Town of Blue Hill Comprehensive Plan Survey

Welcome!

Your responses to this survey are completely anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.

Thank you for your interest in the development of an updated Blue Hill Comprehensive Plan. This survey is designed to gather input from the Blue Hill community on topics that are of importance to the future of our community, including local services, priorities for preservation and development, future land use, and housing. It also asks some demographic questions so we know how well the survey respondents reflect the Blue Hill community as a whole. Your feedback is important.

The survey will remain open until July 31, 2023. There are 29 questions—15 about your views and 8 about you as a respondent—and we anticipate it will take 15 minutes to complete. Click or scroll down to advance to the next question in the survey. Please respond to all questions.

Please visit https://bluehillme.gov/comprehensive-plan/ or email compplan@bluehill.gov for more information about the Blue Hill Comprehensive Planning process.

Thank you for your time.

The Comprehensive Planning Committee.
Sarah King, George Hurvitt, Scott Miller, Annie Grindal, Diana Page, Don Paine, Julie Jo Fehrle, Karen Wyatt, Marcia McKeague, Rich Boulet, and Mark Hurvitt.

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* 1. Please provide your opinion of the quality of these Town services and facilities:

	Excellent	Good	Aqequate	Needs Improvement	Don't Know/Unsure
Cemeteries	Cemeteries Excellent	Cemeteries Good	Cemeteries Aqequate	Cemeteries Needs Improvement	Cemeteries Don't Know/Unsure
Code enforcement	Code enforcement Excellent	Code enforcement Good	Code enforcement Aqequate	Code enforcement Needs Improvement	Code enforcement Don't Know/Unsure
Elementary school education	Elementary school education Excellent	Elementary school education Good	Elementary school education Aqequate	Elementary school education Needs Improvement	Elementary school education Don't Know/Unsure
Elementary school facility	Elementary school facility Excellent	Elementary school facility Good	Elementary school facility Aqequate	Elementary school facility Needs Improvement	Elementary school facility Don't Know/Unsure
Fire protection	Fire protection Excellent	Fire protection Good	Fire protection Aqequate	Fire protection Needs Improvement	Fire protection Don't Know/Unsure
Public access to streams and ponds	Public access to streams and ponds Excellent	Public access to streams and ponds Good	Public access to streams and ponds Aqequate	Public access to streams and ponds Needs Improvement	Public access to streams and ponds Don't Know/Unsure
Public access to salt water	Public access to salt water Excellent	Public access to salt water Good	Public access to salt water Aqequate	Public access to salt water Needs Improvement	Public access to salt water Don't Know/Unsure
Public transportation	Public transportation Excellent	Public transportation Good	Public transportation Aqequate	Public transportation Needs Improvement	Public transportation Don't Know/Unsure
Recreational facilities	Recreational facilities Excellent	Recreational facilities Good	Recreational facilities Aqequate	Recreational facilities Needs Improvement	Recreational facilities Don't Know/Unsure
Recreational programs	Recreational programs Excellent	Recreational programs Good	Recreational programs Aqequate	Recreational programs Needs Improvement	Recreational programs Don't Know/Unsure
Recycling	Recycling Excellent	Recycling Good	Recycling Aqequate	Recycling Needs Improvement	Recycling Don't Know/Unsure
Road maintenance (town roads)	Road maintenance (town roads) Excellent	Road maintenance (town roads) Good	Road maintenance (town roads) Aqequate	Road maintenance (town roads) Needs Improvement	Road maintenance (town roads) Don't Know/Unsure
Sidewalks	Sidewalks Excellent	Sidewalks Good	Sidewalks Aqequate	Sidewalks Needs Improvement	Sidewalks Don't Know/Unsure
Snow removal/sanding, roads	Snow removal/sanding, roads Excellent	Snow removal/sanding, roads Good	Snow removal/sanding, roads Aqequate	Snow removal/sanding, roads Needs Improvement	Snow removal/sanding, roads Don't Know/Unsure
Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks	Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks Excellent	Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks Good	Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks Aqequate	Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks Needs Improvement	Snow remove/sanding, sidewalks Don't Know/Unsure
Town Office customer service	Town Office customer service Excellent	Town Office customer service Good	Town Office customer service Aqequate	Town Office customer service Needs Improvement	Town Office customer service Don't Know/Unsure
Transfer Station	Transfer Station Excellent	Transfer Station Good	Transfer Station Aqequate	Transfer Station Needs Improvement	Transfer Station Don't Know/Unsure
Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy	Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy Excellent	Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy Good	Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy Aqequate	Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy Needs Improvement	Wastewater treatment/septic subsidy Don't Know/Unsure

If you would like to comment on these or other Town services, please do so here.

