Gripe Vine Readers, This is the time of year when we all reflect on the past days and months and for years, going on 17 years, at the end of each year, I publish in Gripe Vine, the highlights, both good that had occurred during 2019. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have received complaints concerning this illegal dumping and have sent them out to the affected councilmen. No results: I thought I would like you to read the following notes and look at these photos. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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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