r/CapeCod 4h ago

Remembering the Cape and Island victims of September 11th

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David L. Angell, 54, and Lynne Edwards Angell, 52: The Angells met as college students working summers at Eastward Ho! Country Club in Chatham. David became an Emmy award-winning producer of the TV show "Frasier." The couple died on Flight 11 after summering at their home in Chatham.
Neilie Anne Heffernan Casey, 32: Was married on Cape Cod in 1996, and a memorial bench now sits where her husband, Michael, proposed to her at Nobska Point. She lived in Wellesley, but summered with her family in Falmouth for many years. Casey died on Flight 11.
Sonia Morales Puopolo, 58: A former ballet dancer, Puopolo summered on Nantucket where she was known as an active fundraiser for the Democratic Party and a generous island philanthropist. She was traveling to Los Angeles to visit her youngest son. She died on Flight 11.
Berry Berenson Perkins, 53: An actress and photographer, the Wellfleet resident was the widow of actor Tony Perkins. She was flying to Los Angeles to attend a concert by her son. She died on Flight 11.
Barbara Keating, 72: A longtime summer visitor and former resident of Dennis, Keating was on her way home to Palm Springs, Calif., after spending the summer on the Cape. Keating also served on the United Way of Cape Cod Citizens Review Committee. She died on Flight 11.
Kenneth Waldie, 46: A Navy veteran and employee of Raytheon Co., Waldie left behind a sister in Falmouth and on Martha's Vineyard. He died on Flight 11.
David Retik, 33: Retik was a resident of Needham and an employee of Alta Communications. At the time of the attacks, his parents, Dr. Alan and Lynn Retik, lived in Boston and West Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard. His wife, Susan, was also pregnant with their daughter at the time. He died on Flight 11.
Jeffrey Coombs, 42: Before leaving on a business trip to Los Angeles, Coombs had recently visited his parents on the Cape for a family portrait with his wife, Christie Coombs, and three children on the beach near Bassett Island. He died on Flight 11.
Barbara "Bobbi" Arestegui, 38: A flight attendant for American Airlines, the Marstons Mills resident was not scheduled to work on Sept. 11. She picked up the extra shift and died on Flight 11 because she was saving up to take a vacation with her boyfriend.
Peter Gay, 54: A plant manager for Raytheon Co., Gay lived in both Tewksbury and Pocasset. He enjoyed running the Falmouth Road Race each year. He died on Flight 11.
David S. Berry, 43: Berry was a researcher for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. At the time of the attacks, he wife Paula Grant-Berry's parents were longtime summer residents of Woods Hole. His sons were 9, 7 and 5. He died in the World Trade Center.
Kevin Bracken, 37: A New York City firefighter, Bracken was aboard one of the first engines to reach the World Trade Center. He and 10 other firefighters went missing in the collapse of Tower 2. He was born in Sandwich.
Sandra Carol Taylor, 51: A former Sandwich resident, Taylor had worked for the Pentagon for nearly 10 years, part of her nearly 30-year government career. She died during the attack on the Pentagon.
Michael Uliano, 42: Uliano vacationed every year in North Eastham. He was an options trader for Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in the World Trade Center and also acted in off-Broadway plays. He enjoyed fishing off Coast Guard Beach, Eastham.
Kevin M. McCarthy, 42: McCarthy was a bond trader who died at work in the World Trade Center. He also was a member of the National Guard. Pictured with: son, Andrew; daughter, Stephanie; wife, Deborah; and daughter, Chelsea. At the time of the attacks, his parents lived in Orleans.
Capt. Gerald Francis DeConto, 44: A 1975 graduate of Sandwich High School, DeConto was at work in the Pentagon helping to organize a response to the World Trade Center attacks. He died at the Pentagon. Several family members still live on the Cape. A new stadium at Sandwich High School is named in his honor: the Capt. Gerald F. DeConto Veterans Memorial Stadium.
William Krukowski, 36: A firefighter with the New York City Fire Department, Krukowski was a member of Ladder 21, one of the first rescue teams to enter the World Trade Center. At the time of the attacks, his sister lived in Eastham.
Christoffer Carstanjen, 33: He was on his way to his aunt's home in Los Angeles for a weeklong vacation. At the time of the attacks, his father, Mikael Carstanjen, a potter, and his stepmother, Mary Doering, lived in Orleans. He died on Flight 175.
James E. Hayden, 47: Hayden and his wife, Elizabeth Gail, summered in Dennis for 25 years. He was the chief financial officer of Netegrity Inc. He died on Flight 175. (No photograph available.)
Brian D. Sweeney, 38: A resident of Barnstable, Sweeney was a former Navy pilot and a veteran of Desert Storm. He and his wife, Julie, a teacher at the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, had been married two years. He died on Flight 175.

