The sea side town of Harwich Massachusetts consists of seven villages and is the home of Cape Cod's largest lake Long Pond. The town has 21 beaches including both Nantucket Sound and fresh water. Harwich is on the southern side of Cape Cod, just west of the southeastern corner. 2010 real property tax rate is $7.03 are also great tools for information. Brooks Free Library website gives you the hours and more. The Brooks Free Library at 739 Main Street Harwich MA 508-430-7562. The Harwich Port Library at 49 Bank Street Harwich Port MA 508-432-3320 and the Chase Library is located at 7 Route 28 West Harwich MA 508-432-2610. The Community Center offers many programs, events and uses. It is located at 100 Oak Street Harwich Ma. Phone: 508-430-7568 The Chamber of Commerce is full of good information on dining, lodging, shopping, town maps and much more! Golf: Cranberry Valley. 18 Hole course. 183 Oak Street Harwich MA 02645 Phone: 508-430-7560 Harwich Port Golf Club (private course). 9 hole course. Forest Street Harwich Port Ma 02646 Phone: 508-432-0250 Please visit Conservation Trust Website Don't miss the Saquatucket Harbor website! Harwich Massachusetts orginally encompassed and included the town of Brewster. The area was originally settled by Native Americans who named the area Satucket. Later settled in 1670 as the eastern parish of the Cape Cod town of Yarmouth. Taking its name from Harwich England and incorporated in 1694. Agriculture & fishing were its first industries. Once larger ships too large to enter Harwich’s shallow ports began taking over the fishing industry the town residents began to shift to the Cranberry Industry and Tourism to support its economy. Harwich’s first resort opened in 1880. With miles of beautiful sandy beaches, fine restaurants, shopping and wonderful accommodations from water front vacation rental homes to B & B’s Harwich offers much to year round residents and visitors alike. The annual Cranberry Festival is considered one of the top shows in America. A celebration for the whole family, featuring a carnival with rides, bands, great food, music, arts and crafts and a fireworks extravaganza. You can also spend hours of enjoyment on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Harwich is convenient to the Barnstable Airport. Harwich Oracle and the Cape Cod Chronicle are the local papers of record. Cape Cod Times covers Barnstable County and beyond and Cape Cod Rentals |