Warwick MVP Action Prioritization Survey

Infrastructure Action Items

Examples of a community's infrastructure include: roads, bridges, power lines, communications, buildings, drinking water, and wastewater treatment.

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* 1. Prioritize each of the following energy infrastructure action items as High, Medium, Low, or unsure

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Unsure
Conduct proactive tree maintenance near power lines.	Conduct proactive tree maintenance near power lines. High Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance near power lines. Medium Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance near power lines. Low Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance near power lines. Unsure
Work with National Grid to improve communication with the Town regarding restoration of power.	Work with National Grid to improve communication with the Town regarding restoration of power. High Priority	Work with National Grid to improve communication with the Town regarding restoration of power. Medium Priority	Work with National Grid to improve communication with the Town regarding restoration of power. Low Priority	Work with National Grid to improve communication with the Town regarding restoration of power. Unsure
Pursue additional energy reduction, efficiency and electrification options at Town buildings; explore solar PV combined with battery storage and a solar-powered micro-grid in the Town center.	Pursue additional energy reduction, efficiency and electrification options at Town buildings; explore solar PV combined with battery storage and a solar-powered micro-grid in the Town center. High Priority	Pursue additional energy reduction, efficiency and electrification options at Town buildings; explore solar PV combined with battery storage and a solar-powered micro-grid in the Town center. Medium Priority	Pursue additional energy reduction, efficiency and electrification options at Town buildings; explore solar PV combined with battery storage and a solar-powered micro-grid in the Town center. Low Priority	Pursue additional energy reduction, efficiency and electrification options at Town buildings; explore solar PV combined with battery storage and a solar-powered micro-grid in the Town center. Unsure

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* 2. Prioritize each of the following communication infrastructure actions as High, Medium, Low, or Unsure

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Unsure
Encourage MA DCR to proceed with permitting the new tower on Mt. Grace to include AT&T FirstNet and civilian cell capacity.	Encourage MA DCR to proceed with permitting the new tower on Mt. Grace to include AT&T FirstNet and civilian cell capacity. High Priority	Encourage MA DCR to proceed with permitting the new tower on Mt. Grace to include AT&T FirstNet and civilian cell capacity. Medium Priority	Encourage MA DCR to proceed with permitting the new tower on Mt. Grace to include AT&T FirstNet and civilian cell capacity. Low Priority	Encourage MA DCR to proceed with permitting the new tower on Mt. Grace to include AT&T FirstNet and civilian cell capacity. Unsure
Conduct proactive tree maintenance around communication towers.	Conduct proactive tree maintenance around communication towers. High Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance around communication towers. Medium Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance around communication towers. Low Priority	Conduct proactive tree maintenance around communication towers. Unsure
Work with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) to develop a back-up communication plan and conduct a drill to test a situation where the Mt. Grace tower is out.	Work with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) to develop a back-up communication plan and conduct a drill to test a situation where the Mt. Grace tower is out. High Priority	Work with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) to develop a back-up communication plan and conduct a drill to test a situation where the Mt. Grace tower is out. Medium Priority	Work with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) to develop a back-up communication plan and conduct a drill to test a situation where the Mt. Grace tower is out. Low Priority	Work with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) to develop a back-up communication plan and conduct a drill to test a situation where the Mt. Grace tower is out. Unsure
Develop a back-up communication network and plan for Town communications.	Develop a back-up communication network and plan for Town communications. High Priority	Develop a back-up communication network and plan for Town communications. Medium Priority	Develop a back-up communication network and plan for Town communications. Low Priority	Develop a back-up communication network and plan for Town communications. Unsure
Deploy civilian cell service in town as part of the AT&T FirstNet tower build on Mt. Grace; Improve the Warwick broadband network to be more dependable	Deploy civilian cell service in town as part of the AT&T FirstNet tower build on Mt. Grace; Improve the Warwick broadband network to be more dependable High Priority	Deploy civilian cell service in town as part of the AT&T FirstNet tower build on Mt. Grace; Improve the Warwick broadband network to be more dependable Medium Priority	Deploy civilian cell service in town as part of the AT&T FirstNet tower build on Mt. Grace; Improve the Warwick broadband network to be more dependable Low Priority	Deploy civilian cell service in town as part of the AT&T FirstNet tower build on Mt. Grace; Improve the Warwick broadband network to be more dependable Unsure
Create neighborhood communication hubs where residents with back-up power and/or redundant phone service can serve as a resource during emergencies.	Create neighborhood communication hubs where residents with back-up power and/or redundant phone service can serve as a resource during emergencies. High Priority	Create neighborhood communication hubs where residents with back-up power and/or redundant phone service can serve as a resource during emergencies. Medium Priority	Create neighborhood communication hubs where residents with back-up power and/or redundant phone service can serve as a resource during emergencies. Low Priority	Create neighborhood communication hubs where residents with back-up power and/or redundant phone service can serve as a resource during emergencies. Unsure
Educate Town departments and boards about the new Code Red reverse call notification system. Periodically remind and encourage residents to sign up.	Educate Town departments and boards about the new Code Red reverse call notification system. Periodically remind and encourage residents to sign up. High Priority	Educate Town departments and boards about the new Code Red reverse call notification system. Periodically remind and encourage residents to sign up. Medium Priority	Educate Town departments and boards about the new Code Red reverse call notification system. Periodically remind and encourage residents to sign up. Low Priority	Educate Town departments and boards about the new Code Red reverse call notification system. Periodically remind and encourage residents to sign up. Unsure

