The OSDA Annual Meeting, Summer Social and Tuition Assistance Event was held on a beautiful warm and sunny Sunday at the Flying Bridge from 4 pm to 6 pm.  Sixty-seven guests signed up and fifty-five attended.  They checked in at the registration table with new Board Members Beth Whelan and Mary Silva Doctor who were cheerfully greeting everyone.  There was a poster board showing some of the events we’ve held from 2017 to 2024.  Name tags had each person’s street name and there was also a list by street of all those in attendance so people could introduce themselves to their neighbors if they didn’t already know them.  There was a form the guests could complete if they wanted to comment on past or future events.  They could also express interest in serving on a committee or joining the board of directors. As guest mingled, there was a sumptuous buffet table set up with various fruits, cheeses, crackers and nuts.  Members socialized and then found seats at 5:30 pm as the passed hors d’oeuvres were presented at each table.  They included scallops wrapped in bacon, coconut shrimp, tenderloin of Beef Crostini and mushrooms stuffed with spinach and Boursin.  There was a cash bar available. At 5 pm new President, Rich Sherman took the podium.  The following are his notes. Rich Sherman’s Presentation: Welcome to the Old Stone Dock Association Annual Meeting and Social. I’m Rich Sherman, I have lived on Shore Street since 1979 and I recently agreed to serve as president. Secretary: Terry Saunders, tireless worker for our association, including our website, www.oldstonedock.com. Treasurer Bob Lehtinan PLUS Cindy Lehtinen Board members present: Cindy, Anne Prior, Steve Saunders Fran Ahern and Paul Smith could not be here today Welcome to two new board members: Beth Whalen and Mary Silva Doctor Past President Jim Fox is here today. Kevin Doyle and Jay Thayer are also past presidents As Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet in 1600: Brevity is the soul of wit,” I will try to follow his lead! To that point, we decided not to have guest speaker’s today as we have in the past. Let me tell you about our mission.  The mission of the Old Stone Dock Association is to promote a sense of community for residents in the neighborhoods of Main Street to Shore Street, Surf Drive to Mill Road and all the streets and residences within those boundaries. The Association works with Town officials towards improvements in beautification, traffic, beach utilization and maintenance, road maintenance, and the welfare of all residents. The Association will endeavor to create a community spirit by encouraging all residents to participate through programs that promote unity based upon common interests. It’s been a busy year for our association: Window boxes at the Ellen Mitchell Bath House at Surf Drive Beach Beach clean-up last month at Surf Drive Beach Workers Appreciation Breakfast on July 20, organized by our very talented secretary, Terry Saunders Of course, today’s annual meeting and social. We decided [...]

The Old Stone Dock Association served 80 beach workers (lifeguards, parking attendants, clerks, supervisors, management) and guests a breakfast at 7:30 am on Monday, 07/21/25 at the Surf Drive Beach Ellen T Mitchell Bathhouse before the beach workers headed off to their daily assignments at 8:30 am. Special thanks to Jamie Schuh at Cape Cod Bagel for their generous discount on bagels and cream cheese.  OSDA Member Brian Callanan purchased other items which included corn bread, banana bread, cinnamon buns, bananas, apples, oat bars, fruit bars, rice Krispie bars and a variety of beverages. Guest speakers included Asst Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub, Police Chief Jeff Lourie, Select board Beach Liaison Heather Goldstone and Beach Committee Chair Barb Schneider.  Other guests were Select board Chair Bob Mascali, Beach Committee Vice Chair Joe Strazzulla, Beach Committee Members Trish Herlihy, Nancy Quigg, Lyn Schad and Mark Twitchell. Committee members Brian Callahan, Terry Saunders, Steve Saunders, Bill Lee and Pat Albanese packaged and organized the food on Sunday and set everything up on Monday morning.  Members Al Gabrielli and Jim Fox also joined us on Monday morning. Thanks to all who made this another successful event. Terry Saunders, Secretary OSDA Committee:  1st row Pat Albanese, Terry Saunders; 2nd row Brian Callanan, Steve Saunders, Al Gabrielli; 3rd row Bill Lee Invited Guests:  Beach Committee Vice Chair Joe Strazzula, Police Chief Jeff Lourie, Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub, Select board beach liaison Heather Goldstone, Beach Committee Member Lyn Schad, Beach Committee Chair Barb Schneider, Beach Committee Member Mark Twitchell.                

