Dear Gripe Vine Readers:
Many of my readers have submitted pothole gripes, broken up pavement and unfinished pothole repairs to Gripe Vine. I have been contacting your district Council members asking for help with these complaints.
I have been waiting for these responses and I just wanted you to know today, as soon as the Council members respond, you will read their investigative results in Gripe Vine. I would like to ask my readers to let me know if your gripes have been completed or not.
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
In the Highland-Sawmill Road, someone tried to fill potholes but only filled them halfway. Others they missed completely and are causing cracks in the pavement. They look like a war packed driveway strip. Please fix it.
Taxpayer
I notified Councilman Victor M. Boras of these conditions, and this reply was received, “As Councilman of the 8th District, I see and understand these issues with potholes all over the districts. The city really needs to find a way to fix them all. I have reached out with emails and texting to the Public Works Commissioner and at this point have not heard anything back as of yet. As you may know, there ae so many issues and I do my best as councilman of the Eighth District.”
Dear Eleanoreo Turkington:
There is a huge hole turning onto Leete Street from Peck Avenue. It took them four months to patch it the first time. In a month the patch was even worse. You can barely turn onto the street without going into it.
Tired of It!
Dear Tired of It:
Council Woman Bridgette Huskie was notified of your complaint. Her reply, “They have been added to the list.”
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
There is a huge pothole here at Third and Elm. Please repair it.
SP
Dear SP:
Council Woman Bridgette Hoskie responded to your gripe with, “They have been added to the list.”
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
When will the hole on Park Circle be repaired and is Savin Avenue going to be repaved?
Faithful Reader
Dear Faithful Reader:
According to Councilwoman, Meli Garthwait,” I have never heard back from Public Works regarding your complaints for the hole on Park Circle and Savin Avenue paving. I have copied Public Works again so hopefully someone will respond and let us know if they will have someone go onto fix the pothole and answer the question on paving.”
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
When will the potholes on Church Street be repaired?
HS
Dear HS:
Council Woman Bridgette Hoskie replied,” I have sent a follow up to address.”
Dear Council Men and Women:
Thank you for the time and patience you all have employed to assist our residents
Eleanore
Dear Eleanore Turkington:
Just who has the option to post banners at City Hall recognizing various occasions and tributes?
Curious
Dear Curious:
Beth Sabo West Haven’s Human Resources Commissioner responded, “The city has hung banners that are informational in nature such as June ID, Dog Licensing Month , Celebration of Centennial. There have been various banners and flags displayed, such as Breast Cancer Awareness. Let Freedom Rin, congratulations to various school championships , Irish Flag, Italian Flag, Pride Flag, Organ Donor Flag, etc. It is usually hung to commemorate a date or event.”
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