Cutler Comprehensive Plan - Community Public Survey 2025

The Town of Cutler is updating its Comprehensive Plan and we need your input! Thank you for participating in this survey.

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* 1. My age is

Under 17

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

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* 2. I am

Self-employed

Retired

Work for a Private Employer

Work for the Government

Homemaker

Other (please specify)

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* 3. I work

Part time

Full time

Seasonally

Unemployed

Retired

Seeking work

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* 4. Do you work primarily in the fishing industry?

Yes (please specify which fishing business)

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* 5. I work in

Boat building

Boat supply

Boat service

None of the above

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* 6. What area of Cutler do you live in?

Number 9 Road

The Village

Destiny Bay Road/Little Machias Road area

Ridge Road

Navy Base

Cutler Road

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I live on a

Town Road

Private Road

State Road

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* 8. I am a

Year round resident

Seasonal resident

Non-resident taxpayer

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* 9. How many years have you lived in Cutler?

Year round

Seasonally

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* 10. I live in a

mobile home

modular home

stick-built home

log home

Other (please specify)

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* 11. I

Own my home

Rent my home

Other (please explain)

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* 12. Approximate age of home (in years)

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* 13. Number of residences served by your water supply

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* 14. Type of well that supplies your water

Artesian

Hand Dug

Cistern

Other

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* 15. Source of your water supply

From on My Property

From off my property

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* 16. How do you rate your well water

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 17. My water is (select all that apply)

Brackish

Rusty

Has an odor

I have no issues

Other (please explain)

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* 18. What type of sewer system do you have?

Leach Field

Chambered

Holding Tank

Open

Overboard discharge

Other (please explain)

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* 19. How do you rate your sewer system

Works well

Has problem

Needs replacement

No system

Unsure

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* B. Housing Development:

How do you feel about…

	Favor	Oppose	Unsure
20. Single-family homes	20. Single-family homes Favor	20. Single-family homes Oppose	20. Single-family homes Unsure
21. Multi-family homes	21. Multi-family homes Favor	21. Multi-family homes Oppose	21. Multi-family homes Unsure
22. Subsidized housing in general	22. Subsidized housing in general Favor	22. Subsidized housing in general Oppose	22. Subsidized housing in general Unsure
23. Subsidized housing for the elderly	23. Subsidized housing for the elderly Favor	23. Subsidized housing for the elderly Oppose	23. Subsidized housing for the elderly Unsure
24. “Affordable” house lots	24. “Affordable” house lots Favor	24. “Affordable” house lots Oppose	24. “Affordable” house lots Unsure
25. Mobile home parks	25. Mobile home parks Favor	25. Mobile home parks Oppose	25. Mobile home parks Unsure
26 Restrictions on mobile homes	26 Restrictions on mobile homes Favor	26 Restrictions on mobile homes Oppose	26 Restrictions on mobile homes Unsure
27. Maximum size on new homes	27. Maximum size on new homes Favor	27. Maximum size on new homes Oppose	27. Maximum size on new homes Unsure
28. Stricter building code	28. Stricter building code Favor	28. Stricter building code Oppose	28. Stricter building code Unsure

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* 29. Please comment on any questions 20-28 or type "none"

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* C. General Development:

Should the town…

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* 57. Please comment on any questions 30-56 or type "none"

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* D. Preservation, Planning and Land Use:

Should the town…

	Yes	No	Unsure
58. Have site plan review for any development?	58. Have site plan review for any development? Yes	58. Have site plan review for any development? No	58. Have site plan review for any development? Unsure
59. Have locally written town-wide zoning?	59. Have locally written town-wide zoning? Yes	59. Have locally written town-wide zoning? No	59. Have locally written town-wide zoning? Unsure
60. Have a junk vehicle removal ordinance?	60. Have a junk vehicle removal ordinance? Yes	60. Have a junk vehicle removal ordinance? No	60. Have a junk vehicle removal ordinance? Unsure
61. Have a general junk removal ordinance?	61. Have a general junk removal ordinance? Yes	61. Have a general junk removal ordinance? No	61. Have a general junk removal ordinance? Unsure

