According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.4 square miles (of it (2.98%) is water. Sandwich is bordered by Cape Cod Bay to the north, Barnstable to the east, Mashpee and Falmouth to the south, and Bourne to the west. It is approximately fifty-seven miles south-southeast Boston
Sandwich is the site of the Cape Cod Bay entrance to thee Cape Cod Canal. The northern point of Sandwich is divided from the rest of the town by the canal. The town is also the location of the Shawme-Crowell State Forest and the Massachusetts State Game Farm. The town is home to six beaches along the shores of Cape Cod Bay. The rest of the town's geography is typical of the rest of the Cape, with many small ponds and hills, with most of the trees being pine or oak. Sandwich is also the site of Old Harbor Creek, a large inlet with several other small creeks feeding it, which once served to provide safe harbor for ships.
Sandwich is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a part of the Fifth Barnstable District, which also includes portions of Barnstable, Bourne and Mashpee. The town is represented in the Massachusetts Senate as a part of the Plymouth and Barnstable district, which includes Bourne, Falmouth, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton and portions of Barnstable.
Sandwich is governed by the open town meeting form of government. Day to day operation is led by a town manager and a Board of selectmen. The town operates a police department, and a fire department consisting of three fire stations. There are also three post offices in town (East Sandwich, Sandwich, and Forestdale). The Sandwich Public Library is located in the town's center, and belongs to the Old Colony Library Network, the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Library System, and the Massachusetts Library Information Network.
2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sandwich, Cape Cod is exactly what you've been looking for to experience life as it used to be. It's a little more peaceful, a little less congested and you have a little more opportunity to be close to Cape Cod nature. There is golf, tennis, hiking and biking so you can do as much or as litttle as your heart desires.
Vacation Sandwich First in 2010
April
April 1 - August 2 - "My Second Life - A Journey in Glass"
The work of Walter Prince at the Sandwich Glass Museum
24 &25 - Shop Local Days - sidewalk sales, discounts and special events around town. Try visiting a shop in Sandwich you've never been in before!
MAY
14,15, 16 - 29th Annual Herb Festival at the Green Briar Nature Center; Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
29 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am to 4pm.
JUNE
12 - Strawberry Festival at the Green Briar Nature Center Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870
June 18 - October 31 - The Vision of Josh Simpson
Sandwich Glass Museum
19 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm.
21 - Second Annual Quahog Day on Cape Cod Celebrate the first day of Summer 2010 "Quahog-style!" Hear the Official Quahog prognostication of how many weeks of beach weather lie ahead!
JULY
3 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm.
10- SandwichFest. Featuring the Best Sandwich in Sandwich competition, music, Street Fair and more. www.sandwichchamber.com
14 - Sandwich Garden Tour 11am - 3pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
AUGUST
August 3 - October 31 - "The Artistry of Art Glass"
The work of Sayuri Kingsbury at the Sandwich Glass Museum.
7 - Blueberry Festival 11am - 2pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
11 - Peter Rabbit's Animal Day 10am - 2pm. Thornton Burgess Museum. 4 Water Street. 508-888-6870.
14 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm.
SEPTEMBER
4 & 18 – Sandwich Artisans show and sale featuring jewelry, fine art, glasswork, apparel, florals and much more made by local artisans. Vendor fees benefit the Sandwich Public Library. All shows are on the Sandwich library lawn, 142 Main Street, from 10am – 4pm.
11 & 12 - 23rd Annual Glass Show & Sale - sponsored by the Sandwich Glass Museum at the Corpus Christi Church
11 & 12 - Bird Carvers Show & Sale 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
OCTOBER
2-3- “SHOP LOCAL DAYS” in Sandwich. Shop Sandwich sidewalk sales this weekend and join in for special events.
2 - Cape Cod Cranberry Day 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
NOVEMBER
20 - Old Mother West Winds Christmas Craft Fair 10am - 4pm. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. 6 Discovery Hill Road. 508-888-6870.
“Shop Sandwich” – November 26 through December 17. Visit participating businesses to enter in a raffle drawing for five $100 gift certificates. Get all your holiday shopping done without the hassle of the mall! Pick up a Holly Days Booklet at local businesses for a full calendar of events, open houses and retail promotions.
26,27, & 28 - Holidays at Heritage: 5 – 9 pm
Holiday decorations, Musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, see living trees decorated by community organizations, ride the holiday carousel, shop in the museum store and enjoy delicious holiday treats and attend drop-in crafts. Visit Heritage Museum and Gardens
28– Lighting and reading of the Littlest Christmas Tree on Shawme Pond. 5:45 pm.
DECEMBER
3, 4, 5 – North Pole Express – Advance ticket purchase required. North Pole Express train tickets may be purchased online at www.sandwichchamber.com beginning October 1, 2008 – Purchase Early! This event sells out quickly.
3 - Community Carol Sing - 7 pm on the steps of the First Church of Christ, followed by hot cider and cookies at the Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa. Rain/snow date December 6th.
3,4, & 5 and 10, 11, & 12 - Holidays at Heritage 5 – 9 pm
Holiday decorations, Musical performances, photos with Santa in the Model T, see living trees decorated by community organizations, ride the holiday carousel, shop in the museum store and enjoy delicious holiday treats and attend drop-in crafts. Visit Heritage Museum and Gardens
4 & 5 – Country Christmas Open House, 10am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870
4& 5 – Holly Days Open House. Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main Street, Sandwich, 508-888-0251.
10–Stores & Doors Decorating Contest – final entry date. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. For more information call our office.
11– Pancakes with Santa - Grange Hall, Old County Road - Seatings at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00am . Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce.
11 & 12 – Country Christmas Open House, 10am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870
4 & 11– Official Holly Days 2008 Postal Cancellation Stamp. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce.
12– Holly Days Home Tour - 12:00 - 4:00pm. Holly Days 2008 sponsored by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce.
TBD - Tree of Memories Hospice & Pallative Care of Cape Cod remembrance ceremony, noon, Sandwich Public Library.
