Dogs in Woodland Cemetery

Opposed — says the problem is owners leaving bagged waste behind, and a cemetery is a sacred place where dogs don't belong.

A runner who's seen passed-out people and drug exchanges in the cemetery; supports more everyday foot traffic as a proven way to reduce unsafe activity.

Supports the proposal — leashed dogs are controlled by their owners, Pat Russell Park already has worse dog waste problems, and the real issue is enforcement.

Walks the cemetery almost daily and finds it peaceful; worries more dogs — many off-leash — would frighten fragile walkers and change a place she loves.

Frequent visitor who considers it sacred and fears loose dogs; says Keene has a dog park and other places for dogs — the cemetery shouldn't be one.

Loves dogs but has conducted committal services there; says free-range dogs and enforcement failures make the cemetery the wrong place for them.

Supports the change — 'eyes on the street' theory says more people make places safer, and bans only keep out the well-behaved.

Favors a one-year trial with publicity, signage and electronic signs at entrances asking for respectful behavior.