The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

aldermen, for the most part, were on the receiving end.
 Culhane Bill
 It all came about through pro- test of 50 or 60 residents of East End avenues who appeared Tuesday night before the Board of Public Works to seek reduction of sewer assessments, postponement of pay ment beyond the 120 days set by law.
 Meanwhile, the group had solic- tied handling of the matter in the General Assembly by Senator George T. Culhane. The Republi- can-controlled Board of Aldermen was asked to support the Culhane bill when it emerges from the processing of committees later this year.
 Aldermanic President Patrick M. Perriello and Acting Republican Aldermanic Leader c. Arthur Du- Bois emerged as the particular heroes of the minority" battalion in the exchange of words and phrases.
 President Perrieno explained with complete tolerance not once but several times, that the rules govern ing the specall meeting did not allow the aldermen to undertake action at that time; that a regular meeting could have other result should those present undertake their proposals seeking support at that time.
 Dubois Explains
 Alderman Dubois, remarking that he had served on the Board of Works for 10 years, explained the functions of the respective boards, the restrictions governing the board of aldermen at special meet ings. He promised support of the group at such time as a future meeting ol the aldermen can under take consideration of the bill being relayed through Senator Culhane by lateral pass to the General As sembly.
 All fractious aspect of the meet ing came unofficially, so far as the aldermen were concerned, after regular adjournment. President Perriello explained to the gather ing that the board could not con- sider or act after consideration on any proposals presented, but that the board would be glad to hear what those present had to say.
 James McGrath, 92 Hinsdale avenue. was chief spokesman and reiterated his protest to the Board of Works saying that times are hard; working hours short; some men are working only three days a week; how can they pay assess ments?"
 He continued:
 You members of the Board of Aldermen should go to Hartford and raise your voices in our defense. We expect you to lead us-heayily bur- dened AS We are with taxes. Show the people of Waterbury that their city officials mean to do the right thing"
 Harold MccarrolI, 4b HinsdaIe avenue, seconded the comment of MT, McGrath; Miss Marion Ocon- nor, Of i60 Morse avenue, asked that someone tell us whether the sewer assessments are to be ae- eepted without further action" in- quiTing about whether the Board Of Public Works had authority to act,
 Speaks As Citizen
 Charges Of passing the buck" were east at the Public Works Board, then at the aldermen, The msDii0n Of political afflllatloD eDteTed
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