Stoughton Master Plan Community Survey: Your Voice, Our Future

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Thank you for checking in to this site and welcome. We estimate it should take about 10 minutes to complete this online survey and to help define the Stoughton you want to claim as your hometown. Please give us that much of your time.

Participants in the public workshop for the Master Plan held in October described what they value most about Stoughton, what they would like to see changed and what the key issues are. The intent of this online survey is to provide you and other town residents and business owners an opportunity to take part in defining a shared vision of Stoughton. Please indicate in your answers to the following questions what you value about Stoughton and what you believe are Stoughton’s challenges and key issues.

Stoughton Community Survey: Your Voice, Our Future

* 1. Which of the following best describes Stoughton's strengths? (Check all that apply)

Location

Community Pride

Open Space and Natural Resources

Its Citizens

Diversity

Neighborhoods

Schools

Government Services

Affordable Living

Real Estate Pricing

Public Transit Options

Business Variety

Current Form of Town Government

New Housing Development

New Commercial Development

Skilled Workers

Employment Opportunities

Downtown/ Stoughton Center

Arts and Cultural Offerings

Quality of Youth Activities

Quality of Council on Aging Activities

Other (please specify in not more than 40 characters)

* 2. Which of the following best describes Stoughton's greatest challenges? (Check all that apply).

Location

Lack of Community Pride

Poor Image of Stoughton

Apathy

Lack of Open Space

Inadequate protection of Natural Resources

Diversity

Aging Community

Neighborhoods

Schools

Government Services

Town’s Lack of Planning

Traffic Issues

Lack of Zoning Enforcement

Lack of Affordable Housing

Lack of High End Residential Homes

Real Estate Assessment/Appraisal Perception of Values

Too Many Apartments

Lack of Available Apartments

Overcrowding

Lack of Public Transit Options

Lack of Business Variety

Lack of New Commerce/ Industry

Too Much Commerce/ Industry

Current Form of Town Government

Lack of Skilled Workers

Stoughton Center (downtown)

Lack of Parking

Lack of Arts and Cultural Offerings

Lack of activities for Youth

Lack of activities for Elderly

Other (please specify in not more than 40 characters)

* 3. In the next few questions, we are seeking your relative interest in or relative satisfaction with several features of Stoughton.

Indicate your satisfaction level with the following (Select one answer per row).

