2022- CHANGES

 January 4

while in Wellfleet headed to Uncle Tim's bridge and taking the wrong turn! saw this for sale. I know it used to be a restaurant but cannot remember which one.

blurred because I had someone on my tail.

January 8

while in Orleans food shopping I also wanted to see a few changes- Cuffys etc.

at the point near the new rotary used to be Howard Johnson's it has been various things after that but now is Lost Dog Pub

I think it is the only former Howard Johnson's that does not look like one.

To the left of the Cuffy's is an empty building I had to ask on facebook what is was. I thought a pricey restaurant and then a juice bar youth center- but the answer was The Arbor Restaurant and Binnacle Tavern below. Been empty for awhile so they say.

Then Cuffy's still has sign up. But Chatham and Orleans are closed- Provincetown still open and then the big new Cuffy's complex in West Dennis.

Orleans.

January 9

Former Monomoy Theatre still sitting vacant built 1800

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Sweet tomatoes next door has been many things trying to find out what

Dr Bauer eye doctor briefly

mostly delis it seems. built 1930

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Chatham Ford fixed their broken letters. Used to be Manson Motors many years ago.

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January 13

Capeabilities where Calico Cat used to be on Main street nearest lighthouse.

 Chatham Hardware soon to be gone

Pfeffer property on Bridge Street looks like Eastward Homes involved

Cuffy's in Chatham closedd for good

On your left as you turn down Morris Island Road is a house that once was small. owned by a man named Saunders who wore fabulous ties. It has been expanded over the years and now looks like the windows are boarded up. Not sure why, if they are brokden or for protection from the elements.

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January 27

stencils in the windows where Cuffy's used to be- are gone.

North beach reconnected

 

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February 3

Seaview Street and Shore Road- a house looks like it is being renovated.

 February 8

dumpsters at the old Cuffy's and New England Pizza building

February 19

Brewster Manor Nursing home used to be in this location. Later a few other nursing homes and assisted living but all failed. Now it is Serenity Apartments from affordable- to luxury I contacted them curious what they consider "affordable". I have a couple of friends who want to move back to the Cape and a couple of friends who would like to retire at the age of 75 but cannot afford to since rents are so high. It will be interesting if I get an answer and what the rent is.

March and April 

changes in no particular order and many repeats trying to get decent photos!

JP Vario no longer maintaining the entrance to Commerce Park

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Where Chatham Furniture used to be and Cuffy's

A Great Yarn shop across from where Friendly's used to be.

no news as to where she is now.

Chatham Cut which I thought was going to be a huge hair salon will be a restaurant- used to ne New England Pizza

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International Food Store across the street near Liquor Locker

March 27

Sea Pines girls school? rt 6a Brewster  Old Seapines Inn.

Brewster General store not so much a change I just cannot believe it is still there. A welcome sight though! at the end of rt 124

Brewster Coffee

no sign and I rarely see cars. I may pass by here too late though

April 2

someone added their 2 cents

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Cuffys will be Island Pursuit which used to be in the old Mark Fore and Strike store then moved into Chatham Hardware now here this  Spring. I will have to check out what's going into Chatham Hardware.

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April 9

Move over UPS, USPS and FedEx- now Amazon is in town.

 Dennis Equipment has been there same look for over 50 years. Wonder if George Lewis is still there?

April 9

Home Depot renovations view from bed Bath & Beyond ( which is a nightmare now)

a house being renovated on Monument road in Orleans. Thought it looked nice then realized from this photo that there was an equally fascinating structure behind.

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April 23

on way to Rock Harbor I passed by Jailhouse Tavern- I used to go there with Mom and order their mixed greens salad- very little lettuce lots of vegetables. Took forever to chew but was tasty likely the olive oil and onions helped. My brother was there one night and a woman was choking a nd he saved her life  with the Heimlich Maneuver .

So I noticed this time that Hogs Head Brewery is there I guess they share space now. Busy road- not much chance for looking!

and on the way saw the Odd Fellows Hall up on a hill- never noticed THAT before and looks like it has been restored/cleaned up

back in  Chatham driving through the post office plaza I noticed yellow caution tape. I could not tell what was going on until a week later and I saw new shingles on the building. Pix of that later I hope

Church of Transfiguration sure has changed since Hop stayed there on a retreat in the 80s-90s

May 1

Chatham Hardware and Island Pursuit will soon no longer be on Main street. Harwich Paint & Decorating is moving in. Their store off rt 137 is too big for me I hope this has what I need.

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next door what used to be the Dutch Oven I think- is not high end kitchen accessories.

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Chatham High School in the 60s- other grades were in the rear. Bigger schools built over the years and now regionalized.

