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Hartford’s North End is finally getting relief from decades of flooding disasters — raw sewage backing up into basements, destroying memories and livelihoods. A $170 million pilot program launched in 2023 aims to separate stormwater and sewage lines, upgrading a century-old system that’s no longer holding up. Residents like Cynthia Jennings, whose home was ruined and whose mother’s memories were lost, are seeing real results: new sump pumps, valves, and infrastructure upgrades saving thousands. State leaders apologized for delays, acknowledging disparities in how wealthier towns were prioritized. The Metropolitan District Commission is committed to long-term fixes — progress is slow, but it’s happening.

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