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	OK	Somewhat dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
Town Services	Town Services Very satisfied	Town Services Somewhat satisfied	Town Services OK	Town Services Somewhat dissatisfied	Town Services Very dissatisfied
Parks and Recreation	Parks and Recreation Very satisfied	Parks and Recreation Somewhat satisfied	Parks and Recreation OK	Parks and Recreation Somewhat dissatisfied	Parks and Recreation Very dissatisfied
Open Space	Open Space Very satisfied	Open Space Somewhat satisfied	Open Space OK	Open Space Somewhat dissatisfied	Open Space Very dissatisfied
Arts and Culture	Arts and Culture Very satisfied	Arts and Culture Somewhat satisfied	Arts and Culture OK	Arts and Culture Somewhat dissatisfied	Arts and Culture Very dissatisfied
Schools	Schools Very satisfied	Schools Somewhat satisfied	Schools OK	Schools Somewhat dissatisfied	Schools Very dissatisfied
Youth Activities	Youth Activities Very satisfied	Youth Activities Somewhat satisfied	Youth Activities OK	Youth Activities Somewhat dissatisfied	Youth Activities Very dissatisfied
Elderly Activities	Elderly Activities Very satisfied	Elderly Activities Somewhat satisfied	Elderly Activities OK	Elderly Activities Somewhat dissatisfied	Elderly Activities Very dissatisfied
Town Center	Town Center Very satisfied	Town Center Somewhat satisfied	Town Center OK	Town Center Somewhat dissatisfied	Town Center Very dissatisfied
Town Planning	Town Planning Very satisfied	Town Planning Somewhat satisfied	Town Planning OK	Town Planning Somewhat dissatisfied	Town Planning Very dissatisfied
Residential Development	Residential Development Very satisfied	Residential Development Somewhat satisfied	Residential Development OK	Residential Development Somewhat dissatisfied	Residential Development Very dissatisfied
Commercial Development	Commercial Development Very satisfied	Commercial Development Somewhat satisfied	Commercial Development OK	Commercial Development Somewhat dissatisfied	Commercial Development Very dissatisfied
Industrial Development	Industrial Development Very satisfied	Industrial Development Somewhat satisfied	Industrial Development OK	Industrial Development Somewhat dissatisfied	Industrial Development Very dissatisfied
Zoning Enforcement	Zoning Enforcement Very satisfied	Zoning Enforcement Somewhat satisfied	Zoning Enforcement OK	Zoning Enforcement Somewhat dissatisfied	Zoning Enforcement Very dissatisfied
Signage Regulations	Signage Regulations Very satisfied	Signage Regulations Somewhat satisfied	Signage Regulations OK	Signage Regulations Somewhat dissatisfied	Signage Regulations Very dissatisfied
Traffic Management	Traffic Management Very satisfied	Traffic Management Somewhat satisfied	Traffic Management OK	Traffic Management Somewhat dissatisfied	Traffic Management Very dissatisfied
Parking - Increased Availability	Parking - Increased Availability Very satisfied	Parking - Increased Availability Somewhat satisfied	Parking - Increased Availability OK	Parking - Increased Availability Somewhat dissatisfied	Parking - Increased Availability Very dissatisfied
Speeding Enforcement	Speeding Enforcement Very satisfied	Speeding Enforcement Somewhat satisfied	Speeding Enforcement OK	Speeding Enforcement Somewhat dissatisfied	Speeding Enforcement Very dissatisfied
“Walkability/Bikeability”	“Walkability/Bikeability” Very satisfied	“Walkability/Bikeability” Somewhat satisfied	“Walkability/Bikeability” OK	“Walkability/Bikeability” Somewhat dissatisfied	“Walkability/Bikeability” Very dissatisfied
Personal and Family Safety	Personal and Family Safety Very satisfied	Personal and Family Safety Somewhat satisfied	Personal and Family Safety OK	Personal and Family Safety Somewhat dissatisfied	Personal and Family Safety Very dissatisfied

* 4. Which of the following type of development would you like to see more of in Stoughton? (Select one answer per row).

	Much More is Needed	Some More is Needed	Not Much More is Needed	Not Needed
Single Family Homes	Single Family Homes Much More is Needed	Single Family Homes Some More is Needed	Single Family Homes Not Much More is Needed	Single Family Homes Not Needed
Apartment Buildings	Apartment Buildings Much More is Needed	Apartment Buildings Some More is Needed	Apartment Buildings Not Much More is Needed	Apartment Buildings Not Needed
Condominium Buildings	Condominium Buildings Much More is Needed	Condominium Buildings Some More is Needed	Condominium Buildings Not Much More is Needed	Condominium Buildings Not Needed
Senior Housing	Senior Housing Much More is Needed	Senior Housing Some More is Needed	Senior Housing Not Much More is Needed	Senior Housing Not Needed
Affordable Housing	Affordable Housing Much More is Needed	Affordable Housing Some More is Needed	Affordable Housing Not Much More is Needed	Affordable Housing Not Needed
Higher Priced Housing	Higher Priced Housing Much More is Needed	Higher Priced Housing Some More is Needed	Higher Priced Housing Not Much More is Needed	Higher Priced Housing Not Needed
Retail Businesses	Retail Businesses Much More is Needed	Retail Businesses Some More is Needed	Retail Businesses Not Much More is Needed	Retail Businesses Not Needed
Restaurants	Restaurants Much More is Needed	Restaurants Some More is Needed	Restaurants Not Much More is Needed	Restaurants Not Needed
Industrial	Industrial Much More is Needed	Industrial Some More is Needed	Industrial Not Much More is Needed	Industrial Not Needed
Offices	Offices Much More is Needed	Offices Some More is Needed	Offices Not Much More is Needed	Offices Not Needed
Active Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. playing courts, playing fields, trails, skating rinks)	Active Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. playing courts, playing fields, trails, skating rinks) Much More is Needed	Active Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. playing courts, playing fields, trails, skating rinks) Some More is Needed	Active Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. playing courts, playing fields, trails, skating rinks) Not Much More is Needed	Active Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. playing courts, playing fields, trails, skating rinks) Not Needed
Passive Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. benches, picnic areas, common areas)	Passive Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. benches, picnic areas, common areas) Much More is Needed	Passive Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. benches, picnic areas, common areas) Some More is Needed	Passive Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. benches, picnic areas, common areas) Not Much More is Needed	Passive Recreational Parks/ Activities (i.e. benches, picnic areas, common areas) Not Needed

