Village of ChathamPopulation: ~2,500ZIP: 02633
Chatham Village
The iconic downtown of Chatham — Main Street shops, Chatham Lighthouse, the Chatham Fish Pier, and the summer band concerts on the green.
DID YOU KNOW
Chatham is governed by a Select Board and Open Town Meeting. The iconic Main Street commercial district is subject to local zoning bylaws that must be approved by voters at Town Meeting.
The Chatham Fish Pier is one of the last active commercial fishing piers on Cape Cod. Pier operations and maintenance are funded through the town budget, with oversight from the Select Board.
Overview
Chatham Village is the charming downtown center of the Town of Chatham, located at the "elbow" of Cape Cod where the Cape turns northward. Main Street is lined with boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants. The Chatham Lighthouse, the Fish Pier (where you can watch fishing boats unload), and Friday night summer band concerts on Kate Gould Park make this one of the most visited villages on the Cape.
Your Elected Officials
| OFFICE |
NAME |
DISTRICT |
| State Senator |
Julian Cyr (D) |
Cape and Islands |
| State Representative |
Hadley Luddy (D) |
4th Barnstable |
Your state legislators represent this community on Beacon Hill. Check which precinct you are in at sec.state.ma.us to confirm your exact representatives.
Key Locations
Chatham Light
Chatham Fish Pier
West Chatham Post Office
Chatham Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse with views of the Atlantic and Chatham Break. Coast Guard station.
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Chatham Fish Pier
Active commercial fishing pier. Watch boats unload their catch.
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Kate Gould Park
Town green hosting Friday evening band concerts in summer.
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Public Beaches
🌊 Lighthouse Beach
Atlantic Ocean beach near Chatham Light. Dramatic views of the Chatham Break. Free access.
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🌊 Chatham Bars Inn Beach
Public access to the beach near this historic hotel.
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Local Favorites & Useful Spots
Chatham Main Street
One of the most charming walkable downtowns on the Cape. Boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and the landmark Chatham Squire pub. Friday night band concerts at Kate Gould Park are a summer institution.
Chatham Pier & Fish Market
Watch commercial fishing boats unload their daily catch at the pier, then buy the freshest seafood on the Cape at the adjacent fish market. Seals often gather in the waters nearby, drawing crowds.
Chatham Lighthouse
An iconic 1877 lighthouse on Shore Road with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the Chatham Break. Free to visit the grounds; Coast Guard offers seasonal lighthouse tours. Best sunset spot in town.
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Nearly 8,000 acres of protected sand, dunes, and saltmarsh south of Chatham. A globally important bird habitat and one of the last wild barrier beach systems on the East Coast. Guided tours available.
Chatham Orpheum Theater
A beautifully restored 1916 movie theater on Main Street showing first-run films and hosting live events. One of the last independent single-screen theaters in New England.
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
A museum at the site where transatlantic radio communication was first established. Exhibits on Marconi's wireless station that operated from 1914 to 1997 — a piece of world communications history.
🏥 Nearest Medical Care
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis — 30 min drive
Full-service hospital, 24/7 Emergency Dept.
(508) 771-1800
Chatham Walk-In Medical
319 Orleans Road (Route 28), North Chatham
Seasonal urgent care. Walk-ins for minor injuries and illness.
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