The Old Village now needs special attention from our leaders, as our narrow streets have historically been inadequate to accommodate traditional traffic and parking, and next summer promises to be a particularly challenging one.
The Old Village Association welcomes new members, and we encourage property owners in the Village to join our email or mailing list, to be notified of news and upcoming events. For more information please email us.
Winnie Lear, President
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