NEW CANAAN: "How about 'Wuthering Heights?' That's too great a book to just be a girl thing." This is one reader's response to a "Local Voices" post by blogger Mike McAteer about his favorite literary characters.

RIDGEFIELD: "There you go, Gals ... Science has put an end to that potential secret ..." This is one reader's response to the state Supreme Court's ruling that a Middletown man could proceed with a lawsuit seeking $190,000 in damages from a Ridgefield man in a rare paternity case.

SHELTON: "Unfortunately in the economy right now, parents are having to make choices like... sports or pay the water bill, or the power bill and that is not something that should be put on our kids! Sports show benefits for kids across the board, and the pay to play program here in Shelton is nothing more than a joke... Taxes are low, but your kids have to pay to pee at school... or Taxes are low, but city officials can have their office remodeled on the city's dime ..." This is what one reader said in response to an article about Shelton Public Schools' pay to participate requirement for middle and high school students.

STAMFORD: "WES PRIDE. College tuition is way too high, but I still think it's an incredible life experience if you can afford it. College isn't only about job training or resume building, it's about learning and broadening your mind. As someone who really enjoys education and studying, I think it's money well spent, at least in my case." This is what one reader said in response to a poll asking readers whether private colleges are worth their high cost.