Dear Eleanore Turkington: I saw your question in the Nov. 28 edition of the West Haven Voice asking who runs the Apple Festival and whether it would be possible to relocate it to the Grove. I am the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Quite often my readers ask, “You quote comments from West Haven’s Councilmen and Councilwomen. What I would like to know is just what do they do for our community?” A good question, readers. In my experience, I would … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: Back at the beginning of October I wrote that there are holes and crevices on Knox Street. Perhaps we are being forgotten because this is a dead end street. This complaint is specifically located at the entrance to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I read your column regularly and wonder at the diversity of topics you are confronted with. I may as well add mine. I am sick and tired of the lack of concern for other motorists who are facing motor vehicles … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have never written to you in the past, but I feel the need to ask for your assistance.I live on Andrea Drive, a cul-de-sac in a very small neighborhood. The houses, roads and sidewalks are approximately 20 years … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: Last week’s Gripe Vine provided my readers with a list of unanswered gripes that had been sent to West Haven’s Councilmen and Councilwomen. It is very important that your concerns are addressed by the individuals … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the new 10 cent charge for plastic bags was instituted for environmental reasons. The hope was that shoppers would switch to reusable bags, or maybe that businesses would switch to paper bags (Boston … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: Last year we blew a tire on the curb in front of 306 Captain Thomas Boulevard. We are aware it happens a lot. Triple A makes a comment when they hear it happens here again. Recently, friends of ours came to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: It’s been a few weeks, and nothing has changed with the barking dog situation on my street, Sharon Avenue. The dog sits behind the window and barks and barks. Now the barking dog has a new window which of course, the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: One of the other subjects that I see come up repeatedly is the lack of enforcement in the parking area along our beach and the lack of enforcement of the rules along the walk/path. I walk on the path at least four … [Read more...] about Gripevine