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* 2. Please provide your opinion of the quality of the following services that are shared by the Town of Blue Hill with other communities:

	Excellent	Good	Adequate	Needs Improvement	Don't Know/Unsure
Ambulance	Ambulance Excellent	Ambulance Good	Ambulance Adequate	Ambulance Needs Improvement	Ambulance Don't Know/Unsure
Health care access/availability	Health care access/availability Excellent	Health care access/availability Good	Health care access/availability Adequate	Health care access/availability Needs Improvement	Health care access/availability Don't Know/Unsure
Health care service quality	Health care service quality Excellent	Health care service quality Good	Health care service quality Adequate	Health care service quality Needs Improvement	Health care service quality Don't Know/Unsure
Library	Library Excellent	Library Good	Library Adequate	Library Needs Improvement	Library Don't Know/Unsure
Police protection	Police protection Excellent	Police protection Good	Police protection Adequate	Police protection Needs Improvement	Police protection Don't Know/Unsure
Secondary school education	Secondary school education Excellent	Secondary school education Good	Secondary school education Adequate	Secondary school education Needs Improvement	Secondary school education Don't Know/Unsure
Senior citizen services	Senior citizen services Excellent	Senior citizen services Good	Senior citizen services Adequate	Senior citizen services Needs Improvement	Senior citizen services Don't Know/Unsure

If you would like to comment on these or other shared services, please do so here.

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* 3. During the last three years, I think Blue Hill's population has:

Increased a lot

Increased somewhat

Stayed pretty much the same

Decrease

Don't know/unsure

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* 4. I would like Blue Hill to:

Become more developed: more shops, services and people

Stay basically as is

Curtail further development--more than enough has already been done

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* 5. What things about Blue Hill's current way of life are most important to you?

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* 6. Please check where you feel it is most appropriate for the following land uses to occur in the future:

	Anywhere	In Designated Areas	Close to Village Center	Nowhere	Undecided
Agriculture	Agriculture Anywhere	Agriculture In Designated Areas	Agriculture Close to Village Center	Agriculture Nowhere	Agriculture Undecided
Aquaculture	Aquaculture Anywhere	Aquaculture In Designated Areas	Aquaculture Close to Village Center	Aquaculture Nowhere	Aquaculture Undecided
Commercial (trades/services)	Commercial (trades/services) Anywhere	Commercial (trades/services) In Designated Areas	Commercial (trades/services) Close to Village Center	Commercial (trades/services) Nowhere	Commercial (trades/services) Undecided
Manufacturing	Manufacturing Anywhere	Manufacturing In Designated Areas	Manufacturing Close to Village Center	Manufacturing Nowhere	Manufacturing Undecided
Inns, hotels, B&Bs	Inns, hotels, B&Bs Anywhere	Inns, hotels, B&Bs In Designated Areas	Inns, hotels, B&Bs Close to Village Center	Inns, hotels, B&Bs Nowhere	Inns, hotels, B&Bs Undecided
Forestry	Forestry Anywhere	Forestry In Designated Areas	Forestry Close to Village Center	Forestry Nowhere	Forestry Undecided
Gravel pits/quarries	Gravel pits/quarries Anywhere	Gravel pits/quarries In Designated Areas	Gravel pits/quarries Close to Village Center	Gravel pits/quarries Nowhere	Gravel pits/quarries Undecided
Low-income housing	Low-income housing Anywhere	Low-income housing In Designated Areas	Low-income housing Close to Village Center	Low-income housing Nowhere	Low-income housing Undecided
Mining	Mining Anywhere	Mining In Designated Areas	Mining Close to Village Center	Mining Nowhere	Mining Undecided
Mobile home park	Mobile home park Anywhere	Mobile home park In Designated Areas	Mobile home park Close to Village Center	Mobile home park Nowhere	Mobile home park Undecided
Residential	Residential Anywhere	Residential In Designated Areas	Residential Close to Village Center	Residential Nowhere	Residential Undecided
Restaurents	Restaurents Anywhere	Restaurents In Designated Areas	Restaurents Close to Village Center	Restaurents Nowhere	Restaurents Undecided
Seasonal rental properties	Seasonal rental properties Anywhere	Seasonal rental properties In Designated Areas	Seasonal rental properties Close to Village Center	Seasonal rental properties Nowhere	Seasonal rental properties Undecided
Short-term rental properties	Short-term rental properties Anywhere	Short-term rental properties In Designated Areas	Short-term rental properties Close to Village Center	Short-term rental properties Nowhere	Short-term rental properties Undecided
Solar farm development	Solar farm development Anywhere	Solar farm development In Designated Areas	Solar farm development Close to Village Center	Solar farm development Nowhere	Solar farm development Undecided
Wind farm development	Wind farm development Anywhere	Wind farm development In Designated Areas	Wind farm development Close to Village Center	Wind farm development Nowhere	Wind farm development Undecided
Workforce housing	Workforce housing Anywhere	Workforce housing In Designated Areas	Workforce housing Close to Village Center	Workforce housing Nowhere	Workforce housing Undecided

