OSD Member Anne Prior shared a Facebook posting by Jay Zavala.  He advised that a Community Forum on Litter will be held on Thursday, 07/11/19 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth Public Library at 300 Main Street.  This is being sponsored by the Falmouth Litter Reduction Team.  If you have any interest in this issue, please be sure to attend. If you'd like to know more about "Talking Trash..." see the story published by The Falmouth Enterprise on Friday, 06/21/19.

On 06/23/19 OSDA Members Rebecca Bevilacqua, Terry Saunders and Steve Saunders sold t-shirts and collected donations for the Falmouth Fireworks committee from 9 am to noon at the Ellen T Mitchell Bathhouse.  Terry Saunders and Steve Saunders also manned the table on Sunday, 06/29/19 from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Pictured from left to right:  Artist and t-shirt designer Karen Rinaldo, OSD Members Rebecca Bevilacqua, Terry Saunders, Steve Saunders and Arthur Ratsy, one of the Founding Falmouth Fireworks Committee member 39 years ago.

The OSDA was notified by the estate of Palo Peirce that he had made a donation to the OSDA.  Funds were received and were put towards the purchase of flowers at the Ellen T Mitchell Bathhouse this spring.  The Peirce family explained to President Jay Thayer that their parents enjoyed seeing the floral display over the years and the work that the OSDA did in the neighborhood.  The plaque reads "2019 Fondly Remembering Eileen and Palo Peirce".

Old Stone Dock Association June-July Activities Hello Neighbor – Greetings from the Old Stone Dock Association, Summer is here, and activities of all kinds for all ages are picking up in the village and in the neighborhood. The year-round population of Falmouth is just over 32,000 but the population has recently been estimated to increase to 105,000 in the summer months. This has the added benefit of supporting a wide mix of commercial, professional, artistic and cultural offerings making Falmouth feel like a larger town all year round. The Falmouth Fireworks Display Thursday, July 4 at dusk with a rain date of Friday, July 5. Voted one of the 10 best fireworks displays in the country by Travel and Leisure Magazine! Held each year at the Falmouth Heights beach, this is a classic Cape Cod summer event supported entirely by local donations. More information and event details, parking and traffic information can be found at: falmouthpolice.com/events/falmouth-fire-works/ . The Friends of Falmouth Station have also invited us to an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 6 from 2:00 – 4:00PM at the Falmouth Station, 59 Depot Ave. Hot dogs, ice cream and entertainment on the Holiday weekend afternoon! Details are attached. The Falmouth Village Street Fair Wednesday July, 10, 2019 -  The annual Street Fair/Arts and Crafts Festival is coming up and promises to be a main attraction of the Summer season. Hosts, The Falmouth Village Association indicate there will be over 200 artists and artisans set up along Main St that day. Be aware of changes in Main Street area traffic pattern adjustments that day. The Falmouth Triathlon Sunday July, 14, 2019 - The annual Falmouth Triathlon will be held once again with events centered at the Surf Drive beach. Improvements this year include a new road cycling course which takes cyclists off of Woods Hole road. This change was initiated last year, and participants and residents agreed that it worked well. The event organizers communicate to their participants that there is NO PARKING on neighborhood streets and this has generally worked well. To help make this happen, Old Stone Dock members work with the Falmouth Police and the Sheriff’s department on traffic control and parking directions in several key locations on the morning of the event. The event organizers have generously supported the Old Stone Dock Association in the past and will continue that support this year. This financial support goes towards the OSDA Tuition Assistance Program that I discussed in my last letter. If you are interested in lending a hand this year from about 5:30AM until 9:30AM on Sunday morning, July 14 please RSVP to info@oldstonedock.com so we will know who to expect. We will let you know exactly where to be that morning once we know how many volunteers we have. The Falmouth Road Race Sunday August 19, 2018 - The 47th running of the Falmouth Road race is set to go off on Sunday morning August 18. Although the OSDA does not take an active [...]

