Town of Concord Vermont Planning Commission

Town Plan Survey Results

 

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Question: 1

Are you a:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Fulltime Resident 68.1%  143 
 Non-Resident 31.9%  67 

answered question  210 

skipped question  0 

Question 2:

If you're a non-resident, what is your town and state of residence?


Response
Count
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 61 

answered question  61 

skipped question  149 

Question 3:

Should Concord regulate the placement and appearance of future cell towers?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 69.9%  139 
 No 30.2%  60 

answered question  199 

skipped question  11 

Question 4:

Should Concord be involved in the placement and appearance of wind towers, even if they may not be located in, but are visible from within, our borders?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 62.2%  120 
 No 37.8%  73 

answered question  193 

skipped question  17 

Question 5

Do you feel there are adequate job opportunities in the immediate area?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 16.6%  31 
 No 83.4%  156 

answered question  187 

skipped question  23 

Question 6:

If you commute to work from Concord, which town and state do you work in?


Response
Count
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 112 

answered question  112 

skipped question  98 

Question 7:

If you work in Concord, what type of business are you in?


Response
Count
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 74 

answered question  74 

skipped question  136 

Question 8:

Are you in favor of improved safety regulation and enforcement in town?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 58.2%  96 
 No 41.8%  69 

answered question  165 

skipped question  45 

Question 9:

If yes to number 8 above, what areas would you like to see improved?


Response
Count
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 80 

answered question  80 

skipped question  130 

Question 10:

Should new growth be encouraged in Concord?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 79.8%  146 
 No 20.2%  37 

answered question  183 

skipped question  27 

Question 11:

If yes, where and what type of growth would you like to see?


Response
Count
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 113 

answered question  113 

skipped question  97 

Question 12:

What do you feel are the most important issues to be addressed by the Planning Commission in the future?


Response
Count
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 124 

answered question  124 

skipped question  86 

Question 13:

Should special planning attention be given to village centers? (Examples may include architectural design regulations so the character of a neighborhood is preserved, etc)


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 63.9%  106 
 No 36.1%  60 

answered question  166 

skipped question  44 

Question 14:

Comments on question number 13 above:


Response
Count
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 31 

answered question  31 

skipped question  179 

Question 15:

How satisfied are you with the current level of services provided by and in the town of Concord?


Very SatisfiedSatisfiedNeeds ImprovementVery UnsatisfiedN/ARating AverageResponse
Count
School14.4% (24)40.1% (67)27.5% (46)12.0% (20)6.0% (10)2.39 167 
Road Maintenance20.8% (40)46.4% (89)24.5% (47)8.3% (16)0.0% (0)2.20 192 
Fire Protection24.4% (44)63.9% (115)7.2% (13)1.7% (3)2.8% (5)1.86 180 
Police Protection13.0% (24)50.8% (94)27.0% (50)6.5% (12)2.7% (5)2.28 185 
Snow Removal23.9% (44)56.0% (103)14.7% (27)3.3% (6)2.2% (4)1.97 184 
Solid Waste Disposal24.0% (42)58.9% (103)12.0% (21)0.6% (1)4.6% (8)1.89 175 
Recreation Facilities10.8% (18)41.0% (68)36.7% (61)9.0% (15)2.4% (4)2.45 166 
Use of Community Facilities13.0% (21)54.9% (89)26.5% (43)2.5% (4)3.1% (5)2.19 162 
Town Clerk Office36.3% (69)46.3% (88)11.1% (21)5.3% (10)1.1% (2)1.85 190 
Library18.2% (29)63.5% (101)11.9% (19)2.5% (4)3.8% (6)1.99 159 
Health Services23.8% (40)56.5% (95)11.9% (20)1.8% (3)6.0% (10)1.91 168 
Other (use comment box below)21.4% (3)14.3% (2)28.6% (4)7.1% (1)28.6% (4)2.30 14 

answered question  199 

skipped question  11 

Question 16:

Comments on "other" catagory in question number 15 above:


Response
Count
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 33 

answered question  33 

skipped question  177 

Question 17:

How could Concord improve its municipal services?


Response
Count
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 62 

answered question  62 

skipped question  148 

Question 18:

Do you feel that Concord officials are responsive to your needs?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 77.1%  128 
 No 22.9%  38 

answered question  166 

skipped question  44 

Question 19:

Comments on question number 18 above


Response
Count
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 60 

answered question  60 

skipped question  150 

Question 20:

Should Concord preserve its scenic spots and historical structures?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 93.8%  167 
 No 6.2%  11 

answered question  178 

skipped question  32 

Question 21:

If yes to number 20 above, how might we go about it?


