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POCD
1. Are you a :
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Full time resident 95.6% 108
seasonal resident 2.7% 3
business owner 0.9% 1
non-resident property owner 0.9% 1
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2. Do you:
Response
Percent
Response
Count
own your own home/ business 97.2% 104
rent your home/ business 2.8% 3
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3. How long have you lived in Westbrook?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
less than 1 year 0.9% 1
1 to 5 years 9.8% 11
5-15 years 28.6% 32
over 15 years 59.8% 67
not applicable 0.9% 1
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4. Is this number:
Response
Percent
Response
Count
full time 85.2% 69
part time 2.5% 2
combination full time/part time 12.3% 10
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5. How long have you owned a business in Westbrook?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
less than 1 year 0.0% 0
1-5 years 0.9% 1
5-15 years 2.8% 3
over 15 years 10.4% 11
not applicable 85.8% 91
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6. Where is your property located in Westbrook?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
North of 95 48.2% 53
South of 95 51.8% 57
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7. What is your age?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
under 20 years 0.9% 1
20-34 years 3.5% 4
35-54 years 33.6% 38
55-64 years 24.8% 28
65+ 37.2% 42
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8. What is your highest level of education?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
high school 14.3% 16
undergraduate 23.2% 26
graduate 31.3% 35
post graduate 31.3% 35
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9. What is your household income?
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Under $25k 2.1% 2
$25-$50k 20.6% 20
$51-$75k 21.6% 21
$76k+ 55.7% 54
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10. How important were the following factors in your decision to live in Westbrook?
very importantsomewhat
importantnot a factor no opinion
Response
Count
born or raised in the area 23.6% (25) 14.2% (15) 56.6% (60) 5.7% (6) 106
vacationed here 19.6% (20) 11.8% (12) 61.8% (63) 6.9% (7) 102
small town atmosphere 61.8% (68) 30.9% (34) 6.4% (7) 0.9% (1) 110
uncrowded living conditions 65.4% (70) 25.2% (27) 8.4% (9) 0.9% (1) 107
outdoor recreation activities 49.5% (53) 28.0% (30) 21.5% (23) 0.9% (1) 107
friendly people 47.7% (52) 32.1% (35) 16.5% (18) 3.7% (4) 109
located near work 24.8% (26) 21.0% (22) 52.4% (55) 1.9% (2) 105
school system 32.0% (33) 26.2% (27) 39.8% (41) 1.9% (2) 103
town services & facil it ies 25.2% (26) 36.9% (38) 32.0% (33) 5.8% (6) 103
affordability 49.5% (54) 33.0% (36) 17.4% (19) 0.0% (0) 109
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11. Below is a list of general goals for the Town. How important are these goals to you?
very importantsomewhat
importantnot important no opinion
Response
Count
preserving/ enhancing community
character 67.9% (74) 21.1% (23) 11.0% (12) 0.0% (0) 109
revitalizing Town Center 38.5% (42) 33.0% (36) 26.6% (29) 1.8% (2) 109
managing economic development 61.5% (67) 26.6% (29) 9.2% (10) 2.8% (3) 109
guiding residential development 56.9% (62) 26.6% (29) 11.9% (13) 4.6% (5) 109
addressing housing needs 26.6% (29) 35.8% (39) 32.1% (35) 5.5% (6) 109
providing alternative transportation
options44.1% (49) 29.7% (33) 24.3% (27) 1.8% (2) 111
preserving open space 61.6% (69) 25.9% (29) 12.5% (14) 0.0% (0) 112
having adequate utilities 50.5% (55) 36.7% (40) 7.3% (8) 5.5% (6) 109
protecting natural resources 75.0% (84) 16.1% (18) 8.9% (10) 0.0% (0) 112
providing communi ty facil it ies 30.9% (34) 44.5% (49) 21.8% (24) 2.7% (3) 110
managing vehicular transportation 52.3% (58) 38.7% (43) 7.2% (8) 1.8% (2) 111
protecting & managing coastal
areas78.6% (88) 17.9% (20) 3.6% (4) 0.0% (0) 112
providing quality education 63.4% (71) 24.1% (27) 8.9% (10) 3.6% (4) 112
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12. How well do you think Westbrook is doing addressing these goals?
