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Stanley Center Potential Uses Survey 

The former Stanley Congregational Church building has been gifted to Chatham Borough to be used for community purposes. This survey is the first of a number of efforts to get thoughts and feedback from the community on possible uses for the building. 

If you are not familiar with the building, please enjoy this video tour: 

1.What do you think is more important for the building, to offer uses that benefit the community or to cover operating costs / generate revenue?
2.Below are a few ideas that people have proposed for use of the space. Please indicate your level of interest/support in the following uses at the Stanley Building
Strong support
Moderate support
Unsure / neutral
Not supportive of this use
Strongly oppose 
Arts club for local kids / adults 
Dance or music recitals 
Evening concerts sponsored by the Borough
Evening ticketed concerts / plays paid for by attendees
Location for full-day summer and vacation camps for kids 
Location for temporary/permanent arts or other displays (historical society, collectables).
Meeting space for local groups and clubs (similar to the meeting rooms at the library)
Rental for private events such as weddings, parties, and receptions
Rental of office space  
Rental of spaces for local classes (yoga, dance, music) 
Space for Senior activities that the Senior Center can't accommodate
Supervised after school space for 5th-8th graders with organized activities 
3.Are there any specific uses that you or a family member would like to take advantage of if available at the Stanley Center? (Choose from the above list, or indicate another use.) 
4.Are there any local organizations that you think might be interested in using space in the building?
5.Do you have any specific concerns about the Borough acquisition and use of the Stanley Center building? If so, please share below.
6.The steering committee is currently exploring different models for operating the Stanley Center building. Please indicate your preference (if any) for these different models. 
7.We are looking for individuals / businesses who could donate their time to improving the Stanley building. Please indicate if you would be willing to assist in any of the following and make sure you provide contact information at the conclusion of the survey. (You may also email jmathiasen@chathamborough.org or cdempsey@chathamborough.org). 
8.The Steering Committee is planning to reach out to a number of interest groups, including the School District, Library, Senior Center, Township Committee, and others to obtain feedback on the use of this building. Please indicate any other groups you think should be contacted.
9.Please indicate the ages of people living on your household
10.Please indicate where you currently live
11.Please provide any other thoughts you have regarding the building and how this use assessment should be conducted. 
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. If you would like to provide additional comments, you may e-mail us at jmathiasen@chathamborough.org or cdempsey@chathamborough.org 
12.If you are interested in volunteering or would like us to contact you, please provide contact information below or e-mail jmathiasen@chathamborough.org or cdempsey@chathamborough.org
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