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READER ROUNDUP: 'No More Dollars for Dysfunction'

Check out a collection of reader comments from around the region.


North Kingstown
: "Secondary beneficial outcome of this ruling......... we don't need the SC to meet or vote anymore!!! It's Christmas. Can we get a judge to rescind their bond issuance vote too? No more "Dollars for Dysfunction"." — Norsewindnk, commenting on Town, School Department to Collaborate on Eliminating $1.2 Million Shortfall

Coventry: "So where does one find a holiday tree??? At a Christmas Tree Farm??? Are the same people that are against Christmas also willing to work Christmas or Easter without extra pay, or even at all." — Pamela Spahn-Calderone, commenting on Holiday tree?

Cranston: "What about those IDIOTS that drive with their POOCHie in the drivers seat looking out the window. Far more dangerous." — Suzanne Arena, commenting on POLL: Do You Use Your Cell Phone While Driving?

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East Greenwich: "Sounds like another example of the one with the biggest mouth getting his way." — Leo, commenting on Planning Board Approves McDonalds, But With Potentially Fatal Amendment

Johnston: "Johnston is known by everyone as the "dump" town. ITs about time we as a community take a stand against these corporate giants and let them know "we mean business" and are not allowed to be taken advantage of. Mayor Polisena is doing his very best to solve this problem." — Anthony Ursillo, commenting on Mayor To File Landfill Lawsuit Tomorrow

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Narragansett: "having children in the car can cause many people to get distracted, when will the ban on that start!" — Joyce Huntley, commenting on POLL: Do You Use Your Cell Phone While Driving?

South Kingstown:"When interest rates drop, homeowners take notice. If rates dip lower than your current rate, refinancing may allow you to lower your monthly payment, potentially reducing the interest expenses you’ll pay over the life of the loan." — petercampana, commenting on A Different Experience For Real Estate in SK

Woonsocket: "It is so convenient to ridicule and insult those who are at least attempting to improve the disasterous financial situation we find ourselves in. I often wonder, if these 'insultors' feel they have a better idea or solution to these issues, why haven't they presented themselves and run for office?" — Norman R Pelland, commenting on Education Board Elects Chair, Reorganizes Subcommittees


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