comment summary

Pomfret Survey Comments1. What makes Pomfret a special place:Family ValuesTeagoLack of overly restrictive zoning and land use regs.Working farms, small businessesHigh property taxes, lack of ordinance/law enforcement, lack of zoning andplanningWe rent from my nephewSense of communityFarms, SugarhousesViews and Don't see neighborsBirth PlaceFamily roots, heritageapple orchardit's citizens & undeveloped landRoad crew, winter plowingNorth Pomfret Churchhousing for the kids younger generation where?minimal light pollution (now threatened to lose this!)fire dept & fast squadbeing a part of a larger community landscape (Upper Valley) with a wealth ofresourcesthe full time resident; annual events in the communityapple orchardPomfret used to be special - no morethe natural topographyPeople, caring, supportive attitudes, working togetherExcellent small school with arts programs, drama and musicNice neighborsAccess to services/businesses/cultural/medical facilities inWoodstock/Hanover/Lebanon.FarmsHome businesses2. What would make Pomfret a better place:Keep population growth to a minimum, strict rules on where new houses arelocated.More money for principalCable TVModern land use regsBetter relations w non resident owners - more communication & opportunitiesfor non resident owners to have input on town issuesIf you own a location, you should be allowed to do what you wish with it.Competent Zoning Planning boards, Selectmen, fire wardens, ...