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

The amount? 1 cent.

Eileen Wilbur tells The Sun Chronicle of Attleboro the letter
sent her blood pressure soaring, and pointed out that the stamp to
send the letter cost 42 cents.

City Collector Debora Marcoccio says the letter was among 2,000
sent out. She says a computer automatically prints letters for
accounts with an overdue balance, and they were not reviewed by
staff before being mailed.

The letter warned of a lien and a $48 penalty if the bill is not
paid by Dec. 10.

Marcoccio insists the bill be paid.

Wilbur's daughter, Rose Brederson, called the situation
"ridiculous."
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Information from: The Sun Chronicle, http://www.thesunchronicle.com