Emily Berendt of the Fleming Road Alliance Organizing Committee offers the following update on Bull Valley’s Fleming Road: “At the TransDot meeting Wednesday morning, the Transportation Committee approved a contract with Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois for the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fleming Road
If one believed in conspiracies in McHenry County, one might think the gouging of the grass along parts of Fleming Road was deliberate. There certainly could be motive for McDOT’s defacing the shoulders along the stretch of scenic rural highway. … Continue reading
I’ve been dropping the ball in keeping people update on what is happening regarding Fleming Road. After hearing the comments of County Board candidates who have personally dealt with the McHenry County Department of Transportation, I believe residents need more … Continue reading
Sunday, the “Living with Trees Award” was presented to the Fleming Road Alliance by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. The award is presented annually to the individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to protect, enhance, restore … Continue reading
The following email was sent to members of the Fleming Road Alliance, who managed to convince McHenry County Board members to support their position of improving the road within the current footprint: “Please allow me to thank you for your … Continue reading
A message from the Fleming Road Alliance about their McHenry County Board victory: Dear Fleming Road Alliance Residents and Supporters: By now you probably have read the Herald article on the meeting yesterday, and received Diane Evertsen’s email thanking you … Continue reading
That’s what it look like: They must be valuable, because they are chained to electric poles. … Continue reading
Another email to the County Board, this time about “contractor discretion.” To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County Board … Continue reading
Another missive from the Fleming Road Alliance to McHenry County Board members: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County … Continue reading
The Fleming Road Alliance reveals that 96% of Fleming Road is on private property in this email to county board members: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members, From: Fleming Road Alliance, Re: Update on Fleming Road … Continue reading
A sixth note to the McHenry County Board from the Fleming Road Alliance: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear … Continue reading
A fifth missive to the County Board from the Fleming Road Alliance: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County … Continue reading
A fourth email to county board members about Fleming Road: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County Board Representatives: … Continue reading
A third email to the county board from the Fleming Road Alliance: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road Tonight’s topic … Continue reading
Another letter from to the McHenry County Board from the Flemming Road Alliance: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County Board Representatives: Here … Continue reading
A communication to the McHenry County Board: To: Ken Koehler, Chair, McHenry County Board; County Board Members From: Fleming Road Alliance Re: Update on Fleming Road Alliance Position on Improvements for Fleming Road. Dear County Board Representatives: Overview: It’s been … Continue reading
Saturday Fleming Road was dedicated as a Scenic Drive. First there was a Pledging of Allegiance to the Flag. Speaking at the event was District 5 McHenry County Board member Tina Hill, who read Robert Frost’s “The Road Less Traveled,” … Continue reading
The sign invites people to the Fleming Road Alliance’s 1 PM Saturday Celebration. The following press release found in a McHenry County email explains a celebration being held Saturday afternoon by those who don’t want county government to turn Fleming … Continue reading
That’s what Fleming Road resident Lisa Rhoades told the McHenry County Department of Transportation Tuesday. Her comments follow: The State of Illinois has provided us with the Vision of Transportation for the 21st Century: The cornerstone words are Livable and … Continue reading
Let’s look at what those opposed to making Fleming Road an eastern by-pass of Woodstock have to say about FLEMING ROAD COST BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS There are three primary considerations used in evaluating roadway needs: Capacity, Safety, and Cost. The County … Continue reading