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Dear Eleanore Turkington: A car has been left on the corner of Washington Avenue and William Street. As a parent of small children it is a safety hazard with fluids leaking, tires missing, brakes digging into the street and the trunk is … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I heard while a cleanup crew was cleaning up THE ROCK that faces the sound they discovered lights up there. Can you get them to work again, Eleanore? What a sight that would be! Also, how about a flag pole … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: There are lot of holes on the road from the bridge to West Spring Street on Stevens Avenue. Can you help those of us who drive our cars here to get this area repaired? NF, Stevens Street Dear NF, Stevens … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have lived in West Haven for all but 2 for 67 years. I have lived at my present address since 2006. During ALL that time, usually every other year, I have marched down to City Hall to ask about my sidewalks being … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why are there so many lights on at the Ora Mason Library? Can’t save money that way. RH Library Dear RH Library: Alan Olenick, Director of the West Haven Chamber of Commerce replied, “For many years, the lights … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Last week’s Gripe Vine published a letter from a reader who asked, “Why are the residents of Allingtown being forced to pay higher taxes, all because the Allingtown Fire District refuses to consolidate Why doesn’t MARB … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Several years ago, I ran a sidewalk questionnaire to my readers requesting the condition of your sidewalks. A magnificent response! A number of dangerous sidewalks were brought to the attention of the city. However, … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been waiting for someone to fix the clock on the Allingtown Green. Can you tell me when this is going to happen? Ruth L Allingtown Green: I have been contacting the Councilman for your district, … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I know it has been quite some time since the cancelled big rubbish pick up and piles of trash remain at curbside all over town. Is anyone cruising around giving out those $100 per day fines? I don’t think so. If … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: During the late-night hours and if the police must come back the second time because of blasting loud music at a party disturbing the neighbors, who gets ticketed, the offenders or the landlord? FT … [Read more...] about Gripevine