Other (please specify, not to exceed 120 characters)

* 5. What has been your experience with the services provided by the Town? (Select one answer per row).

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	OK	Somewhat dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	Never used service
Snow Plowing	Snow Plowing Very satisfied	Snow Plowing Somewhat satisfied	Snow Plowing OK	Snow Plowing Somewhat dissatisfied	Snow Plowing Very dissatisfied	Snow Plowing Never used service
Street Repair	Street Repair Very satisfied	Street Repair Somewhat satisfied	Street Repair OK	Street Repair Somewhat dissatisfied	Street Repair Very dissatisfied	Street Repair Never used service
Water Service	Water Service Very satisfied	Water Service Somewhat satisfied	Water Service OK	Water Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Water Service Very dissatisfied	Water Service Never used service
Sewer Service	Sewer Service Very satisfied	Sewer Service Somewhat satisfied	Sewer Service OK	Sewer Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Sewer Service Very dissatisfied	Sewer Service Never used service
Visiting Nurse Assistance	Visiting Nurse Assistance Very satisfied	Visiting Nurse Assistance Somewhat satisfied	Visiting Nurse Assistance OK	Visiting Nurse Assistance Somewhat dissatisfied	Visiting Nurse Assistance Very dissatisfied	Visiting Nurse Assistance Never used service
Ambulance Service	Ambulance Service Very satisfied	Ambulance Service Somewhat satisfied	Ambulance Service OK	Ambulance Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Ambulance Service Very dissatisfied	Ambulance Service Never used service
Fire Service	Fire Service Very satisfied	Fire Service Somewhat satisfied	Fire Service OK	Fire Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Fire Service Very dissatisfied	Fire Service Never used service
Police Protection	Police Protection Very satisfied	Police Protection Somewhat satisfied	Police Protection OK	Police Protection Somewhat dissatisfied	Police Protection Very dissatisfied	Police Protection Never used service
Veterans Service	Veterans Service Very satisfied	Veterans Service Somewhat satisfied	Veterans Service OK	Veterans Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Veterans Service Very dissatisfied	Veterans Service Never used service
Library	Library Very satisfied	Library Somewhat satisfied	Library OK	Library Somewhat dissatisfied	Library Very dissatisfied	Library Never used service
Licenses	Licenses Very satisfied	Licenses Somewhat satisfied	Licenses OK	Licenses Somewhat dissatisfied	Licenses Very dissatisfied	Licenses Never used service
Information Requests	Information Requests Very satisfied	Information Requests Somewhat satisfied	Information Requests OK	Information Requests Somewhat dissatisfied	Information Requests Very dissatisfied	Information Requests Never used service
Bill Payment Process/Service	Bill Payment Process/Service Very satisfied	Bill Payment Process/Service Somewhat satisfied	Bill Payment Process/Service OK	Bill Payment Process/Service Somewhat dissatisfied	Bill Payment Process/Service Very dissatisfied	Bill Payment Process/Service Never used service
Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety Very satisfied	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety Somewhat satisfied	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety OK	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety Somewhat dissatisfied	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety Very dissatisfied	Inspections – e.g., Construction/Health/Safety Never used service

Other (please specify, not to exceed 120 characters). If you need more space, feel free to email the Master Planning Committee through its website (but your email response will not be anonymous).

