Residents of Spring Grove and McHenry Township voiced urgent concerns regarding the deteriorating conditions of their local roads during a recent government meeting.

A Spring Grove resident highlighted the poor state of gravel roads in their subdivision, which comprises approximately 64 homes. They noted that while a portion of the roads was paved three years ago, significantly improving access, the remaining gravel roads remain in \"horrible condition.\" The resident urged local officials to consider extending the paved roads to enhance safety and accessibility for residents, citing available funding through taxes and the recent infrastructure bill as potential resources for road improvements.

In a separate but equally pressing matter, Carol Friend, a homeowner in the Figurs subdivision of McHenry Township, expressed frustration over the county's decision to remove their subdivision from the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program. Friend explained that the county's justification was based on the claim that the roads are public, despite the lack of clear designation in historical documents. She emphasized that homeowners have historically funded road maintenance and snow plowing through a nonprofit corporation established in 1981, questioning the absence of governmental support for the past 129 years.

Friend further argued that the roads do not meet the necessary standards for acceptance by McHenry Township, which has led to ongoing confusion and financial burden for residents. She criticized the lack of communication from local authorities regarding the eligibility of their subdivision for road maintenance programs, stating that there had been no prior indication that their status was under review.

Both residents' testimonies underscore a growing concern over road maintenance and funding in their communities, prompting calls for local government action to address these critical infrastructure issues.