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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 a … [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

Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I want to open my column today with cheerful, encouraging words; life is really handing us a difficult, challenging role to fill. I’m a mover and am not satisfied unless I’m either thinking of what’s next, … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Many of you have written to Gripe Vine seeking assistance in replacing or improving the sidewalks in your neighborhoods. Conditions such as cracked, broken or crumbled sidewalks that posed dangers to pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: This is the third time I have written you about commercial vehicles (dump trucks included) that park in a residential neighborhood on Jones Hill Road, Bellvue and Hillside Avenue upper and lower. I have … [Read more...] about Gripevine