President Allison Burchell-Robinson welcomed close to 100 guests for the dedication of the Allanach-Wolf Woodlands on May 23, 2010. The 102-acre property bequeathed by Ada Wolf underwent considerable work, including the removable of two small dwellings, repair of the dam, and environmental clean-up before it was accepted by Joshua’s Trust.

Savings Institute officer Bruce Hodgins, who had acted as the bank liaison during the long process, was thanked by Allison during her remarks. Willimantic Mayor Ernie Eldridge expressed his gratitude to the Trust for its accomplishments, and Dr. Carl Lindquist, who had introduced Ada Wolf to the Trust, spoke of his satisfaction in seeing Mrs. Wolf’s wishes so completely fulfilled.

Several members of Windham’s town commissions mingled with neighbors, some of whom had not yet been on the property, making the dedication a successful step toward making the Wolf property the nucleus of a greenway in the Windham Center area. The event was cosponsored with the Windham Conservation Commission, chaired by Patty Szczys, who also serves as a trustee for Joshua’s Trust.