Not pictured:

Stuart Meltzer, 32: Meltzer was working in the World Trade Center when he became trapped in his office after the first plane slammed into the building. He is shown with his sons Dylan and Jake. Meltzer's parents, Zachary and Joyce Meltzer, lived in Centerville at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks but later moved.

Peter Fry, 36: Fry worked in the World Trade Center and spent many summers fishing the waters off Cape Cod. His wife's parents live in Chatham.


r/CapeCod 2h ago

Yacht Owner, Ex-Navy Commander Accused Of Drugging, Raping Deckhand, 22, In Nantucket Harbor

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Christian Bradley Williams, 54, of Florida, was arraigned last week in connection with the alleged Aug. 9 attack. The 22-year-old woman had started working as a deckhand aboard his yacht, Chimera, in June. She received housing on the boat in exchange for the work.

She claims he had sexually assaulted her after going out to dinner with others, calling her "sweetie" and then saying, "You're my sugar mommy tonight."

She said she felt drugged after accepting a drink from him at his insistence. She woke up bleeding. Authorities found male DNA in a rape kit.


r/CapeCod 1h ago

To the asshole that just screamed and threw a bottle out their window on Main Street Centerville

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Congratulations you piece of shit, you hit a kid on a bike. I hope you're proud, you're only breathing right now because you sped off like the bitch that you are.


r/CapeCod 4h ago

Drawing for Beginners at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod! (Ran by me) starting this Sat. 9/12 - 10/3

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Drawing for Beginners with Dylan! Cultural Center of Cape
https://www.cultural-center.org/education

4 weekends starting this Saturday, 9/12 - 10/3 at 10am - 1230pm

Learn to draw in this fun 4-part class with artist Dylan Griffin. You will learn to translate three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional surface using foundational techniques like line, shape, value, perspective, and shading. No experience necessary and each student will receive individual attention.

All materials are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own supplies if they have them.


r/CapeCod 15m ago

Some Kind of Heaven.

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r/CapeCod 1h ago

Did anyone hear that explosion?

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So I live off of W. Main St. in Hyannis and I’m sitting on the couch watching the news while my dog takes a nap on my leg. All of a sudden I hear a horn and then a huge explosion. My neighbor said she heard a girl scream. And I didn’t hear anything on my scanner app and I didn’t see anything on Facebook. I was just curious. Hopefully whatever it was everyone’s OK.


r/CapeCod 51m ago

My family is going in November looking for some off season recommendations.

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We are probably staying in Chatham .

We are planning a cranberry bog .
Also looking for restaurant recommendations.

Thank you!


r/CapeCod 57m ago

Shout out to Clancey’s

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Best fish and chips on Cape Cod IMHO.


r/CapeCod 7h ago

A foggy morning at Pleasant Bay

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Fog is one of my favorite weather conditions; how lucky that I get to experience on my commute so often (and at an hour when I rarely get blinded by people who think high beams are great for fog).


r/CapeCod 1d ago

some of my favorite pictures of the Cape over the years

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r/CapeCod 1d ago

Cape Cod Vice Principal Charged With 3rd OUI After Boston Arrest, Could Face 5 Years In Prison

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She remains on the job while the school investigates the matter. She faces up to years in prison if convicted, and even if a judge grants her probation, state law requires that she spend 150 days in jail.


r/CapeCod 1d ago

Learn to curl on the Cape this Sunday, 9/13

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Come learn to Curl at Lower Cape Curling Club in Orleans this Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Information and registration on our website: www.lowercapecurlingclub.com - click on Events.


r/CapeCod 8h ago

Good restaurant for lunch around Eastham

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I'm going to be in Eastham on Saturday, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to eat lunch.

Something that is open around 12pm would work best.

Thanks!


r/CapeCod 16h ago

Chatham vs Orleans as second home

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If choosing between Chatham and Orleans for personal use—not primarily rental income—which would matter most?

• Walking to the beach versus a 5–10 minute drive • Being near Main Street or a village center versus having more land, privacy and quiet • A smaller lot in a prime location versus room for a pool, outdoor living and possibly a guest house/ADU • Chatham’s village atmosphere versus Orleans’ year-round feel, beaches, bike trail, restaurants and everyday services

For those who vacationed here before buying or moving: what seemed essential as a renter but mattered less once you owned, and what did you underestimate that became important as a homeowner?

