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Lind residents may be paying more for utilities soon as more discussion regarding the possible increase of prices was held at a public hearing before the regular town council meeting on Nov. 12.

Currently, Lind residents pay $62 for water, $69.50 for sewage and $19.50 for garbage for a total of $151 a month. As previously reported, a town ordinance automatically raises the cost of water by 1.73% and sewage by 1.74% every year.

Increasing garbage prices as well was previously discussed at a workshop meeting on Oct. 15, but garbage rates cannot increase without action by the town council fo...