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A Cape Cod Life: Bill Snowden

11/04/09 · 3:13 pm :: posted by Bill     

Introducing Bill Snowden

Bill Snowden grew up on Cape Cod. Summers, at 11, unknown to his working mother, he piloted his 12-fooot skiff with a 3-hp hand pull Johnson engine along the Cape's beautiful undeveloped southside, exploring estuaries from Hyannisport to Waquoit.

He sailed Crosby Beettle Cats till High School, Played football at D-Y. At 4 C's he was president of the Student Senate, editor of the newspaper and the literary magazine.

At Suffolk University he was a National Award winning debater and forensic speaker. He took 9 years to get a college degree, drawn to a trip to the Haight Ashbury, the summer of love,1967, In the Haight he met Allen Ginsberg, Tim Leary, Baba Ram Dass, lived down stairs from Janis Joplin and her band, he left San Francisco in his VW bus, went solo to mexico at 19; lived,surfed on a empty beach on the Pacific, met and was blessed by a Huichole Medicine Man on that beach and came home convinced that " if you can't change your own town, how can you expect to change your country?"

He still passionately lives that.

Bill Snowden has been in Cape politics since he was 20 years old, winning office at age 21 in Dennis and the following year became the Youngest Selectmen ever elected in the Cape's oldest population town.

He has served on over a dozen boards and committees in three towns over 40 years. There are few on the Cape political scene with his longevity and perspective.

He's owned Restaurants and developed real estate and was one of the Cape's first 40B developers.

He now manages Hawk's Wing Organic Farm and Orchard in Yarmouthport with his children. He's Chair of the Yarmouth Agricultural Commission and a controversial new member of the Yarmouth Board of Health. He is a strong advocate for Cape Cod acheiving agricultural/aquacultural sustainability over the next 20 years.

You can email Bill, and please remeber the commenting rules:

  1. Stay on topic.
  2. No personal attacks.
  3. No slander or libelous statements.

Commenters who can not follow these rules will be deleted.

31 comments
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11/04/09 @ 4:02 pm
Walter Brooks [Member] writes:
Welcome to the Blog Pile, Bill.
You made me recall my favorite Joplin quote:
"I'm saving the Bass player for Omaha."
That little Port Arthur Texas girl sure could warble.
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11/04/09 @ 5:12 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
Stay on topic? Ne personal attacks? You sob you through me out of Horse Foot Cove one night... only kidding,

Farm looks great Bill, can't wait to stop by. Look forward to your writings.
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11/04/09 @ 5:32 pm
voiceofreason22 [Member] writes:
Yes, welcome Bill.

I look forward to your pearls of wisdom.

For the the life of me, I can't understand why Walter had to "reinforce" the commenting rules.

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11/04/09 @ 10:50 pm
CC Rockhopper [Member] writes:
Sir Bill, you will find that you turn this compost slowly you are more then likely to get a lot of fertilizer rising to the top, just don't let the rank and stank run ya a muck,, welcome and look forward to what you have to bring.
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11/05/09 @ 7:08 am
wtff [Member] writes:
sounds like an obituary
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11/05/09 @ 7:59 am
lottabaloney [Member] writes:
Hiya Bill - why you talking about yerself in the third person?

Guess it's better than the politician's "royal we."
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11/05/09 @ 8:21 am
dorsal [Visitor] writes:
This should be interesting.

I am troubled by the reiteration of the rules. Are you worried that Mr. Snowden will be attacked by the blogosphere?

Slander (def) "words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another".
Libelous Statements are false statements also. How will you determine that they are false?

Will you fact check his Blog? Will the rules apply to him?

I suspect that Walter will be quite busy moderating this frenzy when the folks that have issue with Mr. Snowden's past behaviors and methods find a public forum to air their grievances.

It'll make some fun activity for a long winter.
11/05/09 @ 9:01 am
CCToday [Member] writes:
cc2day serves as an ISP for Cape Bloggers.
We bear nor responsibility for there content.
We do know alter either the aurthor's words or the commenter's unless they do not follow our simple rules.\ as outlined above.
Mr. Snowden is a forceful and articulate writer who will, we hope, add information to the site.
Please stay on topic, address the issues, not the writer.
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11/05/09 @ 9:33 am
dorsal [Visitor] writes:
Information is commonly accepted as being based on truths.

