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Library Site Upgrade Could Start In Spring

December 3, 2025

CHATHAM – Long-awaited work to improve the grounds of the Eldredge Public Library to improve accessibility and safety could get underway as early...

The Tale of the Cod has been a mainstay on Chatham’s Main Street for more than 60 years. The property has been sold and the shop will be closing. TIM WOOD PHOTO

Tale Of The Cod To Close Doors After 65 Years

December 3, 2025

CHATHAM – William Haetinger recalls one summer when the golden cod that adorns the Tale of the Cod sign was stolen. At the time, the business was...

Use of Chatham Airport by larger aircraft, such as this one seen at a recent airport open house, motivated critics to seek to ban the planes. FILE PHOTO

AG Overturns Airplane Ban

December 3, 2025

CHATHAM – A bylaw that sought to ban large aircraft from Chatham Municipal Airport is not legal, the state Attorney General’s Office has...

The single-engine plane suffered substantial damage after overrunning the northeast end of the runway late Sunday afternoon, but no one was hurt. CPD PHOTO

No Injuries When Plane Overruns Runway

December 2, 2025

CHATHAM – No one was hurt when a single-engine airplane overran the runway after landing at Chatham Airport late Sunday afternoon and crashing...

The select board will hold a special meeting to review updated plans for the Center for Active Living on Wednesday, Dec. 3. FILE PHOTO

Special Session Schedule To Air Latest CFAL Plans

November 26, 2025

CHATHAM – The select board has scheduled a special meeting to review the latest plans and financial projections for the renovation of the Center...

A rendering of Pennrose’s proposed affordable housing development on the former Buckley property at 1533 Main St. UNION ARCHITECTS ILLUSTRATION

ZBA OK’s Main Street Housing On 3-2 Vote

November 26, 2025

CHATHAM – By the slimmest possible margin, the zoning board of appeals voted Monday to conditionally approve the 48-unit affordable housing project...

Board Votes To Move Forward With 127 Old Harbor Rd. Housing

November 26, 2025

CHATHAM – The select board voted unanimously last week to move ahead with housing design guidelines for the town property at 127 Old Harbor Rd. The...

Jersey barriers restrict vehicles from a portion of the Barn Hill town landing after the bulkhead was found to be unsafe. TIM WOOD PHOTO

Failing Bulkhead Prompts Barn Hill Road Restrictions

November 21, 2025

CHATHAM – Restrictions were put in place at the Barn Hill town landing Friday after an inspection showed that the bulkhead was failing. According...

A rendering of Pennrose’s proposed affordable housing development on the former Buckley property at 1533 Main St. Zoning board of appeals members indicated they’d like to see a management building, at the center front of the property, eliminated from the plans. UNION ARCHITECTS ILLUSTRATION

ZBA Straw Poll: Thumbs Up On Main St. Housing

November 19, 2025

CHATHAM – In a straw poll at its Nov. 13 meeting, zoning board of appeals members indicated that they support approval of a comprehensive permit...

A portion of the roof of a historic barn was raised Sunday at the Nickerson Family Association compound in Chathamport. The barn, parts of which date from 1758, was moved from property once owned by the son of Chatham founder William Nickerson on the shores of Bassing Harbor, and is being restored using traditional carpentry under the direction of Ian Ellison. Work to complete the restoration will be ongoing for the next few weeks. TIM WOOD PHOTOS

Raising The Roof

November 19, 2025

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This large maple tree in Kate Gould Park is slated for removal. TIM WOOD PHOTO

Two Kate Gould Park Trees May Be Saved; Third Will Be Removed After...

November 19, 2025

CHATHAM – Two of three Kate Gould Park trees targeted for removal may be saved. At a hearing last week held by Tree Warden Tom Barr, a number of...

From left: Deputy Police Chief Lou Malzone, Sergeant Elizabeth Thompson, Officer Richard Spaulding, Officer Joe Pagliaro and Chief of Police Michael Anderson. TIM WOOD PHOTOS

Chatham First Responders Recognized With Lifesaving Awards

November 19, 2025

CHATHAM – Every day, those who work in public safety face the prospect of responding to emergencies where split-second decisions can mean life or...

Work is underway on an addition and renovation project at Monomoy Community Services’ Depot Road youth and family center. A $500,000 state grant will go a long way to help cover the project’s cost. TIM WOOD PHOTO

MCS Gets Half Million Dollar State Grant For Addition, Renovation...

November 13, 2025

CHATHAM – A $500,000 state grant has been awarded to Monomoy Community Services to support the construction of an addition and renovations to the...

The former Monomoy Theatre building when it was a summer theater. CHRISTOPHER SEUFERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Monomoy Theatre Demo Denied

November 12, 2025

CHATHAM – The historic business district commission has rebuffed a request to demolish the playhouse on the former Monomoy Theatre property. At a...

Brett Tolley of the Chatham Harvesters Cooperative discussed the organization with Gov. Maura Healey. COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Chatham Harvesters Impress Governor At Boston Seafood Event

November 12, 2025

The Chatham Harvesters Cooperative got a big boost when Gov. Maura Healey came right over to their table at the Oct. 22 Massachusetts Seafood Day...

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