The following students will be attending college in September 2025 and each received a $500 check for tuition assistance at the Old Stone Dock Association Annual Meeting at the Flying Bridge on Sunday, 08/10/25. Featured Picture taken at OSDA Annual Meeting.  Left to Right: Emeline Porter, Faith Barrass, Emma Hirsh, Meredith Cordial Faith Barrass, Barrington RI; Attending University of Rhode Island Granddaughter of OSDA Member Donna Herlihy, Walker Street Faith Barrass - Faith will attend the University of Rhode Island to pursue a degree in Neuroscience and plans to further her education to become a physician’s assistant.  Faith attended Barrington HS in Rhode Island, where she graduated with a 4.07 GPA.  Faith's is here today with her mother Amy Herlihy and her grandmother, Donna Herlihy who lives on Walker Street. Faiths grandfather Mike Herlihy was a board member of the OSDA before his passing last year.  Faith ran cross country and track, where she captained both teams.  She played 1st chair trumpet in band and was involved in Young Politicians, the national honor society and the national Spanish honor society.  Faith volunteered at the library, as a sailing coach and was a softball empire. Over the years Faith and her sibling and cousins have attended many OSD events.  Congratulations Faith. Meredith Cordial, Sterling, MA; Attending Fairfield University, Fairfield CT Daughter of OSDA Members Keith & Melissa Cordial, Thomas Lane Meredith Cordial - Meredith will attend Fairfield University in Connecticut to pursue a career in Nursing.  Meredith is from Sterling and attended Wachusett Regional HS in Holden and graduated with a 3.9 GPA.  Meredith is here with her parents, Keith and Melissa Cordial who have a home on Thomas Lane.  Meredith first learned about the OSDA from her great aunt whose father was an early member. Meredith played soccer and was a member of the national honor society.  She volunteered with numerous community and school groups, including the Wachusett Supporting Sisters Club, Girls on the Run, Youth Soccer and the public library. Congratulations Meredith. Emma Hirsch, Somerville, MA; Attending Fairfield University, Fairfield CT Grand Daughter of OSDA Members Diane & Herb Foster, Surf Drive Emma Hirsh - Emma will also be attending Fairfield University in Connecticut to focus on business.  Emma is from Somerville and graduated from Arlington Catholic in Arlington, Mass with a 3.8 GPA.  Emma is here today with her mother Shaylin Hirsh.  Her grandparents are Herb (Butch) and Diane Foster who live on Surf Drive.   Emma explained that her grandfather has been an amazing role model to her.  She played soccer, lacrosse and ran indoor track and was a captain on both the soccer and lacrosse teams.  Emma was a member of the National Honor Society and Best Buddies.  Her volunteer work includes Fidelity House after School Program, youth soccer and cradles to crayons.  Congratulations Emma. Emeline Porter, East Falmouth, MA; Attending University College, Dublin, Ireland Grand Daughter of OSDA Members Nancy & Otis Porter, Siders Road Emeline Porter - Emeline will be attending University College Dublin [...]

Hello OSDA Members - We hope this note finds that you and your family are well and enjoying another summer in Falmouth. Our Annual Meeting / Summer Social and presentation of Tuition Assistance Awards will be held on Sunday, 08/10/25 upstairs at the Flying Bridge.  Four students will be awarded $500.00 each.  We hope to have several town officials speak for 5 to 10 minutes each.  The invitation with all the details is attached by clicking on the red box below.  If you are not able to print the remittance form, please put all the information requested on a piece of paper and remit it with your check.  We have an exciting new menu this year.  Those that pay by the initial due date of 07/18/25 will pay $50.00 per person.  Those that pay between 07/19/25 and 07/26/25 will pay $60.00 per person. All remittances are due by 074/28/25.  Please, no paying at the door or walk ins. Walker Street crosswalk and paving – You’ve likely noticed that with the installation of the sidewalk between Shore and Walker that the Walker Street crosswalk was removed.  I was advised that this was due to ADA (American Disability Act) regulations.  Terry wrote and had conversations with the Beach Committee, The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee and several members of the Department of Public Works in April, May and June.  On 06/10/25 two OSDA members met with the several members of the Department of Public Works and presented our case to have the crosswalk put back.  We were advised the following day that they would reinstall the crosswalk this fall.  We also discussed resurfacing of mid to upper Walker Street and although there is not a specific date for new pavement we were advised that it was ‘on a list’ of streets to be resurfaced. OSDA Logo Wear – We are divesting all of the OSDA logo wear and sold off most at the beach clean up in May. If you are interested in any of the following, please write to info@oldstonedock.com. Vests and Sweatshirts are $10.00 each.  T-shirts are $5.00 each, 4 winter hats at $5.00 each and several metal water bottles at $10.00 each. MEN’S:  XXL = 1 vest, 2 sweatshirts, 2 t’s.  XL = 3 vests, 1 sweatshirt, 6 t’s.  L = 1 vest, 2 t’s. WOMEN’S:  XL = 2 sweatshirts, M = 1 V t shirt Upcoming events – In addition to the annual meeting described above, the OSDA will be holding a breakfast for all beach workers on Monday 07/21/25 at 7:00 am.  Let us know if you’d like to help with the breakfast.  We will also be handing out candy during the Halloween stroll on Main Street which will be held on 10/25/25.  We will not be holding our holiday party this year. We appreciate your support and thank you for your past participation and hope to see you at the annual meeting on 08/10/25. Terry Saunders, OSDA Secretary and on behalf of the OSDA Board of Directors [...]