Sharpen up your fact checking skills. The truth can sometimes be subjective.

When can we expect the first installment?
11/05/09 @ 10:06 am
Monponsett [Member] writes:
I think the let-me-introduce-myself blog entry I did when I started playing here may still be the best one ever. I forget the details, but I recall it involving attack helicopters and Hell's Angels.

The best diss left for me in the comments section... "Soup kitchen? That's four-star dining in Bourne."
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11/05/09 @ 10:20 am
lottabaloney [Member] writes:
Hey Bill - what they're saying is, if you get sued, you're on your own.
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11/05/09 @ 10:52 am
Bill [Member] writes:
Here's the rules for this blog, Debate is welcome. Vitriol and personal crap is not. No one may play God on here. I have a God, an Infinite Loving Creator, who I serve imperfectly. He will judge me. No one else. I am posting the rules for engagement on here. It seems some members have been used to just stating their minds while they enjoy the veil of anonimity. Not on my blog. reveal your name or you won't post negative responses. Publkic examination is a two way street. My Blog will soon post on this issue.
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11/05/09 @ 11:05 am
Chuck [Member] writes:
Bill, I hope you are ready for the heat which comes with the kitchen.
I've heard you speak for years, and know that you will rub many the wrong way, but this is the only really open, unedited forum on Cape Cod and a perfect place for your view.
Expect the barbarians to be pounding on the fates, but illegitimi non carborundum.
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11/05/09 @ 11:11 am
News-Hen [Member] writes:
Bill, Chuck is correct. I've reported on your doings for decades and guarantee you that the "antis" will make every, possible attempt to drive you away.
But receiving over a dozen comments in the first few hours is a strong indication that you will be well read.
Just remember to keep your robust ego out of the posts you write, and put your thoughts in them instead. Readers will react negatively if you don't - ideas, not ego is what's needed today.
A paraphrase,
"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their peninsula."
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11/05/09 @ 11:14 am
Walter Brooks [Member] writes:
Hey Bill, welcome to the melee.
To quote your namesake, "Love and tolerance must be our rule."
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11/05/09 @ 11:15 am
Bill [Member] writes:
Chuck, I've readily jumped into many hot kitche/issues over the years but you knew the players on the other side, you were on a level playing field. Anonymity gives cover and strength to darkeness. light brings truth In this blog, there will be no slime such as skelton key just showed, unless the member drops their veil of anonimity and reveals themselves.
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11/05/09 @ 11:23 am
Bill [Member] writes:
Hi walter , Love and tolerance: it's a two way street. and the quote is. "Love and tolerance of others is our Guide". On my Blog, there will be no melee. I respect intelligence, Spirit, and passion in others, especially the ones i don't agree with, I love being amazed at reading points of view, I hadn't thought of, but there's no room here for lazy thinking that allows the obligation of thoughtfullness or inspection of an idea to be reduced to gossipy slimy responses. It aint happening on this blog,. I have too much repsect for the ability of other human being to think above that level.
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11/05/09 @ 11:35 am
Bill [Member] writes:
walter, my mistake, it's actually," ...is our code". sorry.
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11/05/09 @ 1:15 pm
dorsal [Visitor] writes:
I'm confused.
Who is making the rules here?
Walter or Billy?
Looks like Billy is the self appointed moderator of his own blog.
Is it still a blog then?
11/05/09 @ 2:01 pm
Bill [Member] writes:
Dorsal, I've been the subject of your slanderous comments before, you are the bully of the blog around here: What's the definition of a blog? Webster's says: "a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer"..Blogs don't automatically mean you get to whip out your venom and pee all over someone. It's my blog,my life, my vision, I set the rules.I welcome feedback that has a brain connected to it. Its lazy n easy to hate and condemn, quite another to think and discuss. You're welcome to comment. If you want to get personal, you need to drop the veil of anonymity. It's that simple.
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11/05/09 @ 2:33 pm
dorsal [Visitor] writes:
Billy,

Choose your definition. I choose Wiki "..The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs." It also happens to be the common and popular ritual on CCToday.

