2010 Population: 12,243 The Town of Harwich is
a resort and residential community located on the south side of the Cape peninsula, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound.
Harwich was settled around 1665, and incorporated in 1694. The early economy of Harwich included agriculture and maritime industries and its history has
included boom and bust cycles from the earliest days of the community. When the whaling industry collapsed with the discovery of oil, the Harwich community's emphasis
shifted to cod fishing. By 1802, 15 to 20 ships were shore fishing and another four ships were cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and by 1851, there
were 48 ships employing 577 men and bringing in thousands of tons of cod and mackerel. The eventual decline of the fishing industry in Harwich by the latter part
of the 19th century was caused by increases in the size of ships which eventually outstripped the shallow port's ability to house them. Harwich residents turned to the development of
cranberry bogs and resorts for summer visitors, working side-by-side with Portuguese immigrants. The first Harwich resort hotel opened in 1880 and both the cranberry and the tourist industries
remain substantial parts of Harwich's economy. |
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Our adorable Inn is family owned and operated. Our spotless rooms are reminiscent of ?Olde Cape Cod?: wallpaper, wainscoting, charming touches. All of our rooms are non-smoking. In our ground level inn, all our rooms overlook our sparkling oversized pool, where you can relax poolside on our lounge chairs and feel the gentle breezes. We also have a family picnic area with a gas grill. Walk to warm water ocean beach!
We are located in West Harwich, a wonderful Cape Cod town that truly has kept that? Cape Cod quaintness? Located past the traffic congestion that plagues the mid-cape, Harwich has great restaurants, adorable shops, fun-filled activities for the kids (mini-golf, trampolines, bumper boats, batting cages, go-carts, etc.) fishing, golf, kayaking and the list goes on...... There is a ferry to Nantucket, wonderful bike and conservation trails, museums, playhouse, movie theater and best of all, beautiful beaches! Pleasant Rd. Beach, a warm water ocean beach, is just a 10 minute walk from our inn.
169 Main Street Rt. 28, West Harwich, MA
phone: 508-432-2101
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Video: Acute medical victim airlifted from Cape Cod Tech School in Harwich Sunday April 27, 2025 |
HARWICH ? A man with an acute medical condition in Wellfleet was airlifted from the Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Harwich Sunday afternoon. After coordinating response time from MedFlight the decision was made to meet in Harwich. Further details were not immediately available. Photo and video by Jake O'Callaghan/CWN ?
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Truck snags wires, snaps utility pole in Harwich Friday April 25, 2025 |
HARWICH PORT ? A truck snagged wires which in turned snapped a utility pole in Harwich just after 11:30 AM Friday. No injuries were reported As a result of the incident, Route 28 was closed between Chatham Road and Gotham Road. Motorists were urged to see alternate routes. utility crews were enroute to repair the [?]
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Wequassett Resort Donates $60K In Two Years To Outer Cape Health Services Friday April 25, 2025 |
HARWICH PORT ? Wequassett Resort and Golf Club has donated another $30,000 to Outer Cape Health Services through its Community Impact Fund, matching a donation made in 2023. The Fund is supported by an optional 1% guest donation added to each stay, with 100% of proceeds directed to local nonprofit organizations selected by the resort's [?]
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Harwich Restricting Water as Drought Continues Thursday April 24, 2025 |
HARWICH ? Water restriction will go into effect for Harwich next week as drought conditions continue. Beginning May 1, nonessential outdoor water use will be limited to two days per week, before 9 am and after 5 pm. Odd addresses may have sprinkler and irrigation watering on Tuesdays or Saturdays, while evens have Wednesdays and [?]
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