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Telephone Survey What Makes Colchester Special Rural Setting 23% Small Town 21% Atmosphere Nice Town 8% Quiet Place 6% to Live Convenient 6% Location Other 36% Scenic Road Designation State statutes (CGS Section 13b-31) allow the Department of Transportation to designate State Scenic Roads if they meet certain criteria. Towns can also adopt an ordinance and designate local roads as scenic if they meet statutory criteria (CGS 7- 149a). ASSESSMENT Physical attributes and community spirit are important issues in terms of defining community character. In surveys and meetings for the Plan, residents consistently indicated that the Town should continue to be concerned about the issue of community character. PROGRAM Physical Character Elements that contribute to the physical character of Colchester include: • The Town Center / Town Green - the Town Center and the Town Green are a source of pride for local residents. The local stores and village setting attract people and create community pride and spirit. • Local Facilities - Community character is also enhanced by local facilities such as the Town Hall, the Recreation Complex, and the Library. • State Facilities – Such as Day Pond State Park, Salmon Brook State Forest, and other State facilities. • Agricultural and Rural Features - Colchester contains numerous stone walls, barns, significant trees, and other features that contribute to community character. • Natural Resources & Open Space - Natural features and open space contribute to community character and strategies related to preservation of these resources are identified in chapters of the Plan. • Ridgelines and Scenic Views - Ridgelines and panoramic views enhance the rural and scenic character of Colchester and development in these areas could threaten these resources. • Vegetation – Vegetation is another important aspect of community character. • Scenic Roads - Scenic roads are another element that significantly contribute to Colchester’s character. Designation of scenic roads is intended to ensure that any alteration maintains the essential character of the road. • Architectural Characteristics - The architecture of buildings in Colchester, especially in the Town Center, significantly contribute to overall community character. • Historic Resources - Local historical and archeological features contribute to community character and strategies related to the preservation of these resources are identified in a special chapter of the Plan. 24
Community Spirit Elements that contribute to community spirit in Colchester include: • Local Programs Or Events - Events (such as community festivals, art or antique shows, fireworks displays, and community concerts) raise a community’s visibility as a special place and add to community spirit and character. • Local Organizations - Local organizations also build community spirit. These include religious institutions, charitable organizations, sports leagues, and other organizations where people help each other and their community accomplish important priorities. • Volunteer Contributions - Volunteer contributions have a lot to do with what makes Colchester special. Over the years, it is the tireless devotion of residents to making Colchester a better place that has helped preserve community character, built community spirit and made Colchester the place that it is today. It is simply not possible here to recognize everyone that has contributed to Colchester’s evolution over the years. • Local Recognition - Community spirit and pride is enhanced by positive publicity of local events and activities. This includes those things important to residents such as educational quality, community appearance, local excellence, and other factors. Community Parade Local Sports Programs Lisa M. Smith Local Organizations Local organizations that contribute to community activities and community spirit include: • Colchester-Hayward Volunteer Fire Department, • Colchester Lions Club, • Colchester Rotary Club, • Colchester Fish & Game Club, • Colchester Business Association, • Colchester Arts Commission, • Historical Society. Local Events Local events that contribute to community character, pride, and spirit include: • Ice cream socials, • Golf tournaments, • Cruise nights, • Memorial Day Parade, • Carnival on the Town Green, • Craft sales, • Community dances, • Community concerts, • Country fairs, • Dinner auctions, • Halloween parties, • Haunted House, • Music concerts, • Awards dinners, • Candle-Walk. 25
Page 1 and 2: COLCHESTER
Page 3 and 4: 2001 Colchester Plan of Conservatio
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Page 7: Colchester Street Map
Page 10 and 11: Statutory Reference Section 8-23 of
Page 12 and 13: The Planning Process WHERE WE ARE W
Page 14 and 15: PRIORITY ISSUES Many issues that ar
Page 16 and 17: Congregational Church As population
Page 18 and 19: Reasons For Moving To Colchester At
Page 20 and 21: Migration Statistics Year Household
Page 22 and 23: Adults (ages 20-54) Adults (ages 20
Page 24 and 25: Use Versus Zoning The table on this
Page 26 and 27: Definitions Developed Land - land t
Page 28 and 29: Sampling & Variation The sample siz
Page 30 and 31: Tax Base Composition Percent Busine
Page 34 and 35: Implementation See the implementati
Page 36 and 37: Town Efforts At Protecting Natural
Page 38 and 39: Natural Diversity Database The Conn
Page 42 and 43: Open Space in Colchester Perceived
Page 44 and 45: Land Acquisition Fund Section 7-131
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Page 51 and 52: For many years, Colchester has had
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Page 55 and 56: ASSESSMENT For many years, Colchest
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Establish Economic Development Foca
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Development Types Village Business
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Education Facilities Colchester has
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Telephone Survey The Town Should Bu
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Plan of Conservation & Development
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