Welcome to the public forum.

If you want a monolouge, try the Cape Cod Times, who, in fear of the voice of the public, has stripped away the access for readers to give their opinion.

CCT succeeds because of the freedom they grant to their readers. Take that away and all you have is a soapbox for your fantasies and diatribes.
11/05/09 @ 2:54 pm
margebunny21 [Member] writes:
Dorsal wrote:

"Looks like Billy is the self appointed moderator of his own blog."

How can he be "self-appointed" when he has
obviously been endorsed by the website?
DID YOU READ the article?


Some of Dr. Leary's teachings
may apply here...
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11/05/09 @ 3:29 pm
maverick [Member] writes:
Hello Bill... my name is Jack Riley, aka Maverick, and can be found at my charter boat in Allen Harbor during the summer season and RI in the winter. I served at the Presidio in the sixties and still love the area. Hopefully having introduced myself I might be allowed to participate on your blog.

If so...what is your position on Cape Wind? That is if you have one.

PS...ignore dorsal.
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11/05/09 @ 3:36 pm
maverick [Member] writes:
"unedited forum on Cape Cod and a perfect place for your view." Bill edits all and it his view or no view.
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11/05/09 @ 5:12 pm
Bill [Member] writes:
Hi Jack, welcome to A Cape Cod Life. Don't be so quick to condemn. I welcome all points of view. i've read a years worth of your comment history- you are very passionate about the wind farm, I understand, i cruise and fish the same grounds. I welcome all views except slanderous, personal attacks, I have a thick skin from decades of politics and life, so I can pretty much take anything. However, i have two wonderful kids who live in this community(cape Cod) and family and friends, much like everyone else, so there's a limit to what I will shoulder. Am I perfect? Hell no! welcome.
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11/05/09 @ 5:28 pm
Bill [Member] writes:
Maverick(aka Jack) brings up a good point, to respond on this blog you don't have to drop your anonymity, you are welcome to post. To make vitriolic, personal attacks that go beyond reasonable criticism, you must step away from and drop your anonymity. That way we are on equal footing for public inspection. But lets focus on the chance to enlarge the dialogue about Life on Cape Cod and how we are affected by local,national and world events and news.
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11/05/09 @ 5:50 pm
maverick [Member] writes:
Thanks Bill...look forward to shaking your hand. Both my son and daughter have taught and surfed all over the world.

Position on Cape Wind? If it is an inappropriate question at this time I understand.

My best,
Jack
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11/05/09 @ 9:30 pm
Peter Walker [Member] writes:
Hello Bill, welcome to the jungle.

In clarifying rule # 2, “No personal attacks’, does this just refer to members of the website or the populous in general?

Just thought I’d ask as some of us here wear “sick, twisted, freak”, as a badge of honor when a certain “troglodyte” opens his radio show, some on the other hand have no sense of humor.

You da’ boss man, just want to know the rules before we get started.

P.S. Thick skin is useful around here but you might find a good pair of hip-waders even handier.
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11/08/09 @ 4:36 pm
Ned [Member] writes:
I've been out of the loop for a coupla days with some minor surgery... Welcome Bill, and superb job putting the High-Fivers on the defensive from the get-go... those ol' boys are either at your throat or at your knees...
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11/08/09 @ 5:29 pm
maverick [Member] writes:
I've been out of the loop for a coupla years...thanks Bill, I appreciated your thoughts on wind power...and your tolerance for a few ol' boys.
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11/08/09 @ 5:39 pm
Peter Walker [Member] writes:
Yes Bill, we are the slappy-sounding, high-fiving trolls your parents warned you about.
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Bill Snowden created Hawks Wing Farm several years ago. The four acres is nestled in a pocket surrounded by 300 acres of Yarmouth conservation land. There is a 96-foot greenhouse and another 90-foot hoop house going up soon so the farm can grow organic produce year round! That’s the goal. A two-day event at the farm last August drew 150 visitors, who were allowed to camp out on the property.

Bill is a native Cape Codder and one of the very first class presidents at the then-new Cape Cod Community College, and today serves on the Board of Health of Yarmouth. He welcomes comments or emails.

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