New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
GROVE INSISTS ON GET7ING ON INSIDE Asks Towers Why City En-
 ployes Have Been Dropped WANTS OPEN DISCUSSION
Public Works Commissioner Asks Chairman Questions Straight
 From Shoulder Regarding Re-
 cent Discharge of FOrcmen.

The information Chairman Regl- nald Towers of the board of pubic works promised to impart to his col leagues relative to the "shakeup' in that department has not been sui ncient to satisfy Thomas w. Grove, commissioner and former chalrman, and unless additional facts in sup port of the program are made pub lie Commissioner Grove threatens 10 kick over the traces"
 Towers promise to give tnforma- ton came after rift appeared in an otherwise harmonious gathering of the commissioners last night aft CT Commissioner Grove had direct cd criticism at those responsible for the "shakeup" which has already claimed the jobs of one foreman and an inspector.
 Discharge of the two employees and reports that others are in line for blue tickets" caused Commis- sioner Thomas w. Grove to direct severe criticism at those responsible for this program.
 City Engineer Ignored
 The commissioner, who during the administration of A. M. Pao- nessa, was chairman of the board, demanded to know why the city en- gineer was not consulted in connec- ton with the dropping of Joseph r. Ryan. foreman at the department storcyard. The engineer has previ- ously made known his opposition to disturbing the force of foremen.
 Tt has always been my impress sion that this board consulted the city engineer regarding the hiring and firing done in his office," Com missioner Grove remarked.
 He then asked Chairman Reginald Towers if Ryan had ever been re- ported as inefficient and the chair man replied negatively. In reply 10 another question Towers said the position is not to be dispensed with but will be filled by another.
 Discussion Sub Rosa
 The presence of newspapermen prompted an abrupt ending on de- bate led by Mir. Grove as to the advisability of discharging compe- tent men, Chairman Towers pcomis- ing to give more information after the meeting.
 After the meeting Commissioners Towers and Grove conferred briefly. The former explained that on grounds of economy it has been de- cided to curtail the force of inspec- tors and foremer. but according to Commissioner Grove adequate fig urcs and facts in support of this claim were not forthcoming. Neither was the discharge of Ryan explained to the satisfaction of MT. Grove who is personally acquainted with Ryan's work under the present and former board. Chairman Towers promise to have further facts for MT. Groves perusal brought the suggestion from the latter that the proper place to present these facts is at the meeting of the board, Grove declaring he felt himself en- titled to no more information than ether commissioners.
 Commissioner Grove was the storm center of serious break In the official family during the admin istration of A. M. Paonessa. The mayor disagreed with the board on the paving of Grove Hill, but the public works department refused to recant, insisting that the course mapped out WIS to be preferred After several days of open dispute between the chairman and the may or Crowe's resignation was asked He retired rom the board.
 To Improve East Street
 Several petitions for catch basins were laid over for inspection last night. City Engineer Williams read letter from the state highway commission regarding the layout of East street from the railroad cross ing to the city line, stating that the department is anxious to start work on that particular stretch. The city engineer explained that action from the common council had been held up by the opposition of several property owners on the street. It was voted to refer the matter to the common council and to request
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