Article Title: Mail collection boxes at Rancho Bernardo’s U.S. postal annex ‘compromised’ with sticky substance
Snippet of Article: "The annex at 16960 Bernardo Center Drive — which long-time residents know as Rancho Bernardo’s original post office — has six mail collection boxes outside. On Monday, three had a sheet of paper taped to block their chutes stating “Boxes are compromised with sticky residue. Do not use. Thanks.”..."
Reference: www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Thursday, August 10, 2023
General Guidelines and Policies for RURAL Delivery
Article Title: General Guidelines and Policies for RURAL Delivery
Snippet of Article: "Rural carriers are required to stop at a mailbox with the signal flag raised, indicating mail to be picked up, even if there is no mail for delivery."
Reference: usps.com
Requirements for CITY delivery mailboxes
Article Title: Requirements for CITY delivery mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "...Generally, the boxes should be installed with the bottom of the box at a vertical height of between 41-45 inches from the road surface. ..."
Reference: usps.com
U.S. Postal Service withholds mail in Neenah subdivision during mailbox dispute
Article Title: U.S. Postal Service withholds mail in Neenah subdivision during mailbox dispute
Snippet of Article: "In the past few weeks, notices from the U.S. Postal Service have gone out, and in some cases people are having their mail withheld from delivery by USPS.
On Green Acres Lane in Neenah, Florian Becher is one of the many people not receiving their mail right now because of a dispute with the postal service over the height of his mailbox and its distance from the curb.
“Now it slants too much. It was too high and it wasn’t close enough to the curb...If you have a mailbox, it’s supposed to be 41 to 45 inches high and 6 to 8 inches from the curb. ..."
Reference: www.wbay.com
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Mailbox Improvement Week is May 21-27
Article Title: Mailbox Improvement Week is May 21-27
Snippet of Article: "...The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year. Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves..."
Reference: www.cleveland.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Someone put baked beans in my mailbox, but it may not just be a harmless prank
Article Title: Someone put baked beans in my mailbox, but it may not just be a harmless prank
Snippet of Article: "found a mound of baked beans in her mailbox may have uncovered a sinister new trend...The beans were used as a messy indicator of which house was unoccupied, and a possible easy target for a burglary. ..."
Reference: nypost.com
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Man admits to opening 30 mailboxes in Campbell County, sheriff’s office says
Article Title: Man admits to opening 30 mailboxes in Campbell County, sheriff’s office says
Snippet of Article: "According to CCSO detectives, Leach admitted during the interview that he opened 30 mailboxes from various addresses in the Davis Chapel Road, Carr Wynn Road, Coolidge Road and Back Valley Road areas. ...Detectives found hundreds of mail items that were believed to be stolen. "
Reference: www.wate.com
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Buy Commercial and Residential Mailboxes Factory Direct | Approved By The USPS
Article Title:Buy Mailboxes Factory Direct | Approved By The USPS
Snippet of Article: "...complete line of Residential Mailboxes and Mailbox Posts designed for durability and style. Curbside residential mailboxes are U.S.P.S. approved, come in a variety of styles, and will add curb appeal to any home. Residential mailboxes can be purchased for individual installations or clustered together with spreaders or larger posts for multi-unit curbside delivery.
Salsbury Industries offers a variety of Wall Mounted Mailboxes, Post Mounted Mailboxes and Locking Mailboxes. These products are perfectly suited for individual homeowners, residential developments, condominiums, homeowners’ associations, businesses, and a variety of other applications. ..."
Reference: www.mailboxes.com
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Cluster Boxes (Centralized Delivery) vs Mail Delivery to the Home Can Impact Home Value
Article Title:Cluster Boxes (Centralized Delivery) vs Mail Delivery to the Home Can Impact Home Value
Snippet of Article: "Americans value the dependable delivery of their mail...USPS customers don’t like and don’t want this change. People want their mail delivered to their home. In 2015, the USPS conducted a national survey, along with the market research firm Gallup. ...survey found that among the different services provided by USPS, consumers and businesses place the highest value on maintaining delivery to the door and/or curb, rather than delivery to cluster boxes or parcel lockers."
