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Dolle’s gets a new sign in
Rehoboth Beach

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Botanic gardens celebrates
peak bloom season

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New sign installed
for Dolle’s new home

After nearly 100 years, this is the candy shop’s
first summer off the Rehoboth Boardwalk

By Chris Flood
[email protected]

Just in time for the height of sum- CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
mer, the new Dolle’s Candyland
location on Rehoboth Avenue has Dolle’s Candyland owner Tom Ibach stands in front of the new Dolle’s location with its new
gotten a new sign. sign.

Made by Milton-based Rogers SUBMITTED PHOTO
Sign Company and installed June 30,
the new sign isn’t as big as the old The crew from Milton’s Rogers Sign Compa-
Dolle’s sign and the location isn’t as ny installed the sign June 30.
prominent, but its lettering is still that
famous, eye-catching orange and it
features at least one improvement.

“It’s got LED lights in it,” said
Dolle’s Candyland owner Tom Ibach.
“It should look cool at night.”

“I’D WALK BY WEARING MY DOLLE’S be Ibach’s Candy by the Sea, which CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
SHIRT AND PEOPLE THOUGHT Ibach also owns.
WE HAD CLOSED. THIS NEW SIGN The new sign isn’t as big as the old sign, but it’s got LED lights and will shine brightly at night.
SHOULD HELP WITH THAT.” As it’s done for the past six de-
cades, the old Dolle’s sign, made of
- DOLLE’S CANDYLAND OWNER TOM IBACH plywood and beginning to show its
age, continues to tower above the
After nearly 100 years on the corner Boardwalk. Ibach has said in the past
of Rehoboth Avenue and the Board- that the sign will be removed some-
walk, the iconic caramel popcorn and time after the summer season.
salt water taffy maker announced it
would be moving locations this past Ibach said he’s happy the new sign
winter. The new location, between is up. He said locals are aware of the
Thrasher’s French Fries and Louie’s location change, but visitors weren’t.
Pizza, is about 100 feet to the west on
Rehoboth Avenue, in what used to “I’d walk by wearing my Dolle’s
shirt and people thought we had
closed,” said Ibach. “This new sign
should help with that.”

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Then there’s the OTHER steak here at the beach

STEPPIN’ UP what it is, but it sure is good  JIM’S STEAKS PHOTO
TO THE PLATE on a ‘steak. Just a few steps
north is the new Fat Vinny’s Jim’s Steaks in Philly has been building great cheesesteaks for over 80 years. The sandwiches are so famous
REHOBOTH FOODIE Sandwich Shop. The list that they have been immortalized in neon.
of toppings is endless, and
Well, last week’s col- his sandwiches give “over-
umn about steaks stuffed” an entirely new
- the kind you grill meaning. One more Dewey
and (sometimes) serve with destination is Gary’s Dewey
A-1 – made some waves in Beach Grill with his already
my email inbox. Seems only famous Original Turkey
right; this is the Beach Paper, Cheesesteak. Yup, turkey.
after all. Tidal references American cheese and an ac-
notwithstanding, there is tual (toasted!) Amoroso’s roll
indeed another kind of steak make it a worthy contender
around here, and enthusiasts in the cheesesteak debate.
are militant in their loyalty. Two more Dewey spots for
Makes sense: You can’t be chicken cheesesteaks are
this close to the beach and to Sunrise and Woody’s.
Philadelphia without bringing
up cheesesteaks. Sunrise’s is stuffed to ca-
pacity with spiced, sliced and
Though the regional dif- grilled white meat crowned
ferences among hoagies, with yellow peppers and
subs, grinders, spuckies, po’ onions. Jimmy O’Conor’s cre-
boys, wedges and heros could ation at Woody’s sautés the
ignite a small revolution, chicken with the onions, then
the cheesesteak is still the tops it with cheese. I’ll say it
hero around here. The old again: Life is short. Get both.
standbys include Delaware’s
Capriotti’s with a firm and Down by the Rehoboth
fresh roll. The steak is thinly Boardwalk, Louie’s may be
chipped and grilled with the synonymous with pizza, but
all-important onions. Casa- they don’t call themselves
pulla’s Subs near the Giant “Home of the Grinder” for
Food in Rehoboth also puts nothin’. The grinder is run
out an excellent ‘steak, with through the pizza oven that
the main difference being the not only melts the creamy
slightly softer Amoroso’s- white cheese, but also crisps
style roll. Which is best? Life the roll.
is short. Get both. IT’S HARD TO CHOOSE
BETWEEN THE BEEF AND
It’s hard to choose between THE CHICKEN AT PETE’S
the beef and the chicken at STEAK SHOP IN THE
Pete’s Steak Shop in the Re- REHOBOTH MARKETPLACE
hoboth Marketplace center. CENTER.
Pete’s steaks are thinly sliced
from never-frozen ribeye, Denizens of New Castle,
and the chicken cheesesteak Delaware know that the
is dangerously habit-forming ‘steaks are the best-kept
with marinated chicken secret at The Dog House. But
slightly reminiscent of sou- there’s an almost identical
vlaki. version right on the Board-
walk at Gus & Gus’ Place!
One of the few places The similarity is amazing. It’s
around here that will serve fun to squat & gobble at the
your cheesesteak “wit’ Whiz” counter to watch the busy
is The Starboard in Dewey. crew do their thing.
I’m referring, of course, to
that classic Philadelphia Yes, there are others, and I
touch: Cheez Whiz. It’s challenge you to search them
nobody’s business exactly out. Gourmand and epicure
James Beard said, “Few
people understand a good
sandwich.” Stick with Beach
Paper and The Rehoboth
Foodie. We’ll steer you right.

