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 since I complained, and you probably thought the problem went away. Nope, its still going on. I just figured nothing will be done, and I just have to live with it. It’s too bad this little island of home is in an area where all the industrial and suppliers are all around us. We are getting squeezed from all sides and the trucks are part of the problem.
I sometimes wish they would buy all the houses and make a shopping center or something like that and maybe call it the Haven. Wait…that won’t work they will never finish it.
Robert Daly
Gripe Vine Readers:
Robert Daly has submitted a time list covering trucks raveling on Voss Road June 5 to August 17. There were 63 truck occurrences on this road.
Councilwoman Chrystal Fanelli was notified of the truck traffic on Voss Road Oct. 20 of last year and indicated she would see what she could do with this complaint. In a previous issue of the West Haven Voice, a photo was published of trucks travelling on Voss Road. These complaints have been reported through Gripe Vine a number of times.
It seems to me, readers, and believe me, I am not an authority on traffic control, (but) a sign posted in the vicinity of Voss Road, alerting truck drivers, stating, “Truck traveling on Voss Road is prohibited is not being followed. Mayor Rossi would you lend a hand with this issue?
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
I am writing to the letter regarding the use of the public Bocce Court that has served the community since 1985 built by the town for that purpose. However, it has been maintained by the public persons who are dedicated by use and involvement in the constant maintenance of the court.
The shed was added in 2000 and built by the students for the purpose of having the tools used in the daily maintenance and kept locked to prevent theft or vandalism of course.
It was built last year with us bearing the expense of materials, not excluding the costs also of tools, leveling, sand, paint and hardware..
There are always new people showing up joining in on the games and they are well behaved. They are welcome. Also being a public court preferring West Haven residents. Anyone else can come and play with their own party but must supply their own balls and hopefully groom the court when done.
Unwarranted and in accurate complaints are not keeping with the spirit of the community as s intended.
Neal Schebell
Gripe Vine Readers:
Gripe Vine has received numerous complaints referring to a temporary storage container that has been on a Howard Street resident’s property for 3-4 years. I notified Councilman Robert Bruneau of this issue and recently received his reply indicating the container has been removed.
Gripe Vine has forwarded numerous gripes to Councilman Bruneau, and he has always responded to my readers’ inquiries promptly and thoroughly. Thank you, Councilman Bruneau!
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
Does anyone know why all the trees along Captain Thomas Blvd, near the high school, were cut down?
M.D. Just Curious
Dear Just Curious:
I asked your councilman William X. Conlon to respond to your question and to date, no reply. I will continue to seek an answer for you.
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Coming up…handrail sought to enter City Hall….property adjacent to Seacrest gripe…high grass on North Forest Circle, Morse Park basketball courts once again speeding at Second Avenue and Morse Street…stop sign needed at Campbell Avenue going north and much more.