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  1. CORRIDOR PROTECTION OVERLAY

    Windham needs to look at its Comprehensive Plan and revise its ordinance to incorporate a Corridor Protection Overlay for the Rotary to Gray line. In the short run, we need to preserve those vistas,...
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    Feb 11, 2014 by Ray (12 points)

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  2. Comprehensive Plan needs to stress RURAL CHARACTER

    On the web page of 'Scenic America', it states, "Preserving scenic vistas and viewsheds helps a community to preserve its unique charm, build civic pride, and attract positive growth. The website also...
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    Feb 11, 2014 by Ray (12 points)

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  3. Tell us with one sentence...

    What is your big idea for Windham?

    Feb 24, 2014 by Windham Planning (10 points)

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  4. Improve walkability

    Add sidewalks to the major roads (or at least improve the diret area to the side of roads) i.e. Albion, Falmouth, Chute, Highland Cliff, Windham Ctr, etc.

    May 20, 2014 by Michelle Lopes (31 points)

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  5. Support current farms and encourage more (this is the future)

    - Windham has a strong farming background with lots of beautiful farms still intact--we need to support the farmers we have and courage more people to bring their local farm movements (CSAs and...
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    May 20, 2014 by Michelle Lopes (31 points)

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  6. Winterfest

    Have a Winterfest along with a summerfest?

    Dec 12, 2013 by Jim Casey (10 points)

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  7. Summerfest

    Do more advertising on Summerfest--include big inserts in the Windham Eagle leading up to the event date, try to get some big-name performers and local food vendors to get more people to go. Could...
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    May 20, 2014 by Michelle Lopes (31 points)

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  8. Creating a Welcome feeling when entering Windham

    - Find ways to get businesses along 302 to clean up their "storefronts" (as you enter downtown area you are first greeted with the auto/boat shops...they could look much cleaner and more put...
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    May 20, 2014 by Michelle Lopes (31 points)

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  9. Add greenspace and improve current walking areas

    - We have some great walking options in Windham (need to better promote them) and also clean some of them up for ease of walking with use of woodchips/shavings--make the Lowell Preserve more of a...
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    May 20, 2014 by Michelle Lopes (31 points)

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  10. Hotels in Windham

    Will we see new hotels and motels in Windham in the near future. Would love to stay in Windham when visiting instead of Portland.

    Nov 25, 2013 by Jim Casey (10 points)

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  11. Tell us with one word...

    What do you like best about living and working in Windham?

    Feb 24, 2014 by Windham Planning (10 points)

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  12. Reconcile apparent differences between the Town Council and the Town Planning Board

    From the town's FAQs: 1.What does the Planning Board do? "The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing new development, and the review of additions and renovations in Windham to make certain...
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    Oct 6, 2019 by Homer McLemore (5 points)

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  13. Allow online voting for all town ballots.

    To increase the participation in town-level elections and ballots, Windham should implement an online voting system.

    Jun 15, 2015 by David Foster (5 points)

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