Community survey · Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Help shape the conversation

Dartmouth continues to evolve. New residents are moving in, development projects are underway, housing costs are changing, and decisions made today will impact the town for decades to come.

The Dartmouth Pulse is an ongoing community survey designed to better understand what residents think about the issues affecting our town. There are no right or wrong answers. This survey is intended to provide a snapshot of community sentiment and help identify the topics that matter most to residents.

Responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information.

1. Overall, do you feel Dartmouth is headed in the right direction?

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree

2. How well do you feel local government is keeping up with Dartmouth's growth?

Very well Fairly well Not very well Not at all Not sure

3. How much confidence do you have in Dartmouth's local government?

High confidence Moderate confidence Low confidence No confidence Unsure

4. Do you feel informed about decisions being made by local government?

Very informed Somewhat informed Not very informed Not informed at all

5. Dartmouth operates under a Representative Town Meeting and Select Board form of government. Do you feel this structure still serves the town effectively?

Yes, it works well It is worth reviewing We should explore alternatives Not sure

6. Which local issues matter most to you right now?

Choose up to three.

Housing & Growth Taxes & Town Budget Schools & Education Roads & Traffic Public Safety Open Space & Conservation Economic Development Downtown & Village Improvements Infrastructure Water & Environmental Issues Recreation & Parks Senior Services Other

7. What best describes your view on future growth in Dartmouth?

Encourage more growth Continue growing, but carefully Slow growth significantly Preserve the town largely as it exists today Not sure

8. How would you rate Dartmouth's quality of life today?

Excellent Good Fair Poor

9. What town service or department would you most like to see improved?

Roads & Infrastructure Schools Public Safety Recreation Planning & Development Town Communication Senior Services Environmental Services Other

10. What is Dartmouth's greatest strength? (optional)

11. What is Dartmouth's biggest challenge? (optional)

12. If you could change one thing about Dartmouth tomorrow, what would it be? (optional)

About you

13. Which area of Dartmouth do you live in?

Padanaram South Dartmouth Russells Mills Bliss Corner North Dartmouth Smith Mills Apponagansett Area Other

14. How long have you lived in Dartmouth?

Less than 5 years 5 to 10 years 10 to 20 years 20+ years Lifelong resident

15. Do you own or rent your home?

Own Rent Other

16. Would you like to receive future Dartmouth Pulse survey results?

Yes No

A neighborly project from TIDES Real Estate Group · Brokered by REAL. We share what we learn; we never sell your information.