Northbridge Master Plan Survey

Thank you for taking this survey!

The Northbridge Planning Board, with assistance from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), is updating the Town's Master Plan. We are seeking your input to help identify community values, needs and a shared vision for the future.

What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a long-range strategic roadmap that outlines the town's vision and values and provides a framework for making future decisions regarding land-use, transportation, housing, economic development, natural resources, and community facilities. It reflects a shared vision of where the community intends to be in the coming decades, helping to shape local policies, and guiding public and private investments. This forward-thinking document is crafted through an inclusive planning process, where residents and stakeholders come together to brainstorm ideas, deliberate over priorities, dream about possibilities, and develop a unified strategy for the community's development.

Community Input
Community input is essential for the Master Plan. In addition to community surveys, the Planning Board will host a variety of public meetings and workshops to engage stakeholders and community members and ensure the plan reflects the needs and a community vision for the Town of Northbridge. Announcements for upcoming events will be posted on the town’s Planning Board webpage: (https://www.northbridgemass.org/planning-board) including a link to a Northbridge Master Plan Update page and Facebook page hosted by CMRPC.

About the 2025 Community Survey
The results of the survey will highlight what respondents value most, identifying priorities for master planning strategies and guiding future discussions and public forums to be undertaken as part of this comprehensive town initiative.

The entire survey should take about 20 minutes. All responses to this survey will be completely anonymous and responses cannot be traced back to the respondent.

Paper copies of the survey may also be picked up and dropped off at the Memorial Town Hall (7 Main Street) or Community Planning & Development (1679 Providence Road).

Thank you for your participation and commitment to the future of Northbridge!