Sewage backup forces early dismissal at Massachusetts school

Harrington Elementary School in Lynn, Massachusetts, sent students home early on Monday due to sewage backup caused by heavy rain and an aging sewer system. Brown sewage water overflowed from toilets and drains, affecting the school's basement. Parents expressed frustration over the quick turnaround from drop-off to pick-up. They noted the inconvenience of leaving work to retrieve their children amid the unpleasant smell in the cafeteria and basement. Cleanup crews were on-site Monday afternoon, and all afternoon activities were canceled. Parents anticipate the school will reopen on Tuesday morning, but no official confirmation has been provided.