Goshen receives 11 new trees for Arbor Day

Goshen receives 11 new trees for Arbor Day

Janice Martin, President of the Goshen Garden Club, left, Rosemary Bonaguide, past garden club president, center, and Mady Flynn, who spearheaded “Trees for Goshen” plant a tree in front of the Goshen Town Hall and Goshen Center School on Arbor Day. They planted, with help from volunteers from the garden club, tree companies, students, and the public works,two white oaks, two redbuds, five red maples and two white dogwood. It was part of a community beautification project with funds raised for “Trees for Goshen” being matched by Sustainable CT and donations of supplies from local businesses.

L. Tomaino

GOSHEN — Goshen residents planted 11 trees around the town to celebrate Arbor Day.

Together with donations and matching funds from Sustainable CT, they were able to buy the trees needed for their project. To qualify for the Sustainable CT funds, Goshen had to qualify as a sustainable town.

Phase one of the project began on Arbor day when 11 trees — two white oaks, two redbuds, five red maples, and two white dogwoods — were planted in front of Goshen Center School, the Town Hall, and further north along route 63. Trees for Goshen plans for future phases “continuing along the four arms of the Rotary.”

Mady Flynn, who spearheaded Trees for Goshen, explained that Sustainable CT works with non-profit organizations on projects that are “good for the environment and community based.”

All the work was done by volunteers from Trees for Goshen and the Goshen Garden Club — which sponsored the event and will tend the trees — local tree companies, students, the department of public works, and residents.

Several businesses donated to the cause including Old Barn Farm, which donated a sprayer for watering the trees. Fay and Wright donated top soil and Northern Farms donated mulch.

Dexter Kinsella, who grew up in Goshen and now serves on the board of selectmen, said “That’s the power of community involvement. I, for one, appreciate it.” He added “Anytime you can plant a tree, it is a good thing. I think this is a terrific initiative.”

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