Dear Eleanore Turkington: I recently moved to West Haven. So far, we are enjoying your city, especially the beaches and the friendly people we have met. While waiting in line at the grocery store, I heard two people grumbling about a boot law that … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: I have already received a number of inquiries on the status of the Department of Motor Vehicle office that will be opening in West Haven. Today, I am happy to provide my readers with up to date information on this new DMV West … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to complain about the trash that has accumulated on the Highland Street Hill. Can you help us clean this area up? MN Dear MN: Your frustration, I hope, has ended relating to the condition of Highland … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been waiting to write to Gripe Vine for a long time with my gripe, but kept holding my complaint off, hoping someone else would express their feelings on this issue. My issue is why motorists do not put their … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: They turned the West Haven Armory building into apartments but they did not handicapped-accessible it. There 15 steps in the front and eight steps in the back and no elevator. Isn’t there a city ordinance about … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: I am sure you read Mayor Nancy Rossi’s reply to Gripe Vine recently in which she provided Council Members’ phone numbers for residents to contact with their complaints. This list was provided in the Feb. 15 issue of the West … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: From time to time, after following up on your complaints, I will receive a letter from the folks who had submitted complaints, indicating “Sorry Eleanore, nothing has been done about my gripe.” My usual procedure is to follow … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: From time to time, after following up on your complaints, I will receive a letter from the folks who had submitted complaints, indicating “Sorry Eleanore, nothing has been done about my gripe.” My usual procedure is to follow … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Gripe Vine Readers: In the past, I had been fortunate to receive superior assistance from Francis Withington; the past Information Officer for the City of West Haven provided solutions to my reader’s complaints. His responses were prompt, accurate … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Well, it’s that time of year once again, a Gripe Vine wrap-up of 2017. Snow removal regulations and odd and even size parking during snow storms became a popular question to Gripe Vine. Broken unrepaired sidewalks came into view in my column with … [Read more...] about Gripevine