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. |
Waterfront Dining on Saquatucket Harbor
Brax Landing Restaurant has been a staple for visitors to Cape Cod for decades. Situated overlooking scenic Saquatucket Harbor, Brax boasts breathtaking views and mouthwatering meals, featuring fresh local seafood favorites.
We hope you'll decide to join us for lunch, dinner, or our famous Sunday Brunch; or stop by for cocktails and appetizers on the deck.
705 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA
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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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*** WATCH *** HEAVY DAMAGE AFTER FIRE EXTENDS INTO HARWICH HOME Tuesday April 22, 2025 |
HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS ? [HN VIDEO NOTES] ? According to a Harwich FD media statement, at 3:15 Monday afternoon a Barnstable County Sheriff's Officer received a 911 call from a resident on Teaberry Avenue reporting heavy black smoke, flames and an explosion at a house on Fernwood Circle. A first alarm assignment was dispatched for Harwich, with Automatic Aid from Dennis, Brewster and Chatham.
The Harwich FD media statement continues as follows:
?An off-duty Fire Lieutenant was first to arrive and reported heavy smoke and fire in the rear of a one-story wood frame house, extending to the interior. The first arriving company advanced a hoseline to the interior of the structure quickly knocking down the fire that had extended inside, while a second hoseline was stretched to the rear of the structure to attack the exterior fire.?
The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Fire reportedly extended into the attic, first floor and basement. It was brought under control in about 30 minutes and companies remained on scene until around 5:15. The house sustained heavy damage to the attic, first floor and basement.
Brewster, Dennis, Chatham, Orleans, and Yarmouth assisted at the scene, while Orleans, Eastham, and Hyannis provided station coverage.
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time, but is not believed to be suspicious, Harwich Firefighters say.
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