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Haverhill sewage spill underscores urgent need for bond bill to fund climate infrastructure
A sewage spill in Haverhill caused by heavy rain highlights the need for infrastructure investment to prevent water contamination. The incident disrupted beach access and underscores the economic and public health impacts of failing systems, with Boston Harbor's past cleanup cited as a model for sustained investment.
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