Results of the 1999 Frye Island Community Survey
Note: Use hyperlinks to view results to survey questions
1. How important are the following factors to you as a resident (fulltime or summer/weekend/vacation) of the Town of Frye Island?
Attractiveness of Town, Close to Family/Friends, Natural Environment, Outdoor Recreational, Housing Costs, Close to Portland, Services/Facilities, Tax Level, NE Character, Rural Character, Road Conditions, Traffic
2. Of the reasons listed above, please note the two most important reasons for living in Frye Island:
3. What of the following qualities best define the rural character of Frye Island and, therefore, should be preserved, if possible as development occurs? (Top 3 qualities from a list of 12)
4. Growth can affect a community in both positive and negative ways. What affect has growth in Frye Island had on the following?
5. Of the impacts listed above, which are you most concerned about as new development occurs in Frye Island and why?
6. How do you usually find out about Town events and meetings?
FINS, Bulletin Board, Word of Mouth, Mail, Web site
7. What do you think is the best way to reach Frye Island Citizens about important town meetings or events?
8. What is the best way for Town Officials to hear your concerns about important Town issues?
9. Have you ever attended any of the following types of meetings?
Planning Board, School Board, Recreation, FII, Board of Selectmen, Board of Appeals, Town Meetings, Board of Island Trustees, Golf Club, Marina, Garden Club, Book Club, Fire Department
10. When you hear about Town public meetings and do not attend, what are the most
Please tell us if you agree or disagree with the following statement:
11. As development occurs, the Town should identify significant existing scenic and natural areas for conservation, preservation and protection.
12. In deciding the location of new development, please rate the importance of the following list of Criteria:
Protection of Natural Resources, Protection of Historic Structures, Compatibility Of Existing Uses, Availability of Adequate Facilities and Services, Protection of Rural Character, Clustering of Development, Appearance of Development
13. For the following types of new residential and nonresidential uses which may occur between now and the year 2010, please tell us how the Town should determine the appropriate location within the community and then check the last column if you would like to see more of that use in Frye Island.
Single Family/Seasonal, Condos, Mobile Homes, Modular/Manufactured, Individual Retail, Sit Down Restaurants, Professional Offices, Bed & Breakfast, Camp Grounds, Exercise Equipment, Recreational Centers, Theatres/Movies, Health/medical Facilities, Town Houses
14. The current land use ordinances in Frye Island are effective at promoting reasonable ands efficient patterns of development.
15. How often do you go into the Portland urban area for non-work related activities.
16. A land trust is a legally structured private organization which may buy or receive land and hold it to protect its natural state. Donations of land to such a trust may be tax deductible. Would you support the Towns formation of a private trust?
17. Would you like to see a system of connected woodland trails and open space designated throughout the Town?
18. Do you feel that off-islanders use of recreational opportunities significantly interferes with Town residents' use of recreational opportunities?
19. Has there been a change in the water available from your supply in the last five years?
20. Has there been a change in your drinking water quality in the past five years?
21. Would your household support a mandatory recycling program as part of the Town's solid waste disposal efforts?
22. Do you recycle?
23. Under which conditions would you be more likely to recycle?
24. Please rate the following existing community services?
Traffic Law Enforcement, Town Hall, Public Works Department, Library, Volunteer Fire, Ambulance, Police Protection, Town Council, Town Manager, Planning Board, Appeals Board, School Board, Street Maintenance, Solid Waste Disposal, Recreational Programs, Building Code Enforcement
25. What new Town services or facilities would you like to see to add to or developed over the next ten years? Please check the appropriate blanks.
Expanding Library Hours, Town Police ?24 hours, Volunteer Fire Service, Additional Town Beaches, Recreational Sports Fields, Other Recreational Facilities, Recycling Program, Fire Stations, Teen Activity Center, Community Activity Centers, Town Rescue
26. Do you have any issue with the following items as they pertain to our public beaches?
Excessive Noise, Moored Boats, Boat Traffic Close to Swim Areas, Boats/toys Stored on Beach, Hours of Use and Access
27. Would you purchase fruits and vegetables at a Saturday morning Farmer's Market?
28. How would you rate the general citizen's ability to participate in the Town budgeting process?
29. How would you rate the general citizen's ability to participate in the School District's budgeting process?
30. How often in the past year have you or any member of your household used the following recreational facilities?
Long Beach, Other Beaches, Basketball, Tennis Courts, Play Ground, Volleyball, Pool at Lancaster Loop, CC Recreational Program, Golf Course
31. Do you feel that we need additional or improved recreational facilities?
32. Do you have a golf cart?
33. Would like to see the golf course expanded to 18 holes?
34. Would you like to have a baseball/softball field on the Island?
35. Would you use a community vegetable garden if it were available?
36. Do you feel that there are any dangerous intersections in the Town that need improvements?
37. Are there any sections of Town roads that need improvement or repair?
38. Would you like to have speed bumps installed on Sunset Road to slow traffic down?
39. Would you like to see some public transportation available between the mainland ferry terminal and other communities?
40. Would you rather retain the boat launching ramp at the ferry Landing or have the paved area converted to more parking space?
41. Are you a weekend/vacation or seasonal resident?
42. Approximately, how many nights per year do you spend on Frye Island?
43. How many people live in your household? Please indicate the number of household members that fall into each category?
44a. How many children in your household attend public schools in SAD 6?
44b. How many years has your present household lived in Frye Island?
45. Where do you live the rest of the year?
46. Do you rent out your home on Frye Island? If you do rent, approximately how many weeks?
47. What is the current employment status of the adults in your household and in what municipality do they work?
48. For each adult in your household, please check the highest level of education completed?
49. How often do you use the Ferry?
50. Why do you use the Ferry?
51. Does the Ferry service need to be increased during the season?
52. Should fares be increased to meet the real costs of operation?
53. For whom should fares be increased?
54. Should the ferry be available 24 hours a day?
55. If you have other comments, check here and write them on the back of this page.
Posted: 12/30/00 - Town of Frye Island