The holiday party will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Shoreway Acres following the parade.  Details and registration forms will be sent in November. If you are interested in walking in the parade by yourself or with your family please write to info@oldstonedock.com with the names of those who will participate.  If we don't have at least 10 volunteers we will not complete the application.

This year the Tuition Assistance Committee consisted of myself and Ed Washecka.  A check for $500 was presented to each of the following students. Our first recipient is Emerson Yaffee. Eme Yaffee is here today with her grandparents Janet and Clay Mathews who are OSD members from Walker Street. Her mom Melinda Yaffe is also here along with her aunt and uncle Nancy and Harry Campbell also members from Walker Street. Eme will attend Johnson & Wales University for Culinary Arts. Eme graduated from Brockton High School with a GPA of 3.2.  During her Sophomore and Junior year, she was active in the Gay Straight Alliance Club.  During her senior year Eme participated in the schools TV Production Club and the peer mediation program where students help work out disagreements with other students.   Our 2nd recipient is Lauren Devine.  She is here with her parents John and Jeanne Devine, OSD members who have a home on Mill Road.  Lauren graduated from Dover Sherborne High School with a 2.9 GPA.  Lauren plans to attend the University of Denver.  She has played field hockey and lacrosse, and she also coached youth field hockey. Lauren volunteered at the Dover American Legion, the Falmouth Yacht Club and the Most Precious Blood Church in Dover.   Our 3rd recipient is Kelly Devine.  Yes, sister and twin of Lauren Devine.  Of course, her parents are John and Jeanne.  Kelly graduated with 3.0 GPA and will be majoring in marketing at Elon University.  Kelly also played field hockey and lacrosse. She captained the lacrosse team and was a member of the Red Cross Club, taught youth sports and was active in her church.   David Wilson is our 4th recipient.  He is here with his grandmother and OSD member Anne Prior of Clipper Lane. His parents Katherine and Brian Wilson along with his sister Anna are also here today.   He graduated from Medfield High School with a 3.2 GPA and will pursue mechanical engineering at UMass Amherst.  David was active in his church, community and high school. At Medfield High, he was on the track team and played basketball, and was also in the Chess Club and the Cradles to Crayons club. David was a summer camp counselor for Medfield Parks and Rec department and a volunteer at St. Edward the Confessor and the United Church of Christ, both in Medfield.   Our 5th and final recipient is Michael Todaro.  Michael is not able to be with us today.  He is the grandson of OSDA member Sal & June Todaro from Fresh River Lane who is here today.  He will be attending the University of Michigan to study economics.   Michael graduated from Belmont High School with a 4.1 GPA.  Michael played football, lacrosse and track. He was Captain of the lacrosse team and founded the Humanitarian Research Club in high school which provided a platform for students to engage with global socio-economic issues.  He also coached youth basketball, lacrosse and hockey.