excellent good f air poor no opinionResponse
Count
preserving/ enhancing community
character 5.5% (6) 42.7% (47) 33.6% (37) 15.5% (17) 2.7% (3) 110
revitalizing Town Center 4.5% (5) 26.8% (30) 35.7% (40) 27.7% (31) 5.4% (6) 112
managing economic development 0.9% (1) 20.9% (23) 43.6% (48) 22.7% (25) 11.8% (13) 110
guiding residential development 3.6% (4) 30.9% (34) 31.8% (35) 17.3% (19) 16.4% (18) 110
addressing housing needs 2.7% (3) 22.7% (25) 42.7% (47) 10.9% (12) 20.9% (23) 110
providing alternative transportation
options2.7% (3) 24.3% (27) 34.2% (38) 22.5% (25) 16.2% (18) 111
preserving open space 16.1% (18) 48.2% (54) 24.1% (27) 3.6% (4) 8.9% (10) 112
having adequate uti li ties 10.2% (11) 48.1% (52) 24.1% (26) 5.6% (6) 12.0% (13) 108
protecting natural resources 13.6% (15) 47.3% (52) 29.1% (32) 3.6% (4) 6.4% (7) 110
providing community facilities 15.6% (17) 41.3% (45) 25.7% (28) 9.2% (10) 8.3% (9) 109
managing vehicular transportation 11.6% (13) 54.5% (61) 25.0% (28) 6.3% (7) 2.7% (3) 112
protecting & managing coastal
areas10.0% (11) 49.1% (54) 24.5% (27) 7.3% (8) 9.1% (10) 110
providing quality education 21.4% (24) 44.6% (50) 10.7% (12) 13.4% (15) 9.8% (11) 112
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13. question
strongly
agreeagree disagree
strongly
disagreeno opinion
Response
Count
programs & services for seniors
are adequate19.8% (22) 53.2% (59) 5.4% (6) 1.8% (2) 19.8% (22) 111
programs & services for youth are
adequate12.6% (14) 40.5% (45) 22.5% (25) 4.5% (5) 19.8% (22) 111
the town website is helpful 5.5% (6) 47.3% (52) 10.0% (11) 10.0% (11) 27.3% (30) 110
there should be more commercial
development on r te. 15.5% (6) 25.5% (28) 36.4% (40) 21.8% (24) 10.9% (12) 110
there should be more commercial
development at exit 64/6512.0% (13) 42.6% (46) 20.4% (22) 16.7% (18) 8.3% (9) 108
the Town should take steps to
conserve energy including
investing in renewable technologies
that may have higher initial costs
but result in long term savings
21.8% (24) 43.6% (48) 12.7% (14) 10.0% (11) 11.8% (13) 110
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14. The Town Center has been identified as the heart of the community both in terms of it's central location and
historical & cultural importance. As such, there has been much study & public discussion on ways to improve
it's commercial & social value. Please rate each of the following recommendations .
very
important
somewhat
important
not
importantbad idea no opinion
Response
Count
expand parking 27.1% (29) 36.4% (39) 27.1% (29) 8.4% (9) 0.9% (1) 107
encourage consistent signage 31.2% (34) 39.4% (43) 14.7% (16) 5.5% (6) 9.2% (10) 109
alleviate traffic congestion 34.6% (37) 34.6% (37) 21.5% (23) 2.8% (3) 6.5% (7) 107
slow down traffic 30.5% (32) 29.5% (31) 28.6% (30) 8.6% (9) 2.9% (3) 105
increase pedestrian safety through
paving patterns/sidewalks45.4% (49) 34.3% (37) 13.9% (15) 3.7% (4) 2.8% (3) 108
minimize amount of driveways onto
major roads20.0% (21) 28.6% (30) 33.3% (35) 4.8% (5) 13.3% (14) 105
bury above ground uti li ties 24.5% (27) 35.5% (39) 25.5% (28) 10.0% (11) 4.5% (5) 110
expand opportunities to live in or
near town center 12.8% (14) 29.4% (32) 33.0% (36) 20.2% (22) 4.6% (5) 109
explore shared public/private
sewage disposal options to
facilitate business
expansion/opportunity
22.9% (25) 27.5% (30) 14.7% (16) 29.4% (32) 5.5% (6) 109
create open market area 25.0% (27) 31.5% (34) 25.0% (27) 14.8% (16) 3.7% (4) 108
offer financial incentive to
encourage building upgrades22.0% (24) 41.3% (45) 16.5% (18) 15.6% (17) 4.6% (5) 109
preserve distinctive
trees/historically significant
structures
52.3% (58) 35.1% (39) 10.8% (12) 1.8% (2) 0.0% (0) 111
ensure that new development &
redevelopment has appropriate
architectural style & scale
60.0% (66) 27.3% (30) 6.4% (7) 6.4% (7) 0.0% (0) 110
promote busineses & activities that
attract boaters & tourists33.6% (37) 45.5% (50) 10.0% (11) 9.1% (10) 1.8% (2) 110
create a unified streetscape
through installation of street trees,
planters, decorative streetlights,39.1% (43) 30.0% (33) 21.8% (24) 7.3% (8) 1.8% (2) 110
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pavers & street furniture
provide bike racks 27.3% (30) 33.6% (37) 30.0% (33) 4.5% (5) 4.5% (5) 110
provide public restroom 25.7% (28) 35.8% (39) 22.9% (25) 8.3% (9) 7.3% (8) 109
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15. First time home buyers & seniors on fixed income are being priced out of the market. How important are the
following?
