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Plymouth Community Attitudes Survey
Appendix – Written Comments
October 2004
Question 1c:
What "other" features make Plymouth an attractive place to live and work?
Summary of Written Comments
Count
Proximity to lakes, mountains and/or ski areas
12
Safety, low crime rate
3
"Pride" of having one of the highest tax rates in the whole state of NH!!!
NOT!
1
Born, raised, probably buried here.
1
Cycling community
1
Downtown shopping rec. Uses (i.e., Common)
1
Extra curricular activities in the area for kids & families
1
High quality public schools
1
Horse trails in Plymouth
1
Pease Public Library & its programs!
1
Well respected public safety, educational, & other government services
1
Quiet small summer population
1
Town spring is great!
1
Lower taxes, swimming pool
1
Question 2c:
What "other" problems are associated with living &/or working in Plymouth?
Category
Summary of Written Comments
Count
Downtown
Downtown merchants unfriendly atmosphere
1
Health
Availability of services for adults with mental illness
Lack of nursing home facilities
2
Housing
Lack of attractive subdivisions for moderate income homeowners,
PSU should have more dorm housing
2
Infrastructure
Odor from sewage plant, Anti-conservation water & sewer policies,
Curbside recycling, Sewage smell on Rite Aid end of town
5
Jobs
Employment opportunities/wages, Limited professional jobs, Lack of
opportunities and low pay, Living wage jobs, Low wages
5
Nature
Continued reduction in "natural" environment
1
Property
Buying up private property for university, Church expansion
2
PSU
PSU's ability to control much of the town government
planning/decisions, Shift of costs to town for college purposes (all
sources)
1
Recreation
Indoor recreational facilities, Lack of recreation center (workout/pool,
etc.) No public swimming area
3
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