Introduction

The Truro Open Space and Recreation Plan, last revised in 2015, is being updated to document the status of the town’s open space and recreation resources, assess needs, determine goals, and set an action plan for achieving them. In conjunction with the Truro Local Comprehensive Plan, this document will help guide the town’s understanding of, and approach to, open space and recreation resource management and protection.  An updated plan, if approved by the state, affords the town eligibility for certain targeted grant funding opportunities through the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services that will help support open space purchases.  Open Space and Recreation Plans must be developed in conformance with the requirements of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services requirements. The town has contracted Helios Land Design, the local environmental consulting firm that completed the 2015 revision, to collaborate with the town to prepare the 2023 update. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
There will be additional opportunities in the future for public input and participation during public meetings.  Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey.  It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.   All responses will remain anonymous.  If you need technical assistance with completing the survey, please email ksclark@truro-ma.gov.
 
Please note that questions with (*) require a response.

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* 1. What is your current residential status in Truro? Please choose one.

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* 2. What is your current employment status? Please check the answer that best applies to you.

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* 3. What is your age?

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* 4. What is your gender?

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* 5. Do you have children in the Truro Central School or other local school system?

Open Space and Recreation Planning

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* 6. What do you value most about Truro? Check all that apply.

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* 7. How do you use town-owned open space and recreation lands and facilities? Check all that apply.

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* 8. Do you support the dedication of town financial resources to develop, secure or purchase any of the following?  (check all that apply)

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* 9. Residential growth in Truro is:
(select the response that best fits your opinion)

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* 10. Commercial growth in Truro is:
(select the response that best fits your opinion)

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* 11. Should the town actively acquire more open space?

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* 12. Which of the following parameters should be used to prioritize open space protection decisions? (rank by priority)

  1.  Highest priority 2. Second highest priority 3. Third highest priority 4. Fourth highest priority 5.  Fifth highest priority 6. Sixth highest priority 7. Seventh highest priority 8. Eight highest priority 9. Ninth highest priority 10. 10th Priority Not Applicable
Active recreation potential
Passive recreation potential
Visual character/scenic value
Water resource protection
Upland habitat protection
Saltwater wetland protection
Freshwater wetland habitat protection
Historic resource protection
Land for combined use as affordable housing and open space
Open space/conservation land

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* 13. What are your top 3 favorite scenic vistas in Truro?

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* 14. Are there specific properties in Truro that you think should be protected as open space?

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* 15. Are you aware of the tax benefits for donation land or granting conservation restrictions?  (contact Open Space Committee for more information)

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* 16. Which of the following recreational resources do you feel are needed in Truro?

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* 17. What should be the priorities for active recreational facility improvements? (rank by priority)

  1.  Highest Priority 2. Second highest priority 3. Third highest priority 4. Fourth highest priority 5. Fifth highest priority 6. Sixth highest priority 7. Seventh highest priority 8. Eighth highest priority 9. Ninth priority
Beach parking
Boating access
Restrooms
Handicapped access
Bike trails
Walking/running trails
Tot-lots/playgrounds
Athletic fields/courts
Swimming facilities/beaches
Other
Walsh Property

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* 18. What uses would you most like to see occur at the Walsh Property? (rank by priority)

  1.  Highest Priority 2. Second highest priority 3. Third highest priority 4. Fourth highest priority 5. Fifth highest priority 6. Sixth highest priority 7. Seventh highest priority 8. Eighth highest priority 9. Ninth highest priority 10. Tenth Priority
Agriculture/ Food systems
Community gathering and event space
Market Rate Housing
Educational/Interpretive exhibits
Affordable Housing
Open Space Protection
Water Resources Protection/Future Well Site
Parking
Passive Recreation (walking trails, benches, observation spots, interpretive exhibits, etc.)
Active Recreation (athletic fields, courts, park, events, etc.)

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