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

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am a faithful reader of your column and wonder at the variety of gripes you receive each week. I have been meaning to send you my favorite gripe for some time and today I decided to DO IT! Most people these days … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Several weeks ago, Gripe Vine had a story in it describing a group of kids on bikes carelessly riding in and out of cars and blocking traffic on West Haven streets. Activity like this could really cause fright and tragedy … [Read more...] about 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