The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

this matter serious ana immaculate consideration so that this depart ment may be sclf-sustainlng.
 Tho work on the Shepaug water system has proceeded gradually during the year. but with greatly limited appropriations" It should be noted that construc- ton has now reached point where 1t is possible, as has been done at limos during 1881, to pump water from the Shcpaug to the Morris reservoir, The funds for the cons tinuation of this work arc not suf- ficlent to permit any but the most necessary work to be done.
 Public Safety.
 Both the police and fire depart mcnts have continued to function efficiently during 1881.
 The discipline of both depart ments has ben maintained at the high standard of tho preceding year.
 The Ford cars In use by the po- Ice department were exchanged during the year for new cars. cx- value of the motor patrol The
 
 covered as 1t hna by this service. Both departments have kept their expenses at n minimum fig In our efforts to effect economies. Public Health.
 The operations of the depart ment of public health have been conducted in a most c0inmendable manner under serious difficulties. The epidemic of infantlle paralysis in the summer and early autumn was of sufficient magnitude to cause great concern. During this trying period, the work Of thls department wns promptly and in- telligently conducted. The r0u- tine work has also been kept up to a high standard which hnS earned the commendatlon or tho state health authorities.
 TO the officers and members of this department, as well as to both hospitals and the other private agencies which have given unspar- ing cooperation, am most sincere ly grateful,
 Public Welfare
 The economic conditions of the past year have placed enormous burdens upon this department. The urgency of the situation made 1t necessary for this department to extend aid far beyond the financial limits stipulated in the budget. These expenditures were necessar- fly of an emergency nature. so that no Just criticism can fall upon this department.
 The same conditions apply to the work of the Brookside Home and the Children's Home Commission.
 To those in charge of this de- partment, the city should be most grateful for their sympathetic handling of a most difficult situ- ation,
 Education
 The department of education oc- CupieS such an important part in city affairs that it Is not possible here to discuss 1t Tn detail.
 In drafting the revised charter, 1t scene ddesirable to secure closer relationship between this depart ment and the city government. This has bene done, with the result that the arrangement which goes into  effect with the new year should materially increase the ability of the department to cooperate more efficiently in our program Of economy.
 The annual report of the super intendcnt should receive the close attention of your honorable board.
 In summarizing the years work, it would not be erroneous to say that l feel that, during q period of most acute depression, we have held the ground we had gained and have even advanced a little toward our goal
 In times such as those through which we are passing, it is most heartening to have, as l have had, the cheerful assistance of every employe of the city. Their burdens have been borne without complaint and it is 10 their loyalty that we