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Village of Hatchville Keeps its Rural Charms

Les Garrick talks about his book Historic Hatchville: Horse and Farm Country on Cape Cod. The book follows the history of the village, from the first Hatch settler in 1740, to the rise of the cranberry, poultry, and dairy industries.  In 1915, Charles R. Crane purchased fourteen thousand acres of land, which his family turned into the Coonamessett Ranch Company, a model farm for locals that later turned into a resort. In 1986, dedicated individuals formed a land trust to preserve the remaining wildness of historic Hatchville, while local neighbors held the line against development. Against all odds, the village has preserved its heritage, and today Hatchville remains horse and farm country.

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.