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Hubbardston planners revise public survey for 500-acre “sand pits” redevelopment after advisory feedback
Summary
Planning board reviewed a draft public survey tied to a $250,000 community planning grant to study possible overlay zoning for the large former sand‑pit tract; board members urged simpler questions, visual examples and forced‑ranking to get actionable results.
The Town of Hubbardston Planning Board on July 17 reviewed a draft public survey produced as part of a 2024 community planning grant intended to study an overlay zoning district for the large former sand‑pit tract in north‑central Hubbardston.
Alec (Town Planner) told the board the town received a community planning grant in 2024 that allows hiring a consultant with $250,000 plus any additional town funds to evaluate the sand pits and public engagement options. Alec said the consultant will help consider alternatives including an overlay district “to give a second set of zoning options available to the property owner.”
Board members said the draft survey is too long and risks low response rates. Chair (Planning Board) opened discussion by noting the survey has seven main questions; members recommended simplifying and using visual preference questions so respondents can choose pictures rather than technical descriptions.
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