Today's Sun had an article about the 'great' results from the survey available at the town meeting (see below). I am suprised that the BOS was so thrilled with the results. Buried in the article is the fact that there were only 21 turned in. Sure hope the BOS, FinComm, department heads, and SC did not turn any in - that would have pretty much been all of them.

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Town meeting responses favorable to town
BY JOSEPH S. SIEGEL FOR THE SUN CHRONICLEThursday, June 25, 2009 2:58 AM EDT

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SEEKONK - The majority of respondents in a recent survey ranked the town favorably, Town Administrator Michael Carroll says.

The survey was distributed to participants at the June 18 town meeting. Respondents were asked to rank the quality of life in Seekonk, and to list their concerns and priorities.

"The people who responded generally enjoy Seekonk as a place to live," Carroll told selectmen Wednesday. "They enjoy living here."

Public safety, preserving open space and maintaining the quality of the public school system rated as top priorities.

Carroll said he would share the results with department heads, who can work to improve the services they provide. Carroll was disappointed with the lack of response to the survey: Only 21 residents took the time to complete the survey and return it to town hall.

Carroll said he hopes for greater participation in the future.

Selectman David Parker said the survey was a good idea, noting the feedback from residents was welcomed.

Selectman Michael Brady wanted the survey to include business owners, who can offer their own opinions of the town.

"We owe it to them to see what their concerns are," Brady said.