Page 104 - Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan - 2010

i. Recreation facilities 50/34.3% 59/40.4% 15/10.3% 4/2.7% 18/12.3%
j. Senior 24/15.7% 59/38.6% 16/10.5% 13/8.5% 41/26.8%
housing/facilities
k. Youth facilities 26/17.7% 76/51.7% 12/8.2% 7/4.8% 26/17.7%
l. Health care facilities 47/30.3% 63/40.7% 19/12.3% 2/1.3% 21/13.6%
l. Affordable housing 24/15.9% 70/46.4% 15/9.9% 7/4.6% 35/23.2%
m. Telecommunications 59/39.6% 50/33.6% 13/8.7% 6/4% 21/14.4%
infrastructure

8. In regards to economic growth and the environment, please circle the number that is closest to your
point of view:

Protecting the environment Economic growth and creating
should be given priority, even jobs should be the top priority
if it causes slower economic even if the environment suffers
growth and some loss of jobs. to some extent.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Average Response = 5.00

9. Of the following, what are the three most important issues facing Newcomb Over the next ten years?
(Please mark no more than three).
Rising taxes 65
Lack of job opportunities 60
Lack of commercial services 59
Declining population 49
Lack of telecommunications infrastructure 33
Maintaining a viable school 27
Loss of tax base 30
Development/overdevelopment 19
Loss of open space 16
Adequacy of parks and recreation facilities 6
Lack of water/sewer infrastructure 4
Lack of senior services/facilities 2
Lack of housing/cost of housing 2
Lack of youth services/facilities 1
Other(s)

Too much/changing DEC land ownership patterns (4)
Lack of grocery store and gas station
APA overregulation
Not understanding that “embracing the Park” can bring jobs
Need for more horse/hiking trails
Blackfly and mosquito infestation due to declining bat population
Preserving and promoting historic resources

10. What kind of new commercial, municipal, social, recreational or educational facilities would you like
to see located in the Town?

Gas station (46)

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