READER ROUNDUP: Keep It Countrylike

Johnston: "The building would do well with small antique shops and retail stores. The grounds would offer great walking and picnic areas that would gear toward elderly, physically disabled, children and for biking....keeping it countrylike and natural." — Janice Sheehan Hodge, commenting on What Would You Put Here?

Coventry: "Very logical, therefore has very little chance of passage. It somewhat lessens the room for mischief." — mjm, commenting on Kettle Proposes Greater Transparency in Grant Process

Cranston: "At what cost democracy Mr Sepe? Are we to sacrifice the rule of law for political expediency? That is what a tyrant does sir." — Bill Greenaway, commenting on Letter: Ward 4 Special Election Would Cost Taxpayers

East Greenwich: "We never get the “real” skinny on what is going on with these mess ups….always we are studying it and we get back to you …as all is done behind closed doors." — M Berg, commenting on Plumbing & Field Fixes On Tap at Cole

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "As a local "band mom"...I am so happy for Erika! She really has a great voice and we're routing for her! Go Erika!" — Robin G, commenting on Van Pelt Safe on 'Idol'

North Kingstown: "Again, what a failure in imagination and leadership! Do some basic research -- you have a town 15 miles to the south of you -- Westerly - that has actually DONE consolidation and is apparently making it work. This is merely a red herring because he knows the T/C will not accept it; yet he can claim credit for his effort." — Joe Smith, commenting on School Committee OKs Consolidating School, Town Job

Woonsocket: "I believe in praying, I believe in the ALL Mighty. Do you own a home in Woonsocket? Do you have children in the Woonsocket school system? Sometimes we need DEVINE intervention and now is that time." — Time to move on up, commenting on Woonsocket Schools May Close In April