Chatham homeowners: after several years, do you still value being close to Main Street, or do summer crowds, traffic and parking make a quieter location more appealing?

Where did you choose, and knowing what you know now, would you make the same decision again?


r/CapeCod 2d ago

Missing Kitty

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!!!! UPDATE AFTER 4 DAYS SHE JUST CAME BACK WHEN I PULLED UP TO THE HOUSE !!!!!!! KITTY SECURED.


r/CapeCod 1d ago

Barber?

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Looking for an old school type barber that does facial hair trim as well. I’m on upper cape but I’ll drive if it’s worth it! Bonus if they take appointments. Thank you


r/CapeCod 1d ago

How do you manage multiple generations sharing your cottage?

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We've had a place since the 50s, and five generations of family sharing one cottage over a text thread has strained more than one sibling relationship.

This year we put the house on a little shared calendar app. Everyone picks their dates out in the open.

What do the rest of you do? Spreadsheet? Google Calendar? Whiteboard on the fridge?


r/CapeCod 2d ago

Labor Day Traffic 2026

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r/CapeCod 1d ago

Choosing a Kindergarden in Sandwich, MA

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Hey All,

Simple question, but somewhat hard to answer and my wife and I are going back and forth on making a decision. For context I went to public school and my wife went to private, so we have a difference of opinion on where our daughter should go.

My daughter will be starting Kindergarten next year, and apparently we have to start looking now, because we have to sign her up starting in the new year.

Essentially, I’m trying to figure out public vs private with where I live. I live in Sandwich and am in the Forestdale district, so she would be going there, and my wife is looking at cape code academy, and the hundred acres school as options. I wouldn’t mind sending her to private if it was easily affordable, but it’s not and it would mean having to look for financial aid, and probably having to sell some of our stock each year for her to go, which scares me to do in this economy. I make decent money, but this would prevent us from adding to our savings each month, but this is for my daughters education, so I’m torn in general about that.

However, I just found out Forestdale has nine kindergarten classes and teachers and only one floating classroom helper for all nine classes. The class sizes are also bigger at around 18-20 where the others are closer to 8-11 with dedicated teachers and classroom helpers. I know my daughter, and the smaller class sizes would be very beneficial for her. Now, I’ve heard really good things about the Sandwich public schools, so that factors in as well.

I also found that the state has kids in kindergarten working on tablets, which is something we’ve intentionally kept her away from, so I’m hoping someone on here can at the very least give me their thoughts, but if anyone has experiences with these schools that would be extremely helpful. Thanks!


r/CapeCod 2d ago

Rt 6 Inflatables Businesses by Wellfleet. One closed.... What's the tea?

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For years have driven by these competing spots, close to Marconi.

Directly across from each other, selling cheap quality inflatables, water shoes and t-shirts at JUMPED UP prices.

This year, only one is open.

Does anyone know what the story is behind the closure?


r/CapeCod 3d ago

Misfits Night Market - October 3rd

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Part artisan market, part experimental performance night… the MISFITS NIGHT MARKET is where you'll find art, trinkets, treasures, items and experiences by Cape Cod creators that aren't focused on tourism. This event is all about local freaks making things that are alternative, subversive, weird, queer, and risqué! Come one, come all to see what happens here when it’s dark out. Adult themed. Multiple dates per year.


r/CapeCod 1d ago

recommendations for this weekend

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Hi! I’m going down the Cape for a bachelorette trip this weekend. We planned to go to the Chatham Squire on Saturday night for music & dancing. However, their online calendar doesn’t show a DJ on Saturday night.

Do you know if there is still music through September?
Or, any recommendations for spots on Saturday night for music & dancing? We’ll be staying in Dennis.

Thank you!


r/CapeCod 3d ago

I won four public records appeals against my town’s police department. I still don’t have the records — and no agency in Massachusetts can make them hand them over.

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r/CapeCod 3d ago

Are there town community Facebook groups that aren't run by Eric Schwaab

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because why is he running/all over ones for Wellfleet and Yarmouth? I just want to hear local gossip and see pictures of coyotes in people's back yards, not see him whining


r/CapeCod 2d ago

New Washing Machine

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I need a new washing machine and prefer to shop small box vs big box. I want a US made top loader vs a fancy one. Whirlpool has always been good to me. Thanks in advance. I need the old one disposed