RE: MUNICIPAL ROAD WORK

WITH REFERENCE TO "MUNICIPAL ROAD WORK" PUBLISHED IN THE MILLBROOK TIMES OF AUG. 12, 2010.


Dear Editor,

My husband and I have owned our property on Carveth Dr. since 1978. Every spring and fall in those early years, the road would wash out and be impassible for several days. Gradually over the years, improvements were made until we had a fairly good paved surface. Alas, construction techniques and materials have obviously been seriously flawed since numerous potholes occur constantly. Road crews fill these potholes weekly. Do we need better construction on Huston St. and Carveth Dr.? Yes, we do. I for one do not want to break another axle. Better contracts secured by the township with developers are paramount and can be a good starting point in several locations including Huston St.

However, we also need to maintain the rural residential spirit of the region. Carveth Dr. has a 60 km per hour speed limit. Huston St. has a 50 km per hour limit. A few years ago a young man and his father raced up Carveth Dr. from the 4th Line and ran straight into a wild apple tree on our property. Both men narrowly escaped serious injury but not police charges. A neighbour who was frequently seen speeding up and down Carveth Dr. ultimately went off the road, speeding on the straighter, faster 4th Line (speed limit 80 km per hour). He hit a tree and killed himself.

These rural residential roads are not meant for speed nor do the majority of the residents want speed. Anyone who needs to live 2 minutes from highway 115 should buy property near 115 highway. There is always a selection of properties available. We chose to live in a more secluded area for the quiet and the fresh air.

Sincerely

Susan Petch