Marina Advisory Board Advocates Dredging Wellfleet Harbor
The Wellfleet Harbor was last dredged in 2001 and over the last 14 years has become badly silted. Ideally to be properly maintained and well functioning a harbor should be dredged every 10 years. The muddy Wellfleet Harbor conditions now restrict boat traffic from an hour to two hours on either side of low tide. The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce, the Marina Advisory Board and many others are concerned about the impact the decrease in boating traffic has on Wellfleet's fragile seasonal economy. Wellfleet has a proud and long seafaring history and is well positioned geographically to encourage nautical visitors and boating tourism.
At a price tag of around 14 million the subject of dredging Wellfleet Harbor has become politically taxing.
However the tide may have finally turned for Wellfleet Harbor as the Federal government has mandated and FUNDED though the Water Resources Act 1.8 billion to dredge harbors with ten percent specifically allocated for small harbors. Welllfeet is well poised and highly qualified to be a recipient of the small harbor Federal dredging funds.
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Town of Duxbury was recently able to utilize
Water Resources Act funds to fund the dredging of their Harbor. Wellfleet Board of Selectmen, Paul Pilcher, recently met with Duxbury officials hoping to follow their model to successfully dredge Wellfleet's Harbor. While the Federal government could potentially fund 50% of the project, the State would also need to fund 25% and the Town of Wellfleet 25%. The Wellfleet Harbormaster has been allocated the needed funds to begin the permitting process and feels the project is imperative to the well being of the marina.
The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce currently has 65 businesses within walking distance of the Wellfleet Harbor that would be positively economically impacted by dredging and increased boating traffic.
Dredging will also indirectly benefit other businesses that provide support services to the boating community, provide better access for our recreational and commercial fishing industry, entice more of the boating community to visit Wellfleet, and enhance Wellfleet's reputation as a premiere boating destination. The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce urges you to email your comments and letters of support to the
Marina Advisory Committee at
marina@wellfleet-ma.gov.
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Officers:
President Bob "Moo" Morrill, Inn at Duck Creeke
Vice President Bob McCaffery, Eventide Motel
Secretary Diane Hall, VR's Restaurant
Treasurer Brian Anderson, Seamen's Bank
Board of Directors:
Todd Barry, Moby Dick's Restaurant
Sarah Curley, The Furies
Ken Granlund, Mainstay Motel
Todd LeBart, The Beachcomber
Jill Prager, Wellfleet Marine
Sylvia Smith, CPA
Ted Wilson, Wellfleet Motel
Martha Wilson, Pine Moorings Cottages
Jennifer I. Pierce, Executive Administrator
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Got something important to share or announce? Please send your press releases to: info@wellfleetchamber.com
for inclusion in the WCC newsletter.
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The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2015 4th of July Parade. The theme this year is
Surf's Up! The Parade route runs up Holbrook Avenue, turns right on Main Street, continues down Main Street, turns right on Commercial Street and ends at the Wellfleet Town Pier. The Judge's stand will be on the lawn of the Town Hall on Main Street. The classic car parade begins at 9:30am and the general parade starts at 10:00am.
The parade float winner will receive a grand prize trophy generously donated by the Non-Resident Taxpayer's Association. The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Town of Wellfleet's Police Department and Public Work's Department for their assistance and support of the 4th of July Parade. To participate in the Parade kindly assemble on the marina at 8:00am to line-up and meet the parade judges. If you are insterested in being a parade judge kindly email
info@wellfleetchamber.com.
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The Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, July 5, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the garden behind Preservation Hall. Admission is $8.00. In case of rain, the festival will be held inside Preservation Hall. The history of the Strawberry Festival can be traced back to an article in The Advocate of June, 1912, making this event the 103rd celebration of a Wellfleet tradition. Old-fashioned strawberry shortcake will be served at this family-friendly event. Music will be provided by the 'Back of the House' Celtic session players. Other session players are invited to bring their instruments and join the session on tunes familiar to them. Dancing is encouraged! The proceeds of the Strawberry Festival will be used to renovate the newly-purchased middle section of the Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum. The restoration of the facade of the building will greatly improve the historic appearance of Wellfleet's Main Street. This acquisition nearly doubles the total space of the museum, giving the Historical Society room to archive and protect its collections, and exhibition space to bring to life the story of Wellfleet's remarkable people.
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An ensemble cast of five aid narrator Ishmael in this account of the ill-fated voyage of the Pequod and its maniacal captain Ahab. Harnessing the power of Melville's words, James Armstrong's adaptation has a keen awareness of storytelling and theatricality. The play was written by James Armstrong and adapted from the novel by Herman Melville. The performance is directed by Christopher Ostrom and runs: June 20 - July 18, Thursdays-Mondays, at 8pm. For more information please visit http://www.what.org.
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Chequessett Golf, Tennis, & Sailing Club Offering Locals-Only Kids Camp Discount!
CYCC is offering a special discount for its popular camp for kids in the Nauset school system. Kids ages 7-14 who sign up for camp for the week of
July 6-9 will receive a discounted rate of $250, instead of the normal $410 camp fee. CYCC is also offering free memberships to all Wellfleet children. The memberships give kids unlimited access to the golf course and tennis courts, and the ability to rent sail boats throughout the summer. The camp runs six hours per day, four days per week, and has a maximum enrollment of 30 kids per week, allowing a high camper to counselor ratio. For more information contact Karen Walther, of Chequessett Yacht and Country Club
at 508-349-3704 x2 or email
office@cycc.net.
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The
Little Capistrano Bike Shop in South Wellfleet is now open 7 days a week
9am-4pm weather permitting. They are located at the start of the Cape Cod Rail Trail at 1446 Rt 6 State Highway, in South Wellfleet. To reach them by phone phone dial
508-349-2363.