The Rehoboth Foodie also writes The
Business of Eating column every Friday in
the Cape Gazette under the pseudonym
“Bob Yesbek.” The two of them have
never been seen in the same place at the
same time. Just sayin’.

Local bands to perform free
concert at Delaware State Fair

The Delaware State Fair an- the main stage at the M&T
nounced a Welcome Back to Bank Grandstand.
Live Entertainment free con-
cert featuring three popular For details, go to delawar-
regional bands, Club Phred, estatefair.com/freeconcert.
the Funsters, and Kristen and Southern rock returns to the
the Noise, starting at 7:30 fair as 38 Special takes the
p.m., Thursday, July 22. All stage at 8 p.m., Friday, July 30.
three bands will offer a free
general admission show on For more information or to
purchase tickets, go to dela-
warestatefair.com.

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Hospitality days to conclude

RAL Cottage Tour July 13-14 ON THE COVER: On a perfect
July 4 evening, paddleboarders
The Rehoboth Art League SUBMITTED PHOTO RON MACARTHUR PHOTO follow the sun off Lewes Beach.
will celebrate the finale of Cover design
its very first virtual Cottage Cottage Tour Hospitality Days include raffles for ticket holders, includ- Beach Paper Editor by Teresa Rodriguez
Tour with Hospitality Days at ing limited-edition artwork such as this Homestead rendition by Mick Jen Ellingsworth
its historic Henlopen Acres Williams. For more local happenings,
campus from 10 a.m. to 4 Copy Editor go to BeachPaper.com.
p.m., Tuesday and Wednes- of highlighting the best in ticket sales of the Cottage Bernadette Hearn
day, July 13 and 14. Though Rehoboth-area art, architec- Tour support the Rehoboth About us
this year’s Cottage Tour is ture, interiors and landscape Art League’s year-round IT Manager/Photo Editor Cape Gazette launched its
presented online through July design. This year’s unique exhibition and education Christopher D. Foster free visitors’ guide in 2000.
14, the public is invited to cel- virtual production guides programs. The publication is locally
ebrate its final days in person viewers through 10 spectacu- CoPublisher/ owned and operated at
and at the galleries where lar homes, from the sleek and Tickets are available online General Manager 17585 Nassau Commons
event ticket holders are auto- modern in North Shores to through July 14. Chris Rausch Blvd. in Lewes.
matically eligible to win raffle the traditional cottage on Web Manager
items, including memorable Silver Lake. The Rehoboth Art League Advertising Kristin Sinnott
artwork and a private paint is a membership-based Andrew Thomas
party at the Rehoboth Art Ticket holders have access nonprofit arts organization Kathy McGinty
League. to online interviews with dedicated to teaching, pre- Lauren Zaniewski
homeowners, interior design- serving, and inspiring the arts
Refreshments will also be ers and architects, as well as in the region. Production
available, along with a look video walkthroughs and an Abby Workman
at RAL’s current exhibitions, exclusive look at private local For details on the Rehoboth Edwin Krumm
including the popular Mem- art collections. Art League, its classes, Mallery Galaska
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Delaware Botanic Gardens celebrates peak bloom

