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Mitchell River Bridge: Chatham’s Historic Wooden Drawbridge

By dscribner_chamber@chathaminfo.com | September 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Mitchell River Bridge: Chatham’s Historic Wooden Drawbridge
Mill Pond in Chatham, which drains through the Mitchell River beneath the Mitchell River Bridge, vintage postcard

Mitchell River Bridge: Chatham’s Historic Wooden Drawbridge The Mitchell River Bridge is the drawbridge that carries Bridge Street over the Mitchell River in Chatham, Massachusetts, linking the Old Village side of town with the Stage Harbor shore. It is the bridge most people mean when they search for “Chatham bridge” on Cape Cod.  The wooden…

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Shellfishing in Chatham, MA: Permits, Rules and Open Areas

By dscribner_chamber@chathaminfo.com | September 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Shellfishing in Chatham, MA: Permits, Rules and Open Areas
Northern quahog, the main catch for shellfishing in Chatham

Shellfishing in Chatham, MA: Permits, Rules and Open Areas Shellfishing in Chatham, MA is open to residents and visitors, but only with a valid town shellfish permit and only in areas that are open on the day you dig. There is no informal exception for taking a few clams for dinner. Every permit holder has…

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