So the structure is now a community center and the lawn is for signs LOL

 

May 21

Salty's is gone. Always had a countdown sign for season starting

Water Park next door has bought it.rt 28 Yarmouth

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What used to be Eldredge & Bourne moving and many things over the years- Fall River Knitting mills etc. Most recently Kitchen Appliance Mart KAM. which moved to over tghe area where BJs is located. They expanded the road and removed everything on this corner. I doubt I will be able to get a better photo since traffic is bumper to bumper.

looks like Ryan Family amusement is getting a facelift in Yarmouth

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Wequasset Inn sold and many properties of Davenports. Spoecifically Red Jacket Inn in New Hampshire that just had a fire. no photos

Wayside inn in Chatham sold to a company in Rhode Island

Old Epicure building getting a facelift

Post Office reshingled will try for better shot LOL

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May 15

Chatham Cut restaurant which was supposed to fill the spot where New England Pizza used to be- the sign is gone and they look like they are fixing the roof.

 Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church on rt 137 was sold to the town for affordable housing- we will see.

Island Pursuit has still not moved into the old Cuffy's spot

new paved half of rt 28 in Harwich Port area.

This is Noble House now- the older building attached used to be a restaurant called The Cape Half House.

Tripp house built early 1800s looks to have been renovated.

May 21

Ryan Family amusement in Yarmouth getting a facelift

May 29

791 Main Street Chatham

Pay roll services now was a business before that I forget and is a structure built in 1850 Owned by Mark Abraham who also owns the structure next door  at 805 Main street that was owned by Marcus Swan for years built 1920.

across from Post Office and to the left.

Post Office across the street has new shingles. Wonder if it is still owned by McCarte now Setter place LLC Bay View st  Chatham

Elizabeth McCarte and Dann Jung

June 12

Calico Cat on old part of Main street was an old fashioned store it closed I guess in the 90s. and has been many things. People bought it and painted it colorfully. It was Cape Abilities store last year- this year it will be a gallery called Loop I think.

January 27

Not sure how I missed these , I do get behind though and seemingly careless

Skaket Corners

Liquor and More I forget what it was for years- has expanded. It is to the right of Shaw's-Star Market

Orleans Camera and what used to be Hallmark and Radio Shack

I will have to check if anything has moved in these yet.

the rest- and the old TD Bank still empty when I drove behind there I had trouble getting through the drive up. Haven't been back since

June 19

Janet Raymonds old house where Jer and Kar rented for a few years

Painted red!

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June 18

Benny's oh how I miss that store- now Big Lots

June 26

Calico Cat clearer pix

Old Chatham Theatre- now Orpheus

New Chatham Hardware

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June 26

There's a foot doctor on rt 137 that took over the Perry Borden property

Saw on facebook that it was for sale- then when out on errands I saw they had cleared the property of trees to the left of that building. wow

Jonathan Miller dba Lil Feet owns the above. The land appears to be owned by Edward N. Johnson of South Chatham who owns a house on Indian Hill road

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June 26

Otis Russell's mother's house is for sale. Breathwood Cottages I think it was called. Supposely she owned Autumn Sonata before me. Otis died last year.

owned by Timothy Emerson now, 1,400.000.00 4 bed 3 baths

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July  16

John McGrath has lived on Mill Hill road for over 30 years in an unusual house surrounded by what the neighbors describe as "junk" who knows. I would say more power to him living his own life BUT he is a rude individual and full of road rage. So the other day I was alrted to his son having been arrested for murding a woman in Pennsylvania in front of her two childrem. He then tried to commit suiside. I have heard nothing else. But it made me curious whether the town really did force him to clean up his property. It looks like it is just consolidated.. Who knows. I have not been down that road for years. I notice there are highway guard rails on the right side as you enter.

guard rail in place for years because of a bad auto accident.
 

July 17

I see Chatham Jams and Jelly is for sale, Chatham Cut where New England Pizza was has a sign up and Main Street Pottery is back next to West Chatham Grill this time. All my photos are blurry today. grrr

 July 10

Island Pursuit and The Chatham Cut better photos.

 July 24

had errands to do- recycling my small amount of stuff, CVS , Seaside etc. get gasoline 4.79 this time down from  4.95.

Stopped along the way to check new stuff out.

The Chatham Cut was supposed to open in May. Not sure what happened but still looks like a ways to go. It is where the New England Pizza used to be

Island Pursuit was in the corner business where Mark Fore & Strike used to be. Then moved into a shared area with Chatham Hardware. Now occupies the building where Cuffy's was most recently BUT in the building where Chatham Furniture was next to Pate's.

