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Residents, investors press New Britain council to fix Allen Street drainage; aldermen say $6M is secured
Summary
Public commenters described chronic flooding and sanitary backups on Allen Street, calling the problem a public‑health and property threat and accusing the mayor of neglect; an alderman said the council has secured about $6 million and is continuing work to fund the remainder of the project.
Residents and property owners urged the New Britain Common Council on May 14 to prioritize a long‑standing Allen Street drainage and sewer project, saying repeated flooding and sanitary backups have harmed neighborhoods and threatened public health.
Frank Chase, who identified himself from 24 Roxbury, told the council the Allen Street corridor has suffered “flooding due to storm sewer failures, sanitary backups, and breaks due to insufficient capacity in the system’s age,” and said contaminants in the flood waters include bacteria, motor oil, grease and other…
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