* 6. What has been your experience with the services/facilities provided by the Stoughton Schools? (Select one answer per row)

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	OK	Somewhat dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	Never used service
Preschool Education	Preschool Education Very satisfied	Preschool Education Somewhat satisfied	Preschool Education OK	Preschool Education Somewhat dissatisfied	Preschool Education Very dissatisfied	Preschool Education Never used service
Elementary School Education	Elementary School Education Very satisfied	Elementary School Education Somewhat satisfied	Elementary School Education OK	Elementary School Education Somewhat dissatisfied	Elementary School Education Very dissatisfied	Elementary School Education Never used service
Middle School Education	Middle School Education Very satisfied	Middle School Education Somewhat satisfied	Middle School Education OK	Middle School Education Somewhat dissatisfied	Middle School Education Very dissatisfied	Middle School Education Never used service
High School Education	High School Education Very satisfied	High School Education Somewhat satisfied	High School Education OK	High School Education Somewhat dissatisfied	High School Education Very dissatisfied	High School Education Never used service
School Special Projects and Fieldtrips	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips Very satisfied	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips Somewhat satisfied	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips OK	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips Somewhat dissatisfied	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips Very dissatisfied	School Special Projects and Fieldtrips Never used service
After School Academic Programs	After School Academic Programs Very satisfied	After School Academic Programs Somewhat satisfied	After School Academic Programs OK	After School Academic Programs Somewhat dissatisfied	After School Academic Programs Very dissatisfied	After School Academic Programs Never used service
After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music)	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) Very satisfied	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) Somewhat satisfied	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) OK	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) Somewhat dissatisfied	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) Very dissatisfied	After School Extracurricular Activities (e.g., Clubs, Music) Never used service
School Athletics	School Athletics Very satisfied	School Athletics Somewhat satisfied	School Athletics OK	School Athletics Somewhat dissatisfied	School Athletics Very dissatisfied	School Athletics Never used service
School Dealings with Discipline Issues	School Dealings with Discipline Issues Very satisfied	School Dealings with Discipline Issues Somewhat satisfied	School Dealings with Discipline Issues OK	School Dealings with Discipline Issues Somewhat dissatisfied	School Dealings with Discipline Issues Very dissatisfied	School Dealings with Discipline Issues Never used service
School Involvement of Parents	School Involvement of Parents Very satisfied	School Involvement of Parents Somewhat satisfied	School Involvement of Parents OK	School Involvement of Parents Somewhat dissatisfied	School Involvement of Parents Very dissatisfied	School Involvement of Parents Never used service
Physical Condition of School Facilities	Physical Condition of School Facilities Very satisfied	Physical Condition of School Facilities Somewhat satisfied	Physical Condition of School Facilities OK	Physical Condition of School Facilities Somewhat dissatisfied	Physical Condition of School Facilities Very dissatisfied	Physical Condition of School Facilities Never used service

Other (please specify, not to exceed 120 characters). If you need more space, feel free to email the Master Planning Committee through its website (but your email response will not be anonymous).

* 7. If you have ever applied to the Town or participated at a Board or Commission meeting, please select the statement which best describes your experience. (Select one answer per row).