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* 62. Please comment on any questions 58-61 or type "none"

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* Should the town do more, less, or the same to preserve…

	More	Less	The Same
63. Marine-based economy	63. Marine-based economy More	63. Marine-based economy Less	63. Marine-based economy The Same
64. Rural character as a fishing community	64. Rural character as a fishing community More	64. Rural character as a fishing community Less	64. Rural character as a fishing community The Same
65. Scenic resources	65. Scenic resources More	65. Scenic resources Less	65. Scenic resources The Same
66. Wetlands	66. Wetlands More	66. Wetlands Less	66. Wetlands The Same
67. Forests	67. Forests More	67. Forests Less	67. Forests The Same
68. Coastline	68. Coastline More	68. Coastline Less	68. Coastline The Same
69. Access points to clam flats	69. Access points to clam flats More	69. Access points to clam flats Less	69. Access points to clam flats The Same
70. Public access to Cutler Harbor	70. Public access to Cutler Harbor More	70. Public access to Cutler Harbor Less	70. Public access to Cutler Harbor The Same
71. Open space	71. Open space More	71. Open space Less	71. Open space The Same
72. Agriculture	72. Agriculture More	72. Agriculture Less	72. Agriculture The Same

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* 73. Please comment on any questions 63-72 or type "none"

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* Level of Satisfaction with facilities and services

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	No opinion	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
74. Police protection	74. Police protection Very Satisfied	74. Police protection Satisfied	74. Police protection No opinion	74. Police protection Dissatisfied	74. Police protection Very Dissatisfied
75. Fire protection	75. Fire protection Very Satisfied	75. Fire protection Satisfied	75. Fire protection No opinion	75. Fire protection Dissatisfied	75. Fire protection Very Dissatisfied
76. Ambulance	76. Ambulance Very Satisfied	76. Ambulance Satisfied	76. Ambulance No opinion	76. Ambulance Dissatisfied	76. Ambulance Very Dissatisfied
77. Health services	77. Health services Very Satisfied	77. Health services Satisfied	77. Health services No opinion	77. Health services Dissatisfied	77. Health services Very Dissatisfied
78. Adult education	78. Adult education Very Satisfied	78. Adult education Satisfied	78. Adult education No opinion	78. Adult education Dissatisfied	78. Adult education Very Dissatisfied
79. Public schools	79. Public schools Very Satisfied	79. Public schools Satisfied	79. Public schools No opinion	79. Public schools Dissatisfied	79. Public schools Very Dissatisfied
80. Town Office services	80. Town Office services Very Satisfied	80. Town Office services Satisfied	80. Town Office services No opinion	80. Town Office services Dissatisfied	80. Town Office services Very Dissatisfied
81. Town Office hours	81. Town Office hours Very Satisfied	81. Town Office hours Satisfied	81. Town Office hours No opinion	81. Town Office hours Dissatisfied	81. Town Office hours Very Dissatisfied
82. Town Office building	82. Town Office building Very Satisfied	82. Town Office building Satisfied	82. Town Office building No opinion	82. Town Office building Dissatisfied	82. Town Office building Very Dissatisfied
83. Recreational facilities	83. Recreational facilities Very Satisfied	83. Recreational facilities Satisfied	83. Recreational facilities No opinion	83. Recreational facilities Dissatisfied	83. Recreational facilities Very Dissatisfied
84. Recycling	84. Recycling Very Satisfied	84. Recycling Satisfied	84. Recycling No opinion	84. Recycling Dissatisfied	84. Recycling Very Dissatisfied
85. Road conditions	85. Road conditions Very Satisfied	85. Road conditions Satisfied	85. Road conditions No opinion	85. Road conditions Dissatisfied	85. Road conditions Very Dissatisfied
86. Snow plowing	86. Snow plowing Very Satisfied	86. Snow plowing Satisfied	86. Snow plowing No opinion	86. Snow plowing Dissatisfied	86. Snow plowing Very Dissatisfied
87. Property taxes	87. Property taxes Very Satisfied	87. Property taxes Satisfied	87. Property taxes No opinion	87. Property taxes Dissatisfied	87. Property taxes Very Dissatisfied
88. Community-wide events & Celebrations	88. Community-wide events & Celebrations Very Satisfied	88. Community-wide events & Celebrations Satisfied	88. Community-wide events & Celebrations No opinion	88. Community-wide events & Celebrations Dissatisfied	88. Community-wide events & Celebrations Very Dissatisfied
89. Town harbor	89. Town harbor Very Satisfied	89. Town harbor Satisfied	89. Town harbor No opinion	89. Town harbor Dissatisfied	89. Town harbor Very Dissatisfied
90. Town pier/boat ramp	90. Town pier/boat ramp Very Satisfied	90. Town pier/boat ramp Satisfied	90. Town pier/boat ramp No opinion	90. Town pier/boat ramp Dissatisfied	90. Town pier/boat ramp Very Dissatisfied
91. Louise Clements Memorial Library	91. Louise Clements Memorial Library Very Satisfied	91. Louise Clements Memorial Library Satisfied	91. Louise Clements Memorial Library No opinion	91. Louise Clements Memorial Library Dissatisfied	91. Louise Clements Memorial Library Very Dissatisfied