Delaware Botanic Gar- set on an enchanting evening SUBMITTED PHOTOS
dens hosted 150 members, with friends and honored
guests and supporters at a guests of the gardens,” said Delaware Botanic Gardens living shoreline project designers and builders from DBG and Center for the Inland
Sip & Saunter event June 16, Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG head Bays are (l-r) Olivia McDonald, Chris Bason, Carol Bason, Karen Steenhoudt, Dr. Marianne Walch, Stephen
celebrating the Piet Oudolf of horticulture. Pryce Lea, Doug Janiec, Bob Collins, Sam Cashdollar and Jeremy Cole.
Meadow Garden at peak
summer bloom. “This is a special time to Mancari; wonderful music
visit the gardens. We were from Eva Tooker of Coastal
With 70,000 native plants honored during our Sip & Keys; and plein air art by
and grasses spread over Saunter event to welcome John Schisler.”
two acres, summer is the some of our supporters
best time to see this unique who designed key garden Craig Sims, director of
garden. features: Rodney Robinson development, said, “It was a
and Allan Summers of RAS, wonderful way to say thank
“If you have been thinking who created the DBG master you to our volunteers and
of visiting the DBG, summer plan; Chris Bason, executive garden community, and to re-
is the time to see the gardens director of the Center for the mind everyone that we all are
at their blooming best,” said Inland Bays, and his team, thankful to have COVID-19
Ray Sander, Delaware Bo- who partnered with DBG hopefully behind us. We
tanic Gardens president. and Karen Steenhoudt on invite all to visit DBG during
the Living Shoreline Proj- our special summer bloom-
“A delightful mid-June ect; and Scott Edmonston of ing season.”
evening spent amongst flow- SEA Studio Architects, who
ers at DBG, from the sway- designed our restrooms and The gardens are open to
ing heads of the coneflower, the Pennoni Pavilion,” said the public from 9 a.m. to 1
echinacea ‘hula dancer’ to Sheryl Swed, DBG executive p.m., Thursday to Sunday.
the steely blue sea holly, director. “This June celebra- Guided tours are also avail-
eryngium ‘big blue.’ Our tion was made more festive able.
evening guests enjoyed a sip by libations from our present-
beneath beautiful, clear-blue, ing sponsor, Dogfish Head Reservations are recom-
sunlit skies while sauntering Brewery; with the extraordi- mended; go to delawaregar-
amongst the delicate blos- nary food from Good Earth dens.org. Delaware Botanic
soms and grasses of Piet Market’s Sue Ryan and Nino Gardens is located at 30220
Oudolf’s prairie meadow, rev- Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro.
eling as the sun’s golden rays

Delaware Botanic Gardens flowers inspire plein air artist John Schisler. Coneflower, echinacea ‘hula dancer’ and blue sea holly at Delaware Bo-
tanic Gardens.

