Mural Project Tells the Story of the Nashua River

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The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural Project is artist Nan Quintin's creation.

The mural is related by way of seven 4 8-foot panels that tell the story from indigenous times into the period of colonial agriculture.

The story goes on to convey the clean-up of one of the most polluted rivers in the United States thanks to the heroic efforts led by Marion Stoddart.

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