Episode 209 with Walter Chute Jr., Growing Up Greenport

Today I’m joined by Walter Chute Jr., whose family roots in Greenport go back generations, including the legacy of the Wood & Chute Shipyard. In this conversation, Walter reflects on growing up in a village shaped by boats, shipyards, and a close-knit waterfront community.He shares memories of his childhood in Greenport, school days, neighborhood life, and the places that defined the village when he was young. We also talk about his lifelong love for boats and motors, a passion that eventually led him to Niagara Falls, where he runs Chute Marine and maintains an impressive collection of engines he restores and works on.Walter reflects on the changes he’s seen in the village over the decades, and why he continues to return each year for the Maritime Festival. It’s a look back at a Greenport that’s changed, endured, and left a lasting imprint on those who grew up here.