Dear Eleanore Turkington:

I just need some clarification. Is it illegal to push the leaves into the street? I see this more and more around West Haven. Thank you for listening.

Dear Eleanore Turkington:

I wish something could be done to improve the outside of the animal shelter, particularly the grounds. With a city the size of West Haven, the area could look much better. Recently, I visited the Milford Animal Shelter and was impressed with the grounds surrounding the building. There are recycle bins near the entrance but they’re neatly placed near the entrance of the building. There’s a flagpole displaying our flag and although the interior is small and somewhat cramped, the staff seems to manage well in a clean atmosphere. I would also like to know if staff members and/or police officers take the police cars parked outside the shelter building, home when business is done for the day.

Animal Lover

Dear Eleanore Turkington:

Almost everyday when I go by St. Lawrence School in the morning, cars are parked there in a No Parking zone. Parents are letting their children off on the side of the car facing the street. They park haphazardly. One parent parked with the rear end of the SUV sticking out and stepped out of the vehicle to talk to the person in the car behind her. When school is out you never see this or when people are going to church; they obey the signs. There should be a safer way to let off the children even if they have to walk.

VN

Dear Eleanore Turkington:

I found out recently, that a religious group has rented the conference center Sunday mornings for a year. Is this true? If so, what about events that have used it annually and will now not be able to do so? I am referring specifically to the road race that is held there every year. “Autumn on the Sound.” Where will they be headquartered? Why is something like this just pushed out and left to find other space?

PH