ETNA – A planning grant recently awarded to the town from the state Department of Economic and Community Development will be used to assess housing needs.

A survey will be mailed to residents early in the month and will provide planners with information about the town’s housing conditions. Residents may remain anonymous or provide their names on the survey to be entered into a drawing for a $50 prize.

Ron Harriman Associates will assist with planning, tabulating survey results and inspecting homes in the community.

Surveys may be mailed or left at the drop box in the town office. For information, call the town office at 269-3551.