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Goldsboro council suspends residential water shutoffs, waives late fees during federal shutdown
Summary
The Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously Nov. 3 to halt residential water shutoffs effective midnight and waive late fees for the duration of the federal government shutdown plus a 14‑day grace period; the city will also offer extended payment plans to customers affected by service interruptions.
The Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to impose a temporary moratorium on residential water shutoffs tied to the federal government shutdown and to waive late fees for the duration of the moratorium.
City Manager Octavius Murphy told the council staff could implement a policy change immediately and then return a formal resolution for adoption at the next meeting. “If tonight you would vote on it as a group, and then let me come back with a resolution,” Murphy said, explaining how staff would implement the change and notify customers. Council agreed and voted to begin the moratorium at midnight Nov. 3.
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