from Neponset River Watershed Association

After twelve long years of sweat and tears by the Neponset River Watershed Association and local Quincy citizens, the Quincy RiverWalk will officially open and become a part of the Neponset River Reservation onTuesday, September 30. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held at noon that day at the new Neponset Landing Park, 2 Hancock St., Quincy right next to the Neponset Avenue Bridge (see directions, below). Speakers will include Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch and MassDCR Commissioner Jack Murray. A tour of the 2 mile long Quincy RiverWalk will follow the ceremony. Everyone is invited. (Read the full story here. You can find related coverage from the Taunton Gazette here.)