Popponesset Creek

Popponesset Creek is a small

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. On both ends, it connects with Popponesset Bay. Popponesset Creek runs from Holly Marsh down to Popponesset Peninsula and serves to separate Popponesset Island from the bay. An

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crosses Popponesset Creek from Holly Marsh to Popponesset Island. Both sides of the creek are lined with

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