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Gripe Vine Readers: It has been some time since you have heard from me, and I must begin my column today with an apology. Your issues are of the most importance to me, and I will address them in each future column. However, my … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am a resident on one of the side streets off Ocean Avenue. The signs that says, "For West Haven Beach Permit Parking Only." (Drivers) go up the street halfway then they stop. And then they are like that throughout … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: What is being done about all of the out-of-state registered vehicles of people living in West Haven? A lot of tax dollars being lost!! BG Dear BG: I contacted West Haven's Assessor, Ann Marie Gradoia … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Most people I know are fed up with the high cost of electricity. As a matter of fact, I read that in July our bill are going up by $39. I get very confused with my electric people and wonder where all the extra … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Recently I spotted a huge billboard in our state that displayed a warning to motorists that there was a law in Connecticut that showed a penalty to drivers concerning driving and texting. I wasn't aware that … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the city not raise manhole covers and the frames after paving anymore? There are several in West Haven that are very deep especially at Campbell and Spring Street and by the VA. If you hit this one … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington There are many taxpaying residents in West Haven and from time to time I and many others wish they could make suggestions to our mayor submitting suggestions on various projects. Such as more use of the dance area at … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Restaurants continue to lead pandemic hours by closing much too early. We in West Haven need our nights back. We lose money and community safety and reputation. People go to New Haven for fun at night. Fun … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I guess the citywide waste program was a flop! I am all for keeping the environment clean and safe, but there had to be a better way to approach a program like this than what West Haven experienced. I don’t … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I drive through West Haven every day and I am wondering when the Ward-Heitman museum will reopen and share its memories with the people in this city. Many cities in Connecticut stand with pride in offering ur early … [Read more...] about Gripevine