Bow Master Plan Update Survey 2025

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* 1. Are you a: (Please check all that apply).

Primary resident of the Town of Bow

Business owner in the Town of Bow

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* 2. How old are you?

Under 18 years of age

18-25 years of age

26-30 years of age

31-40 years of age

41-50 years of age

51-60 years of age

61-70 years of age

71+ years of age

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* 3. Why did you move to/stay in Bow? (Please check your top 3).

Employment

Schools

Access to outdoor recreation

Commuting/location

Housing price

Family nearby

Rural character

Family property

Housing availability

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In your opinion, what types of housing would be beneficial to the Town of Bow? (To be considered in appropriately zoned areas. Please rank in order of importance, from 1-14, with 1 being of highest priority and 14 being the lowest).

*If not interested at all in a specific option listed, please check the "Not interested" box instead of ranking. If you choose to include "Other" in your ranking, please provide commentary in the box below (Q5)."

Single-family

Not interested

Two-family (duplex)

Not interested

Multi-family (3-4 units)

Not interested

Multi-family (5+ units)

Not interested

Senior housing

Not interested

Townhouses/Condos

Not interested

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Not interested

Workforce housing*

Not interested

Cottage housing*

Not interested

Multi-Generational Housing

Not interested

Conservation Subdivision (homes are on small lots with remaining land as protected open space)

Not interested

Manufactured housing in parks (incl. modular and mobile homes)

Not interested

Manufactured housing on individual lots (incl. modular and mobile homes)

Not interested

Other

Not interested

*Workforce Housing is housing that is affordable to a working household making the average income in the county.

*Cottage Housing is a group of smaller detached or attached single family homes that are built together on one lot, often with shared open space.

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* 5. Please provide further input on your responses to Question 4.

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* 6. What is your vision for economic vitality and development in Bow? (i.e. housing, offices, retail, warehouse/distribution, healthcare center, etc.)?

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* 7. **What uses would you like to see in the Bow Mills Mixed-Use District*?** Which types of businesses and services would be most desirable? (Please check all that apply).

Groceries

Retail

Coffee Shop/Restaurant

Services

Mixed-Uses

Small-Scale Artisan Manufacturing

Offices

Other (please specify)

*The Bow Mills Mixed-Use District is part of a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district that was approved in March 2018. The TIF allows the Town to use tax revenue from increased assessments in a designated area to fund improvements in that area that are needed for economic development. The objective of the Bow Mills include meeting the need for public water in Bow Mills, allowing for new businesses and encourage expansion of existing ones, and improving safety and access to the federal highway system and accommodate economic development near Exit 1.

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* 8. With the increase of impacts to Bow's natural resources by development, what are your most important concerns? (Please check your top 5).

Loss of rural land

Salt contamination of groundwater

Loss of trails and access to outdoor recreation

Loss of wetlands for water quality, and wildlife

Loss of habitat and impact on endangered species (Blanding's Turtle, New England Cottontail)

Invasive species and diseases

Violation of Town ordinances and state laws (trash dumping)

Encroachment on public land (tree cutting, private trails)

Loss of wetland buffers for wetland protection

Loss of iconic New England wildlife (moose, otter, bobcat, beaver)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please indicate what resource protection activities you would like the Town to pursue or expand. (Please rank in order of importance, 1 being the highest)

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* 10. Please indicate what community services and facilities you would like to see developed or improved. (Please check all that apply).

Mandatory recycling program

Community Center

Preservation of historic sites and buildings

Operation of parks and recreational facilities

Childcare

Paramedic services

Bike and nature/walking trails

Adult/Senior Daycare

Library

Athletic fields

Other (please specify)

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* 11. In the context of the upcoming Bow 300 Year Anniversary celebration in 2027, what kind of events would you be interested in attending? (Please check all that apply).

All Ages Talent Show

Mom/Dad Prom

Fireworks

Family Carnival

Community Bonfire

Historical Buildings Guided Tours

All Ages Karaoke Contests

Trivia Nights/Game Show Nights

Parade

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Are there places in Bow that you think should have:

	Yes	No
Sidewalks	Sidewalks Yes	Sidewalks No
If yes, please state where:
Bicycle and pedestrian paths	Bicycle and pedestrian paths Yes	Bicycle and pedestrian paths No
If yes, please state where:
Bike shoulders	Bike shoulders Yes	Bike shoulders No
If yes, please state where:

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* 13. How would you rate the following transportation matters in Bow?

