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The Chesterfield Planning Board has received a grant to engage our community in a process to inform a new master plan. This survey is the first step in the process.

A master plan outlines a community’s vision for the future with goals and recommendations to guide decisions about land use, housing, community infrastructure, and economic development. Chesterfield’s last master plan was done about 30 years ago. Updating the plan was noted as the top priority of Chesterfield’s recent Open Space and Recreation Plan, which many residents contributed to.

Your input is essential to developing a plan that reflects residents’ priorities. Every member of your household over the age of 16 is invited to complete this survey.

Please do not fill out more than one Master Plan survey.

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* 1. Are you a resident of Chesterfield?

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* 2. How long have you lived in Chesterfield?

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* 3. Do you rent or own your home?

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* 4. Do you own a business in town?

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* 5. If you are a business owner, how many people do you employ? (If not, please skip this question)

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* 6. If you are a business owner, how would you categorize your business? (If not, please skip this question)

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* 7. What age group are you in?

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* 8. How many months of the year do you live in Chesterfield?

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* 9. Are you (check all that apply):

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* 10. If you are currently employed (part‑ or full‑time), please indicate the percentage of your paid work hours you typically complete from home. Use the slider below (0 % = none; 100 % = all).

If you are not employed, you may skip this question.

0% (never) Work hours spent at home (%) 100% (always)
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* 11. Have you volunteered for the Town of Chesterfield?

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* 12. If you have been a Town of Chesterfield volunteer, was it rewarding?

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* 13. Do you plan to volunteer with the Town of Chesterfield in the future?

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* 14. In Massachusetts, a master plan must include a statement of goals and policies, implementation, and several other components. Please rank each of the components below in terms of your priorities for the Town during the next decade. (rank the following from 1-9, 1 = highest priority to 9 = lowest priority)

 
Economic development
Historic and cultural resources
Housing
Land use
Natural resources
Open space and recreation
Roads and transportation
Public services and facilities
Environmental resiliency (greenhouse gas reduction, energy aggregation, alternative energy)

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* 15. Would you support the town adopting an Enhanced Energy Code for new buildings and major additions above the State Building Code? This might include renewables such as solar (both active and passive), geothermal, wind, and improved insulation.

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* 16. Please indicate any land-use changes you would like explored through the planning process (check all that apply):

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* 17. I would like to see the Town encourage, discourage, or not change the following types of housing (one check per category):

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Senior housing (60+)—apartments
Senior housing (60+)—apartments with support services
Apartment buildings (multi-family housing units in single building)
Multi-family homes (2-4 units, such as townhouses—attached homes with private entrances
Conversion of single family to multi-family units
Owner occupied home with rental rooms (4-room rental units maximum)
Cluster housing (6 units maximum on 10-acre minimum parcel with open space set aside)

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* 18. Should the town consider tax breaks for converting existing residences into multi-family housing?

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* 19. If you had a choice of the following public investments, which one would you prioritize? (rank the following from 1-8, 1 = highest priority to 8 = lowest priority)

 
Upgrade Town Offices
Create a Safety Complex
Renovate and activate Town Hall
Repair plumbing at the Community Center and Town Hall
Expand Library
Extend sidewalks from current Town Offices to Café
Create a youth center in one of the existing town buildings
Use an existing town building or add to a new one for space for arts, music, or dance

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* 20. What renovations, additions, or new activities would you like to see at Russell Park (examples: winter skating rink, picnic tables, renovated public restrooms that stay open during daytime hours, disability accessible, gazebo or other gathering spaces)?

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* 21. What do you think the Town should do with the house and property located at 6 North Street, across from the Fire Station?

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* 22. Do you feel that the Town could operate better or more efficiently?

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* 23. Would you like to receive more information about the survey results, or participatory community meetings about the master plan progress? For example, we plan to hold listening sessions for farmers, small business owners, and families with children at home. If so, please provide your email or mailing address here, noting any topics or areas of special interest.

Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated. If you have questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact the Planning Board at planningboard@townofchesterfieldma.com. Paper copies of this survey can be picked up at the Chesterfield Library, Town Offices, and the Community Center.



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