"The image of your communities image is fundamentally important to its economic well being"
Community of Choices video
Image of New Baltimore
At the Public Outreach meetings participants were asked to give input on what they think of as the image of New Baltimore. Below is an unedited transcription of what was listed on flip charts at those meetings:
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Cornell Firehouse |
Town Hall - April 24 |
Medway - Grapeville Firehouse - April 28 |
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Thruway Rest stop People don’t know what is in town. North and South Boundaries not clear River, trees, hamlet River as gateway, New Baltimore range Church as foundation Boat building history Families, roots Sense of community Quiet - the sticks Weekenders from NYC Historic nature of Hamlet Central location Farming, farms Charm - birds etc. Near Albany < 30 minutes Historic buildings throughout town Fruit growing between WWI and WWII Safe and crime free People are friendly Long time residents, old families Diversity of community |
Rural Scenic Historic River Oriented People Green Calm, Peaceful Pastoral Pockets of depression, poverty Idle farms Active farms Thruway rest area Important natural resources Charming hamlet Contrast of well maintained and poorly maintained properties Want vibrant community Need focus on positive Good neighbors, families More cohesiveness Good architecture Make it a destination more people are aware of Artists No retail business - no Mom/Pop joints
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Historical - whole town not just hamlet Historic barns and cemeteries Rural aspect of town Architecture Fishing and hunting Wildlife No housing developments like Delmar Peaceful No ATVs Good recycling plan No traffic lights Little light pollution, can see the stars Agricultural past, preserve for future Clean air Historic river craft Mix of poverty and affluence Lost - can’t get there from here Scenic quality Quality of people People are helpful to others in need Great museums nearby Need to interpret history Strong sense of community Desire to keep community in tact Right to farm community Replant apple trees Ancient Indian sites, arrowheads, flint mine |