Apr. 9: Sporting, Taxing, Meeting, Driving, Opening

Sporting: Beginning at 6 am today, we're starting our latest Readers' Choice poll on the best place in Johnston and nearby Cranston to find sporting goods. Have your say and crown our next winner.

Taxing: In this week's "Great Debate," we ask readers to weigh in on a proposal to levy property taxes on nonprofit schools and hospitals, the so-called "Meds and Eds" bill sponsored by state Rep. John Carnevale (D-Providence, Johnston).

Meeting: The Johnston Town Council meets at 7 pm tonight at the ; among the agenda items is a show cause hearing on Club Bebeto, where Johnston .

Driving: The price of gas is inching toward $4 a gallon in some places — but you can find the lowest price nearby, as well as potential traffic trouble spots along your route, on our Commute page.

Opening: Today marks the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the new home of Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, just behind the former location which is now the town's municipal court. Help celebrate the anniversary by visiting the new building this week, which is also, fittingly, National Library Week.