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	OK	Somewhat dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	Never used service
Building Permit	Building Permit Very satisfied	Building Permit Somewhat satisfied	Building Permit OK	Building Permit Somewhat dissatisfied	Building Permit Very dissatisfied	Building Permit Never used service
Occupancy Permit	Occupancy Permit Very satisfied	Occupancy Permit Somewhat satisfied	Occupancy Permit OK	Occupancy Permit Somewhat dissatisfied	Occupancy Permit Very dissatisfied	Occupancy Permit Never used service
Special Permit	Special Permit Very satisfied	Special Permit Somewhat satisfied	Special Permit OK	Special Permit Somewhat dissatisfied	Special Permit Very dissatisfied	Special Permit Never used service
Planning Board Approval	Planning Board Approval Very satisfied	Planning Board Approval Somewhat satisfied	Planning Board Approval OK	Planning Board Approval Somewhat dissatisfied	Planning Board Approval Very dissatisfied	Planning Board Approval Never used service
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Very satisfied	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Somewhat satisfied	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance OK	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Somewhat dissatisfied	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Very dissatisfied	Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Never used service
Board of Health Approval	Board of Health Approval Very satisfied	Board of Health Approval Somewhat satisfied	Board of Health Approval OK	Board of Health Approval Somewhat dissatisfied	Board of Health Approval Very dissatisfied	Board of Health Approval Never used service
Conservation Commission Approval	Conservation Commission Approval Very satisfied	Conservation Commission Approval Somewhat satisfied	Conservation Commission Approval OK	Conservation Commission Approval Somewhat dissatisfied	Conservation Commission Approval Very dissatisfied	Conservation Commission Approval Never used service
Board of Selectmen Approval	Board of Selectmen Approval Very satisfied	Board of Selectmen Approval Somewhat satisfied	Board of Selectmen Approval OK	Board of Selectmen Approval Somewhat dissatisfied	Board of Selectmen Approval Very dissatisfied	Board of Selectmen Approval Never used service

Other (please specify, not to exceed 120 characters)

* 8. Which commercial/retail areas of Stoughton do you frequent most often and why? (Select all that apply per row).

	Close to Home	Available Parking	Walkability	Specialty Stores	Shopping Options
Cobbs Corner	Cobbs Corner Close to Home	Cobbs Corner Available Parking	Cobbs Corner Walkability	Cobbs Corner Specialty Stores	Cobbs Corner Shopping Options
Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street	Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street Close to Home	Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street Available Parking	Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street Walkability	Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street Specialty Stores	Peppercorns/Pages Pearl Street Shopping Options
CVS Plaza	CVS Plaza Close to Home	CVS Plaza Available Parking	CVS Plaza Walkability	CVS Plaza Specialty Stores	CVS Plaza Shopping Options
Walgreens Plaza	Walgreens Plaza Close to Home	Walgreens Plaza Available Parking	Walgreens Plaza Walkability	Walgreens Plaza Specialty Stores	Walgreens Plaza Shopping Options
Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street)	Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street) Close to Home	Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street) Available Parking	Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street) Walkability	Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street) Specialty Stores	Tedeschi’s/AutoZone (Central Street) Shopping Options
Stop & Shop Plaza	Stop & Shop Plaza Close to Home	Stop & Shop Plaza Available Parking	Stop & Shop Plaza Walkability	Stop & Shop Plaza Specialty Stores	Stop & Shop Plaza Shopping Options
IKEA	IKEA Close to Home	IKEA Available Parking	IKEA Walkability	IKEA Specialty Stores	IKEA Shopping Options
Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts)	Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts) Close to Home	Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts) Available Parking	Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts) Walkability	Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts) Specialty Stores	Page’s II/Dunkin Donuts (Page& Turnpike Sts) Shopping Options
Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.)	Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.) Close to Home	Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.) Available Parking	Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.) Walkability	Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.) Specialty Stores	Technology Drive (Kohl’s, Olive Garden, etc.) Shopping Options
Target Plaza	Target Plaza Close to Home	Target Plaza Available Parking	Target Plaza Walkability	Target Plaza Specialty Stores	Target Plaza Shopping Options
Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street	Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street Close to Home	Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street Available Parking	Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street Walkability	Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street Specialty Stores	Washington St. from Shaws to Central Street Shopping Options
Shaws Plaza	Shaws Plaza Close to Home	Shaws Plaza Available Parking	Shaws Plaza Walkability	Shaws Plaza Specialty Stores	Shaws Plaza Shopping Options
Downtown Stoughton Square	Downtown Stoughton Square Close to Home	Downtown Stoughton Square Available Parking	Downtown Stoughton Square Walkability	Downtown Stoughton Square Specialty Stores	Downtown Stoughton Square Shopping Options
Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza	Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza Close to Home	Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza Available Parking	Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza Walkability	Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza Specialty Stores	Stoughton Pizza/Tedeschi’s Plaza Shopping Options
Bob’s Food Mart Plaza	Bob’s Food Mart Plaza Close to Home	Bob’s Food Mart Plaza Available Parking	Bob’s Food Mart Plaza Walkability	Bob’s Food Mart Plaza Specialty Stores	Bob’s Food Mart Plaza Shopping Options
RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc)	RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc) Close to Home	RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc) Available Parking	RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc) Walkability	RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc) Specialty Stores	RK Plaza (Panera Bread, etc) Shopping Options

