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Business and municipal leaders are raising money to save St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg, wanting to keep an amenity they say can draw families to the Fitchburg area and help with economic goals. The school, long supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, will become independent at the close of the school year and has been challenged by falling enrollment.

How much does a high-quality education system impact a community's desirability for businesses?
Education is the most important factor in attracting businesses. (19%, 20 VOTES)
Education is important, although factors like tax rates and available infrastructure outweigh it. (68%, 72 VOTES)
Since employees can choose to commute from other communities, education isn't important. (13%, 14 VOTES)
Poll Description

Business and municipal leaders are raising money to save St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg, wanting to keep an amenity they say can draw families to the Fitchburg area and help with economic goals. The school, long supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, will become independent at the close of the school year and has been challenged by falling enrollment.

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  • February 25, 2020

    I wonder if anyone can tell me how many businesses put the quality of a community's education system on top of the list, when looking for a good location? (This is related to the second question on this poll—"EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT, ALTHOUGH FACTORS LIKE TAX RATES AND AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE OUTWEIGH IT.")