On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, O'Brien, Celia wrote:
=>Please see the attached press release regarding the efforts of the Town's
=>Open Space and Recreation Committee to gather public input as part of the
=>process of updating the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The
=>Committee would like residents to fill out the questionnaire and turn it in
=>by the end of June.
=>
=>The Committee meets on the first and third Monday of each month starting at
=>7 pm and interested persons are welcome to attend. The next meeting is June
=>17th in the Ablondi room at 7 pm for the meeting portion and 8 pm for the
=>first public hearing on updating the plan. There will be several additional
=>public hearings as well.
=>
=>Please feel free to contact Bryan Taberner if you have questions about the
=>questionnaire or about the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the updating
=>process.
=>
=>Celia O'Brien
I decided that access to the questionnaire was way too hard, especially
for us crippled by computer access. Below is the text form of the
questionnaire. Everyone should please fill this out and email it back to
Bryan at
"Bryan. Taberner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
If you can pass this along to people who are not on this list it would be
greatly appreciated.
I'm hoping that we can make a much bigger impact on the results of the
study. I know that if I had to locate the questions via going to Town Hall
or contacting my precinct chair, it just wouldn't happen. (I suspect that
most of you don't know who your precinct chair is.)
Thanks to all for taking the time to fill this out. This is the kind of
thing that can make a big difference on the whole steering process. And if
you have any questions about how to send it back, please don't be shy.
***************Questionaire starts here.*************************
Framingham Open Space and Recreation Planning Study
This survey is being conducted in order to understand the needs and
concerns of the residents of Framingham. Please take advantage of
this opportunity to play an active role in planning Framingham's
future. We value and need your input.
For the purpose of this survey, ""Open Space"" is defined as any
private or publicly owned undeveloped lands. These properties may be
permanently protected or unprotected. They may be owned by
non-profit organizations, corporations, private citizens, the
Town, the State, or other entity. Recreational facilities are
either Town owned park properties, Town sponsored recreation
activities, or other public or private properties used for active or
passive recreation.
Please complete both sides of the Questionnaire. If you need to
qualify your answers or have general comments, please fill out the
comment section at the bottom of Page 2, or attach additional sheets
to the questionnaire. For yes and no questions, please circle
""Yes"", ""No"", or where appropriate ""NA"" for not applicable, or
""Not Sure"". When provided with a range of choices please put a
checkmark or an X on the appropriate line, or enter the appropriate
letter or number.
If this Questionnaire is needed in an alternative format please
contact the Framingham Planning Department, 508-620-4852
Please complete and return the Questionnaire by June 30, 2002 to one
of the following locations:
Framingham Board of Selectmen's Office; Framingham
Town Clerk's Office; or any Framingham Library
Or mail to the following address:
Open Space and Recreation Planning Study
Department of Planning and Economic Development
150 Concord Street, Room B2, Framingham, MA 01702
2002 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION QUESTIONNAIRE
1. In which precinct do you live?
2. On what street do you live (optional)?
3. Does anyone in your household own real estate in Town (other than
your home)? Yes/No
4. Number of people in your household?
5. Number in household under the age of 18?
6. Number in household over the age of 60?
7. Number in household with access problems due to mobility impairments?
8. Which of the following best describes your living situation?
a. Single adult - living alone.
b. Single adult - sharing living quarters.
c. Single parent - children at home.
d. Young Couple - no children.
e. Young family with young children.
f. Family with older children.
g. Family, children no longer at home.
h. Senior couple or family.
i. Senior living alone.
j. Other
9. How long have you lived in Framingham?
* Less than 5 years
* 5 to 10 years
* 10 to 20 years
* More than 20 years
10. What do you like most about living in Framingham?
11. What do you like least about living in Framingham?
12. What is the most critical problem facing our Town?
13. Has anyone in your household ever participated in a Town of
Framingham sponsored recreational activity
Yes/No
14. Are there sufficient sidewalks or walkways in your neighborhood?
Yes/No
15. Should major roads in Framingham be striped for bikes lanes? Yes/No
16. What do you consider to be our Town's most attractive landscapes
or natural features?
(Name up to three in order of preference.)
a.
b.
c.
17. What residential growth policy do you favor for Town?
a. No growth.
b. Growth evenly spread
c. Additional residential units in existing developed areas in
existing developed areas.
d. Concentrate new residential development in undeveloped areas.
e. Other
18. Is there privately-owned open space in Town in need of permanent
protection?