The OSDA held their annal meeting and summer social at the Flying Bridge on Sunday, 08/11/24.  Ninety members and guests were in attendance.  Terry Saunders welcomed members and guests and identified present and past officers and board members.  The luncheon consisted of chowder, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, Caesar salad, pasta salad, corn on the cob, watermelon and cornbread.  Desert of mud pie was served at the table. Following the luncheon Terry Saunders introduced the guest speakers:  Jim Fox, Barbara Schneider, Police Chief Jeff Lourie and Deputy Chief Brian Loewen. The tuition assistance committee approved 5 students to each receive $500.  Four of them and their families were able to attend the meeting and accept their checks.  The 5th was not able to attend but his grandparents did.  See separate story and pictures of the worthy recipients.  Terry Saunders highlighted all of the 2024 activities along with each of the volunteers that made these events happen.  Below is the presentation for those who were not able to be with us. ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2024 Membership mailing and renewals – chaired by Terry Saunders ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2024 Membership mailing and renewals – chaired by Terry Saunders The stuffing and mailing committee consisted of: Terry & Steve Saunders, Bob & Cindy Lehtinen, Brian Callanan, Jack Driscoll, Carol Mendoza and Paul Smith We sent a letter and renewal form to 284 families 226 were current members. Thus far we have 210 renewing and new members with a few forms and checks still coming in each week. 43 members provided additional funds. Most said to use as needed.  Others stated to go towards, tuition, flowers, beach cleanup and gatherings. When sales are listed in the Friday Falmouth Enterprise new families receive the current years renewal letter and a renewal form. Flower Boxes – Chaired by Steve Saunders 16 flower boxes were brought to Soares Gardens mid-May and were picked up and put in place before Memorial Day. Steve watered the flowers as needed in May and June until the bathhouse was open and staffed. We had 2 major sponsors and plaques were purchased and installed to recognize them. Denis and David Crocco in memory of their parents, Laura Crocco a past treasurer of the OSDA and Michael Crocco.  The other was from Christine Huber in memory of her parents George & Anna Creighton. Beach Cleanup – chaired by Terry Saunders On Saturday June 8th 20 members and guests cleaned up the parking area and around the Ellen T Mitchell Bathhouse and neighboring streets. Assistant Beach Superintendent Brooke McMillan spoke briefly thanking us for the things we have done and continue to do for the beaches. She thanked the OSD for their donation of funds for the flower boxes.  Beach Committee members Barbara Schneider and Nancy Quigg mingled with members and assisted in the clean up as well. Volunteers included: Ed Jackson, Alan Leary, Bill Lee, Bob & Cindy Lehtinen, Greg & Carol Mills, Pat & Bill O’Connell, Catherine Offinger, Emeline, Nancy & Otis Porter, [...]

On Monday, 07/29/24 the OSDA held their Annual Beach Worker Appreciation Breakfast for 80 or so beach workers including life guards, parking attendants, supervisors, clerks and beach management.  Thanks to Cape Cod Bagel who gave us a very generous discount on the bagels and cream cheese.  Pastries, breakfast bars, fruit and cold beverages were also provided. The committee was led by Brian Callanan and Terry Saunders.  On Sunday, Brian, Terry, Steve Saunders, Bill Lee and Pat Albanese gathered to bag all the bagels and pastries.  They along with Carole Mendoza, Anne Prior, Scott Puopolo and Laura Puopolo gathered at 7:00 am set up the food inside the bathhouse due to possible rain showers.  The Falmouth Enterprise was in attendance and wrote a story that was on line on Tuesday, 07/30/24 and in the paper on Friday, 08/02/24.                        

The OSDA purchased 125 metal water bottles from Howlingbird Studios on Palmer Avenue as gifts for all of the Falmouth Beach Workers.  They were distributed prior to the 4th of July weekend.  On 07/06/24 the OSDA purchased three cross walk signs that have since been placed on Surf Drive.

On Saturday, 06/08/24 twenty OSDA Members gathered at Surf Drive Beach before the annual cleanup at 9:30 am to meet with Beach Committee Chair Barb Schneider and Beach Committee Member Nancy Quigg.  Members had the opportunity to bring to their attention issues in the neighborhood. Member volunteers included:  Ed Jackson, Alan Leary, Bill Lee, Bob Lehtinen, Cindy Lehtinen, Carol Mills, Greg Mills, Bill O’Connell, Pat O’Connell, Catherine Offinger, Charlene Pastore, John Pastore, Emeline Porter, Nancy Porter, Otis Porter, Steve Saunders, Terry Saunders, Paul Skudder, Paul Smith, Dean Sullivan. Beach Committee members:  Committee Chair Barb Schneider and member Nancy Quigg A check for the Beach Donation Account was presented to Assistant Beach Superintendent Brook McMillan for the cost of the flowers that Steve Saunders purchased from Soares Nursery and installed on 05/22/24.