Nut Island sign

The next few days I will be posting pictures from one of my favorite "hidden gems" in Quincy, Nut Island.

Years ago, colonist built a path from the mainland to the island to allow their cattle to graze there. The path got built up more and more until it became walkable (and later drivable) from the mainland.

In 1952, the Nut Island Primary Wastewater Treatment Plant was built. Sewage from the southern collection system received treatment for the first time. In 1998, the treatment plant was demolished and a headworks was built in its place. Around that time the land around the headworks was landscaped for use as a public park. Finally, in September 1999, it was opened to the public.

I just love this sign that is at the end of the Nut Island dock. Quite often on early mornings and late afternoons you can find people fishing here.