CT DUers - why does our snow removal suck compared to Mass?

[NewJeffCT]

My wife works up in Mass and always comments on how as soon as she crosses the border going up 91 in Enfield to Springfield or going up Route 83 or Rouet 32, the roads magically become better when entering Massachusetts. Having worked 2 years in Springfield before that, I can confirm that this is true.

Is there a reason for this? The only thing I can think of is that Rowland axed so many DOT employees that the job just does not get done as well as it should, as we often have to rely on private contractors to supplement our snow removal... of course, I could be all wet on this.

Does Mass make extensive use of private contractors for snow removal?