Other (please specify, not to exceed 120 characters)

* 9. Which commercial/retail areas OUTSIDE of Stoughton do you frequent that you would like to see in Stoughton?

* 10. Where is your home, business or property located? (Please select your neighborhood by these general landmarks). Check all that apply.

	Residence	Business	Property
Precinct 1 vote at Dawe School (Stop & Shop,Glen Echo,IKEA)	Precinct 1 vote at Dawe School (Stop & Shop,Glen Echo,IKEA) Residence	Precinct 1 vote at Dawe School (Stop & Shop,Glen Echo,IKEA) Business	Precinct 1 vote at Dawe School (Stop & Shop,Glen Echo,IKEA) Property
Precinct 2 vote at Jones School (Across from Striar/Old Colony YMCA,Chapman Rd Area)	Precinct 2 vote at Jones School (Across from Striar/Old Colony YMCA,Chapman Rd Area) Residence	Precinct 2 vote at Jones School (Across from Striar/Old Colony YMCA,Chapman Rd Area) Business	Precinct 2 vote at Jones School (Across from Striar/Old Colony YMCA,Chapman Rd Area) Property
Precinct 3 vote at South School (Goddard Medical Center,Copley Nursing Facility)	Precinct 3 vote at South School (Goddard Medical Center,Copley Nursing Facility) Residence	Precinct 3 vote at South School (Goddard Medical Center,Copley Nursing Facility) Business	Precinct 3 vote at South School (Goddard Medical Center,Copley Nursing Facility) Property
Precinct 4 vote near door Gibbons School (Dry Pond,Ames Pond,Bird Street)	Precinct 4 vote near door Gibbons School (Dry Pond,Ames Pond,Bird Street) Residence	Precinct 4 vote near door Gibbons School (Dry Pond,Ames Pond,Bird Street) Business	Precinct 4 vote near door Gibbons School (Dry Pond,Ames Pond,Bird Street) Property
Precinct 5 vote away from door Gibbons School (Train Station, Faxon Park,Hunt Dr-Poskus St)	Precinct 5 vote away from door Gibbons School (Train Station, Faxon Park,Hunt Dr-Poskus St) Residence	Precinct 5 vote away from door Gibbons School (Train Station, Faxon Park,Hunt Dr-Poskus St) Business	Precinct 5 vote away from door Gibbons School (Train Station, Faxon Park,Hunt Dr-Poskus St) Property
Precinct 6 vote at Hansen School (Cobbs Corner,Crescent Ridge,Pinewood Lake)	Precinct 6 vote at Hansen School (Cobbs Corner,Crescent Ridge,Pinewood Lake) Residence	Precinct 6 vote at Hansen School (Cobbs Corner,Crescent Ridge,Pinewood Lake) Business	Precinct 6 vote at Hansen School (Cobbs Corner,Crescent Ridge,Pinewood Lake) Property
Precinct 7 vote at West School (Pages,Pinecrest Acres,Marjorie Rd,Tosca Drive)	Precinct 7 vote at West School (Pages,Pinecrest Acres,Marjorie Rd,Tosca Drive) Residence	Precinct 7 vote at West School (Pages,Pinecrest Acres,Marjorie Rd,Tosca Drive) Business	Precinct 7 vote at West School (Pages,Pinecrest Acres,Marjorie Rd,Tosca Drive) Property
Precinct 8 vote at Middle School (Downtown,High School,Shaws,Senior Center)	Precinct 8 vote at Middle School (Downtown,High School,Shaws,Senior Center) Residence	Precinct 8 vote at Middle School (Downtown,High School,Shaws,Senior Center) Business	Precinct 8 vote at Middle School (Downtown,High School,Shaws,Senior Center) Property

