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Frank Carini takes a funny, sharp and refreshingly direct look at the recent Johnston Town Council resolution opposing the proposed extension of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. The piece pushes back on concerns about crime, traffic, litter and e-bikes while highlighting the Greenway’s long history of connecting communities, improving access to the river and supporting revitalized public spaces.

Thank you, Frank, for bringing some much-needed humor to a frustrating conversation and for recognizing the decades of work that have gone into making the Woonasquatucket River and Greenway an asset for our communities. We appreciate the perspective and the attention you’ve brought to this important conversation.

Source: Frank Carini, “Boo! Added Mile of Bike Path Scares Johnston Town Council,” ecoRI News, September 28, 2026.