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* 92. Please comment on any questions 74-91 or type "none"

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* 93. What are things about the Town of Cutler that you like and would preserve?

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* 94. What are the things about the Town of Cutler that you would like to see changed?

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* 95. Describe how you see the Town of Cutler of the future.

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* 96. Do you have suggestions for improving the land use ordinances?

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* 97. If you favor new business, what kind of new businesses would you like to see?

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* 98. What concerns, if any, do you have regarding the town of Cutler? Please use the space below to share your thoughts.

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* 99. Please share your thoughts. Cutler is...

Thank you very much!!!

	Encourage	Discourage	Keep as is
30. Marine-based industries	30. Marine-based industries Encourage	30. Marine-based industries Discourage	30. Marine-based industries Keep as is
31. Value-added/processing of marine products	31. Value-added/processing of marine products Encourage	31. Value-added/processing of marine products Discourage	31. Value-added/processing of marine products Keep as is
32. Aquaculture	32. Aquaculture Encourage	32. Aquaculture Discourage	32. Aquaculture Keep as is
33. Boatbuilding/outfitting	33. Boatbuilding/outfitting Encourage	33. Boatbuilding/outfitting Discourage	33. Boatbuilding/outfitting Keep as is
34. Shore access for residents	34. Shore access for residents Encourage	34. Shore access for residents Discourage	34. Shore access for residents Keep as is
35. Shore access in general	35. Shore access in general Encourage	35. Shore access in general Discourage	35. Shore access in general Keep as is
36. Harbor maintenance/restoration	36. Harbor maintenance/restoration Encourage	36. Harbor maintenance/restoration Discourage	36. Harbor maintenance/restoration Keep as is
37. Dredging of boat anchorages	37. Dredging of boat anchorages Encourage	37. Dredging of boat anchorages Discourage	37. Dredging of boat anchorages Keep as is
38. Non-maritime based industries	38. Non-maritime based industries Encourage	38. Non-maritime based industries Discourage	38. Non-maritime based industries Keep as is
39. Group homes for special needs	39. Group homes for special needs Encourage	39. Group homes for special needs Discourage	39. Group homes for special needs Keep as is
40. Retail store(s)	40. Retail store(s) Encourage	40. Retail store(s) Discourage	40. Retail store(s) Keep as is
41. Business/professional building(s)	41. Business/professional building(s) Encourage	41. Business/professional building(s) Discourage	41. Business/professional building(s) Keep as is
42. Home-based businesses	42. Home-based businesses Encourage	42. Home-based businesses Discourage	42. Home-based businesses Keep as is
43. Nursing/Assisted living homes	43. Nursing/Assisted living homes Encourage	43. Nursing/Assisted living homes Discourage	43. Nursing/Assisted living homes Keep as is
44. Short term rentals (B&B, VRBO, Airbnb, etc.)	44. Short term rentals (B&B, VRBO, Airbnb, etc.) Encourage	44. Short term rentals (B&B, VRBO, Airbnb, etc.) Discourage	44. Short term rentals (B&B, VRBO, Airbnb, etc.) Keep as is
45. Food pantry/Community gardens	45. Food pantry/Community gardens Encourage	45. Food pantry/Community gardens Discourage	45. Food pantry/Community gardens Keep as is
46. Solar farms	46. Solar farms Encourage	46. Solar farms Discourage	46. Solar farms Keep as is
47. Seasonal campgrounds/RV parks	47. Seasonal campgrounds/RV parks Encourage	47. Seasonal campgrounds/RV parks Discourage	47. Seasonal campgrounds/RV parks Keep as is
48. Public parking area(s)	48. Public parking area(s) Encourage	48. Public parking area(s) Discourage	48. Public parking area(s) Keep as is
49. Improved parking in the village	49. Improved parking in the village Encourage	49. Improved parking in the village Discourage	49. Improved parking in the village Keep as is
50. Sidewalks in the village	50. Sidewalks in the village Encourage	50. Sidewalks in the village Discourage	50. Sidewalks in the village Keep as is
51. Historical building/museum	51. Historical building/museum Encourage	51. Historical building/museum Discourage	51. Historical building/museum Keep as is
