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Backus Hospital Helps A City Park Rise From Rubble

Newly dedicated public space in Norwich

The Jubilee Park Mural Unveiling and Juneteenth Celebration took place Saturday, June 18, in downtown Norwich. The mural overlooks a small park that will be developed with the support of funding from Hartford HealthCare and Backus Hospital.
The Jubilee Park Mural Unveiling and Juneteenth Celebration took place Saturday, June 18, in downtown Norwich. The mural overlooks a small park that will be developed with the support of funding from Hartford HealthCare and Backus Hospital.

Less than one-tenth of a mile from Norwich’s majestic City Hall sat a blighted courtyard, abandoned to weeds, trash and graffiti after a nearby bank left nearly a decade ago.

Saturday, during the city’s traditional Juneteenth Day celebrations, the newly dedicated public space was named Jubilee Park. And Backus Hospital was recognized as the premier leader in making the transformation happen. More than 100 people gathered for the celebration, which included moving music and poetry readings.

Noting the significance of the day to celebrate freedom and positive change, Backus President Donna Handley said the hospital’s involvement in the project is a sign of change, too.

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