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* 3. Prioritize each of the following road infrastructure actions as High, Medium, Low, or Unsure

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Unsure
Maintain existing drainage infrastructure. Assess areas prone to washout for possible drainage improvements to protect the road and improve water quality in roadside streams; prioritize areas where washouts would isolate residents.	Maintain existing drainage infrastructure. Assess areas prone to washout for possible drainage improvements to protect the road and improve water quality in roadside streams; prioritize areas where washouts would isolate residents. High Priority	Maintain existing drainage infrastructure. Assess areas prone to washout for possible drainage improvements to protect the road and improve water quality in roadside streams; prioritize areas where washouts would isolate residents. Medium Priority	Maintain existing drainage infrastructure. Assess areas prone to washout for possible drainage improvements to protect the road and improve water quality in roadside streams; prioritize areas where washouts would isolate residents. Low Priority	Maintain existing drainage infrastructure. Assess areas prone to washout for possible drainage improvements to protect the road and improve water quality in roadside streams; prioritize areas where washouts would isolate residents. Unsure
Apply for funding to redesign the Route 78 culvert, taking into account climate projections.	Apply for funding to redesign the Route 78 culvert, taking into account climate projections. High Priority	Apply for funding to redesign the Route 78 culvert, taking into account climate projections. Medium Priority	Apply for funding to redesign the Route 78 culvert, taking into account climate projections. Low Priority	Apply for funding to redesign the Route 78 culvert, taking into account climate projections. Unsure
Inventory, assess, and prioritize culverts in town; utilize right-sizing protocol for drainage culverts that do not cross a perennial stream (currently in pilot phase). Seek to meet the MA Stream Crossing Standards when replacing culverts at streams to promote fish and wildlife movement and flood resiliency.	Inventory, assess, and prioritize culverts in town; utilize right-sizing protocol for drainage culverts that do not cross a perennial stream (currently in pilot phase). Seek to meet the MA Stream Crossing Standards when replacing culverts at streams to promote fish and wildlife movement and flood resiliency. High Priority	Inventory, assess, and prioritize culverts in town; utilize right-sizing protocol for drainage culverts that do not cross a perennial stream (currently in pilot phase). Seek to meet the MA Stream Crossing Standards when replacing culverts at streams to promote fish and wildlife movement and flood resiliency. Medium Priority	Inventory, assess, and prioritize culverts in town; utilize right-sizing protocol for drainage culverts that do not cross a perennial stream (currently in pilot phase). Seek to meet the MA Stream Crossing Standards when replacing culverts at streams to promote fish and wildlife movement and flood resiliency. Low Priority	Inventory, assess, and prioritize culverts in town; utilize right-sizing protocol for drainage culverts that do not cross a perennial stream (currently in pilot phase). Seek to meet the MA Stream Crossing Standards when replacing culverts at streams to promote fish and wildlife movement and flood resiliency. Unsure
Assess and design drainage improvements along Northfield Road to incorporate into an upcoming re-paving project.	Assess and design drainage improvements along Northfield Road to incorporate into an upcoming re-paving project. High Priority	Assess and design drainage improvements along Northfield Road to incorporate into an upcoming re-paving project. Medium Priority	Assess and design drainage improvements along Northfield Road to incorporate into an upcoming re-paving project. Low Priority	Assess and design drainage improvements along Northfield Road to incorporate into an upcoming re-paving project. Unsure
Assess upstream areas for land conservation and management strategies to slow floodwater and reduce the amount of debris carried downstream (see also Environment actions)	Assess upstream areas for land conservation and management strategies to slow floodwater and reduce the amount of debris carried downstream (see also Environment actions) High Priority	Assess upstream areas for land conservation and management strategies to slow floodwater and reduce the amount of debris carried downstream (see also Environment actions) Medium Priority	Assess upstream areas for land conservation and management strategies to slow floodwater and reduce the amount of debris carried downstream (see also Environment actions) Low Priority	Assess upstream areas for land conservation and management strategies to slow floodwater and reduce the amount of debris carried downstream (see also Environment actions) Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Prioritize the following water and fire infrastructure actions as High, Medium, Low, or Unsure

