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Gripe Vine Readers: Several columns ago, I received a complaint from a reader who asked me why some of the lights on the city’s Green were not lit. I was able to contact a source that would help with this problem. Thanks to my reader who … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: I have received quite a few pothole complaints and have directed these to the council person representing your district. Occasionally, they are ignored, and I must send a second request for a follow up. There are occasions … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am wondering if Public Works knows about half the lights are out on the Green? I was out there the other night, and it was dark with many of the light posts not working. Chris M. Dear Chris M: I … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: On numerous occasions I have been asked what the Boot Law details are and why the City of West Haven is not operating the Boot Law anymore .According to West Haven Tax Manager, Rachel A-Massih, ”The Booting Program … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Our city can replace our city trash receptacles with either something more secure, so wildlife doesn’t get in. Or, since that option is expensive just please get covers for the trash receptacles already in place. The … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I don’t understand why whenever anything needs to get done in West Haven by either the City of West Haven or by the State of Connecticut it drags on or never gets done. Back in July of 2021 there was an … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the City of West Haven has something called the “Boot Law.” I have a friend who mentioned she had gotten “tagged” because she parks her car here but lives in Florida. Can you explain this law. I plan to … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: The home on Jessie Drive leaves their two Labs outside almost all day and night and one of them barks so loud at any sight or sound, 7 a.m., 5 p.m., 12 a.m., doesn’t matter. Not to mention that it’s been absolutely … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Like many of you, this is the time of year when most of us look over our files to either update or eliminate them. Within Gripe Vine files, I have found a number of complaints that appeared dangerous to the public such as roadways with malfunctioning … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: The baseball fields by Chick’s Drive-In are contaminated with lots of dog feces and goose feces along with chewed up balls and of course garbage. This disgusting material degrades into the soil, therefore … [Read more...] about Gripevine