very
important
somewhat
important
not
importantbad idea no opinion
Response
Count
allow accessory apartments within
single family homes24.5% (27) 33.6% (37) 12.7% (14) 23.6% (26) 5.5% (6) 110
permit greater residential density
for projects designated as
affordable housing in selected
areas
15.6% (17) 30.3% (33) 12.8% (14) 39.4% (43) 1.8% (2) 109
r equire a percentage of all new
development to meet affordability
criteria
17.6% (19) 28.7% (31) 17.6% (19) 32.4% (35) 3.7% (4) 108
permit conversion of large homesto multi-family residences
10.1% (11) 20.2% (22) 14.7% (16) 50.5% (55) 4.6% (5) 109
allow 2 family dwellings in all
districts if designed to look like
single family homes
10.1% (11) 28.4% (31) 13.8% (15) 41.3% (45) 6.4% (7) 109
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16. The Town has been proactive in aquiring open space with a focus on protecting quality & quantity of surface
& ground water resources. How would you rate the following additional programs, goals & objectives?
very
important
somewhat
important
not
importantbad idea no opinion
Response
Count
establish greenways to create
contiguous forest lands and link
open space parcels
38.2% (42) 40.0% (44) 13.6% (15) 3.6% (4) 4.5% (5) 110
develop recreational trails in open
space parcels42.2% (46) 38.5% (42) 11.0% (12) 6.4% (7) 1.8% (2) 109
collaborate with regional partners to
create a natural heritage trail linking
scenic, cultural & recreational areas
37.6% (41) 40.4% (44) 14.7% (16) 4.6% (5) 2.8% (3) 109
create a kayak launch on Patchaug
River behind Mulvey 40.4% (44) 31.2% (34) 19.3% (21) 6.4% (7) 2.8% (3) 109
create a public boat launch on LIS 37.4% (40) 33.6% (36) 15.0% (16) 11.2% (12) 2.8% (3) 107
preserve green breaks along town
roads to maintain rural character &
scenic vistas
46.7% (50) 30.8% (33) 16.8% (18) 3.7% (4) 1.9% (2) 107
preserve vegetative buffers to
wetlands & watercourses52.8% (57) 27.8% (30) 12.0% (13) 2.8% (3) 4.6% (5) 108
preserve farmland 63.9% (69) 22.2% (24) 10.2% (11) 2.8% (3) 0.9% (1) 108
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17. The Town has identified future capital improvemen ts & expenses. Please indicate their importance to you.
very
important
somewhat
important
not
importantbad idea no opinion
Response
Count
repair town roads 56.4% (62) 38.2% (42) 5.5% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 110
maintain existing facilities 61.8% (68) 37.3% (41) 0.9% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 110
dredge harbour channel 49.1% (53) 38.0% (41) 8.3% (9) 2.8% (3) 1.9% (2) 108
aquire open space 40.4% (44) 33.0% (36) 16.5% (18) 9.2% (10) 0.9% (1) 109
create parking for town open space 19.1% (21) 43.6% (48) 27.3% (30) 7.3% (8) 2.7% (3) 110
create downtown parking 23.1% (25) 35.2% (38) 34.3% (37) 6.5% (7) 0.9% (1) 108
construct sidewalks along rte. 1 &
153 to train station 35.8% (39) 37.6% (41) 12.8% (14) 11.0% (12) 2.8% (3) 109
replace jettys at west beach 23.4% (25) 29.0% (31) 36.4% (39) 7.5% (8) 3.7% (4) 107
expand fire station 7.3% (8) 30.3% (33) 36.7% (40) 18.3% (20) 7.3% (8) 109
create a dog park 9.1% (10) 14.5% (16) 41.8% (46) 30.0% (33) 4.5% (5) 110
build new community center 11.3% (12) 17.9% (19) 32.1% (34) 34.0% (36) 4.7% (5) 106
replace aging fire equipment 48.2% (53) 38.2% (42) 2.7% (3) 7.3% (8) 3.6% (4) 110
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18. The Town has chosen not to pursue a sewer system/treatment plant for areas south of rte. 1 & other areas of
concern because of the cost, lack of disposal site & increased development. Instead the Town has embarked on a
phased sewer avoidance plan to upgrade & maintain individual septic systems.
str ongly
agreeagree disagree
strongly
disagreeno opinion
Response
Count
septic systems that don't work well,
contribute to pollution in LIS51.4% (57) 30.6% (34) 9.0% (10) 0.9% (1) 8.1% (9) 111
the Town should require property
owners to upgrade sysytems that
don't work well
50.5% (56) 34.2% (38) 9.9% (11) 1.8% (2) 3.6% (4) 111
the Town should make sure
systems are maintained & pumped
every 5 years
54.5% (60) 25.5% (28) 11.8% (13) 3.6% (4) 4.5% (5) 110
the Town should support a sewer
system south of rte. 114.4% (16) 16.2% (18) 22.5% (25) 39.6% (44) 7.2% (8) 111
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