Main Street Pottery which used to be next to Coach & Four Fudge on Main is now next to West Chatham Grill where D'Angelos used to be and THAT was in front of Chatham Printing. I miss Bud so friendly and nice.

West Chatham Grill

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July 26

still sorting older photos

September 2019

new structure replaced an old farmhouse type home with porches and hedges artistically trimmed

July 31

another annoying trip to Hyannis in search of stuff. Mainly recliner and computer chair. Had many other little things to get and visit Whole Foods. I was exhausted after all that and Cardi's and Bob's were still not open yet. It was 10:30am so I headed back here

This is Bob's Discount Furniture where Pier 1 used to be in Festival Plaza

and where Kitchen Appliance Mart used to be and before that was many things mainly Eldredge & Bourne Moving and Storage

Now vacant. Not sure what is planned for it

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August 14

Main street Chatham- old Raymond house better color 

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renovation on an old house on Cedar street on the right coming from Stage Harbor Road

August 20

on my way back from food shop I was on the correct side of the road to take a phoot of new construction on Church St in Harwich. big holes!

August 28

Chatham Cut still not "open" that I can see.

Also they seem to be cleaning up Darby's old Chatham Natural Foods spot.

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September 5

After the disappointing visit to Big Lots I turned down Morton Road to get back here for a change of scenery. Noticed Talkative Pig is gone and now Drifters- will try to get a better photo some day. And on the right more than halfway  down the road saw this brick structure in the distance. Turns out to be a water treatment plant for the Chatham wells in the forest there.

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September 3

noticed Jamie Eldredge added Yellow Bird to the sign out front- but just one side

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September 11

looks like some action at Darby's old Chatham Natural Foods

The Chatham Cut- which I hear has gotten rave reviews

September 17

Harwich Machine Company

cleared out the property in front on rt 137. Looks nice.

ugh road work on rt 28 near entrance to rt 137. Looks like islands with be an unseen obstruction. They better paint them neon orange and have flashers

Sepptember 18

better pix of Drifters

next to Thayers Flowers in Harwich

House I think is on Morton Road. I will keep on taking pix until I write it down LOL

Huge business building on the road off Mary Dunn that leads to Home Depot etc. It reflects light  like cracy.

October 1

new "obstruction" on rt 28 at rt 137. I see more granite curbs to slash car tires

October 8

Snow's has turned into a furniture store.

I went in there looking for art supplies and there is a circular rack now. used to be a decent department. I have not been in the store for a few years because of the pandemic.

State and towns seem to be cleaning up traffic and roads recently. In Harwich where Chatham Road meets rt 28 near Dave's Garage they have made bold yellow stripes. It is an annoying junction at best. Cars coming fast both directions. But this seems to make the turn more obvious. I am usually taking a left. :)

waiting to get an answer from facebook friends on the name of the yellow stripes.

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October 9

Thayer's flowers building still for sale. I thought this would be picked up quickly.

October 16

looks like this house near entrance to rt 134 is getting a paint job

Tony Kent arena

October 29

Old house on Cedar street being renovated. I think it was raised earlier for a new foundation.

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October 30

Sam Ryder and Old Queen Ann intersection has seen many accidents. They finally put up guard rails.

lower Main street house up on pilings

November 5

these two structure along rt 6A look like they have been renovated and decorated. I love the pumpkins-gourds above the one door.

November 6

a new business at 1200 Main Street across from The Chatham Cut. I still cannot read the sign! Where Darby's Chatham Natural Foods used to be

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the other view

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November 13

on way back from Falmouth this corner on rt 28 kind of at Phiiney's Lane across from a liquor stor USED to be a building ( I think)  that said not a gallery or not an artist or not a painter. Whatever- looks like something will happen soon.

Edwards Boatyard in passing by on way and back I could see no sign but the huge boathouse that was always there almost on the road- is gone.

December 4

I was finally able to turn in to where Darby's Chatham Natural Foods used to be  and across from that used to be New England Pizza. Pizza is now Chatham Cut a restaurant and Darby's is now Samantha's a hair salon.

December 4

Drove by Rog & Mary's to check out the tree and shrub removal Mary mentioned. She has a wreath by the front door. All pix were dark so no pix of that. But as I was leaving to head back here I saw what looks like 2 Habitat for Humanity homes making progress.

December 11

Came back from errands and noticed that the entrance and exit to Commerce Park had been newly paved!They are doing some major construction on rt 137. It involves these huge pipes. drainage? and they have them placed along rt 137 so that they block the view if you want to make a clean left hand turn. You can pull out if nothing is coming from the left to look but you would have to back up quickly if things are not just right.

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