It went from a rural road to a busy road. Town officials aren't unaware of the problem and the town's police chief said his men patrol the area often. But the police patrol the road pretty heavily. Poor agrees that police pursue those with a lead foot, but says when the cruisers are away the speeders continue to play. Pam Kennedy of 7 Old Wilton Road knows that the police can't be everywhere.
Homeowners are adamant about preserving what's left of the dirt part.
In 1997 residents successfully petitioned to keep the town from paving the north end of the road but they fear the town is still moving in that direction. But the town has no intention of paving, said Tom Plourde, director of public works. The town has cleared trees over the past few years to widen the road and make it less dangerous for drivers, Griffin added. Residents need to balance the desire for a rural road with safety. I moved to Mont Vernon in the 1970s from Harvard Square for beautiful New Hamnts to the mer resident of 1 Upton Road, which intersects Old Wilton Road.