Response
Count
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 67 

answered question  67 

skipped question  143 

Question 22:

Please list some of your favorite scenic spots in Concord:


Response
Count
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 123 

answered question  123 

skipped question  87 

Question 23:

Please list some historical structures or places you are aware of:


Response
Count
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 102 

answered question  102 

skipped question  108 

Question 24:

Do you feel that Concord has adequite parking at all of its facilities?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 46.6%  83 
 No 53.4%  95 

answered question  178 

skipped question  32 

Question 25:

Comments on question number 24 above:


Response
Count
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 25 

answered question  25 

skipped question  185 

Question 26:

Do you think Concord needs a park and ride facility?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 34.2%  55 
 No 65.8%  106 

answered question  161 

skipped question  49 

Question 27:

If a person builds a new road or brings an old road "up to standards", should the town take over maintenance of that road?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 71.3%  117 
 No 28.7%  47 

answered question  164 

skipped question  46 

Question 28:

Act 178, the "Ancient Roads Bill", as passed by the Vermont Legislature, gives towns until 2012 to map out and reclaim old roads they want to keep. After that, the town loses title to the property. How should Concord react to this new law?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Drop all the old roads 10.2%  20 
 Research the roads and trails and keep some 71.1%  140 
 Find them all and keep them all 18.8%  37 

answered question  197 

skipped question  13 

Question 29:

Comments on question number 28 above:


Response
Count
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 43 

answered question  43 

skipped question  167 

Question 30:

Concord contains numerous places for riding ATV's. Should they, like snowmobilers, be required to join a club to access Concord's road and trail system?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 72.5%  140 
 No 27.5%  53 

answered question  193 

skipped question  17 

Question 31:

Comments on question number 30 above:


Response
Count
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 23 

answered question  23 

skipped question  187 

Question 32:

Do you have electrical service at your Concord address?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 89.4%  177 
 No 10.6%  21 

answered question  198 

skipped question  12 

Question 33:

If no: Do you generate your own electricity?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 18.2%  14 
 No 81.8%  63 

answered question  77 

skipped question  133 

Question 34:

If you generate your own electricity, how do you do it? (check all that apply)


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Wind 27.8%  5 
 Solar 33.3%  6 
 Hydro 5.6%  1 
 Generator 72.2%  13 
 Other 27.8%  5 

answered question  18 

skipped question  192 

Question 35:

Is generator noise a distraction in your neighborhood?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 12.7%  16 
 No 87.3%  110 

answered question  126 

skipped question  84 

Question 36:

Are you interested in renewable energy resources for your Concord residence?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 83.1%  147 
 No 17.0%  30 

answered question  177 

skipped question  33 

Question 37:

Do you have a landline telephone at your Concord residence?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 86.2%  169 
 No 13.8%  27 

answered question  196 

skipped question  14 

Question 38:

Do you have a cell phone?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 72.0%  144 
 No 28.0%  56 

answered question  200 

skipped question  10 

Question 39:

Does you cell phone receive sufficient signal strength?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 21.8%  34 
 No 78.2%  122 

answered question  156 

skipped question  54 

Question 40:

Is your cell phone your only (Concord) telephone?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 12.8%  20 
 No 87.2%  136 

answered question  156 

skipped question  54 

Question 41:

I think Concord school is:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Good 51.4%  75 
 Fair 34.3%  50 
 Poor 14.4%  21 

answered question  146 

skipped question  64 

Question 42:

Comments on Concord school:


Response
Count
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 83 

answered question  83 

skipped question  127 

Question 43:

Do you think Concord has adequate adult education programs available?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 38.3%  41 
 No 61.7%  66 

answered question  107 

skipped question  103 

Question 44:

What type of programs/classes would you like to see offered for adults?


Response
Count
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 75 

answered question  75 

skipped question  135 

Question 45:

Does Concord provide adequate after school programs and activities for students?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 49.0%  48 
 No 51.0%  50 

answered question  98 

skipped question  112 

Question 46:

What types of after school programs and activities would you like to see offered?


Response
Count
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 77 

answered question  77 

skipped question  133 

Question 47:

What educational programs for students would you like to see offered at Concord school that may now be lacking?


