Chebeague Island Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

The Town of Chebeague Island is beginning the process of updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. We would love to receive your feedback! Your responses to this survey will help us understand community visions for the future as we explore priorities through the year 2040 and beyond. This survey is not the only tool we will be using for public engagement; there will be additional opportunities to provide input throughout the Comprehensive Plan process. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

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* 1. Do you consider your home on Chebeague Island as your primary residence?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you do not consider Chebeague Island home as your primary residence, what is your average length of stay on the island?

Less than a month per year

1-4 months per year

5-8 months per year

More than 8 months per year

N/A - Chebeague Island is my primary residence

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* 3. How long have you and/or your family lived on, or have been coming to Chebeague Island?

Less than 3 years

3-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

Over 30 years

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* 4. What is your age?

Under 18 years old

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

65 or older

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* 5. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your employment status while you live on Chebeague Island? Select all that apply.

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Student

Self-employed or business owner

Seasonally employed

Unemployed and seeking work

Unemployed and not seeking work

Caregiver or stay-at-home parent

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you volunteer your time with a municipal committee or an island non-profit?

Yes

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* 8. If you are working, how often do you commute off the island for the purpose of work?

5 or more days per week

2-4 days per week

Less than 2 days per week

I do not commute off island because I work on the island

I do not commute off island because I work remotely

Not applicable – I am not working

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* 9. How often are you commuting off the island for purposes outside of work (e.g., for recreation, appointments, family, etc.)

5 or more days per week

2-4 days per week

0-1 day per week

I leave the island very rarely

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* 10. How do you typically get to the mainland when you do go?

The Chebeague Transportation Company (CTC) ferry

The Casco Bay Lines (CBL) ferry

My personal boat

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* 11. How satisfied are you with your quality of life on Chebeague Island?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 12. Which strategies are the highest priority for you to improve your quality of life on Chebeague Island over the next 10-15 years? (Check off as many as are applicable)

Planning to protect and conserve water supply from the aquifer

Protecting and managing open space and natural resources

Promoting land-use decision-making processes that protect the rural character of the island

Preserving access to the working waterfront

Developing ways to expand the number of Fire & Rescue volunteers

Work to improve the island-wide groundwater drainage system

Building resiliency in our capacity to cope with climate change impacts

Financial planning to ensure stable tax rate

Expanding health and wellness services available on the island

Attracting additional year-round businesses and contractors (e.g., electricians, mechanics, plumbers, interior and exterior painters, wood workers, etc.)

Developing a long-term strategic approach for managing Town assets

Improving existing parks, trails, and other recreation activities

Fostering inclusivity in our community

Creating a robust approach to maintain public facilities and capacity

An update to the Town's zoning ordinances

Building new or updating public infrastructure

Attracting new year-round families

Protecting and ensuring affordability for island legacy families (e.g., through tax relief programs, etc.)

Expanding strategies to increase the number of volunteers available to serve the community

Identify a different path of town governance and service that does not center volunteers

Ensuring sustainable development of affordable year-round housing on the island

Supporting the Chebeague Island School in maintaining sustainable enrollment numbers

Building new community services (e.g., in-home support, memory care, adult day care, etc.)

Encouraging more mutual aid opportunities and regional collaboration with our neighboring Casco Bay islands

Ensuring that much of life on Chebeague Island remains the same

Other (please specify)

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* 13. From the priorities that you have checked off in the previous question, please rank the top three priorities that you'd like to see the Town of Chebeague Island focus on. To rank the priority, click and drag it to the position (e.g., #1, 2, and 3) you see fit.

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* 14. How responsive is the town government to your needs?

Very responsive

Responsive

Somewhat responsive

Neither responsive nor unresponsive

Somewhat unresponsive

Unresponsive

Very unresponsive

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* 15. What do you like most about life on Chebeague Island?

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* 16. What aspects of Chebeague Island’s current way of life are most important to you? For example, are there places, traditions, services, or community assets on Chebeague Island that feel especially important to protect? Please explain.

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* 17. What do you like the least about life on Chebeague Island? For example, are there changes you have seen on Chebeague Island over the past 10–20 years that concern you?

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* 18. What, if anything, could Town government do to improve what you like the least about life on Chebeague Island?

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* 19. What groups or perspectives do you think are sometimes missing from community conversations and decision-making?

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* 20. What is your greatest hope for Chebeague Island’s future?

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* 21. We recognize that a survey cannot fully capture your individual experiences, perceptions, and priorities. Please share with us any further thoughts regarding the future of Chebeague Island, if you have any.

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* 22. While this survey is anonymous, if you are interested, Island Institute Fellow Lorren Ruscetta, or a member of the Ad Hoc Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee can reach out to discuss some of the priorities that you have outlined, particularly if you consider yourself an expert or have historical engagement with priorities that you’ve identified. If you are interested, please write your contact details (e.g., name, phone number, and/or email address) below.

Thank you very much for taking this survey! Your time and perspective is important as we look to the future.

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