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Unsure
Develop a winter road maintenance plan with more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt to help protect roadside drinking water wells.	Develop a winter road maintenance plan with more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt to help protect roadside drinking water wells. High Priority	Develop a winter road maintenance plan with more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt to help protect roadside drinking water wells. Medium Priority	Develop a winter road maintenance plan with more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt to help protect roadside drinking water wells. Low Priority	Develop a winter road maintenance plan with more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt to help protect roadside drinking water wells. Unsure
Monitor dams in town; conduct outreach to landowners on options for mitigating risks including resources for removing dams.	Monitor dams in town; conduct outreach to landowners on options for mitigating risks including resources for removing dams. High Priority	Monitor dams in town; conduct outreach to landowners on options for mitigating risks including resources for removing dams. Medium Priority	Monitor dams in town; conduct outreach to landowners on options for mitigating risks including resources for removing dams. Low Priority	Monitor dams in town; conduct outreach to landowners on options for mitigating risks including resources for removing dams. Unsure
Inventory beaver damage locations. Evaluate areas of impacts and discuss mitigation options with Massachusetts Fish and Game.	Inventory beaver damage locations. Evaluate areas of impacts and discuss mitigation options with Massachusetts Fish and Game. High Priority	Inventory beaver damage locations. Evaluate areas of impacts and discuss mitigation options with Massachusetts Fish and Game. Medium Priority	Inventory beaver damage locations. Evaluate areas of impacts and discuss mitigation options with Massachusetts Fish and Game. Low Priority	Inventory beaver damage locations. Evaluate areas of impacts and discuss mitigation options with Massachusetts Fish and Game. Unsure
Maintain access to surface water sources for fire trucks and enhance connections with dry hydrants; maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns.	Maintain access to surface water sources for fire trucks and enhance connections with dry hydrants; maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns. High Priority	Maintain access to surface water sources for fire trucks and enhance connections with dry hydrants; maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns. Medium Priority	Maintain access to surface water sources for fire trucks and enhance connections with dry hydrants; maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns. Low Priority	Maintain access to surface water sources for fire trucks and enhance connections with dry hydrants; maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns. Unsure
Consider rainwater harvesting and storage potential at public buildings as another water source for fire fighting in the Town center.	Consider rainwater harvesting and storage potential at public buildings as another water source for fire fighting in the Town center. High Priority	Consider rainwater harvesting and storage potential at public buildings as another water source for fire fighting in the Town center. Medium Priority	Consider rainwater harvesting and storage potential at public buildings as another water source for fire fighting in the Town center. Low Priority	Consider rainwater harvesting and storage potential at public buildings as another water source for fire fighting in the Town center. Unsure
Conduct a Green Infrastructure assessment at the Warwick Community School to identify rooftop runoff solutions such as swales and rain gardens; explore rainwater harvesting and storage for use in landscaping, gardening, or for firefighting.	Conduct a Green Infrastructure assessment at the Warwick Community School to identify rooftop runoff solutions such as swales and rain gardens; explore rainwater harvesting and storage for use in landscaping, gardening, or for firefighting. High Priority	Conduct a Green Infrastructure assessment at the Warwick Community School to identify rooftop runoff solutions such as swales and rain gardens; explore rainwater harvesting and storage for use in landscaping, gardening, or for firefighting. Medium Priority	Conduct a Green Infrastructure assessment at the Warwick Community School to identify rooftop runoff solutions such as swales and rain gardens; explore rainwater harvesting and storage for use in landscaping, gardening, or for firefighting. Low Priority	Conduct a Green Infrastructure assessment at the Warwick Community School to identify rooftop runoff solutions such as swales and rain gardens; explore rainwater harvesting and storage for use in landscaping, gardening, or for firefighting. Unsure
Coordinate with landowners and foresters when harvests are being planned in order to improve fire access roads to forested areas.	Coordinate with landowners and foresters when harvests are being planned in order to improve fire access roads to forested areas. High Priority	Coordinate with landowners and foresters when harvests are being planned in order to improve fire access roads to forested areas. Medium Priority	Coordinate with landowners and foresters when harvests are being planned in order to improve fire access roads to forested areas. Low Priority	Coordinate with landowners and foresters when harvests are being planned in order to improve fire access roads to forested areas. Unsure
Continue strong relationships with MA DCR Forest Fire Control; take advantage of trainings for local firefighters to build local capacity.	Continue strong relationships with MA DCR Forest Fire Control; take advantage of trainings for local firefighters to build local capacity. High Priority	Continue strong relationships with MA DCR Forest Fire Control; take advantage of trainings for local firefighters to build local capacity. Medium Priority	Continue strong relationships with MA DCR Forest Fire Control; take advantage of trainings for local firefighters to build local capacity. Low Priority	Continue strong relationships with MA DCR Forest Fire Control; take advantage of trainings for local firefighters to build local capacity. Unsure

Other (please specify)