By Desirae SinUConn Journalism For years, many homeowners in Hartford’s North End neighborhoods could not afford costly repairs to stop flooding in their basements related to overflows from the combined sewage system. Then, in September 2023, the state launched the Hartford Flood Relief and Compensation Programs (HFRCP) to aid Hartford residents struggling with flooding. In…
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Blue Hills Civic Association Helped Hundreds Get Flood Grants Before Hitting Financial Trouble
By Charlotte Harvey and Sofia AcostaUConn Journalism Until April 2025, many people thought Blue Hills Civic Association (BHCA) was a blessing to Hartford and its citizens. The organization led a very important role in the flood compensation program run out of the State Comptroller’s office. The program paid for backflow preventers and other fixes to…