Art of sea glass workshop ElegDanitn, iCngasual
set at garden center July 17
SPICE UP YOUR SUMMER
The Art of Sea Glass, a SUBMITTED PHOTO
workshop with the C Glass WITH OUR CAJUN SPECIALTIES
Sisters, will be held from The Art of Sea Glass workshop participants will have a variety of designs
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DAC opens West Side

Creative Market

By Chris Flood Pending weather, the market
[email protected] will run 5:30 to 9 p.m. every
Monday through October.
Hundreds of people turned Weather-related closings will
out for the West Side Creative be noticed on DAC’s social
Market grand opening July 5. media pages.

Put on by the Developing For more information on
Artist Collaboration, the mar- the market and the Develop-
ket features local artists of all ing Artist Collaboration, go
kinds, live entertainment, food to developingarts.org or email
and a bar. [email protected].

CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS

The Developing Artist Collaboration celebrated the grand opening of its Creative Market in West Rehoboth
July 5. Prior to the opening, Sean Norris, DAC music director, makes sure the sound equipment is ready to go.

Brenda Milbourne, West Side New Beginnings founder and executive
director, was on hand supporting West Rehoboth’s newest neighbor.

The market has been dedicat-
ed to Louis Chaconas. Ryan Vai,
DAC artist development director,
shows off the plaque that will be
installed in Chaconas’ honor.

Located on an open lot near Revelation Brewery, the West Side Creative It’s not just artists and food. Magician Jack Noel entertains kids with More information:
Market has live entertainment, artists, food and a bar. card tricks. developingarts.org

Crowds flock to St. Peter’s Art Show in Lewes

NICK ROTH PHOTOS St. Peter’s Church stands tall over the annual art show. Pat Vojtech of Beach to Bay Pho-
tography displays some of her
Another attraction during the holiday weekend (besides fireworks) is the beautiful work.
annual St. Peter’s Art Show in downtown Lewes, which features a wide
variety of art in all types of meda. Artist Fritz Grubb of Lewes, above, pos-
es with some of his work.

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Trupo brothers launch ethical,
vegan milk chocolate company

Twin brothers Charlie and tuaries. after social media and promo- SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Brian Trupo have launched an “We’re trying our best to tion from Scotland.
ethical, vegan milk chocolate Brian, left, and Charlie Trupo donate 10 percent of annual profits from
company. make chocolate that benefits “It was certainly difficult to their vegan chocolate Trupo Treats to animal sanctuaries.
people, animals and the planet. balance studying with Trupo
Brian, of Lewes, and Charlie, People, because we use only Treats, especially during my They ran a VeggieBrothers Brian Trupo poses in Lewes with a
who now lives in Scotland, fairly traded cocoa; the planet, final year,” said Charlie. “But I Instagram account dedicated Trupo Treats vegan chocolate bar.
have crowdfunded almost because our packaging is com- wanted to study environmen- to their love of animals, and
$150,000 so far for their ethi- postable; and animals, because tal science at Stirling because then Brian had a business
cal chocolate company Trupo we’re vegan, but also because climate change is a really im- brainwave.
Treats, raising $50,000 in just we’re giving 10 percent of our portant topic, and something
one day. profits to animal sanctuar- I want to combat. And I love “Brian was always calling
ies,” said Charlie, who just Scotland.” Eventually he hopes me with ideas, being an entre-
In July 2020, the brothers graduated with a bachelor of to combine Trupo Treats with preneur, but this one seemed
raised an initial $27,000 and environmental science degree a career in environmental film like one that could actually
launched a vegan rice crunch from the University of Stirling making. work,” said Charlie.
bar that sold out online in just in Scotland.
a few months. Charlie became a vegetarian For more information, go to
“I think everyone’s excited when he was 7, while waiting trupotreats.com.
They launched a second about our product because for his Thanksgiving turkey to
crowdfunder in April this year, we are one of the first vegan be served at a family dinner. “I
raising $50,000 on day one, milk chocolate companies, and asked where all the dads were,
and $120,000 to date. They are we stand behind our values, and was told they were out
now going into production of which is being a company that hunting for our dinner. That
three new chocolate bars – a doesn’t harm anyone,” said was the first time I made the
wafer, a caramel cookie and Charlie. link between animals and the
a classic milk chocolate bar food I ate. I don’t think I ate
made with coconut milk. Brian is in charge of recipe my dinner that night.”
development and production,
The animal-loving brothers working with a factory in Cali- Brian quickly followed suit,
are giving 10 percent of their fornia, while Charlie looks and both are now vegans.
annual profits to animal sanc-

