Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I read your column every week and sometimes I see people complain about their leaves and branches, etc., that have been left behind after bulk pick up. Obviously, the city workers do not pick them up and I want to know … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Over the past few years, Gripe Vine has been receiving complaints relating to the condition of the Cove River Tide Gate. I’m going back to 2014 with this issue. I thought I would relate a little background to my readers and the … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have written to you before concerning early garbage and leaf trucks waking up the people in our neighborhood. You had asked for an update to see if there was any relief regarding this issue. It appears that maybe the … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to complain about a dump stricken area on Coleman Street, adjacent to the VA Medical Center. It is a health hazard and an unsightly view for the residents in this area. Can you please take action to clean and … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: My wife and I were driving down Peck Avenue and met a herd of 10 bicyclists in the middle of the road blocking it, popping wheelies, almost causing an accident and stopped traffic. POLICE TAKE ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, I received a complaint relating to a tree blocking the view on Laurel and Soundview Avenues. I reported this to the mayor’s executive assistant, Louis Esposito. A reply from his office indicated he would have … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I just finished reading the Gripe Vine from May 3. I was impressed with the responses from the city’s Mayoral Executive Assistant, Louis Esposito. I read in between the lines that it took some time for the answers to … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I finally had to say something about how people aren’t taking driving seriously. People don’t take the laws/rules for driving serious anymore. People are running red lights, turning right on red when there is a sign … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I’ve kept track of the trucks traveling on Voss Road for a while now. I wish I had a picture of at least one truck. But, they are traveling too fast for me to capture them. Mostly, the same white truck has been going … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have a real gripe! The sidewalk between 108 and 112 Lakeview Ave. is a tripping hazard. It is unsafe for pedestrians, children on bikes and scooters and mothers walking their babies in strollers, etc. Please let me know … [Read more...] about Gripevine