Each month, we post a new Question of the Month on the project home page, but you can still answer past questions below!
November
Quick Poll
What recreational amenities do you wish Salisbury had or had more of?
If you chose "Something else," please elaborate. (max 140 characters).
1 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
More open space
16 November, 2025
Anonymous says:
Availability of Restrooms for Park/trail users. Open 9am to 7pm. Seven days a week. Or Like Newburyport, a few port.a.potties on trails.TY
12 November, 2025
Anonymous says:
A track and more connections to trails
4 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Salisbury Beach State Park camping, swimming. Needs more tree plantings, aids in mitigating erosion. Collapsing ground at seawall 2025.
2 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
More trees!!
October
The ONE thing Salisbury is missing is...
3 December, 2025
x says:
better basketball court
3 December, 2025
x says:
more!! affordable housing for families
ongoing substance abuse support
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Rola Skating
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Town wide speed limit
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
A home depot at the beach
a huge grocery store at the beach
market basket
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Everyone on sewer
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Open Space and Forests
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Wendy's
Cannon in Square
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
McDonald's
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
Affordable grocery store.
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
that big city feel (keep it that way!)
3 December, 2025
anonymous says:
parking garage at the beach, more open space around developments, a casino, a hotel
20 October, 2025
ttaa says:
true progression. One step forward , two steps backs. I believe this is from the lack of unity and division of what we want of Salisbury
19 October, 2025
HOPE says:
I am pleased with Austin Hendersons' transparency to proposal. I'm trying to stress that taking any greenspace/trees. We need ruralsetting
4 October, 2025
Andrew says:
A park at the beach, a beach volleyball or soccer league.
3 October, 2025
Valerie Ryan says:
Someone to enforce codes. Clean up illegal junkyards like the one at 286 and Lafayette Rd. The junks on Bridge Rd to name a few.
2 October, 2025
Dan E says:
I wish there were some type of limit on how much junk people can pile in their yards?
2 October, 2025
Ekoch says:
Shaded area around the center. Trees would be nice.
2 October, 2025
Ekoch says:
Town managed Trash removal.
1 October, 2025
NancyRand says:
Affordable/family restaurants that are open after 2pm
1 October, 2025
MCY says:
A Market Basket
1 October, 2025
Wendi Drew says:
Gazebo downtown....
I noticed going through towns looks nice.... Ours does. just saying.
1 October, 2025
Tim MacDonald says:
Costco
1 October, 2025
RRay says:
More restaurants
September
What should we focus on in the next 10 years in one or more of the following areas: housing, public facilities & services, open space, recreation, natural resources, historic preservation, and cultural resources?
Need help getting started?
- Public facilities include all town-owned and/or operated buildings like the library, school buildings, senior center, town parks & recreation areas, town hall, fire station, police station, etc
- Public services include public safety services, library services, healthcare services, recreation programs, snow removal, solid waste services, events/activities for your, schools/education, etc
- Housing includes type of housing available, cost of housing, rental and ownership opportunities, housing issues and discrimination, location of housing, etc
- Open space, recreation, & natural resources include wetlands/marsh, trails, the beach, etc
- Historic preservation & cultural resources include the things that you think should be preserved that help make Salisbury the unique community it is (like Ben Butler's Toothpick!)
2 November, 2025
Anonymous says:
Being a green city. Development that is stainable but will drive tax revenue. Have the streets covered with trees.
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29 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Increase tax base - businesses; street TREES; improve curb appeal on major thoroughfares; SIDEWALKS throughout town; pass wetland bylaw
24 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Condo developments have increased Salisbury's aging population. Consider social, recreational and safety resources for this population.
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Affordable housing
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Cultural resources and historic preservation
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Updated fire station
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Public transportation and making it easier to get to and from the beach.
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Beautification of beach area
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Maintain practical growth in the town to be able to maintain services with emphasis also on affordable housing
21 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Parks maintenance and xpanded opportunities
9 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Convert old skatepark to pickleball courts
9 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
illuminate the risks that increased human habitation poses for our environment; what actions cause harm and what actions mitigate.
9 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Draw the community's attention to our oldest remaining historic homes and other structures, as well as sites of archeological value.
August
In 10 years, Salisbury will be...
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Under water.
Crowded... no more condos
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
too many condos not enough activities for people to do
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Condo City... too many!
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Over crowded
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Over crowded.
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Too crowded! Too many condos!!
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
over-developed.
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
a great destination resort
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
over run with condos
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
The new wonderful vacation spot.
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
Have well paved roads!
3 December, 2025
Anonymous says:
More congested unless traffic is changed, and housing put under wraps and better controlled.
24 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
In 10 years, Salisbury will be a place to enjoy many shops and restaurants including entertainment at a resort town.
22 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Maintaining it streets and roads better so as people do not damage there cars just driving around.
22 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
A vibrant and diverse town with some public art at the beach (sculpture, murals etc) that's actually good!
18 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
PAYING HIRE TAXES
16 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Cleanup the beach area with new buildings and shops.
16 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Hopefully keeping the plan to modernize and attract families to the beach area and allow One Ocean to continue their plans.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
a lovely square- refreshed sidewalks, streets & lights, developments held to landscaping standards, and shops & bites by the Town Common.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Have a beautiful beach center with renovated buildings and a larger commercial district along the south end. Its beaches will be pristine, f
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
From. The Merrimack river to the NH border storage of all kinds buildings , boats, containers, and used cars and equipment!!!
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Known for having a beautiful beach and town. People will take pride in their property, and remove all the junk cars that sit in their yard
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
premier beach destination with strong public safety, beautiful neighborhoods, and a community people are proud to call home.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Redeveloped with new homes, safer streets, a vibrant beach, upgraded town hall & fire station, and a beautiful town square.
24 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
In 10 years, Salisbury will be a place to enjoy many shops and restaurants including entertainment at a resort town.
22 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Maintaining it streets and roads better so as people do not damage there cars just driving around.
22 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
A vibrant and diverse town with some public art at the beach (sculpture, murals etc) that's actually good!
18 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
PAYING HIRE TAXES
16 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Cleanup the beach area with new buildings and shops.
16 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Hopefully keeping the plan to modernize and attract families to the beach area and allow One Ocean to continue their plans.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
a lovely square- refreshed sidewalks, streets & lights, developments held to landscaping standards, and shops & bites by the Town Common.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Have a beautiful beach center with renovated buildings and a larger commercial district along the south end. Its beaches will be pristine, f
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
From. The Merrimack river to the NH border storage of all kinds buildings , boats, containers, and used cars and equipment!!!
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Known for having a beautiful beach and town. People will take pride in their property, and remove all the junk cars that sit in their yard
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
premier beach destination with strong public safety, beautiful neighborhoods, and a community people are proud to call home.
15 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Redeveloped with new homes, safer streets, a vibrant beach, upgraded town hall & fire station, and a beautiful town square.