Riverbay Association Newsletter -- Spring, 2012

A short message from the “prez”

Here we are again—having survived another winter

and looking forward once again to a Chatham

summer. Many of you were away for the winter

but some of “us”, as you can see below, stayed put

right here in

Riverbay for

the quiet

season— a

non-winter

this year.

Amidst

Riverbay

peace and quiet, many residents remained active

in Town government, the business community, and

in the Chatham schools, churches, and various civic

organizations. So, welcome back to all who left for

the winter or some part thereof.

As Chatham turns 300 this year, Riverbay hits the

#50 marker. Town records indicate building began

here in the ‘hood after August, 1962. To celebrate

both of these very significant anniversaries, the

Riverbay Association is sponsoring a motorcade in

the famous Chatham 4th of July parade. Several

Riverbay residents, owners of some very beautiful

antique and classic cars, will participate.

Additionally, the Association will host the annual

picnic here in Riverbay proper on August 4th. See

pg. 3 for more details—please mark those dates.

In closing, this will be my 4th and final year serving

as President of the Riverbay Association. I have

had the pleasure of working with some wonderful

people who have given me much support over the

past few years, but listing individual names would

fill the newsletter. I say THANK YOU to all of the

Riverbay Beautification Committee planners &

workers, Plant Swap Day table mates, Riverbay

mail “dream team”, our own “Betsey Ross” team,

Riverbay.org ad hoc committee members ,

flagpole/entrance sign maintenance team,

irrigation liaison support, Riverbay Picnic helpers,

our Adopt-a-Corner sponsors, resident water

donors , and especially, to my husband, Ted, the 1st

man of Riverbay. My sincere gratitude is also

extended to all of those who have served with me

on the Riverbay Executive Board since 2008,

including Al Brier, Bill Burley, Jean Carey, Judy

Chesley, Jack Farrell, Sal Gionfriddo, Audrey Gray,

Eric Hartell Ron Holmes, Harry Howard, Andrew

McClennen, Blanche MacMullan, Tom Patton, John

Randall, Ann Reydel, Christie Turner, and Jean

Zilliox Thank you so very much to all of you!

Jan Whittaker, President--Oct. 2008-Sept. 2012

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WANTED!! WHO A few Good Women & Men WHY To serve on the Riverbay

Association Executive Board as several positions will turn over this year—always

good to have new faces, new ideas, new directions WHEN: For the next fiscal

year—starting in October, 2012 HOW To volunteer or for info, contact Jean Zilliox

Riverbay Association Secretary, at 508-945 - 6032 or jeanzilliox@juno.com

Riverbay Beautification Committee

SPRING PLANTING DAY & PLANT SWAP EVENT—Sat., May 26 9:30 a.m.

The RBC, chaired by Christie Turner, and its members, took some well-deserved time

off after the holidays. Fall bulb planting and clean-up were completed this past

November, thanks to some hardy volunteers. Seasonal decorations

were put in place in early December and all wreaths and bows made

it thru some very blustery days over the holiday season. The

RBC, which manages the gardens at all four Riverbay signed

entrances, plus a new garden at Trout Pond/Riverview, is always open to volunteers.

Join us for Spring planting/ Clean-up & the 3rd Annual Plant Swap on May 26th @

9:300 a.m. [RAIN DATE: 5/27] To volunteer/obtain more info: contact Christie @

christie199@comcast.net or via the telly at (508) 945-3149

Just a reminder Yes, it does cost a few $$$ to keep the

neighborhood lookin’ good. Many thanks to all of you who

have supported the Association and paid dues over the Past

years—your Executive Board is most appreciative. See

enclosures--dues and volunteer forms.

A warm welcome: New Riverbay residents this past year

Chipping Stone Rd: Richard Hunt & Roseanne Annoni Deer Meadow Lane: Mary Anselmo;

Katherine & June Doe; Richard Rignanese Joshua Jethro Road: Joan & Norman Hodge III

Monomessat Way: Robert Wirthshafter & Angela Sorrentino Lakeview Avenue: Mary & David

Mikula Potonumecot Rd: Aura & Leo Cabana; Marc & Mina Hachey; Edward & Lisa Gillott

Riverview Drive: Kathleen & James Coughlin; David Hundt; Carol & Stephen McAleavey; Carolyn &

John Otis Training Field Rd: Tom & Josephine Licursi; Barbara & John Hornberger; Wading

PlacePath: Maura & William Terrell Trout Pond Lane: Michael Klepikov & Sofia Gertsberg;

Robert Moss, Jr. [ If we missed you, please call the prez, Jan Whittaker, at (508) 945 – 0552]

?? MISSING Riverbay e-mails ?? Several messages have been sent to the Riverbay

mail group this year. If you are not receiving them, suggest you check your spam

catcher or add/update your e-mail address. Please contact Ann Reydel, Riverbay

Webmaster at reydel@comcast.net to add/update your e-mail address

Joint Celebration : Riverbay’s 50th Chatham’s 300th

Design Credit-- Riverbay 50th Logo --Christie Turner

Riverbay is just a “young’un” compared to the Town of Chatham, but there is

much history in our neighborhood preceding 1712. The Monomoyick Indians inhabited this region as

well as parts of Harwich and Orleans. The Monomoyicks traveled thru this area, now Riverbay, to

reach the Muddy River (aka Muddy Creek or the Monomoyick or Monomoy River) for fishing and

shell fishing. So, in some ways there is just as much, if not more, history here in our area as in the

“olde village” but in a different way. People often ask , “Why so many Indian names of Riverbay

roadways?” Well. now you know the rest of the story.…

Two events planned to celebrate the dual birthdays: [1] Annual Association Picnic with the

“longest picnic” table in Chatham. World record: 305 ft. Our goal: just 100 ft. [2] Riverbay’s “Century

of Cars” will be first in the 20th century section of the Chatham parade. As the decades moved on and

the Cape economy became more tourist based, the visitors to Chatham began to come via…..

♦ ♦ 4th of July Parade-A “Century of Cars “ from Riverbay ♦♦

A car-a-van--decade-by-decade--1900’s to 2000***

*** Still looking for cars between 1900-09, 1910-19, 1980-89 and 1990-1999

If you have a vehicle in these years, contact Ted Whittaker at:

508-945-0552 or e-mail at tedwhittaker@comcast.net

♦♦ Riverbay Community Annual Picnic Saturday, August, 4,2011 ♦♦

“The Park” 4:00 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, August 5

Join us at The longest Picnic Table *** in Chatham

The Riverbay potluck community picnic to be held once again in our own neighborhood

Mark your calendars -- more details to follow. Come join us and help set a record***

Another 50 years ?? Dues—your choice…..

RIVERBAY ASSOCIATION

BOX 623

No. Chatham, MA 02650

Riverbay.org