The last two storms took a devastating toll on the causeway, the narrow strip of land that divides Niles Pond and Brace Cove. Also known as the berm, the causeway prevents Niles Pond, a Massachusetts Great Pond, from becoming a salt marsh. The path was virtually impassable because of the rocks strewn wildly from one end to the other.

Araneo Landworks has done an incredible job smoothing the surface. It’s my understanding that this is a temporary solution. Plans for a longer lasting and sturdier solution are underway. For the time being, the path is a much safer place to walk, thanks to the generosity of the Association of Eastern Point Residents and great work done by Araneo Landworks.

Niles Pond is an extraordinarily special place. The causeway is the narrowest strip of land between a body of salt water and a body of fresh water. This unique edge-of-the-sea where meets a Great Pond is beyond compare in the wildlife attracted. Niles Pond and Brace Cove teem with wild creatures, both resident and migrating, providing an abundance of food, water, and safe shelter throughout the four seasons. Every measure possible must be explored to protect this magnificent location.

Before and after