Town of Alexandria

Community Opinion Survey Results

2009

 

 

  1. What is the best thing about living and/or owning property in Alexandria?

Rural

Nature

Farms

                                Lake

  1. What do you think is the ONE most important change that needs to happen to improve Alexandria?

Zoning

Low taxes

                                Clean up of No. Street Farm

                                Clean up yards in village

 

Section 1.  The Future of Alexandria

 

Population

 

  1. In the next 5 years, would you like to see the population of Alexandria:

 

__11_ Decrease      ___48_ Stay the same     __56__ Grow slightly     __11__ Grow faster

 

 

Land Use

For each of the following questions, indicate which you would like to see for Alexandria.  Check (   )

 

 

 

Much Less

A Little Less

The Same

A Little More

Much More

Not Sure

4.       The amount of land being farmed

3

0

42

39

32

2

5.       The amount of open space (i.e., undeveloped land)

3

13

52

20

25

1

6.       The amount of commercial/retail space

6

12

35

40

18

3

7.       The amount of industrial space

15

10

46

33

11

5

8.       The amount of conservation land

5

7

39

30

26

1

9.       The amount of forest land

2

10

54

22

25

2

 

 

Conservation

 

 

Much Less

A Little Less

The Same

A Little More

Much More

Not Sure

10.    The level of protection of clean drinking water, surface and groundwater

1

1

36

39

41

2

11.    The quality of Alexandria’s lakes, ponds and streams

0

0

41

40

34

1

12.     The amount of wetlands protected

4

4

53

23

29

3

13.    The amount of wildlife habitat protected

2

5

42

27

36

3

 


Economics

 

 

Much Less

A Little Less

The Same

A Little More

Much More

Not Sure

14.    The number of commercial/retail businesses in Alexandria

3

0

39

59

17

0

15.    The number of local job opportunities in Alexandria

0

2

33

48

35

3

16.     The number of industrial businesses in Alexandria

4

6

45

43

18

2

17.    Town wide internet access

3

0

33

26

32

18

18.    Public transportation

                          Railroad

                          Bus

8

2

47

17

22

14

 

 

Recreation

 

 

Much Less

A Little Less

The Same

A Little More

Much More

Not Sure

19.    Summer recreation opportunities

4

2

53

41

14

3

20.    Winter recreation opportunities

4

0

54

45

12

3

21.     Motorized recreational vehicles

16

14

60

8

11

7

22.    Non-motorized recreational vehicles

6

2

42

39

12

10

 

  1. What types of summer and/or winter recreational opportunities do you enjoy in Alexandria?

Hiking

                                Snowshoeing

                                Swimming

                                Fishing

 

  1. What additional types of summer and/or winter recreational opportunities would you like to see in Alexandria?

Bike & ATV trails

                        Music concerts

                        Public skating area

                        Cross country ski trails

 

  1. What events would you like to see the Alexandria Recreational Committee hold?

Kid’s day

                        Summer concerts

                        Family events/family nights

County fairs

Bingo
Government

 

 

Much Less

A Little Less

The Same

A Little More

Much More

Not Sure

26.    Citizen participation in local affairs

0

0

23

53

31

18

27.    Communication to townspeople about town related meetings

0

0

12

48

56

3

28.     Town organized events

4

2

30

47

27

8

29.    Increased monitoring of correct roadway use

1

4

42

23

32

11

30.    Offering of incentives to green businesses

3

4

20

46

35

10

 

  1. For what purpose would you like to see the Alexandria Village School used?

After-school programs

                Community Center

                Educational activities

                Non-profit activities

 

  1. Are you in favor of growth management ordinances?   __81 yes     __24_ no

 

  1. Are you in favor of investigating alternative energy sources?   _102_ yes     __8__ no

 

 

Section 2:  How we make Alexandria the Town we want.

 

In order to ensure that Alexandria keeps what we like best and change in the ways we want it to, please indicate your opinion of the following statements by checking (  ) the appropriate box.