Funland returns to doors and our traditional customers’ understanding. We widely considered by experts
traditional green tickets green tickets, and we can’t look forward to continuing to to be one of the best in the
wait to do that on July 8,” create family memories as we country.
Funland in Rehoboth Beach wristband option is available said fourth-generation fam- have for the last 59 years.”
announced the park is fully seven days a week. ily member Fiona Curry. “We In addition to rides, Funland
open with no capacity limits want to express our gratitude Funland has been operating also offers 11 midway games,
as of July 8. Funland is returning to to everyone who supported us for 59 years of summers since including Skee-Ball, the derby
normal operations with the during the pandemic. It was a it opened in 1962. The park horse racing game and Whac-
It has returned to the tra- full support of the State of difficult time for many of us, still has five rides in operation a-Mole.
ditional pay-by-ride model Delaware, with which it has and we really appreciate our from that first summer, and
with the iconic green tickets. worked throughout the pan- its Haunted Mansion ride is For more information, go to
Rides are open from 1 to 10:30 demic to ensure customer funlandrehoboth.com.
p.m. daily. Games may open safety while slowly increasing
earlier depending on staff- capacity. Lavender Fields
ing level. Jungle of Fun will at Warrington Manor
remain closed at present, and Funland’s motto during its
the Haunted Mansion will COVID operations was Safe-
return to its traditional 5 p.m. ty is the Ticket. More than
opening. 30 members of the Fasnacht
family run Funland, and they
Funland will continue to worked hard to offer custom-
offer a wristband option that ers as close to the traditional
proved popular during the Funland experience as pos-
last year. sible while implementing the
necessary safety guidelines
Wristbands will cost $20, and protocols. “Our main ob-
and allow customers unlim- jective through all of this has
ited rides between 1 and 4 been to get back to our nor-
p.m. when the park is typically mal operations, with open
quieter and less crowded. The

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CROSSWORD SUDOKU

Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending
puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square
off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to
the test!

Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down
into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers
1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each
number can appear only once in each row, column and
box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers
will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in
the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets
to solve the puzzle.

WORD SEARCH

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 HOROSCOPES SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Aries, as long as you keep trying your Talk about big plans with someone close
best, you will come out on top. Now you LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 to you, Sagittarius. This person might have
just have to have a little more confidence Leo, even if you stumble, you will have an some wise words to share, or may just be
in yourself. Choose a motivational song as opportunity to regain your footing. Do not the sounding board you need right now.
your anthem. shy away from taking a few chances here
and there. You can handle what’s in store. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Mistakes are a key to learning, Capricorn.
Try something new, Taurus. What is the This may be one of those weeks when Don’t let minor hiccups derail you from the
worst that can happen? If you find you do nothing seems to bother you, Virgo. The larger plan. Otherwise, your momentum
not like the activity, then check it off your bad stuff just rolls off your back, and may get seriously stalled.
list and embrace a new opportunity. everything seems to keep you smiling.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Libra, weigh all of your options before Confidence is the key to just about any-
Gemini, think about reconnecting with an making a major commitment. Once you thing, Aquarius. This week you have it in
old flame. Even if the connection is purely move forward, you may not have much abundance. At this point, you can prob-
platonic, the stroll down Memory Lane room to turn things around. ably sell ice to eskimos, so put your luck
might be good for you. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 to good use.
Scorpio, someone is trying to tell you
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 something but you may not be receiving PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Cancer, this week may be a turning point the message just yet. Settle in and the A career move may be imminent and
for you in your life. Although you feel message may dawn on you at a later time. it could be worrying you, Pisces. After
ready for the changes that are in store, the first few days, things will be smooth
you may have to adapt a bit more once sailing.
they’re here.