Are there any other land uses that you think should be more actively managed?

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* 7. How involved should the Town be in protecting the following:

	Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Current protections are appropriate	Unsure
Agricultural land	Agricultural land Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Agricultural land Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Agricultural land Current protections are appropriate	Agricultural land Unsure
Aquifers for drinking water	Aquifers for drinking water Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Aquifers for drinking water Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Aquifers for drinking water Current protections are appropriate	Aquifers for drinking water Unsure
Coastal land	Coastal land Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Coastal land Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Coastal land Current protections are appropriate	Coastal land Unsure
Forested land	Forested land Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Forested land Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Forested land Current protections are appropriate	Forested land Unsure
Historical and archeological resources	Historical and archeological resources Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Historical and archeological resources Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Historical and archeological resources Current protections are appropriate	Historical and archeological resources Unsure
Lakes and ponds	Lakes and ponds Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Lakes and ponds Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Lakes and ponds Current protections are appropriate	Lakes and ponds Unsure
Recreational open space inland	Recreational open space inland Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Recreational open space inland Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Recreational open space inland Current protections are appropriate	Recreational open space inland Unsure
Recreational waterfront access	Recreational waterfront access Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Recreational waterfront access Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Recreational waterfront access Current protections are appropriate	Recreational waterfront access Unsure
Scenic views	Scenic views Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Scenic views Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Scenic views Current protections are appropriate	Scenic views Unsure
Streams and rivers	Streams and rivers Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Streams and rivers Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Streams and rivers Current protections are appropriate	Streams and rivers Unsure
Wetlands	Wetlands Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Wetlands Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Wetlands Current protections are appropriate	Wetlands Unsure
Wildlife habitats	Wildlife habitats Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Wildlife habitats Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Wildlife habitats Current protections are appropriate	Wildlife habitats Unsure
Working waterfronts	Working waterfronts Very-- Even if it affects private property rights	Working waterfronts Somewhat-- Good stewardship should be encouraged with incentives	Working waterfronts Current protections are appropriate	Working waterfronts Unsure

Anything else not on this list?

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* 8. Please provide your opinion of the following aspects of community life:

	Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Needs Improvement or Attention	Needs Study	Not an Issue	Don't Know/Unsure
Affordable housing/housing costs	Affordable housing/housing costs Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Affordable housing/housing costs Needs Improvement or Attention	Affordable housing/housing costs Needs Study	Affordable housing/housing costs Not an Issue	Affordable housing/housing costs Don't Know/Unsure
Air quality	Air quality Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Air quality Needs Improvement or Attention	Air quality Needs Study	Air quality Not an Issue	Air quality Don't Know/Unsure
Bicycle paths/lanes	Bicycle paths/lanes Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Bicycle paths/lanes Needs Improvement or Attention	Bicycle paths/lanes Needs Study	Bicycle paths/lanes Not an Issue	Bicycle paths/lanes Don't Know/Unsure
Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant	Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant Needs Improvement or Attention	Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant Needs Study	Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant Not an Issue	Street lights in Village--Dark Sky compliant Don't Know/Unsure
Local job opportunities	Local job opportunities Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Local job opportunities Needs Improvement or Attention	Local job opportunities Needs Study	Local job opportunities Not an Issue	Local job opportunities Don't Know/Unsure
Municipal recreation opportunities	Municipal recreation opportunities Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Municipal recreation opportunities Needs Improvement or Attention	Municipal recreation opportunities Needs Study	Municipal recreation opportunities Not an Issue	Municipal recreation opportunities Don't Know/Unsure
Pedestrian sidewalks	Pedestrian sidewalks Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Pedestrian sidewalks Needs Improvement or Attention	Pedestrian sidewalks Needs Study	Pedestrian sidewalks Not an Issue	Pedestrian sidewalks Don't Know/Unsure
Potable water/water quality	Potable water/water quality Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Potable water/water quality Needs Improvement or Attention	Potable water/water quality Needs Study	Potable water/water quality Not an Issue	Potable water/water quality Don't Know/Unsure
Public transportation	Public transportation Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Public transportation Needs Improvement or Attention	Public transportation Needs Study	Public transportation Not an Issue	Public transportation Don't Know/Unsure
Senior citizen services	Senior citizen services Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Senior citizen services Needs Improvement or Attention	Senior citizen services Needs Study	Senior citizen services Not an Issue	Senior citizen services Don't Know/Unsure
Youth services	Youth services Needs Improvement or Attention Right Away	Youth services Needs Improvement or Attention	Youth services Needs Study	Youth services Not an Issue	Youth services Don't Know/Unsure

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* 9. I would like the Town to invest more in:

	Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	No
EXISTING FACILITIES/SERVICES	EXISTING FACILITIES/SERVICES Yes-- Including property tax dollars	EXISTING FACILITIES/SERVICES Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	EXISTING FACILITIES/SERVICES No
Cemeteries/upkeep	Cemeteries/upkeep Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Cemeteries/upkeep Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Cemeteries/upkeep No
Education, primary (pre-K-8)	Education, primary (pre-K-8) Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Education, primary (pre-K-8) Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Education, primary (pre-K-8) No
Education, secondary (9-12)	Education, secondary (9-12) Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Education, secondary (9-12) Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Education, secondary (9-12) No
Marine/wharf facilities	Marine/wharf facilities Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Marine/wharf facilities Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Marine/wharf facilities No
Municipal recreation opportunities	Municipal recreation opportunities Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Municipal recreation opportunities Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Municipal recreation opportunities No
Police/traffic enforcement	Police/traffic enforcement Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Police/traffic enforcement Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Police/traffic enforcement No
Pedestrian sidewalks	Pedestrian sidewalks Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Pedestrian sidewalks Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Pedestrian sidewalks No
Town road improvements	Town road improvements Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Town road improvements Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Town road improvements No
Wastewater treatment	Wastewater treatment Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Wastewater treatment Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Wastewater treatment No
Youth services	Youth services Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Youth services Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Youth services No
NEW INITIATIVES	NEW INITIATIVES Yes-- Including property tax dollars	NEW INITIATIVES Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	NEW INITIATIVES No
Affordable housing/housing costs	Affordable housing/housing costs Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Affordable housing/housing costs Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Affordable housing/housing costs No
Bicycle paths/lanes	Bicycle paths/lanes Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Bicycle paths/lanes Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Bicycle paths/lanes No
Lighting (more in village)	Lighting (more in village) Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Lighting (more in village) Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Lighting (more in village) No
Lighting (less/Dark Skies compliant)	Lighting (less/Dark Skies compliant) Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Lighting (less/Dark Skies compliant) Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Lighting (less/Dark Skies compliant) No
Local job opportunities	Local job opportunities Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Local job opportunities Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Local job opportunities No
Parking in Blue Hill Village area	Parking in Blue Hill Village area Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Parking in Blue Hill Village area Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Parking in Blue Hill Village area No
Public internet access (WiFi) in Village	Public internet access (WiFi) in Village Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Public internet access (WiFi) in Village Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Public internet access (WiFi) in Village No
Public transportation	Public transportation Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Public transportation Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Public transportation No
Public restroom(s) (24/7) in Village	Public restroom(s) (24/7) in Village Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Public restroom(s) (24/7) in Village Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Public restroom(s) (24/7) in Village No
Senior citizen services	Senior citizen services Yes-- Including property tax dollars	Senior citizen services Yes-- But only if grants/subsidies reduce costs	Senior citizen services No

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* 10. There are State and Federal grants available for these State initiatives. How would you rate your support for each?

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* 11. What can the Town’s government do to improve service to, and communication with, residents?

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* 12. Fast internet access should be available to all residences in Blue Hill with plans starting at roughly $55/month. How likely are you to subscribe?

I already have fast internet

I don't have fast internet now; I would subscribe

Maybe if I knew what I'd use it for

That's too expensive for me

No, I don't need internet access at home

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Do you have regular access to a device needed to effectively use the internet?

Yes

If no, why?

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* 14. Would you be interested in educational opportunities (workshops, courses) to improve your computer skills needed to live, learn, and work?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 15. If you answered yes to the above question, What types of educational opportunities would be of interest to you?

Business and marketing

Personal enrichment

Entertainment

Connecting with family and friends

Community and civic engagement

Access to healthcare/government services

Work from home

Employment opportunities

Education

The following demographic questions about you will help the Comprehensive Plan Committee confirm the extent to which survey respondents reflect the Blue Hill community as a whole. In general, it collapses and simplifies questions asked of each resident as part of the U.S. Census.

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* 16. What type of Blue Hill resident are you?

Seasonal, own property

Seasonal, rent (or live with family/others)

Year-round, own property

Year-round, rent (or live with family/others)

Not a resident

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* 17. If you're a seasonal resident, how many months a year do you reside in Blue Hill?

Less than 1 month

1-3 months

3+ months

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* 18. If you're a seasonal resident, how many years have you been visiting or seasonally residing in Blue Hill?

0-5 years

6-15 years

16-30 years

31+ years

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* 19. If you're currently a seasonal resident, do you plan to move to Blue Hill year-round?

Yes--within 0-2 years

Yes--3-5 years

Yes--more than 6 years

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* 20. What is your age bracket?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

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* 21. What is your annual household income?
The U.S. Census asks several questions about household income. The choices below reflect the “buckets” reported by the Census Bureau. As with the other questions, we ask about income to confirm whether we have a representative sample of Blue Hill residents responding to the survey.

Less than $10,000

$10,000 to $14,999

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

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* 22. Do you own land in Blue Hill?

Yes

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* 23. If yes, how much land do you own in Blue Hill?

Less than 1 acre

1-5 acres

6-25 acres

More than 25 acres

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* 24. What is your household size?

1 person

2 people

3 people

4 or more people

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* 25. What is your employment status?

Employed full time

Employed part time

Retired

Self-employed

Other

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* 26. In what area of Blue Hill do you live (year-round or seasonally)?

Within 1 mile of Town Hall

North Blue Hill

East Blue Hill

South Blue Hill

Mines Rd vicinity

Ellsworth Rd vicinity

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* 27. Which of the following activities do you expect to do in the next five years?

Become a year-round resident

Move from Blue Hill permanently

Provide land in Blue Hill for a family member to build a home

Retire or not work full time

Sell my home elsewhere and move to Blue Hill

Sell vacant land in Blue Hill

Start a business in my residence

Start a business in Blue Hill outside my residence

Subdivide my land in Blue Hill for sale

List a property as a short-term rental (e.g., AirBnB/VRBO)

List a portion of a property as a short-term rental (e.g., AirBnB/VRBO)

Make changes to my residence to save energy or switch to a renewable source

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* 28. What issues do you anticipate the Town of Blue Hill will face during the next decade? During the next 20 years?

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* 29. What other concerns and observations do you wish to share with the Comprehensive Plan Committee?
Please use the space below to offer your thoughts to the Comprehensive Plan Committee.