 

Land use

 

 

Strongly Against

Against

Favor

Strongly Favor

Not Sure

34.    Preservation of the rural character of Alexandria

0

9

39

62

11

35.    Restricting commercial, retain and industrial use to specific areas in town that are separate from residential use

3

10

47

48

9

36.     Use of all areas for home businesses

2

13

55

31

12

37.    Recreation trails for non-motorized use

1

9

58

44

7

38.    Recreation trails for motorized use

7

23

44

24

17

 

 

Conservation

 

 

Strongly Against

Against

Favor

Strongly Favor

Not Sure

39.    Increase incentives to landowners to protect land for conservation purposes

2

10

48

46

8

40.    Support financial incentives to landowners to protect land for conservation purposes

3

15

47

44

9

41.    Increase the promotion of environmental education

2

5

49

51

11

42.    Ensure open space and natural areas exist for recreation

1

5

57

51

3

 


Recyclables

 

 

Strongly Against

Against

Favor

Strongly Favor

Not Sure

43.    Would you be willing to separate mixed paper/cardboard recyclables

3

8

50

51

4

44.    Would you be willing to separate glass, tin and plastic recyclables

4

13

51

47

1

45.    Would you be willing to separate metal

4

7

55

47

12

46.    Would you be willing to separate aluminum cans

4

6

55

50

1

47.    Would you be willing to separate construction

4

5

55

49

5

 

 

  1. If you are not willing to separate recyclables, what are the reasons?

Laziness

Not cost effective

No time

Needs to be easier

Would need containers around area

Waste of energy

 

Town Services

 

Please rate the following services/facilities

 

 

Poor

Fair

Good

Very Good

Excellent

Not Sure/No Opinion

49.    Police

8

25

52

16

5

10

50.    Roads

14

20

52

16

7

4

51.     Bridges

5

31

51

13

5

14

52.    Alexandria Village School

5

15

26

14

9

42

53.    Fire

0

8

48

2

17

11

54.    Haynes Library

6

11

32

13

7

37

55.    Municipal offices

4

16

32

45

11

2

56.    Transfer Station

10

12

48

32

9

6

57.    Alexandria Historical Society

4

4

33

24

5

38

58.    Grange Hall (old town hall)

7

13

48

18

5

23

 

 

Economics

Which of the following types of businesses would you like to see in Alexandria?  Check (  ) all boxes that are appropriate.

 

  1. Hotels/motels                                       _14_                       60.  Home businesses                                         _90_

 

  1. Small inns                                             _55_                       61.  Agricultural businesses                                _76_

 

  1. Bed and breakfasts                             _85_                       62.  Manufacturing                                             _17_

 

  1. Country/general store                         _87_                       63.  Small,  light manufacturing                       _61_

 

  1. Tavern                                                   _20_                       64.  Fast foods                                                     __8_

 

  1. Restaurants                                          _45_                       65.  Convenience stores                                     _12_

 

  1. Small retail stores                                _36_                       66.  Recreational                                                 _63_

 

  1. Grocery store                                        _26_                       67.  Other:   Post office, farmer’s market, bakery, strip club

Section 3:  About you

 

  1. Age

 

__1_Under 25                                      _48_ 41-55                                           _35_ Over 65 years

 

_13_26-40                                            _16_56-64

 

  1. Resident Status

 

_102_Year round                                                                                __2_ Non-resident property owner

 

____ Other _______________________________________________

                                please specify

 

  1. If you are a year round resident do you?

 

__1_Rent                                                                              _111_Own

 

  1. If you are a year resident, how long have you lived in Alexandria?

 

_21__Less than 5 years                                                     _27_11-20 years

 

_27_6-10 years                                                                    _40_ 21 or more years

 

 

  1. Education

 

__3_Less than high school                                                                _40_College graduate

 

_24_High school graduate                                                                _14_Graduate school

 

_33_Technical/some college

 

 

  1. Are you?

 

_57_Male                                                                             _61_Female

 

 

  1. Would you be willing to volunteer on:

 

_10_Alexandria Historical Society                                  _25_Community Day

 

_18_Social Events                                                              _20_Haynes Library

 

_11_Alexandria Recreational Advisory Council

 

 

  1. Would you be willing to donate to expand recreational projects?  If so, please call the Planning Board at 744-8986.

 

  1. Additional comments: