Sunday, March 29, 2015

Nashoba's New Look

Ascended the Assabet River today from its mouth at Egg Rock to West Concord where one of its larger tributaries, Nashoba Brook, enters from the west.  The brook's south bank has a new look (photo at left) and the building under construction dwarfs the buildings that previously occupied the area.


A little further upstream and past the construction area is the familiar Nashoba Bakery and its brook-side eating area...



The day had started with a feel of winter, but later developed into a fine spring afternoon.

Thanks to all the snowmelt and recent rains the Assabet is flowing high and wide.  Only the top two lines of Egg Rock's inscription are visible...

Wood ducks were the theme of today's paddle...
...and were everywhere.

In addition to the building under construction along Nashoba Brook, West Concord's Fitchburg Commuter Rail crossing of the Assabet is sporting a newly constructed span for its inbound track...

If I understand correctly, this project is replacing the Fitchburg line's bridges over both the Assabet and Sudbury rivers as well as replacing the very low bridge over Route 62 to the east.  The latter should finally provide trailer-truck drivers the head room they expect.

Saw three fishermen today, one fishing from shore and two from a small power boat.

Trash had sprung forth...
...and consisted of the usual: plastic bottles, Styrofoam, and a Mylar balloon (from Valentines Day).

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