Attleboro MA:City threatens blind woman over unpaid 1-cent bill

Nov 18, 9:19 AM EST


City threatens blind woman over unpaid 1-cent bill

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- A 74-year-old blind woman was shocked when her daughter found a letter from the city saying a lien would be placed on her home unless she paid an overdue water bill.

The amount? 1 cent.

Eileen Wilbur told The Sun Chronicle of Attleboro the letter sent her blood pressure soaring, and pointed out that stamps cost 42 cents.
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