Response
Count
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 63 

answered question  63 

skipped question  147 

Question 48:

Are you a hobby farmer?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 15.6%  26 
 No 84.4%  141 

answered question  167 

skipped question  43 

Question 49:

Do you qualify for the Vermont Agricultural Sales Tax Exemption?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 2.1%  3 
 No 97.9%  140 

answered question  143 

skipped question  67 

Question 50:

What do you produce? (ie: Christmas trees, vegetables, fruits, flowers, milk, honey, syrup, livestock etc.)


Response
Count
view comment
 33 

answered question  33 

skipped question  177 

Question 51:

How many acres do you use for agriculture?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
view comment In Concord:
 95.6%  43 
view comment Out of town:
 48.9%  22 

answered question  45 

skipped question  165 

Question 52:

Are you planning to expand in the future?


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 23.4%  18 
 No 76.6%  59 

answered question  77 

skipped question  133 

Question 53:

Do you have any suggestions how the town of Concord can help you with your operation?


Response
Count
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 19 

answered question  19 

skipped question  191 

Question 54:

Should Concord engage in long term financial planning? (Examples may include planning ahead for major maintenance, school repairs, town hall repairs/restoration etc.)


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Yes 95.4%  167 
 No 4.6%  8 

answered question  175 

skipped question  35 

Question 55:

What kind of development activity would you like to see in Concord?


MoreRemain the sameLessRating AverageResponse
Count
Home-based businesses77.0% (127)22.4% (37)0.6% (1)1.24 165 
Professional (Doctors, Lawyers, etc)67.1% (106)28.5% (45)4.4% (7)1.37 158 
Industry in general64.4% (103)26.9% (43)8.8% (14)1.44 160 
An industrial park33.3% (45)38.5% (52)28.1% (38)1.95 135 
Stores68.5% (111)27.2% (44)4.3% (7)1.36 162 
Motels, Inns, B&B's64.9% (100)27.3% (42)7.8% (12)1.43 154 
Campgrounds33.5% (56)62.9% (105)3.6% (6)1.70 167 
Restaurants62.4% (103)35.8% (59)1.8% (3)1.39 165 
Tourist/Recreation attractions63.8% (95)28.9% (43)7.4% (11)1.44 149 
Vacation homes35.5% (54)48.0% (73)16.4% (25)1.81 152 
Elderly housing54.8% (85)42.6% (66)2.6% (4)1.48 155 
Low income housing36.3% (53)40.4% (59)23.3% (34)1.87 146 
Other (Explain in comments below)63.2% (12)10.5% (2)26.3% (5)1.63 19 

answered question  188 

skipped question  22 

Question 56:

Comments on question number 55:


Response
Count
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 26 

answered question  26 

skipped question  184 

Question 57:

Please indicate the number of people in your home in each age catagory:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
view comment Under 18
 24.9%  49 
view comment 18-25
 16.8%  33 
view comment 26-35
 11.2%  22 
view comment 36-50
 36.6%  72 
view comment 51-65
 49.8%  98 
view comment Over 65
 31.0%  61 

answered question  197 

skipped question  13 

Question 58:

Please estimate you annual family income.


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Less than $20,000 13.9%  21 
 20-$40,000 24.5%  37 
 40-$60,000 23.2%  35 
 Over $60,000 38.4%  58 

answered question  151 

skipped question  59 

Question 59:

Please indicate your highest level of education achieved:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Some high school 4.4%  8 
 High school grad or equivalent 32.2%  59 
 Some college 22.4%  41 
 Associates 11.5%  21 
 BA/BS 19.7%  36 
 MA/MS 7.1%  13 
 PhD 2.7%  5 

answered question  183 

skipped question  27 

Question 60:

My Concord home has a:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Dug well 9.8%  17 
 Drilled well 63.6%  110 
 Shared water system 6.4%  11 
 Spring 20.2%  35 

answered question  173 

skipped question  37 

Question 61:

My home's waste disposal system is:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Engineer designed 9.1%  16 
 Contractor designed 54.6%  96 
 Self designed 11.9%  21 
 Unknown 24.4%  43 

answered question  176 

skipped question  34 

Question 62:

As a place to live, work, or vacation, I find Concord is:


Response
Percent
Response
Count
 Excellent 28.2%  55 
 Good 55.4%  108 
 Fair 11.3%  22 
 Poor 5.1%  10 

answered question  195 

skipped question  15 

Question 63:

Why?


Response
Count
view comment
 110 

answered question  110 

skipped question  100 

Question 64:

General comments:


Response
Count
view comment
 48 

answered question  48 

skipped question  162 

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