I can't answer your question directly - perhaps the Town could tell you what is required. 

In any case, I think the Association could take the initial step of asking the Town what they would require in order to accept the road.  Many towns require that the road first be brought up to full town road standard, and the expense of doing so may put it out of the reach of the road association.  Other towns now refuse to accept new roads under any circumstances.

Once you know whether there is even a possibility of the town accepting the road, you can then pursue the matter of who needs to petition the Town.

Thank you Roberta and Doug for both of your replies. Your comments are helpful. 

One reason I asked because a few years ago a Homeowners Association in our town attempted to apply for property tax abatements on behalf of all the home owners. They were told by the Board of Assessment Review (on advise of the town lawyer) the Homeowners Association had no standing and that the condo owners needed to make their requests individually.  They were however allowed to select someone from the condos to represent them, but not as the HOA.  I was wondering if anyone had something similar happen to them as a Road Association. 

Anyway, our (3 person) Board of Directors met and decided the President will go talk to the Town Manager and find out what's involved.  If the Road Association can act then we'll call for a Special Meeting to see if the membership wants to proceed. If not, we will tell the property owner that he will need to organize this outside of the auspices of the Road Association.  I doubt it will be quick or easy either way.  

Thank you again.

Veronica