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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am addressing my gripe through Gripe Vine to the City of West Haven: “Would you please do us all a favor and pave Dee Street?” Every year we submit requests to repave the potholes ridding this small street … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I love your paper and I love West Haven. The people on Farm Hill Road have a flagpole. They have an American flag and beneath it another American flag but at the bottom is another American flag but at the bottom it says … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I can’t believe it! I just can’t believe the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has finally stepped up to the plate! They are catching up with the many possibilities of the internet! I have been a … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I inquired once before, in the 9th District, why there are vehicles illegally parked that are in residential neighborhoods re: Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department: any ¾ ton trucks and any six wheels that is … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: In my last column, I covered complaints and questions in a catch-up mode. In doing so, I felt it gave you an opportunity to see where we were going with various gripes. Understandably, it takes time for responses to reach … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: I have not written this column for a short time and I’m going to run a number of catch-up items in this week’s edition. Would you please take this opportunity to update me if the gripes you had previously submitted have not … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: I have found recently that a great many of you have been expressing your pride in this city of West Haven. In your letters to Gripe Vine, you have also described the irritants you have been viewing around the city. In the … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I noticed in a recent issue of the Voice that readers were concerned about the speeding on Beach Street. Speeding and erratic driving is a concern everywhere in the city and state. Signs will NOT help solve the … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have complained in the past, about the trucks on Voss Road. Recently, an 18-wheeler was making its way toward Sawmill Road. I happened to be outside taking pictures and captured a photo of just such a truck. … [Read more...] about Gripevine

Gripe Vine Readers: A recent Gripe Vine column published a request for signage on the Boardwalk requiring face masks. I am looking into this matter. Watch my next column to see if this request was received and completed. Gripe Vine … [Read more...] about Gripevine