The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-06

 bers of the board of works defended Supt. Herbert Scott-Cmith and the street department from charges of ineficiency in snow removal, declar- ing that the department had done a remarkably good job in view of all the circumstances. The board adopt- ed by unanimous vote resolution praislng Supt. Scott-Smith and the department for their work following recent snow storms
 The mayor cited figures submitted by the superintendent showing that expenditures for snow removal have been less than in previous years. Even if the small sum allotted for the work in this years budget is not considered, the mayor said, Water bury's streets ranked high in com- parison with those of other cities. If allowance is made for the small amount of money available, the de- partment must be credited with splendid job, the mayor declared.
 Sarcastic Comments
 Sarcastic comments were made about criticisms of the street depart ment voiced at the meeting of the board of aldermen Monday night. It was charged that the criticisms were unjustif1ed' and motivated by par tisanship.
 After a lengthy statement defend- ing the snow removal work, Mayor Scully said: T want one thing made clear. I'm not claiming, nor is MT. Scott-Smith, that we're 100 per cent satisfied. No doubt if we had more equipment, more work could have been done. But with the equipment that we have and with the depart ment working tirelessly for long hours, we've done very well. The pie ture would be much different If we had more equipment. But the snow removal work is still in @ favorable light, if we consider such factors as the budget, efficiency and the work in other cities"
 Unfair Pictures
 T had to smile," said Mayor Scul- ly, "when I saw in g. morning paper (The Waterbury Republican, pictures of clear streets in New Ha- ven. I had no hesitancy in telling the press that those pictures were un- fair. The second storm, which was snow here, was rain in New Haven. For that matter pictures taken in Ex- change Place here woulc nave shown that it was equally clear.
 Tn Hartford they had a $50,000 item for snow removal, but they've already spent $65, ,O00. And I under stand that the superintendent there is being subjected to a great deal of criticism"
 Referring to Alderman George L. Kingston's charges of street depart ment laxity, MT. Scully said: T read in the press that one of our touring aldermen said that conditions in Wa terbury were the worst in New Eng land. don't pay too much attention to his observations about Worcester and Boston. I think know great deal more about Worcester than he does and am more familiar with con- ditions there than he is. Worcester for years has been a snow pile from the time snow first falls until Easter"
 Flows on Job
 "The criticism has been made" said the mayor, "that the street de% partment wasn't on the job as soon as it should be. T know that isn't so. Flows were on the job early in the morning February IA and they were out early again yesterday. The main streets last night about 10 or Il o'clock showed that they were on the job, and had been on the job since the storm started.
 we welcome criticism" Mayor Scully said, "but let it be construc- tive criticism. Destructive criticism doesn't help. If these people who are shouting complaints want to spend more money for snow removal let them be present when the budget is being prepared. Some of our friends like to make capital of the very small appropriation for snow removal this year, but 1t should be remembered that the budget was not prepared by the present board of finance or the present board of al- dermen.
 "The general cooperation from the public Is compliment to the pulp lic," the mayor asserted. People realize that temporary inconven- fence is their contribution to sound budget.
 "The severity of the storms must be kept in mind along with the lack