Ida Anderson (birth date unknown, she passed away in 1987). Long time CPL Children’s Librarian talks to Betty Peck about her position at the library. Transcript unavailable at this time.
Bill Babcock. Started coming to the Pines with his parents and eventually retired in Cotuit. He discusses staying at the Pines as a kid, the Little River Neighborhood, and his father Sumner Babcock. Download transcript HERE.
Bobby and Charlie Bailey, sons of Buddy Bailey, CMYC sailor, grandsons of Harry Louis Bailey. Grew up spending summers here. They talk about running around homes along Ocean Avenue as kids, Bailey family history, Buddy’s sailing prowess, and President Kennedy’s visit. Download transcript HERE.
Bob Boden (born 1949), grandson of Clara Nickerson Boden, descendant of sea captains. Spent summers here and moved to to Cotuit after Mass. Maritime Academy. Like his ancestors he has made his living on the sea. Discusses the Nickerson family, summers in Coutit and hurricane Carol. Download transcript HERE.
Tom Burgess (born 1944). A long-time summer resident, who has now retired here. In his interview, he quickly discusses 172 Ocean View Ave. Download transcript HERE.
Ann Burlingame, 70 year resident, never moved. She discusses marrying into Cotuit in 1952 and how quiet it was. Download transcript HERE.
David Churbuck, summer resident, turned full time. Very knowledgeable about Cotuit history. Tells stories of his Chatfield and Handy whaling ancestors and the 19th century history of the village. Download transcript HERE.
Bennett Dottridge (born 1944). A year-round lifelong resident and a fireman. Discusses the Cotuit Fire Department, as well as his youth in Cotuit. Download transcript HERE.
Edith Mattison Henderson "Edie" Gieg (born 1923). A lifetime summer, and at one point year-round, resident. In her interview, she discusses the Cotuit harbor, as well as some ships in it. Download transcript HERE.
Stew Goodwin (born 1939) started coming to the Pines in his youth and moved to Cotuit in his retirement. He has been very active in public service on the Cape. He talks about the Pines, sailing with the CMYC, the 44 hurricane among many other things. Download transcript HERE.
Dick (born 1937) and Sue (1942 - 2022) Hamilton. They are recent additions to the village. They discuss their experiences in Cotuit, as well as why they made the move from Cincinnati. Download transcript HERE.
Bobby Hayden (born 1945). Lifelong Cotuit resident, who took over his father’s house moving business. Dowload transcript HERE.
Dr. Donald Higgins (1904-1982). Long time Cotuit Town Doctor who practiced out of his home on Main Street. He discusses growing up in Cotuit and his practice. Download transcript HERE.
Reid and Len Higgins. Both grew up in Cotuit; he was the son of Dr. Donald Higgins. In this interview, they discuss Cotuit being a hidden gem, as well as Higgins family history. Reid passed away in 2024.Download transcript HERE.
Sally Ropes Hinkle (born 1941). A lifelong summer resident, and member of the Lowell family. She discusses growing up with her cousins, summer activities in Cotuit and memories of her aunt, Harriet Ropes Cabot. Download transcript HERE.
Sophie Holdstein (1901 - 2002). In her interview, she discusses 10 Putnam Ave, the house her family purchased after World War II, as well as Congressman Gifford, and other characters from Cotuit. Download transcript HERE.
Dorothy Jackson (1896 - 1981). A long time summer resident, her interview is a short conversation about the home her family purchased in Cotuit at 709 Main Street. Download transcript HERE.
Margy Kornblum (born 1948). Grew up in Cotuit. She moved away, returned to retire in the family house. In her interview, she discusses her childhood in Cotuit, as well as the people and buildings there. Download transcript HERE.
Barb LeClair and Sue Halunen. The Dottridge sisters (pictured here with their mother), in their interview, they discuss how the village looked back then, as well as the fire department. Download transcript HERE.
Wingate Lloyd (born 1931). A long-time summer resident and a foreign officer. In his interview he discusses Cotuit in World War II, the Llyod family coming to Cotuit, and his foreign service background. Download transcript HERE.
Mary Isabelle Fraser Mederios (1902 - 1982) Santuit native. Grandparents from Azores. Santuit Postmistress 1952-1972. Discusses life in the Portuguese community of Santuit. Transcript unavailable at this time.
Anna Murray (born 1911). Summer resident from birth. In her interview she discusses the early years of the CMYC, summers in Cotuit and raising children here. Download transcript HERE.
John Murray (born 1943). A lifelong summer resident who now lives in Cotuit full-time, he discusses his family history, and summer residents moving to Cotuit year-round. Download transcript HERE.
Rita Neal (born 1926). A long time summer resident who worked at the Pines Hotel. In her interview she discusses playing Field Hockey in England, as well as her time in Cotuit as an adult. Download transcript HERE.
Larry Odence (born 1929). A lifelong summer resident until his parents moved full-time when he was a teenager, also, a CMYC historian. In his interview he discusses the war years in Cotuit, animals kept around town, mischief, sailing, the village center, and hurricanes. Download transcript HERE.
Phil Odence (born 1957). Lifetime summertime resident, now full time. In his interview he discusses sailing and the CMYC. He also talks about his memories of the Village in the 1960s and early 1970s including the Coop and the Kettle Ho as they were in those days. Download transcript HERE.
Frances Parks (born 1947 - pictured in the back). A lifelong resident of Cotuit and a member of the Prudential committee. She discusses the history of Point Isabella, schools in Cotuit, the Kirkman fund, as well as the formation of Memorial Park and the location of the Post Office. Download transcript HERE.
Geoff Peck (born 1955). Grew up in Cotuit as a part of the Peck's Boats family, and now summers here. In his interview, he discusses his family business, as well as his father. Download transcript HERE.
Leonard Peck (1919 to 2007). In his interview he discusses Cotuit history via the lens of the evolution of the plumbing in the Porter Cottage. Download transcript HERE.
Sue Peirson. A lifetime summer resident. In her interview Sue discusses her family history, her experiences in Cotuit and townies she has met throughout the years. Download transcript HERE.
The Rapp Family - Rosemary, Keith and Jess, lifelong residents. They discuss the history of the Rapp family, practicing medicine in Cotuit, and Jessie's going to the Cotuit School. Download transcript HERE.
Christie Francis “Hunka” Rennie (1914 to 2008). Cotuit native. In his interview he colorfully discusses characters in the village and the stores in town. Download transcript HERE.
Marian “Sally” Sawyer (left) and Helen MacLellan. Realtors who came to Cotuit from Osterville. They discuss their restoration of the George Lowell House, development of Grand Island, a bit on the Mansard Ladies and the building of Memorial Park. Download transcript HERE.
Betsy Minot Siggins (pictured here with Bob Dylan). Cotuit native and daughter of marine architect Frank Minot. She discusses the CMYC, her childhood in Cotuit, Cotuit's lack of diversity, as well as people from around town. Download transcript HERE.
Vickie Vieira (b. 1954). Former HSSC President. Has lived in Cotuit her whole life other than college. She’s taught music in Mashpee for decades - the HS auditorium is named after her. Both sides of her family are of Portuguese descent. She talks about growing up in 60s Cotuit, getting a great education here, the Coop, and the history of Portuguese immigration to Cotuit. Download transcript HERE.
Vickie Wesson Hope (b. 1943). Longtime summer resident who retired in Cotuit. She talks about the Wesson family history, their house, the hurricane of 44 and various summer families - Baileys, Rollesons, Lowells, Lloyds. Download transcript HERE.