The developments are each self-contained and unconnected either by linking internal roadways or social or legal ties. The social life of Woodland Hills centers on its pool whereas Deer Run's activities are dominated largely by its tennis court and the adjacent golf links just over the municipal border in Montville. Residents at each development elect board members to manage maintenance, recreation, social issues, and other affairs. But both developments have been assets to the town. Woodland Hills provides starter homes for many of our families while Deer Run has a very low turnover rate for people of all ages.
Residents usually live there a long time.
The old environmental worries were overstated, said Baker. On a recent brisk afternoon, joggers were circling both horseshoes and dog walkers were out in force. Kids can ride their bikes and Rollerblade in the street with no problems. You can actually see little animals come out of the woods. To hear residents tell it, animals pose one of few problems.