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Gripe Vine Readers: This columnist has received many complaints over the years and a number of them just this year already, of blight conditions in West Haven. These gripes most often are of overgrown grass, abandoned automobiles, household … [Read more...] about Gripvine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: There are trucks travelling through Meloy Road (there is a No Thru Truck Sign posted at each) end. Evidently this route is used to get to get to their company’s yard on Industry Drive and no police enforcement even … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: With hot weather coming up and a look back at last summer’s gripes, I decided to publish our local swimming pool and fireworks ordinances to serve as a reminder. If you follow these regulations, you’ll be protecting … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Be careful on Burwell Place, just off Campbell Avenue. My UNH son hit that crater (pothole 20 x 28 x 8) at 11 p.m. recently in the pouring rain recently, April 26. The tire went flat and had sidewall damage and had … [Read more...] about Gripevine

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