The OSD annual beach cleanup and membership drive was held at Surf Drive Beach on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am to noon. Fourteen members and friends participated and gathered at the Ellen T Mitchell Bath House.  We cleaned the beach and both sides of Surf Drive as well as the corners of Mill Road, Bywater, Walker and Shore. The Mill Road parking lot was cleaned as well. We took a group picture before heading out. Those in the picture: *Seated left to right: Terry Saunders, Judy Labins, Rebecca Bevilacqua and Carol Reed *Standing left to right: Bob Lehtinen, Jack Driscoll, Polly Thayer, Jay Thayer, Ed Jackson, Lenny, Steve Saunders and Cindy Lehtinen *Late comers who participated but were not in the picture were: Kathleen McGoey, Louise Mitchell, Laura Puopolo and Scott Puopolo Rebecca Bevilacqua and Steve Saunders manned the registration and logo wear table. We sold men's and ladies t-shirts and sweatshirts, baseball caps, winter hats, bags and notecards. As neighbors and visitors walked by they explained that the OSDA members were cleaning up the area and provided brochures to those interested. Light refreshments were provided to participants and those who visited our table to hear more about the association. After the cleanup we enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the home of Jay & Polly Thayer. It was decided that the evenings were still a little cool to install the flower boxes at the Ellen T Mitchell Bath House so they’ll be put up in the next couple of weeks. At that time we'll share with you the individual that made a contribution towards the purchase of the flowers this year.  A plaque will also be put up recognizing the family. Terry Saunders, Beach Cleanup Committee Member Other Committee Members: Jay Thayer, Polly Thayer

Hello Members and Friends of the Old Stone Dock Association We are pleased to announce that our annual beach cleanup and membership drive will be held at Surf Drive Beach on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00 am to noon.  There will be a rain date of Sunday, May 19, 2019 if there is heavy rain.   If we should need to reschedule the cleanup to Sunday, an email will go out to those who preregister. Remember to wear sunblock, long pants, shirts with sleeves and gloves to protect yourself from the elements.  Bags will be provided.  You may want to bring a small rake or pick if you'll be working along the brush.  We'll have registration and a logo wear table with men's and ladies t-shirts and sweatshirts, baseball caps, winter hats, bags, notecards, etc. so bring cash or a check if you are interested in purchasing any of these items.  We'll also have applications for new members and renewing members available.    Light refreshments will be provided beforehand to participants and those who visit our table. We hope to have the flower boxes in place at the Ellen T Mitchell Bath House by the 18th as well.  At that time we'll share with you the individual that made a contribution towards the purchase of the flowers this year.  We'll take a group picture before heading out to clean both the beach and street side. An email will go out to the full membership shortly as well as a follow up notice to past participants.   Please RSVP to info@oldstonedock.com to let us know if you will be able to help that day and who will be coming with you.  Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the 18th. Committee Members: Terry Saunders, Jay Thayer, Polly Thayer Picture above - participants May 2018 - thanks to all.  

On Sunday, 12/09/18 Old Stone Dock members marched in the Falmouth Christmas Parade. Members Jay Thayer, Kevin Doyle and Paul Smith proudly walked behind the banner and waved to parade goers along the way (see feature picture). The Annual after the Parade Holiday Party hosted by OSD members Dorie and Greg Ketterer took place at ShoreWay Acres Inn from 2 to 4 p.m.  It was attended by over 100 members and guests including several public officials.   There was a delicious buffet enjoyed by all. Cindy Lehtinen, Bob Lehtinen and Jennifer McGovern welcomed guests at the registration table. The children enjoyed face painting by OSDA member Kathy Hall and gingerbread house decorating sponsored by OSDA members Dorie & Greg Ketterer of ShoreWay Acres. Liz Saunders and Ted Jellinek Duo entertained the guests with popular tunes and Christmas favorites. The Old Stone Dock Logo Wear table was manned by Steve Saunders and Terry Saunders and included new winter caps. Other items included pink caps and green caps, T-shirts, sweatshirts, canvas bags, etchings of the dock and Old Stone Dock note cards. Jay Thayer reviewed the association’s accomplishments this past year, introduced the officers and board of directors and asked new members to stand be recognized. Town Manager Julian Suso, Police Chief Edward Dunn and Deputy DPW Director Peter McConarty each addressed the crowd. Committee Members Pat Keck, Polly Thayer and Terry Saunders solicited the Falmouth Village Business in November and they were extremely generous in providing door prizes for our guests.  Below is a list of the donors and recipients.  This list of local business as well as others who assist us throughout the year can be found on the OSDA Events Page under "Local Business Supporters". Please be sure to shop or eat at these fine establishments and thank them for their assistance in making this year’s event so special. Terry Saunders & Steve Saunders Selling OSDA Logo Wear Bob Lehtinen, Cindy Lehtinen, Jennifer McGovern at Registration Table The Liz Saunders and Ted Jellinek Duo, 12-09-18                                               Falmouth Village & Others Address 2018 Gifts Recipient Anejo Mexican Bistro 188 Main Street Gift Certificate Sandy Smith Atlantic Dry Goods 104 Palmer Ave Spice Jar - add liquor Anne Prior Bean & Cod 145 Main Street Gift Certificate Kate Harding Ben & Bills Chocolate 209 Main Street Kids- Gift Certificate Michael Butler Caline for Kids 149 Main Street Gift Certificate Stephanie Suso Celebrations of Cape Cod 210 Main Street Kids- Coggy Brain Teasers Celia Scharmer Celebrations of Cape Cod 210 Main Street Kids- Elf on Shelf Kit Eliza Scharmer Celebrations of Cape Cod 210 Main Street Kids- Holiday Flashing Necklaces Jay Barrass Celebrations of Cape Cod 210 Main Street Kids - Holiday Flashing Necklaces Anna Wilson Celebrations of Cape Cod 210 Main Street Kids- Unicorn String Art Suzanna Butler Country Fare Restaurant 319 Main Street Gift Certificate [...]

