Page 109 - Town of Newcomb Comprehensive Plan - 2010

Town of Newcomb Community Survey
Landowner Responses
12 Total Responses

1. How important are each of the following factors in your decision to live or own property in the Town
of Newcomb? (Please rate each factor by checking the appropriate box).

Very Important Somewhat Not Too Not At All
Important Important Important
a. Born or raised in 4 1 2 5
Newcomb
b. Good schools 8 1 1 1
c. Good Town 11 0 1 0
services
d. Reasonable 9 1 0 1
taxes
e. Affordable 6 2 1 1
housing
f. Housing 2 7 0 1
selection/quality
g. Safe community 8 1 1 0
h. Proximity to job 3 3 1 3
i. Proximity to 3 5 0 2
friends and family
j. Peace and quiet 10 1 0 0
k. Recreation 7 3 0 1
opportunities
l. Natural beauty 11 0 0 0

2. On the whole, how would you rate the overall quality of life in Newcomb?
Excellent 5
Good 5
Fair 1
Poor 0

3. On the whole, how is the overall quality of life in Newcomb changing?
It is improving 1
It is staying about the same 5
It is declining 3
No opinion 2

3a. Please add reasons for your response to question 3.

Negative Comments
No shopping (2)
No gas station (2)
Nothing for young people (2)
No businesses
Employment opportunities have decreased
No store
No diner

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