52. Community center	52. Community center Encourage	52. Community center Discourage	52. Community center Keep as is
53. Recreational facilities	53. Recreational facilities Encourage	53. Recreational facilities Discourage	53. Recreational facilities Keep as is
54. Town road improvement	54. Town road improvement Encourage	54. Town road improvement Discourage	54. Town road improvement Keep as is
55. Cemeteries improvement	55. Cemeteries improvement Encourage	55. Cemeteries improvement Discourage	55. Cemeteries improvement Keep as is
56. Computer resource center	56. Computer resource center Encourage	56. Computer resource center Discourage	56. Computer resource center Keep as is

Cutler Comprehensive Plan - Community Public Survey 2025

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* 1. My age is

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* 2. I am

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* 3. I work

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* 4. Do you work primarily in the fishing industry?

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* 5. I work in

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* 6. What area of Cutler do you live in?

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* 7. I live on a

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* 8. I am a

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* 9. How many years have you lived in Cutler?

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* 10. I live in a

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* 11. I

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* 12. Approximate age of home (in years)

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* 13. Number of residences served by your water supply

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* 14. Type of well that supplies your water

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* 15. Source of your water supply

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* 16. How do you rate your well water

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* 17. My water is (select all that apply)

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* 18. What type of sewer system do you have?

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* 19. How do you rate your sewer system

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* B. Housing Development: How do you feel about…

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* 29. Please comment on any questions 20-28 or type "none"

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* C. General Development: Should the town…

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* 57. Please comment on any questions 30-56 or type "none"

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* D. Preservation, Planning and Land Use: Should the town…

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* 62. Please comment on any questions 58-61 or type "none"

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* Should the town do more, less, or the same to preserve…

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* 73. Please comment on any questions 63-72 or type "none"

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* Level of Satisfaction with facilities and services

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* 92. Please comment on any questions 74-91 or type "none"

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* 93. What are things about the Town of Cutler that you like and would preserve?

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* 94. What are the things about the Town of Cutler that you would like to see changed?

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* 95. Describe how you see the Town of Cutler of the future.

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* 96. Do you have suggestions for improving the land use ordinances?

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* 97. If you favor new business, what kind of new businesses would you like to see?

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* 98. What concerns, if any, do you have regarding the town of Cutler? Please use the space below to share your thoughts.

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* 99. Please share your thoughts. Cutler is...

* B. Housing Development:

How do you feel about…

* C. General Development:

Should the town…

* D. Preservation, Planning and Land Use:

Should the town…