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Machias Community Public Survey 2025

The Town of Machias would appreciate your input on the survey attached. Your thoughts, as well as those of others in your community, will be used to update the Machias Comprehensive Plan. This important plan is updated once every 10 years and provides a roadmap for future plans. Town officials, including the selectboard, planning board, and your town manager will use the plan as a guide in setting priorities and making decisions in coming years, so your input is crucial.




1. My gender is
2. My age is
3. Please select your employment status. Check all that apply.
4. If employed, what industry do you work in? Select all that apply.
5. If you are employed, what is the name of the town where you work?
6. I work:
7. I am a:
8. I live in/near Machias (check all that apply):
9. How many years have you lived in or near Machias, whether year-round or seasonally?
10. If not a Machias resident, what is the name of the town of your primary residence?
11. Which of the best describes your current home?
12. I
13. Approximate age of the home (in years, if known)
14. What is the source of water for your home? Check all that apply.
15. If on a well, do you test your water?
16. If you test your water, how often?
17. Are you on the Town Sewer system?
Housing Development:

As the community grows and seeks to add additional housing, which of the following should be considered?
Encourage
Neither
Discourage
18. Single-family homes
19. Multi-family homes
20. Subsidized housing
21. Low to Moderate Income housing
22. Mobile home parks
23. Individual mobile homes
24. Large homes (4,000 sf or larger)
25. Tiny homes (500 sf or smaller)
26. Any additional comments on questions 18-25?
Business Development:

Should the town…
Encourage
Discourage
Keep as is
27. Marine-based industries
28. Processing and distribution of marine products
29. Aquaculture (fish, shellfish, kelp)
30. Rockweed harvesting
31. Boatbuilding
32. Agriculture
33. Group homes for special needs
34. Retail stores
35. Home based businesses
36. Nursing and Assisted Living homes
37. Bed and Breakfasts
38. Short Term Rentals (AirBNB, VRBO, etc)
39. Seasonal campgrounds/RV parks
40. Historical buildings/museums
41. Cell towers
42. Windmill Farms
43. Trash pick-up
44. Child care
45. Urgent healthcare
46. Expanded healthcare
47. Expanded dental care
48 Expanded mental healthcare
49. Veterinary care
50. Any additional comments on questions 27-49?
Land Use Development:

Should the town…
Encourage
Discourage
Keep as is
51. Land use zoning
52. Shore access for residents
53. Business and Professional buildings
54. Solar Farms
55. Public Parking Areas
56. Any additional comments on questions 51-55?
Resource Development:

Should the town…
Encourage
Discourage
Keep as is
57. Community Center
58. Recreational Facilities and opportunities
59. Computer Resource Center
60. EV Charging Stations
61. Any additional comments on questions 57-60?
Preservation, Planning and Land Use:

Should the town…
Yes
No
Unsure
62. Have land use ordinances?
63. Have site plan review for any development?
64. Have a junk removal ordinance?
65. Have a trash removal ordinance?
66. Any additional comments on questions 62-65?
Should the town do more, less, or the same to preserve…
More
Less
The Same
67. Marine economy
68. Recreational opportunities
69. Scenic resources
70. Wetlands
71. Forests
72. Coastline
73. Town park and beach resources
74. Access points to working waterfronts and clam flats
75. Open space
76. Farmland
77. History
78. Any additional comments on questions 67-77?
Level of Satisfaction with facilities and services
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
No opinion
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
79. Police protection
80. Fire protection
81. Ambulance
82. Health services
83. Adult education
84. Public schools
85. Private Schools
86. Town Office services
87. Town Office hours
88. Town Office building
89. Recreational facilities (parks, ballfields, etc)
90. Road conditions
91. Snow plowing
92. Walkability/Sidewalks
93. Property tax levels
94. Community-wide events and Celebrations
95. Town boat launch
96. Any additional comments on questions 79-95?
Opinion Poll. Please comment.
97. What are things about Machias that you like and would preserve?
98. What are the things about Machias that you would like to see changed?
99. Describe what you hope to see in Machias in the future.
100. What are your greatest concerns about Machias?
101. What are Machias' greatest strengths?
102. What are Machias' biggest weaknesses or challenges?
103. Do you have suggestions for new land use ordinances?
104. If you favor new businesses, what types would you like to see?
Thank you very much!!!
Current Progress,
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