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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

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

Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, a letter was published complaining of a noisy leaf pickup at 4:30 a.m. If you recall, I had asked this reader to let me know if there was any recurrence and the following letters tell the story. Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: As you all know, West Haven is now led by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi. Gripe Vine, in the past, has been assisted in resolving your issues and complaints through West Haven’s Complaint Officer, Francis Withington. I have been … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to you with the hope that you maybe will be able to explain to me and my neighbors why it is so important for our leaves to get picked up at 5 a.m.? Every week we get woken up by the leaf truck. Why? I … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been writing to you complaining about the condition of Lakeview Avenue. Has the city done anything yet to correct this sidewalk’s condition? Safety Hazard Dear Safety Hazard: I have published the photo you … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Every night this whole area where I live, Simon Place, in West Haven, there is a heavy odor like a burning trash dump that fills the air. We have to close all our windows or else this stench would fill the house.The … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to you out of sheer desperation. There are sections of Richmond Avenue that have been torn up by a private contractor working on the gas lines. The manhole apron near 175 Richmond Ave. is totally obliterated. … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: The response in the Sept. 26, Gripe Vine, regarding the night-time lighting around two ballfields in Morse Park was inaccurate. I live near Morse Park and witness on a nearly nightly basis, along with my neighbors, when … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: Well, it finally has begun…from what information I was able to obtain, after the necessary approvals have occurred, construction on the Haven will begin in the spring. Of course, demolition has begun and we can now look forward … [Read more...] about Gripevine