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EAT WELL
HELP A NEIGHBOR!
Moby Dick's Restaurant will generously donate a portion of each sale for the benefit of The Wellfleet Food Pantry (Serving our neighbors since 1999). Come and enjoy a great seafood meal while supporting your Wellfleet neighbors on Wednesday, June 24. Moby Dick's Restaurant is located on Route 6, in Wellfleet. Donations may also be sent to The Wellfleet Food Pantry Box 625, So. Wellfleet, MA 02663. For more information about the Wellfleet Food Pantry please visit. www.wellfleetfoodpantry.org.
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From now until Labor Day every day can be a Beachcomber Day, so don't forget that and plan your week accordingly. Sunday, brings back the White Animal Sounds Dance Party. So come on down to get your dance on! Tuesday June 23 brings DJ Bud E. Green for a night of reggae fun. The Beachcomber is excited to have Straightjacket Slumber Party playing on Friday, June 25. Open Seven days a week! Summer is fleeting, enjoy it while you can.
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Congratulations to Daniella Schutzengel (Duni) of ARK ANGEL ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN Wellfleet, who was selected by the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce to receive Cape Cod SCORE's "Build a Better Mousetrap" Award. Ark Angel Animal Hospital also know as the "Yellow House," is a clinic which it's owner Duni always dreamed of as a house where staff, clients and patients can feel as if they were stepping into a home rather than a medical facility. Ark Angel Animal Hospital can be reached at 508-349-2355, via email at arkangelanimalhospital@gmail.com, or visit them online at http://www.arkangelanimalhospital.com.
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Hip Music for
a Hot Start
Payomet will have their first performance on June 20th under their tent at the Payomet Performing Arts Center, Highlands Center, located on 29 Old Dewline Road, in North Truro. Join them for the pre-show party from 6-8pm: free gumbo and po' boy sandwiches, New Orleans style, while you hang out with the members of
The Stooges Brass Band! The
Stooges consistently provide a welcome blast of true New Orleans spirit engaging audiences with their innovative blend of traditional New Orleans brass sounds, contemporary jazz and hip-hop beats.
Payomet's 2015 season is loaded with more theater, circus arts, and music than ever before! For their complete schedule please visit,
http://payomet.org.
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The
Wellfleet Energy Committee is sponsoring an Energy Fair at the Wellfleet Council on Aging (715 Old Kings Highway) on June 20th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Companies across a wide range of energy-related technologies including solar, heat pump hot water heaters, geothermal, insulating shades and fabric drapery insulation, energy conservation and energy efficiency will exhibit at the Energy Fair. Non-profit and community organizations will also participate. Free LED night lights will be available as well as information regarding savings through group purchasing. The Community Garden will be open for people to browse and ask questions. There will be speakers throughout the day. The 5th grade classes at the Wellfleet Elementary School are participating in the event. Teachers worked with their students and posters were created on the topics covered by the Energy Fair.
Refreshments are donated by Mac's Seafood and Winslow's Tavern!
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Humor for Humanity
Humor for Humanity is a new social enterprise founded by comedian Jimmy Tingle that aspires to use entertainment for purposes beyond entertainment! The mission of Humor for Humanity is to help raise spirits, funds and awareness for non-profits, charities and social causes through social media, traditional media and live events. Cape Cod non-profits that will be participating in Jimmy Tingle's social enterprise social sharing concept include 1St Congregational Church of Wellfleet, UCC; WOMR; Grandmothers Against Gun Violence and the Center for Independent Documentary to support the new film "The Guys Next Door". For more information please visit, www.jimmytingle.com.
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The Bookstore & Restaurant has lots of great live music scheduled for summer 2015! Musicians play between 7pm and 10pm. Starting July 1st through August 26th Ted Vitale will play live every Wednesday night! On Saturday, July 4th featured is Sky and Tony Bernando, on Thursday, July 9th performance by Hill, on Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th performance by Jim Perry, Tuesday July 14th performance by Dana & Gabe, Friday, July 17th performance by Tor Krautter, on Saturday, July 18th performance by Eva Cappelli, on Tuesday, July 21st performance by Dana & Gabe, on Thursday, July 23rd performance by Hill, on Friday, July 24th performance by the Piper Hopkins Duo, and on Saturday, July 25th performance by Piper Hopkins Duo. The Bookstore and Restaurant offers unique waterfront dining on the most beautiful harbor in the world, Wellfleet Harbor. For more information please visit them online at www.wellfleetoyster.com.
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Cove Gallery in Wellfleet has announced the artists featured in their summer Openings.
All Openings are on Saturday's from
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WCC Annual Spring Dinner
The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce hosted a spring dinner at Van Rensselaer's Restaurant and Raw Bar, on Monday, June 8th 2015. The 85 members and friends that attended the event enjoyed the casual fine dining experience. Van Rensselaer's has been family owned and operated for over 45 years. Today, Peter and Diane Hall proudly continue to serve the freshest locally caught seafood and superbly prepared meats. For more information about Van Rensselaer's please visit, http://vanrensselaers.com. Funds were raised from a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Chamber Helping Neighbors Fund. The Chamber Helping Neighbor's Fund assists members during difficult times. Four fabulous door prizes were distributed by a drawing of names of attendees by Board President Bob "Moo" Morrill. The Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the The Little Capistrano Bike Shop, Inn At Duck Creeke, Left Bank Gallery, and Moby Dick's Restaurant for their generous contributions of door prizes! Click here for photos by Joe Aberdale! Thanks to all of our incredible Wellfleet Chamber members, friends and volunteers for supporting Wellfleet's local economy and community!
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