2 - Town of Colchester

RESIDENT SURVEYS
Public Meeting Surveys
Several informational meetings were held as part of the planning process in order to inform Colchester residents about
the update of the Plan, encourage public input and participation, and involve Colchester residents in the formulation of
the Plan of Conservation & Development. This information helped guide the planning process.
“Planning Points” - One exercise asked residents to vote with coupons of different values to identify the issues that were
most important to them as part of the planning process. The following priorities were identified:
Topic Topic
Conservation of Natural Resources 15% Improvement of Utilities 8%
Expansion of Business and Industry 15% Preservation of Open Space 6%
Improvement of Community Facilities 12% Improvement of Community Centers 6%
Protection of Community Character 11% Housing and Residential Areas 6%
Preservation of Historic Resources 9% Improvement of Transportation 4%
Improvement of Land Use Regulation 8% Other Issues 0%
Survey Results
As with most any survey, the
results are indicative of issues
that existed in the community
at the time the survey was
done.
While some responses reflect
long-term and continuing
perspectives in Colchester,
some other issues (such as
the proposed asphalt plant)
were temporary and have
been resolved.
“Prouds & Sorrys” - Another exercise asked residents to identify areas of the community they were particularly proud
of or particularly sorry about. Major prouds and sorrys are listed below.
Prouds Total Sorrys Total
Town Green 24 Asphalt plant 20
Bacon Academy High School 11 McDonald’s Restaurant 7
Town Recreation Area 11 Sand pit 5
Town Hall 7 Merchants Row 3
Old Bacon Academy 6 Jack Jackter School 3
Public Discussion - At each public meeting, a public discussion was organized around the topics that received the most
planning points. The major points raised by residents are presented in the appropriate following chapters.
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