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Southern Pines Council suspends residential water shutoffs and waives late fees during federal shutdown
Summary
The town council voted in a work session to suspend residential water shutoffs during the federal government shutdown and move to eliminate a $6 residential late fee; staff will report back with fiscal analysis and implementation details.
Southern Pines — The Southern Pines Town Council voted at its Oct. 28 work session to suspend residential water-service disconnections during the federal government shutdown and to eliminate the $6 late fee on residential water bills going forward, directing staff to return with financial and operational details.
Council members said the actions aim to ease hardship for local residents who rely on federal paychecks and benefits that could be interrupted. Mayor (opening speaker) told the council a resident…
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