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.
The Harwich Real Estate Tax Rate for 2008 is $6.05
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You can view the Public Library for hours and more. The Brooks Free Library is located at 739 Main Street Harwich MA 508-430-7562.
The Harwich Port Library is located 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 is a wonderful attaction to the town. It offers many programs, events and uses. It is located at 100 Oak Street Harwich MA
508-430-7568
The Chamber of Commerce is full of good information on dining, lodging, shopping, town maps and much more!
Golf Courses:
Cranberry Valley Golf Course- 18 hole- 183 Oak Street Harwich MA 508-430-7560
Private golf course: Harwich Port Golf Club- 9 hole- Forest Street Harwich Port MA 508-432-0250
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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.
Check out the local papers the Harwich Oracle and the Cape Cod Chronicle . You can also view the Cape Cod Times and Cape Cod Rentals
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