Yes/No/Not Sure
If yes, please describe:
19. Would you support Town appropriations for acquisition or
construction of additional recreational facilities?
Yes/No
20. Would you support seasonal or annual user fees to support
specific recreational facilities or conservation areas?
Yes/No
21. Would you support Town appropriations for acquisition of open
space?
Yes/No
22. What should be the Town's more important priority?
a. Improve existing recreational facilities.
b. Acquire and/or build additional "recreational facilities.
c. Acquire conservation lands for passive recreation.
23. Indicate approximately the number of times you or a family member
participate in each recreational activity during an average
year. (Fill in the corresponding letter.)
A - Few times a year (1 - 3),
B - 4 - 10 times a year.
C - Many times (over 10).
Use of Playground _____
Walking _____
Use of Ballfield _____
Run/Jog _____
Boating - Motorized _____
Hiking _____
Street Hockey _____
Baseball _____
Ice Skating - Rink _____
Softball _____
X Country Skiing _____
Basketball _____
Horseback Riding _____
Football _____
Swimming - Pool _____
Soccer _____
Swimming - Beach _____
Canoeing _____
Bird Watching _____
Sailing _____
ATV/Motorcycling _____
Fishing _____
Snowmobiling _____
Hunting _____
Outdoor Concert _____
Camping _____
Visit Historic Site _____
Archery _____
Visit State Park _____
Handball _____
Skiing - Downhill _____
Tennis _____
Rollerblading _____
Picnicking _____
Bike - On Road _____
Volleyball _____
Bike - Bike Path _____
Golf _____
Mountain Bicycling _____
Sightseeing _____
Nature Walk _____
Ice Hockey _____
Skateboarding _____
Bocci _____
Other (Please Specify) _____________________
24. Which of the following does the Town need more?
(Check off the top three (3) facilities you feel are needed.)
Amphitheater
Swimming Pool
Softball Field
Canoe Launch
Baseball Field
X Country Trail
Bike Trails
Boat Launches
Pocket Park
Conservation Area
Track
Basketball Court
Picnic Areas
Skateboard Park
Hiking Trails
Town Beach
Playground
Golf Course
Ice Skating
Bocci Court
Bridle Paths
Youth Center
Tennis Court
Senior Center
Camp Ground
Handball Court
Soccer Field
Other (Please Specify)
Comments
Please enter the number corresponding to your choice. If zero times leave blank.
5 = Very Satisfied; 4 = Satisfied; 3 = Neutral;
2 = Dissatisfied; 1 = Very Dissatisfied.
25. How satisfied are you with the places available in Town for
recreational use by adults?
26. How satisfied are you with the places available in Town for
recreational use by children?
27. How satisfied are you with the places available in Town for
recreational use by seniors?
28. How satisfied are you with the places available in Town for
recreational use by people with disabilities?
To preserve open space in Town, would you:
29. Contribute land to the Town or other organization?
NA/Yes/No
30. Donate money to buy land?
Yes/No
31. Rewrite your deed to limit future development of your land?
NA/Yes/No
32. Sell land to the Town at a bargain price?
NA/Yes/No
33. Sell land to the Town at fair market price?
NA/Yes/No
34. Sell or contribute conservation restrictions to protect your land
from future development?
NA/Yes/No
35. Vote for Town supported land acquisition if it can be done
without raising taxes?
Yes/No
36. Vote for Town supported land acquisition if it meant an increase
of 25 to 50 cents on the present assessed value of real estate
per $1,000?
Yes/No
37. Approve the use of zoning bylaws to guide growth in areas that
can support increased development (e.g., areas with municipal
water and sewer), and discourage development in areas that are
less suitable for development?
Yes/No
Please enter the number corresponding to your choice.
5 = Very Important; 4 = Important; 3 = Neutral;
2 = Less important; 1 = Not at all important.
How important is it to you to preserve:
38. Historic Buildings?
39. Historic or scenic landscapes?
40. Land containing archaeological resources?
41. Farmlands?
42. Wetland areas?
43. Woodland areas?
44. Undeveloped land for future generations?
45. Undeveloped land for future recreational needs?
46. Open Space for protection of water resources?
47. Open Space for protection of wildlife habitat?
2002 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION QUESTIONNAIRE
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