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9h//lXt <br />ti W\1 <br />gown of MaShy22 Planning Board <br />G' <br />16 Great Neck RoadNorth <br />wlashyee, wlassachusetts o2649 <br />Mr. Phelan agrees there definitely needs to be some community engagement events in the summer <br />Chairman Fulone is curious how the surveys only allow one resident per survey and prevent someone <br />from filling out one hundred surveys. <br />Ms. Wells stated it depends on how the survey runs. There are options where people register but that <br />acts as a deterrent, if people have to sign up they may refrain from the process. Some surveys online <br />have a key in the back end per IP or computer so you can see if there are multiple entries. She is <br />unsure why anyone would do this, but somebody could also go on and say they are residents when <br />they aren't, and they would have no way of knowing. It's not scientifically accurate. <br />Ms. Sweet makes sure to compare survey results if there are visible connections or differences from in <br />person, she then would know not to put so much weight on certain survey results. <br />Mr. Callahan asked if it can be cross referenced though name and address. <br />Ms. Wells commented sometimes people want to write in anonymously and they should be allowed to <br />do that. We are never going to say 60% of all our survey responders said "this". What we get is <br />people's testimonials, what people are writing can be helpful, people observe a million different things <br />in their everyday life. It helps build awareness and she tries to include fun. This is a basic civic <br />engagement on how government works and what decisions Boards make. <br />Mr. Callahan inquired what the percentage of community engagement is typically. <br />Ms. Wells stated if you received 10% of participation, that's considered well, but that's the number. <br />Mr. Balzarini suggested putting an ad in The Enterprise telling people. <br />Ms. Waygan also noted Town Meeting coming up. <br />Ms. Wells would like to get the website done so there can be a place for people to learn more. A way to <br />drive people to the site and build awareness through posters in stores, mailers, yard signs, or QR <br />codes. Go to local networks, senior organizations, non -profits, etc. Get things on the calendar to <br />prepare. <br />Mr. Fulone believes engaging the younger population will be a challenge. <br />Mr. Phelan asked if the website is third party provided. <br />Ms. Wells elaborated it is outside of their contract with the Town. Social Pinpoint and coUrbanize are a <br />couple. There are a few out there that coordinate all community engagement activities in one platform. <br />Not as snazzy as you may want, you are limited in graphics and templates. <br />Mr. Callahan asked if there was one she recommended more than another. <br />11 <br />