The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-05

iod, If a car is moved, the term OF
continuous parking would not ap-
ply and Charles Simonian of Gen.
trail avenue asked Qualification on
this point, inquiring if the car was
moved, would it be exempt from
tagging. He asked the distance nee
essary, but in answer to his ques-
ton and Mrs. Reardon's, Supt. Of
Police William J. Roach said the
car would have to be moved off
the street after the expiration of
the period instead of short dis
lance. The police head said the
ruling would have no effect if
one moved his car in order to es-
cape tag.
Many of the objections to the
ban referred to the unavailability
of garage space, and Mrs Reardon
stated that no garages were avail
able for the many in her residen-
tial section. This was reflected in
all the protests of the car owners,
with the exception of Thomas De.
Munda of Shelley street, who ex-
planned that he acted in a public
spirited manner in opposing all
night parking. He added that he
was not personally affected, al
though others who were unable TO
obtain garages were sufferers of
the prohibitive measure.
Warren Conklin opened up the
hearing with the protest that in
the past two months he was with
out a garage and was unable to
obtain one. IT have to park in the
street." he protested.
What will the people do after
this war is over and another de-
preston comes" Mr.. Conklin point
ed out. "They can't pay the rent
and may have to sell their cars
The board should look ahead to
that"
Give Car For Defense
Mr.. Conklin after criticizing the
lack of parking facilities. said that
IF 1t were question of national
defense would give my car to the
government" He then explained
that he had to use it to go back
and forth to work and for lunch.
Chairman Verriker at this point
commended Conklin for his ges-
ture to offer his vehicle to the
government.
Stanley Lucas of Ridgewood street
went into details comparing the
terrain of other cities with Wa
terburys, declaring that the topog-
raphy of this city was not like
other cities. In every direction
there are hills, Mr.. Lucas said. He
also pointed out that because OF
grade level it is difficult to build
garages.
William Humphrey of Aldricf
street, youthful member of the
protesting group, gave an instance
of what would happen If a milk
man should suddenly collapse and
had to be rushed to the hospital
He said because of the conges, ion
of cars, it would be impossible tc
have access to it.
An emergency can not be an.
ticipated and therefore ones cal
can not be parked nearby SO thai
in case of an emergency the cal
would be ready. Humphrey pointed
out to the police commissioners.
Greater Fire Hazard
Jerry DeMunda of WatertoWn ave.
nue. compared the situation in the
downtown streets during the day
time with that of the outlying streets
throughout inc night, as creating g
greater fire hazard. He said thai
downtown parking Is permissible
because of meters which gives the
motorists legal right. He stated
that the congestion was more ir
downtown areas than in outlying
districts.
Mrs. Francis Byrnes of 244 Will
low street, who with Mrs. Reardor
were the only women present al
the hearing, said that if she al
lowed her friends to use her drive
way, which was urged by Mayor
Scully in another hearing in the
aldermanic chambers, asked: "HoN
long would it be before the fire
marshal will clamp down."
Chairman Verriker advised Mrs