Vernon Council Resolution Denounces Nearby Toll Tower Concept

VERNON, CT — The Vernon Town Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution that denounced the possibility of an electronic tolling tower along a nearby stretch of Interstate-84.

Several sources indicated a target area for a toll tower is near the Vernon-Machester line.

There were disagreements along party lines as to the impact of the tower. Nevertheless, the resolution passed.

Here are some key points:

• A toll tower would lead to increased traffic along secondary roads in Vernon because of motorists attempting to bypass it.
• Increased traffic along the roads bordering I-84, particularly Route 30, would "affect the quality of life of Vernon residents."
• More "heavy commercial vehicles," and tractor-trailers would "encroach on our scenic New England community, negatively impacting the town's charater and atmosphere."