Let’s bring the good old days to Old Town Bluffton

When I walked around the Six Corners area of East Providence, R.I., there were many benches to sit and visit and, of course, some for those waiting for the bus. I also saw the flag pole displaying our flag in front of the City Hall and a veterans’ memorial.

I do not think there are any benches as the sidewalks are narrow in Old Town Bluffton. How can a proud grandmother walk with her expecting granddaughter and rest? An alternative is to go inside a restaurant, and even then they might have to wait a spell for a table.

More trees need to be planted. Few dogwoods did I see upon my last visit to Old Town Bluffton.

Let’s mark a mile walk in colorful paint on sidewalks with some quotes like “a journey begins with your first step.”

I saved the best for last: a large fountain with a place for many to sit and dream ... to sketch and take pictures and, most of all, make a wish.

Sorry, I really do not think Old Town Bluffton has any old charms like the kind I grew up with. They have mainly all new buildings, and I think they can drop the word “old.”

And don’t forget: in a green space, put chess and checkers — games for any age.

This story was originally published August 11, 2017 at 1:22 PM with the headline "Let’s bring the good old days to Old Town Bluffton."