	Not a Concern	Minor Concern	Major Concern
Congestion at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection	Congestion at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Not a Concern	Congestion at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Minor Concern	Congestion at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Major Concern
Congestion at: I-89, Exit 1	Congestion at: I-89, Exit 1 Not a Concern	Congestion at: I-89, Exit 1 Minor Concern	Congestion at: I-89, Exit 1 Major Concern
Congestion at: Route 3A	Congestion at: Route 3A Not a Concern	Congestion at: Route 3A Minor Concern	Congestion at: Route 3A Major Concern
Congestion at: Other areas in Bow	Congestion at: Other areas in Bow Not a Concern	Congestion at: Other areas in Bow Minor Concern	Congestion at: Other areas in Bow Major Concern
Safety issues at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection	Safety issues at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Not a Concern	Safety issues at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Minor Concern	Safety issues at: Logging Hill Road and Knox Road intersection Major Concern
Safety issues at: I-89, Exit 1	Safety issues at: I-89, Exit 1 Not a Concern	Safety issues at: I-89, Exit 1 Minor Concern	Safety issues at: I-89, Exit 1 Major Concern
Safety issues at: Route 3A	Safety issues at: Route 3A Not a Concern	Safety issues at: Route 3A Minor Concern	Safety issues at: Route 3A Major Concern
Roadway conditions	Roadway conditions Not a Concern	Roadway conditions Minor Concern	Roadway conditions Major Concern
Public transportation for seniors	Public transportation for seniors Not a Concern	Public transportation for seniors Minor Concern	Public transportation for seniors Major Concern
Ability to safely bicycle on streets	Ability to safely bicycle on streets Not a Concern	Ability to safely bicycle on streets Minor Concern	Ability to safely bicycle on streets Major Concern
Vehicles following posted speed limits	Vehicles following posted speed limits Not a Concern	Vehicles following posted speed limits Minor Concern	Vehicles following posted speed limits Major Concern
Truck traffic	Truck traffic Not a Concern	Truck traffic Minor Concern	Truck traffic Major Concern
Cut-through traffic on weekends	Cut-through traffic on weekends Not a Concern	Cut-through traffic on weekends Minor Concern	Cut-through traffic on weekends Major Concern

Please include any additional comments on your transportation related concerns

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* 14. In the next five years, are you considering any of the following? (Please check all that apply).

Installation of solar panels/array

Purchase of an Electric Vehicle

Installation of Electric Vehicle charging systems

Installation of energy efficiency/weatherization measures

Undertaking a weatherization audit

None of the above

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* 15. Should the following utilities be expanded or stay the same?

	Expanded	Stay the Same	No Opinion
Town sewer	Town sewer Expanded	Town sewer Stay the Same	Town sewer No Opinion
If expanded, where (on what road)?
Town drinking water	Town drinking water Expanded	Town drinking water Stay the Same	Town drinking water No Opinion
If expanded, where (on what road)?
Natural gas	Natural gas Expanded	Natural gas Stay the Same	Natural gas No Opinion
If expanded, where (on what road)?
Cellular service	Cellular service Expanded	Cellular service Stay the Same	Cellular service No Opinion
If expanded, where (on what road)?
Broadband or fiber optic	Broadband or fiber optic Expanded	Broadband or fiber optic Stay the Same	Broadband or fiber optic No Opinion
If expanded, where (on what road)?

Bow Master Plan Update Survey 2025

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* 1. Are you a: (Please check all that apply).

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. Why did you move to/stay in Bow? (Please check your top 3).

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* 5. Please provide further input on your responses to Question 4.

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* 6. What is your vision for economic vitality and development in Bow? (i.e. housing, offices, retail, warehouse/distribution, healthcare center, etc.)?

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* 7. What uses would you like to see in the Bow Mills Mixed-Use District*? Which types of businesses and services would be most desirable? (Please check all that apply).

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* 8. With the increase of impacts to Bow's natural resources by development, what are your most important concerns? (Please check your top 5).

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* 9. Please indicate what resource protection activities you would like the Town to pursue or expand. (Please rank in order of importance, 1 being the highest)

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* 10. Please indicate what community services and facilities you would like to see developed or improved. (Please check all that apply).

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* 11. In the context of the upcoming Bow 300 Year Anniversary celebration in 2027, what kind of events would you be interested in attending? (Please check all that apply).

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* 12. Are there places in Bow that you think should have:

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* 13. How would you rate the following transportation matters in Bow?

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* 14. In the next five years, are you considering any of the following? (Please check all that apply).

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* 15. Should the following utilities be expanded or stay the same?

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* 16. Please comment on any other issues you believe are important to the Town of Bow that should be addressed in the Master Plan.

* 7. **What uses would you like to see in the Bow Mills Mixed-Use District*?** Which types of businesses and services would be most desirable? (Please check all that apply).