Cy Whittaker's Place

In the salty air of a late‑19th‑century New England port, a bustling boarding house serves as the town’s informal hub. Captain Cy, the ever‑absent proprietor, and his outspoken wife Keturah preside over a cast of characters whose daily routines are as tangled as the tides—board‑meeting minutes clash with memory of fried cod cheeks, and even the exact day of the week becomes a lively debate. The town clerk, Asaph Tidditt, and his friend Bailey Bangs add their own rough‑spoken charm, weaving humor into the ordinary concerns of Bayport life.

Beneath the chatter, a more pressing matter looms: the fate of a federal harbor appropriation that could reshape the community’s future. A mysterious letter from Congressman Heman Atkins arrives just as the selectmen convene, sparking speculation, rivalry, and a dash of political intrigue. Listeners are invited to step into this vivid tableau, where humor, local lore, and the promise of change mingle around the kitchen table of “the perfect boarding house.