The Board

Meet the Nod Road Preservation, Inc. Board of Directors

Christopher carville

Christopher moved to Nod Road as a young child and has spent most of his life there. Of all the board members, he has seen the road evolve the most, from an old dirt cow path to the busy road it is now. As the owner of The Pickin’ Patch he is concerned about the proximity of high density housing to his farm and would like to preserve what remains of the “old Nod Road” he grew up on.

In addition to running the farm, Christopher and his wife Polly have four children and he is President of Nod Road Preservation, Inc.

Polly Carville

Polly is a lifelong resident of the Farmington Valley and has lived on Nod Road for the past 14 years. As a child she frequently drove down Nod Road on her way to her grandparents’ house and remembers the old “S” curve and the days before there was a stop light at the Simsbury end. She feels strongly about maintaining the character of the road for those who live nearby or pass through and wants to protect the natural habitat of her animal neighbors. Polly maintains the Save Nod Road website.

Hugh Sinclair

Attracted by the open space and small community feel, Hugh and his wife Leslie relocated to the Farmington Valley two years ago from Cheshire. Hugh has been a commuter to a local manufacturer in Simsbury for over 25 years. “Nod Road has always been a wonderful country road; fresh and green in the Spring, ablaze with foliage in the Fall, and tranquil after a fresh snow.” Keeping the area open to future generations is something Hugh values greatly. Hugh is active in local historical organizations and enjoys spending time with his two adult daughters and biking with his wife.

David Richman

David is a long-time local business owner in the commercial insurance and real estate industries and is an active member of both the Avon and Simsbury Chambers of Commerce. His background and experience allow him the ability to see both sides and make informed decisions about where he believes development should occur. After raising his family in Simsbury, David and his wife relocated to Avon, where he hopes to see no further development on Nod Road.

Susan Barney

Susan is a long-time resident of the Farmington Valley and has been active in local organizations such as the Farmington River Watershed Association and Renbrook School. She is a member of the Farmington Land Trust, Wintonbury Land Trust, Roaring Brook Nature Center, and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Her professional background includes employment at the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection as a planning analyst as well as at the State Energy Agency in the office of policy and management. Susan believes that Nod Road should be preserved as open space for the benefit of present and future generations.