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Topsail Steamer to open Bethany Beach store

Family-run seafood steam pot “Topsail Steamer combines come in and create their own homemade seasonings. The
company comes to Delaware everything that is great about made-to-order Bay Bucket pot comes with easy-to-fol-
the Delaware shore, and we in minutes to take home and low preparation instructions.
A new seafood experience fresh, local seafood for cus- give families an exciting, mem- enjoy. Just roll out the paper, invite
that brings social fun and one- tomers to take home, steam orable way to enjoy the coast friends and family, and enjoy
of-a-kind dining adventures is and eat. and its local seafood together,” The company is hiring 10-15 a fresh seafood feast.
coming to Bethany Beach. said Mahon. employees for the new store.
Owner and founder Danielle Takeout from the storefront
Topsail Steamer will offi- Mahon grew up near Delaware Located in the heart of the Customers can choose is available daily from noon to
cially open the doors to its and was inspired by summers boardwalk at 98 Garfield Ave., from one of seven Signature 8 p.m. Pots also can be shipped
first location in Delaware in at the beach with family and Unit 109, the Bethany Beach Bay Buckets or build their nationwide to friends and fam-
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Green Hill Light:

Forgotten Lewes

navigation aid

Nature reclaiming 10-acre site RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
at the end of Pilottown Road
Nature is slowly taking over the the Green Hill Light keeper’s house near the site of a navigation tower at the end of Pilot-
town Road in Lewes. The Delaware Breakwater Rear Range Light was in use from November 1881 to 1918.

By Ron MacArthur Known as the Green Hill In 1901, the keeper planted
[email protected] Light to locals, a 100-foot 600 ornamental trees and
steel tower went into service shrubs, and added about 650
It won't be long before in November 1881 to sup- square feet of brick walk-
nature completely consumes port the lighthouse on the ways. It must have been some
what remains of the Delaware western end of the Delaware place to see at that time.
Breakwater Rear Range Light Breakwater in Delaware Bay.
at the end of Pilottown Road In 1881, a two-story wooden The fuel oil-powered tower
in Lewes. dwelling was constructed for light changed from red to
the keeper, and a brick oil white in 1884.
Few are even aware the 10- house and barn were added
acre site almost surrounded in 1898. In February 1910, a large
by the Great Marsh exists. concrete keeper's house was
built, and the original house
was sold and moved off the
property. It was used by an
area farmer until it burned
down in 1970.

THE FUEL OIL-POWERED While the concrete outer walls have stood the test of time for more than
TOWER LIGHT CHANGED 100 years, the roof has collapsed into the interior of the keeper’s house.
FROM RED TO WHITE IN
The remains of the keeper’s house are nearly camouflaged by trees and 1884. no longer needed and was
bushes. decommissioned in 1918. The
What remains on the prop- steel light tower was sold, re-
erty are the concrete frame moved in 1919 and moved by The roof and wooden floor of the
of the keeper's house and the rail to Gasparilla, Fla., where keeper’s house are caving in.
barn, which is ramshackle it is still in use today.
and leaning precariously.
Deer stands, remnants of a In the early 2000s, the
boat, piles of broken glass Lewes Greenways and Trails
and old cans can be found on Committee discussed several
the site. It's also home to an options to bring the site back
osprey family. to life, including possible res-
toration of the oil house and
The parcel is so overgrown keeper's house, and providing
that access from Pilottown a trail to the site and Great
Road is only available in Marsh at a cost of nearly
colder months when vegeta- $300,000. The site is still in-
tion dies off. cluded in the greenways and
trails master plan published
The rear range light was on the City of Lewes website.

Somewhere amid the trees and growth is what remains of the Green Hill
Light keeper’s house on a 10-acre site at the edge of the marsh off Pilot-
town Road.

There is plenty to find hidden among the underbrush, including an old A barn to store fuel oil is still standing, but not for long as Mother Nature takes her toll on the structure.
pair of shoes.

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