Beacon in Action

Online Poll: What was Acton’s biggest story of 2008?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Vote here and leave a comment on this post if you wish. Thanks!

Online poll: What do you think about the new work being done at Exchange Hall?

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Please vote on our online poll and leave comments on the post to share your views.

Which presidential candidate will you vote for?

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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How will you vote on Question 1?

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Ballot Question 1 on Nov. 4 would eliminate the income tax in Massachusetts. Some say taxes in this state are too high. Others say such a measure would cripple the state budget and cause property taxes to rise. Cast your vote here and feel free to tell us your opinion on the comment area of this post.

Do you plan to attend special Town Meeting?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Petitioners have forced a special Town Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2, to decide what to do with reserve money left over from the NESWC fund. This week’s unscientific poll asks if you plan to be there to vote.

Please feel free to expound on your vote in the comment are of this post.

Online Poll: Do you think A-B sports fees are too high?

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Now that students are returning to school, we want to know what you think about the $190 fees students at Acton-Boxborough regional High School must pay to participate in sports. Please vote below and feel free to expound on your vote in the comment are of this post.

Online Poll: Is Concord Alexan treating Acton fairly?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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This week we ask you the readers about an ongoing story. Concord’s Alexan project will have an effect on Acton. Now that Alexan seems willing to pay Acton $800,000, do you feel better about the housing development? Feel free to expound on your vote in the comment section of this post.

Online poll: What do you think of Hayes’ gas cards?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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This week’s poll question seeks your feedback regarding the upcoming 37th Middlesex District election. Kurt Hayes, a Boxborough resident, has been giving out gas cards to potential voters through raffles this summer. Read the story here.

Let us know what you think about the idea by voting on our unscientific, informal poll and feel free to expound on your vote in the comment section of this post.

Online poll: Do you support a parking garage in South Acton?

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Robert Burgess
Filed Under Acton issues, Boxborough issues, Online polls, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

To go along with a story in this week’s edition of The Beacon, we ask this unscientific poll question. Feel free to expound on your vote in the comment area of this posting.