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
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: About the motorized skateboarder we witnessed him two times. Once in front of Jimmie’s and the other out at the point. I don’t live in the condos; I live in the West Shore where everyone has a barking dog, so I go to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, there were a number of questions regarding the “Boot” Program that I felt could be answered by our city officials. Michael Walsh, Public Relations Information Coordinator promptly responded … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: Before I begin my column this week, I would like to place this thought-provoking information with you and welcome your input on its merit. We all, I am sure, aware of the importance of the many environmental issues … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington’ I wrote to you the latter part of June complaining of heavy traffic consisting of landscaping vehicles, city buses, extra school buses and all the traffic that uses Canton Street for a short cut to Route 34, etc. … [Read more...] about Gripevine