Archived Results from pre-11/20/2000 Questions:

What do you think should be done with the library ?

Choice	Votes	%
Nothing, it is Fine	73	37.82
Extend the Building	66	34.20
Tear Down & Rebuild	26	13.47
Find a New Site	8	4.15
Need More Information	18	9.33
Don't Care	2	1.04

How should the increase in High School Student Population be handled ?

Choice	Votes	%
Build a new 1600 student School in Northborough	122	25.79
Build a new 1600 student School in Southborough	4	0.85
Renovate Algonquin and build a new School in Southborough	209	44.19
Renovate and Expand Algonquin to handle 1600 students	46	9.73
Use Portable Classrooms	4	0.85
Add a separate Building and Renovate Algonquin (Campus style)	37	7.82
The least expensive way	24	5.07
I don't care	0	0.00
Build Two New Schools - One in Southborough and One in Northborough	27	5.71

How often do you attend Town Meeting

Choice	Votes	%
I never go to Town Meeting	24	16.90
I always go to Town Meeting	67	47.18
I go if there is an issue that concerns me	40	28.17
I don't go because I don't think I'd make a difference	7	4.93
What's a Town Meeting?	4	2.82

Are property taxes reasonable for the services you are receiving ?

Choice	Votes	%
I'm comfortable with the tax rate for the services I get from the town	62	40.52
I think I pay too much for the services I receive	31	20.26
I would like to see more services and would be willing to pay for it	15	9.80
I would like to see a tax cut and would be willing to see services cut if necessary	17	11.11
I think there is a lot of tax money being wasted	28	18.30

Have you ever visited the Northborough Historical Society Museum ?

Choice	Votes	%
I have never been to the Museum	32	25.60
I have gone to the Museum once	44	35.20
I have gone to the Historical Society Museum many times	34	27.20
No - Where is it?	13	10.40
I'm not interested	2	1.60

What activity would you most like the town provide for Teenagers ?

Choice	Votes	%
Dances	7	4.67
Access to a Gym	10	6.67
Skateboard park	16	10.67
Swimming Pool	29	19.33
Structured sport programs	25	16.67
Teen center	63	42.00

Have you ever visited the Fire Station ?

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	101	80.16
No	25	19.84

What do you think about the Northborough.com website ?

Choice	Votes	%
It's very useful - I like it	69	46.00
It needs more work	66	44.00
It's very hard to use	4	2.67
I'd like to send you suggestions	9	6.00
I'd like to advertise on Northborough.com	0	0.00
I'd like to have my Organization on Northborough.com	2	1.33

Which Historical Structure in Northborough do you find most Interesting ?

Choice	Votes	%
Library Building	11	8.09
Aqueduct	59	43.38
Old Town Hall	16	11.76
White Cliffs	41	30.15
Historical Society Building	6	4.41
Old Fire Station	1	0.74
Town Hall	2	1.47