	Strongly Support	Support	Neutral	Don't Support
Adopt and execute a broadband internet plan that increases residents’ ability to telecommute, access educational resources and obtain telehealth services without the need to drive	Adopt and execute a broadband internet plan that increases residents’ ability to telecommute, access educational resources and obtain telehealth services without the need to drive Strongly Support	Adopt and execute a broadband internet plan that increases residents’ ability to telecommute, access educational resources and obtain telehealth services without the need to drive Support	Adopt and execute a broadband internet plan that increases residents’ ability to telecommute, access educational resources and obtain telehealth services without the need to drive Neutral	Adopt and execute a broadband internet plan that increases residents’ ability to telecommute, access educational resources and obtain telehealth services without the need to drive Don't Support
Conduct a community vulnerability assessment that identifies climate risks to populations and infrastructure	Conduct a community vulnerability assessment that identifies climate risks to populations and infrastructure Strongly Support	Conduct a community vulnerability assessment that identifies climate risks to populations and infrastructure Support	Conduct a community vulnerability assessment that identifies climate risks to populations and infrastructure Neutral	Conduct a community vulnerability assessment that identifies climate risks to populations and infrastructure Don't Support
Identify and plan to reduce public health threats exacerbated by climate change	Identify and plan to reduce public health threats exacerbated by climate change Strongly Support	Identify and plan to reduce public health threats exacerbated by climate change Support	Identify and plan to reduce public health threats exacerbated by climate change Neutral	Identify and plan to reduce public health threats exacerbated by climate change Don't Support
Map sea level rise projections for use in future facilities planning	Map sea level rise projections for use in future facilities planning Strongly Support	Map sea level rise projections for use in future facilities planning Support	Map sea level rise projections for use in future facilities planning Neutral	Map sea level rise projections for use in future facilities planning Don't Support
Create or update a watershed plan to identify flooding and water quality priorities	Create or update a watershed plan to identify flooding and water quality priorities Strongly Support	Create or update a watershed plan to identify flooding and water quality priorities Support	Create or update a watershed plan to identify flooding and water quality priorities Neutral	Create or update a watershed plan to identify flooding and water quality priorities Don't Support
Engage populations that are vulnerable to climate impacts	Engage populations that are vulnerable to climate impacts Strongly Support	Engage populations that are vulnerable to climate impacts Support	Engage populations that are vulnerable to climate impacts Neutral	Engage populations that are vulnerable to climate impacts Don't Support
Create a climate change education, outreach and engagement program for residents and businesses	Create a climate change education, outreach and engagement program for residents and businesses Strongly Support	Create a climate change education, outreach and engagement program for residents and businesses Support	Create a climate change education, outreach and engagement program for residents and businesses Neutral	Create a climate change education, outreach and engagement program for residents and businesses Don't Support
Develop a capital investment plan that identifies vulnerable municipal assets and prioritizes resilience in improvements and new construction	Develop a capital investment plan that identifies vulnerable municipal assets and prioritizes resilience in improvements and new construction Strongly Support	Develop a capital investment plan that identifies vulnerable municipal assets and prioritizes resilience in improvements and new construction Support	Develop a capital investment plan that identifies vulnerable municipal assets and prioritizes resilience in improvements and new construction Neutral	Develop a capital investment plan that identifies vulnerable municipal assets and prioritizes resilience in improvements and new construction Don't Support
Improve and protect drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical damage and sustain function during extreme weather events	Improve and protect drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical damage and sustain function during extreme weather events Strongly Support	Improve and protect drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical damage and sustain function during extreme weather events Support	Improve and protect drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical damage and sustain function during extreme weather events Neutral	Improve and protect drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical damage and sustain function during extreme weather events Don't Support
Conduct a baseline study of energy usage (by type: electric, heating oil, etc.) for all municipal and school buildings	Conduct a baseline study of energy usage (by type: electric, heating oil, etc.) for all municipal and school buildings Strongly Support	Conduct a baseline study of energy usage (by type: electric, heating oil, etc.) for all municipal and school buildings Support	Conduct a baseline study of energy usage (by type: electric, heating oil, etc.) for all municipal and school buildings Neutral	Conduct a baseline study of energy usage (by type: electric, heating oil, etc.) for all municipal and school buildings Don't Support
Adopt and execute a plan for energy efficiency improvements to municipal and school buildings, including heat pumps	Adopt and execute a plan for energy efficiency improvements to municipal and school buildings, including heat pumps Strongly Support	Adopt and execute a plan for energy efficiency improvements to municipal and school buildings, including heat pumps Support	Adopt and execute a plan for energy efficiency improvements to municipal and school buildings, including heat pumps Neutral	Adopt and execute a plan for energy efficiency improvements to municipal and school buildings, including heat pumps Don't Support
Purchase or lease electric vehicles (EV) for municipal use	Purchase or lease electric vehicles (EV) for municipal use Strongly Support	Purchase or lease electric vehicles (EV) for municipal use Support	Purchase or lease electric vehicles (EV) for municipal use Neutral	Purchase or lease electric vehicles (EV) for municipal use Don't Support
Adopt a Complete Streets policy which addresses safety, bike/pedestrian uses, and transit	Adopt a Complete Streets policy which addresses safety, bike/pedestrian uses, and transit Strongly Support	Adopt a Complete Streets policy which addresses safety, bike/pedestrian uses, and transit Support	Adopt a Complete Streets policy which addresses safety, bike/pedestrian uses, and transit Neutral	Adopt a Complete Streets policy which addresses safety, bike/pedestrian uses, and transit Don't Support
Implement strategies to increase public transit availability and encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike and walking infrastructure	Implement strategies to increase public transit availability and encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike and walking infrastructure Strongly Support	Implement strategies to increase public transit availability and encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike and walking infrastructure Support	Implement strategies to increase public transit availability and encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike and walking infrastructure Neutral	Implement strategies to increase public transit availability and encourage alternative transportation modes, including bike and walking infrastructure Don't Support
Implement a source water protection program	Implement a source water protection program Strongly Support	Implement a source water protection program Support	Implement a source water protection program Neutral	Implement a source water protection program Don't Support
Set targets for increasing green space and tree planting to increase shade and carbon sequestration	Set targets for increasing green space and tree planting to increase shade and carbon sequestration Strongly Support	Set targets for increasing green space and tree planting to increase shade and carbon sequestration Support	Set targets for increasing green space and tree planting to increase shade and carbon sequestration Neutral	Set targets for increasing green space and tree planting to increase shade and carbon sequestration Don't Support
Adopt a policy that prioritizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff	Adopt a policy that prioritizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff Strongly Support	Adopt a policy that prioritizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff Support	Adopt a policy that prioritizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff Neutral	Adopt a policy that prioritizes green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff Don't Support