* 11. How satisfied are you with your neighborhood? (Please select one of the following).

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

* 12. Which of the following best describes your neighborhood's strengths? (Select all that apply).

Upkeep of surrounding properties

Parks and recreational facilities

Open Space

Availability of parking

Personal and Family Safety

“Walkability/Bikeability”/ease of crossing streets

Maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and trees

Location

My neighbors

Other (please specify in not more than 40 characters)

* 13. Which of the following best describes your neighborhood's challenges? (Select all that apply).

Upkeep of surrounding properties

Parks and recreational facilities

Open Space

Traffic

Availability of parking

Personal and Family Safety

“Walkability/Bikeability”/ease of crossing streets

Maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and trees

Noise

Location

Other (please specify in not more than 40 characters)

* 14. Do you plan to live in Stoughton for at least the next 10 years?

If yes – why? … If no - why not? (Please do not to exceed 10 lines)

* 15. Please provide any other comments (not to exceed 10 lines). If you need more space, feel free to email the Master Planning Committee through its website (but your email response will not be anonymous).

* 16. This survey is entirely anonymous and no personal information will be shared. In order to know if we've reached a representative sample of Stoughton’s residents, we would like you to answer the following questions about yourself. This information will be compared with US Census information about our town.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

* 17. Which ethnic or racial group do you most closely identify with?

White/ Caucasian

Black/ African-American

Asian

Hispanic/ Latino

Portuguese/Brazilian

Other (please specify)

* 18. What is your age?

Under 19

20 to 24

25 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75+

* 19. What is your annual gross household income?

Less than $15,000

$15,001 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $150,000

$150,000 to $200,000

$200,000 plus

* 20. What level of education did you complete?

Less than a high school diploma

High school diploma/ GED

Some college

College graduate

Post-graduate study

* 21. What type of house do you live in? (Please select one of the following)

Single Family House

Two-Family House

Three-Family House

Four-Family House

Five units or greater in building

Other Housing Type (please specify)

* 22. Did you attend the Visioning Workshop on October 15th?

Yes

* 23. How long have you lived in Stoughton or operated a business here? (One answer per row – choose most appropriate)

	0 to 5 years	6 to 10 years	11 to 20 years	20+ year
Own or owned a business	Own or owned a business 0 to 5 years	Own or owned a business 6 to 10 years	Own or owned a business 11 to 20 years	Own or owned a business 20+ year
Own a home	Own a home 0 to 5 years	Own a home 6 to 10 years	Own a home 11 to 20 years	Own a home 20+ year
Rent a home	Rent a home 0 to 5 years	Rent a home 6 to 10 years	Rent a home 11 to 20 years	Rent a home 20+ year
Live with relatives or friends rent-free	Live with relatives or friends rent-free 0 to 5 years	Live with relatives or friends rent-free 6 to 10 years	Live with relatives or friends rent-free 11 to 20 years	Live with relatives or friends rent-free 20+ year
Own other residential property	Own other residential property 0 to 5 years	Own other residential property 6 to 10 years	Own other residential property 11 to 20 years	Own other residential property 20+ year
Own or rent other commercial property	Own or rent other commercial property 0 to 5 years	Own or rent other commercial property 6 to 10 years	Own or rent other commercial property 11 to 20 years	Own or rent other commercial property 20+ year
Own or rent other industrial property	Own or rent other industrial property 0 to 5 years	Own or rent other industrial property 6 to 10 years	Own or rent other industrial property 11 to 20 years	Own or rent other industrial property 20+ year

* 24. How many people are in your household and how many people are under the age of 18 and /or over 65?

