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Gripe Vine Readers: I just finished reading a news release in a local paper that contained a full description of the safety hazards on Campbell Avenue. I have received numerous complaints from my readers describing the dangers of this area and … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: The elevator at 711 Savin Ave., the Williston Building, is broken again., and older people and kids and sickly disabled people can’t get our or down the stairs The owners don’t care and don’t answer the phone … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: What is going on here in West Haven? I have lived here for more than 30 years on Lester Street, and something is definitely wrong. Here are just a few issues: There is a couch sitting in front of 42-44 Lester … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I complained last year that there was no railing on the sidewalk that runs along the city hall driveway on the Campbell Avenue side. The sidewalk is very steep. At that time, you said you contacted a person who … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: As you know, I have been complaining about the trucks driving through our neighborhood on Voss Road (Robert Daly has been submitting complaints about this truck issue for some time). I know it’s been some time … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I recent read about our mayor glorifying the accomplishment of the new park and commons buildings in the center of Allingtown. Whom does this benefit? I have yet to see anyone sing the park except the birds, parking, … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: There is a home on North Great Circle that hasn’t cut the lawn in two years. Is there a solution here? Disgusted Neighbor YM Dear YM: Gripe Vine often receives similar complaints, including … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Several weeks ago, I was watching the TV news and they showed a news item that covered a senior center in Connecticut that had been broken into by two teenagers. I couldn’t believe what I saw but there it was, food … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: Loud, rude, obnoxious party on Leete Street till wee hours of the morning. It sounded like a bad 10-piece orchestra that played to the max. Cups and debris tossed all over the place. Neighbors take notice … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am sick and tired of the many commercials on television. One night, during a movie, I counted 8 commercials during a commercial break. Enough is enough because I pay a huge amount for television service and regular … [Read more...] about Gripevine