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Raeford council declares portion of Acorn Lane well site surplus, directs sale process

City Council of the City of Raeford · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to declare the portion of the Turnpike well site behind a resident’s property on Acorn Lane surplus and directed the city manager to advertise for bids; council discussed closing costs and estimated the parcel value at about $5,000.

The City Council voted Aug. 19 to declare the portion of the Turnpike well site on Acorn Lane that lies behind a neighbor’s property surplus and directed the city manager to advertise it for sale and proceed with upset‑bid publication as required.

City Manager Dennis Baxley told the council the city acquired the well in the early 1990s and "may not have ever had the well 'on‑line.'" He recommended…

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