	1	2	3	4	5	6+
Number of people in household	Number of people in household 1	Number of people in household 2	Number of people in household 3	Number of people in household 4	Number of people in household 5	Number of people in household 6+
Number of people under age 18	Number of people under age 18 1	Number of people under age 18 2	Number of people under age 18 3	Number of people under age 18 4	Number of people under age 18 5	Number of people under age 18 6+
Number of People over age 65	Number of People over age 65 1	Number of People over age 65 2	Number of People over age 65 3	Number of People over age 65 4	Number of People over age 65 5	Number of People over age 65 6+

* 25. Where do you work and how do you travel to get there? (select all that apply)

	Bicycle	Car	Walk	Bus	Train
Stoughton	Stoughton Bicycle	Stoughton Car	Stoughton Walk	Stoughton Bus	Stoughton Train
Boston	Boston Bicycle	Boston Car	Boston Walk	Boston Bus	Boston Train
(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon)	(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon) Bicycle	(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon) Car	(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon) Walk	(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon) Bus	(Neighboring towns: Brockton, Avon, Randolph, Canton, Easton, Sharon) Train
Other location (specify below)	Other location (specify below) Bicycle	Other location (specify below) Car	Other location (specify below) Walk	Other location (specify below) Bus	Other location (specify below) Train

Other Location

* 1. Which of the following best describes Stoughton's strengths? (Check all that apply)

* 2. Which of the following best describes Stoughton's greatest challenges? (Check all that apply).

* 3. In the next few questions, we are seeking your relative interest in or relative satisfaction with several features of Stoughton. Indicate your satisfaction level with the following (Select one answer per row).

* 4. Which of the following type of development would you like to see more of in Stoughton? (Select one answer per row).

* 5. What has been your experience with the services provided by the Town? (Select one answer per row).

* 6. What has been your experience with the services/facilities provided by the Stoughton Schools? (Select one answer per row)

* 7. If you have ever applied to the Town or participated at a Board or Commission meeting, please select the statement which best describes your experience. (Select one answer per row).

* 8. Which commercial/retail areas of Stoughton do you frequent most often and why? (Select all that apply per row).

* 9. Which commercial/retail areas OUTSIDE of Stoughton do you frequent that you would like to see in Stoughton?

* 10. Where is your home, business or property located? (Please select your neighborhood by these general landmarks). Check all that apply.

* 11. How satisfied are you with your neighborhood? (Please select one of the following).

* 12. Which of the following best describes your neighborhood's strengths? (Select all that apply).

* 13. Which of the following best describes your neighborhood's challenges? (Select all that apply).

* 14. Do you plan to live in Stoughton for at least the next 10 years?If yes – why? … If no - why not? (Please do not to exceed 10 lines)

* 15. Please provide any other comments (not to exceed 10 lines). If you need more space, feel free to email the Master Planning Committee through its website (but your email response will not be anonymous).

* 17. Which ethnic or racial group do you most closely identify with?

* 18. What is your age?

* 19. What is your annual gross household income?

* 20. What level of education did you complete?

* 21. What type of house do you live in? (Please select one of the following)

* 22. Did you attend the Visioning Workshop on October 15th?

* 23. How long have you lived in Stoughton or operated a business here? (One answer per row – choose most appropriate)

* 24. How many people are in your household and how many people are under the age of 18 and /or over 65?

* 25. Where do you work and how do you travel to get there? (select all that apply)

* 3. In the next few questions, we are seeking your relative interest in or relative satisfaction with several features of Stoughton.

Indicate your satisfaction level with the following (Select one answer per row).

* 14. Do you plan to live in Stoughton for at least the next 10 years?

If yes – why? … If no - why not? (Please do not to exceed 10 lines)