The Rehoboth Garden Club Commemorated Arbor Day on Saturday May 17, 2025 by planting a swamp oak tree at Francis Farm. Club President Paul Nunes welcomed club members and guests and spoke about the history and meaning of Arbor Day. Paul also shared the reasons why a swamp oak was chosen for this location, and its long-term benefits to our ecosystem.
The tree was then dedicated to the memory of Rehoboth citizens who made significant contributions toward the quality of life, protection, and personality of Rehoboth during their lifetimes.
The nominated honorees were Kenneth Abrams, Ted Ballard, Louise Harrington, Neal Harrington, Gert Messier and Suzanne Withers. Family members and friends spoke about their nominee’s contributions, hung their name plaque on the tree, and added a shovelful of soil to the planting. On one side of each plaque were the words, “Rehoboth Remembers” and written on the opposite side was the honoree’s name. Red, white and blue ribbons decorated the plaques.
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