Shawn Magrath Photo

The Norwich Garden Club, in collaboration with the Norwich Parks Commission and the City of Norwich Centennial Committee, gathered in South Broad Street Park for the planting of the city's newest tree. In recognition of Arbor Day, the Norwich Garden Club planted a sugar maple on behalf of the Norwich Centennial Committee. The "Centennial Tree" welcomes people into the city on the busy stretch of state Route 12. Pictured from left to right are: John Antonowicz (Norwich Centennial Committee); Lonnie Graham (Norwich Garden Club); Harper Izzaldine;Todd Dreyer (City of Norwich); Mayor Joseph Maiurano (City of Norwich); Lora Lee Russo (NBT); Mary Musson (Norwich Garden Club); Chris Sprague (Norwich Parks Commission); and Dr. Scott Sutton (Norwich Parks Commission).