Town of Blue Hill Comprehensive Plan Survey

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* 1. Please provide your opinion of the quality of these Town services and facilities:

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* 2. Please provide your opinion of the quality of the following services that are shared by the Town of Blue Hill with other communities:

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* 3. During the last three years, I think Blue Hill's population has:

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* 4. I would like Blue Hill to:

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* 5. What things about Blue Hill's current way of life are most important to you?

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* 6. Please check where you feel it is most appropriate for the following land uses to occur in the future:

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* 7. How involved should the Town be in protecting the following:

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* 8. Please provide your opinion of the following aspects of community life:

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* 9. I would like the Town to invest more in:

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* 10. There are State and Federal grants available for these State initiatives. How would you rate your support for each?

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* 11. What can the Town’s government do to improve service to, and communication with, residents?

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* 12. Fast internet access should be available to all residences in Blue Hill with plans starting at roughly $55/month. How likely are you to subscribe?

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* 13. Do you have regular access to a device needed to effectively use the internet?

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* 14. Would you be interested in educational opportunities (workshops, courses) to improve your computer skills needed to live, learn, and work?

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* 15. If you answered yes to the above question, What types of educational opportunities would be of interest to you?

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* 16. What type of Blue Hill resident are you?

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* 17. If you're a seasonal resident, how many months a year do you reside in Blue Hill?

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* 18. If you're a seasonal resident, how many years have you been visiting or seasonally residing in Blue Hill?

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* 19. If you're currently a seasonal resident, do you plan to move to Blue Hill year-round?

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* 20. What is your age bracket?

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* 22. Do you own land in Blue Hill?

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* 23. If yes, how much land do you own in Blue Hill?

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* 24. What is your household size?

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* 25. What is your employment status?

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* 26. In what area of Blue Hill do you live (year-round or seasonally)?

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* 27. Which of the following activities do you expect to do in the next five years?

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* 28. What issues do you anticipate the Town of Blue Hill will face during the next decade? During the next 20 years?

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* 29. What other concerns and observations do you wish to share with the Comprehensive Plan Committee?Please use the space below to offer your thoughts to the Comprehensive Plan Committee.

* 29. What other concerns and observations do you wish to share with the Comprehensive Plan Committee?
Please use the space below to offer your thoughts to the Comprehensive Plan Committee.