The OSDA Annual Meeting was held at Beach Breeze Inn on Sunday, 09/09/18 at 3:00 p.m. OSD President Jay Thayer, Committee Member Polly Thayer and Board of Director Steve Saunders covered the tables and set up the chairs before the event.  Polly Thayer (a garden club member in her home town) grew many of the flowers in the arrangements she put together that were placed on all of the tables.  Treasurer Bob Lehtinen and Secretary Cindy Lehtinen manned the registration table checking in guests.  Membership Chair and Board of Director Rebecca Bevilacqua greeted guests.  Polly Thayer greeted members as they made out their name tags.  Steve Saunders and Board of Director Terry Saunders manned the OSD Logo wear table.  Past President Kevin Doyle directed parking. Although it was a bit cool, we can always be thankful it didn’t rain. The bar was open and hot coffee and tea was available.  Our meal included pulled pork and chicken / ziti / broccoli with sides and was followed by ice cream sundaes. The day’s program included Jay Thayer welcoming members and invited guests. Officials that addressed the membership included Town Manager Julian Suso, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Thrasher and Peter McConarty Deputy Director of Public Works.  Past President Kevin Doyle thanked host Don Filiault for allowing the OSDA to hold their summer meeting on their lawn for many years.  Karen Rinaldo presented a birthday cake to Don.   Jay highlighted some of the past years events (see full list below and full stories on the OSD web site). Terry Saunders spoke about the Tuition Assistance Presentation that was made at the August 14, 2018 Board Meeting where 6 worthy recipients each received $500. Funds come from both the membership annual dues, additional donations members made and the generous contribution received from New England Endurance Events as a thank you to the members that provided Traffic Control Services the morning of the Triathlon. Jay introduced the officers and Board Members in attendance including: Treasurer Bob Lehtinen and Secretary Cindy Lehtinen.  Past Presidents:  Kevin Doyle, Jim Crossen and Jim Fox.  Board Members:  Rebecca Bevilacqua, Anne Prior, Steve Saunders, Terry Saunders and Paul Smith.  Not in attendance were Board Members Jack Driscoll, Mike Herlihy, Dorie Ketterer and Rocco Maffei. Jay thanked everyone for their attendance, announced the ice cream sundae station was open and closed the meeting. Many thanks to the following Beach Breeze Inn - Hosts Don Filiault and Walt Sullivan Eat Your Heart Out Caterers - Sean Dailey Smitty’s Ice Cream – Richard Smith Tony at Murphy’s Liquor - Beverages The Charlie Jamieson Duo - music Sheriff’s Department – Tent’s, tables and chairs   Front Row L-R: Bob Lehtinen, Cindy Lehtinen and Rebecca Bevilacqua. Back Row L-R: Polly Thayer, Steve Saunders, Terry Saunders Charlie Jamieson Trio. Past President Kevin Doyle, Falmouth Artist Karen Rinaldo, Thanks and Birthday Cake to Host Don Filiault at Beach Breeze Inn. Speaker Peter McConarty, Deputy Director of Public Works           [...]