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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I am opening my column today with a letter from Aaron Charney, Third District Councilman regarding cooperation and assistance to West Haven residents’ gripes and complaints Councilman Charney writes, “There seems to be … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Gripe Vine Readers: By now, you are reading this column anticipating responses from Mayor Nancy Rossi’s office. I submitted 76 complaints and gripes to the Mayor, Monday, Aug. 20. In last week’s Gripe Vine, the mayor indicated, “Your readers … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am a life-long resident and I feel the need to finally write this letter. West Haven has so many heavily littered areas. For the past several years I have been organizing local litter clean-ups throughout town. I also … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why is it that almost all the gripes must go through Louis Esposito? I am a firm believer that one should go right to the source, i.e. the mayor herself, police department or public works depending on the gripe. I am … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, I placed a request to my readers and all West Haven residents to email Gripe Vine or mail any unattractive sights you would like to see improved in your city. Well, you did and I am so proud of my many, many … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been complaining about the loud music at the Allingtown Flats during early hours of the morning and I finally wrote to Gripe Vine. Just when will this practice stop? Getting so, a person can’t get a decent night’s … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: I received a number of comments on a recent reader’s letter to Gripe Vine in which she complained vehemently of the risk of trying to cross Captain Thomas Blvd. a very busy street. Here are a few letters offering additional … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Cars are parking along Connecticut Avenue blocking emergency vehicles arrival if necessary. There is also garbage left on the street and beach here. People are changing their clothes in the middle of the neighborhood. The … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been a resident of West Haven for three years and in that time I have had more close calls as a pedestrian with motorists than in a decade living in larger cities. The worst experiences have been on the … [Read more...] about Gripevine