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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have talked to Public Works and the mayor’s office several times beginning in May through this week, regarding the lack of signs on the boardwalk indicating masks are required by the governor’s executive orders if … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been asking for help to the mayor’s office and to the traffic division as well as speaking to Council Woman and Officer D’Amato to make a change to Second Avenue as there is too much traffic to be safe to our … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Back in early June, Gripe Vine published a complaint from a reader who witnessed a pedestrian frightened by a dog while walking on Thomas Street and Captain Thomas Boulevard. Apparently the dog was on an extending leash, … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I’ve lived across the West Haven Beach for the last five years. I can’t tell you how many times I have called the mayor complaining about people driving and seeing people trying to cross the street. It’s a law that … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am aware that a lot of people walk around (the Boardwalk). It is a scenic route off the road that is peaceful and away from noisy cars and road pollution. If you haven’t noticed, both the walking lane and bicycle … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: For the past three months there has been no American Flag at Seth Haley School. This is a public building and I have noticed some public schools have the flag up and some do not. This is a disgrace during … [Read more...] about Gripevine

This week I am going to publish your gripes before I investigate them because they are timely and happening all too often. I have already forwarded these complaints to the councilmen/women in these areas and you can expect a follow up in upcoming … [Read more...] about Gripevine

I have had a number of complaints from my readers about the dog droppings on the Green. I have had the opportunity to cross West Haven’s Green, sometimes on business and often just to sit awhile. I had to agree with my letter writers, it is not a … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: I have received requests from readers interested in learning what efforts the local Chamber of Commerce and city officials utilize to bring new businesses into the city of West Haven. Several months ago I posed this … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I wonder if there is an ordinance in West Haven that prohibits property owners who allow their yards to remain messy. It just doesn’t seem fair to the rest of the people in the neighborhood. Just what can be done … [Read more...] about Gripevine