Mail curtailed after behavior of dog offends mail carrier

Article Title:Residents get mail again after agreement Snippet of Article: "...He said the residents with the dog were sent a notice to stop the offending behavior within 30 days or face eviction from the park. “They realized they screwed up. Unfortunately, everybody had to pay the price,” Mr. Flask said. He said the Postal Service initially offered to install a cluster box..." Reference: www.toledoblade.com

Neighborhood's postal locked 'cluster mailboxes' broken into

Wichita neighborhood's locked mailboxes broken into
Article Title:Wichita neighborhood's locked mailboxes broken into Snippet of Article: "... criminals forced open a locked cluster mailbox. "It does make me a little bit concerned about whether I'll be getting things like bills. And obviously I'm wondering where I'm going to get my mail...." Reference: www.kake.com

Rep. Darrell Issa proposes mail cluster boxes for mail delivery instead of curbside and door delivery of mail

U.S. Postal Service wants cluster boxes in new developments Article Title: Snippet of Article: "...While the policy applies only to new construction, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has proposed an amendment to the Postal Reform Act of 2013 that would allow the service to adopt the policy more widely...." Reference: www.upi.com

Mailbox Installation Guidelines and Regulations

Everything you need to know about mailboxes, mailbox care, mailbox installation, mailbox location, and more Article Title:Everything you need to know about mailboxes, mailbox care, mailbox installation, mailbox location, and more Snippet of Article: "...Generally, mailboxes should be installed at a height of 41–45 inches from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Mailboxes are set back 6–8 inches from the front face of the curb or road edge to the mailbox door. However, because of varying road and curb conditions and other factors, the Postal Service recom­mends that customers contact their local Post Office™ before erecting or replacing mailboxes and supports...." Reference: usps.com

Mail Cluster Box Units and Accessories: Centralized Delivery Cluster Mailboxes

Mail Cluster Box Units and Accessories: Centralized Delivery Cluster Mailboxes Article Title: Mail Cluster Box Units and Accessories: Centralized Delivery Cluster Mailboxes Snippet of Article: "...The Florence vital™ 1570 series cluster box unit design has been adopted by the USPS as the design standard for all CBUs manufactured in the United States. The USPS began to officially license this new standard in 2007 � now manufacturers must be approved AND licensed in order to manufacture the CBU. As the original manufacturer of the F Series, Florence is pleased to offer a complete line of USPS approved cluster box units to fit your individual project needs. We are honored to have been selected as the sole supplier of CBUs to the USPS and proud to offer you the same security and reliability that the USPS depends on every day. The Florence vigilant™ 1565 series high security cluster box unit was designed specifically for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Built to combat mail theft and reduce break-in damage in high crime areas, its robust security features make the vigilant™ HSCBU incredibly secure. This product line is an extension of our already strong vital™ CBU series with the benefit of additional tamper resistant features. Give your neighborhood that extra peace of mind by adding a Florence vigilant™ CBU...." Reference: www.florencemailboxes.com