Feb. 16, 2025

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An icicle decorates a holly bush in Chatham. JANET LEWIS PHOTO

Too Popular?

Annual Art Exhibit Has Negative Impact On Downtown Park

CHATHAM – Every summer the popular Art in the Park exhibit draws thousands to Kate Gould Park in downtown Chatham. By the end of the season, the exhibit area is a mess, with the grass gone and the ground packed as hard as a rock. Officials decided to let the display happen again this summer, but they want the town and chamber of commerce to work on a plan to address the damage. Find out what’s on their minds in this week’s Cape Cod Chronicle.

Harwich Charter Commission To Go Before Voters

Candidates Can Take Out Nomination Papers

HARWICH – Town Clerk Emily Mitchell has certified a petition to place a question on the annual town election ballot asking voters to elect a nine-member charter commission to study local government. Nomination papers are available for anyone interested in serving on the commission. Several other petitions for articles in the annual town meeting have also been filed, including one seeking $125,000 for a consultant to work with the charter commission. Learn more in the next edition of The Chronicle.

Barley Neck Diner Scores Rare Treat

Pearl Discovered In Oyster Served At Beach Road Restaurant

ORLEANS – Brad Lussier was dining with friends at the Barley Neck Inn earlier this month when he discovered a rare pearl inside one of his oysters. In the end, it made for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Read more in this week’s edition of The Chronicle.

Board Gets Update On Preschool Support Program

After First Year

BREWSTER – The select board recently heard an update on the initial year of the family preschool support program. Find out how the program’s first year went and what to expect in the future in this week’s Cape Cod Chronicle.

Post-season Pushes

Local High School Teams Close Out Regular Seasons

As the regular seasons wind down, local teams make their final push to qualify for their respective state tournaments. Pick up a copy of this week’s Chronicle for local sports coverage, including a recap from Monomoy’s Winter Fest tournament.

CCTC/HJT’s ‘How I Became a Pirate’ Is Swashbuckling Fun

Many kids think pirates have a great life. No rules, no schedules, and you get to do whatever you want, whenever you want, right? So what do you think Jeremy Jacob is going to do when a gang of pirates land on his beach and invite him to join them? He jumps at the chance, as long as they get him back for soccer practice! “How I Became a Pirate,” based on the book of the same title by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon, is a musical by Janet Yates and Mark Friedman and the first Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre production of 2025. Read more now.

Residents Advised Not To Wait On Sewer Connections

ORLEANS – Construction on the third phase of town sewering is still more than a year away from getting started. But town officials last week left attendees of an informational meeting on the upcoming sewer work with a piece of advice: don’t wait to reach out to engineers and contractors to make your sewer connection. Read more now.

Monomoy Theatre Homes Back Before ZBA

After Court Decision

CHATHAM – The zoning board of appeals last Thursday heard requests for special permits to build two single-family homes on the former Monomoy Theatre property. One of the houses was previously denied by the board, but was sent back following a court decision. Find out how the board voted in this week’s Cape Cod Chronicle.

The Grateful Mug Cafe To Open In Chamber Building

Planning Board Approves Special Permit

HARWICH –The planning board approved a fast-food takeout special permit for the Grateful Mug Cafe to open inside the chamber of commerce building. The workforce development program will train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work in the service industry. The cafe could be open by mid-April. Read more in Thursday’s edition of The Chronicle.

Articles Will Seek Money For Road Improvement Projects

Main Street, Old Colony Way Projects Funding Planned For Town Meeting

ORLEANS – Voters at May’s annual town meeting could be presented with articles seeking funding in support of road improvement projects on Main Street and Old Colony Way. Specifically, the improvements would create safer means of transportation for pedestrians and cyclists along the stretches. Read more in this week’s paper.

Library Gets New Cabinets

Woodworking Group Strikes Again

BREWSTER – Once again, the Chatham-Harwich Newcomers Woodworking Group has come through for a local nonprofit, building new cabinets for the Brewster Ladies’ Library. Library officials said the cabinets will be put to immediate use. Find out more in this week’s edition.

EV Charger Policy Set

For Eldredge Garage

CHATHAM – The select board last week approved a new policy related to electric vehicle charging stations at the newly repaved Eldredge Garage parking lot. The policy sets fees and use parameters for the new chargers, expected to be up and running any time now. Find out more in this week’s edition.

Trust Approves Funds For West Harwich Housing

Developer Is Looking For $1.8 million For Housing Complex

HARWICH – Developer John Carey was before the affordable housing trust on Wednesday making a pitch for funds for the 40 units he is proposing to build in West Harwich. Carey said 25 percent of the units would meet affordable guidelines. Carey wants $1.8 million from the trust to build West Harwich Square, but the trust approved $150,000 for pre-construction costs. The additional funds will be sought once the project is permitted. Get the details in the next edition of The Chronicle.

Lottery Opens For Future Pennrose Tenants

Work On 62-Unit West Road Development Expected To Be Done This Spring

ORLEANS – Prospective tenants seeking housing in one of the new units being developed by Pennrose on West Road can now apply online. A lottery to select eligible tenants will be held in late April. Read more about the lottery and where the projects stands in this week’s Chronicle.

Petition Article Deadline Looms

For Annual Town Meeting Warrant

BREWSTER – The deadline to submit petition articles for the May 5 annual town meeting is next Wednesday, Feb. 19. Petitioners are urged to contact the town manager’s office for guidance and/or technical assistance through town counsel. The select board is expected to close the warrant by April 7. Contact the town manager’s office at 508-896-3701 ext. 1100 or townmanager@brewster-ma.gov with any questions.

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We plan to include these stories in the next edition of The Chronicle, but our story lineup is always subject to change.

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