WOODSTOCK — The Roseland Park and Golf Course Board of Trustees announced the official opening of The Legacy Campaign “150 Years and Beyond” with a kick-off set for 1 p.m. Oct. 29 in the historic barn at Roseland Park, rain or shine.
Residents of Woodstock and local communities of northeastern Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as families are encouraged to attend. All welcome.
“Our Board has been meeting regularly in preparation for this event and the coinciding Legacy Campaign.  The impending work, which includes a major facelift to the park and golf course, will take place over the next few years.  We’re pleased to share our plan with all the citizens and families of the area,” said Board of Trustees President Martha Beckwith.
Woodstock resident Pam Brown, chair of the Public Relations committee, is working with Joseph and Dawn Adiletta, Jim Gothreau, Susie Racine, Jennifer Brytowski, Jennifer Green, Emily Nestor, Rick and Dee Harless and Patrick O’Brien.
Roseland Park, which was conceived by Henry Chandler Bowen, and dedicated on the 100th Anniversary of the United States, July 4, 1876, has been a mainstay of families of the region for nearly 150 years.
“I’m extremely proud of our committee, which has brought our plan forth in a very short time.  The group has worked together as a team to make this day and event a reality.  We’re encouraging individuals and families to come out and enjoy the afternoon with us, view the beauty of the lake and park and enjoy a relaxed program complete with refreshments for all,” said Brown.
The Trustees have engaged the services of Boston-based GroundView a renowned park and garden design firm to prepare the Park for the next 150 years.  The firm, owned by former Woodstock resident Wilson Martin, has been charged with presenting visualization of improvements including improved vehicular and pedestrian roadways and paths, a new main entrance featuring scenic vistas of the lake and improvements to the historic Barn and boathouse.  All work will be in keeping with the historic character and resources of the park and lake.
The goal of Phase I of the Legacy Campaign is $500,000 to be raised over a three-year period.  A volunteer Leadership Team lead by Chairman John Rauh, Vice Chairman Jonathan Gradie and Honorary Chairperson Paul Kelly has been meeting with donors.  In the early phase, the campaign has secured pledges and gifts amounting to $150,000.

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