Reference: www.nahb.org
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Massachusetts mailboxes robbed ‘once again,’ cops say: How to protect your mail
Article Title: Massachusetts mailboxes robbed ‘once again,’ cops say: How to protect your mail
Snippet of Article: "...the mailbox outside the Colpitts Road post office was robbed Sunday night. Officers quickly spotted the suspects’ car, the department said, but the driver took off at high speeds, making it unsafe for police to pursue. Soon after, the same vehicle arrived at a post office on Court Street in Arlington, where Weston police said the same suspects broke into the outdoor mailbox..."
Reference: www.masslive.com
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens
Article Title: Ring Mailbox Sensor is a battery-powered motion sensor that sends you real-time notifications via the Ring app when your mailbox opens
Snippet of Article: "...When connected to Ring Bridge, Ring Mailbox Sensor allows you to receive a real-time notification in the Ring app or via connected Alexa-enabled device whenever your Mailbox Sensor detects motion. ..."
Reference: Amazon
Friday, January 20, 2023
Shreveport, La. Postal boxes vandalized; mail stolen
Article Title: Postal boxes vandalized; mail stolen
Snippet of Article: "...For a number of days now, the big blue drop boxes in front of the U.S. Postal Service’s Southfield Station on East 70th Street in Shreveport have remained covered up after someone vandalized them. ..."
Reference: www.msn.com
Monday, December 19, 2022
Police investigating mailbox bombings in Montgomery County, Pa.
Article Title:Police investigating mailbox bombings in Montgomery County, Pa.
Snippet of Article: "...A Limerick Township family says their mailbox was bombed three times in eight days. ..."This is exactly where it blew up. You can see on both sides," said Maggie Shea, pointing at the pieces of the second mailbox she owns that was blown up.
"This time the mailbox was all the way across the street with a little CO2 cartridge, which is what they used to blow it up," added Shea of Upper Providence Township.
She lives only a few miles from the other victims and says her property was targeted "
Reference: 6abc.com
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System | Amazon
Article Title:Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System
Snippet of Article: "...the Mail Chime MAIL-1200. This mailbox alert instantly beeps 4 times every time your mailbox door opens, saving you all the hassle of constantly going out to check for new mail.
Theft Alarm – The Mail Chime MAIL-1200 mailbox notification system also guards you from sneaky mail theft. It comes with a highly visible red LED light, that when coupled with the audible beeps, will serve as an efficient mailbox alarm when someone pries your mailbox open, enabling you to catch pesky robbers red-handed!
Smart Mailbox – Equipped with an advanced transmitter that can send mailbox signals to the partner receiver which can be placed up to 350 feet away from the mailbox, never miss a mailbox alert! Not recommended for large heavy walled, aluminum, & locking mailboxes."
Reference: Amazon
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Mailbox Installation | How to Set Up and Mount a Mailbox - USPS
Article Title: Mailbox Installation | How to Set Up and Mount a Mailbox - USPS
Snippet of Article: "Curbside Mailbox - Place a curbside box 41 to 45 inches higher than the road surface and 6 to 8 inches back from the curb.,"2", Wall Mount Mailbox - Place your wall-mounted mailbox where the Postal carrier can easily see it and reach it.Learn how to choose a mailbox, what Postal Service regulations apply to mailboxes, and how to mount your new mailbox. ..."
Reference: www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Indestructible Amish-Made Durable Aluminum Mailbox with Magnetic Closure Silver
Article Title: Indestructible Amish-Made Durable Aluminum Mailbox with Magnetic Closure Silver
Snippet of Article: "...Tough Against Vandals and the Unexpected Need something tougher than the ordinary mailbox? Here's your solution. Unlike common mailboxes, ours is built by Amish craftsmen with heavy duty diamond plate aluminum, so it's stronger and more resistant to damage caused by vandals, snowplows, inclement weather and more. It even features a magnetic closure, so door stays securely shut. It's one tough mailbox!. Durable aluminum construction helps it last longer. Magnetic closure helps prevent the door from flying open. Long pull handle for easy use. Metal mailbox flag. Box: About 8-1/4"W x 8-3/4"H x 16-1/2"D. Mailbox flag: 7-3/4"L. Weight: 6-1/2 lb. USA made. Note: Mounting hardware and post not included...."
Reference: Amazon
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Quiet Mississippi neighborhood shocked to find 30 mailboxes, SUV damaged, destroyed by vandals
Article Title:Quiet Mississippi neighborhood shocked to find 30 mailboxes, SUV damaged, destroyed by vandals
Snippet of Article: "...postal workers say they were shocked by the extent of the damage. Local residents say they may find an occasional mailbox vandalized but not as many mailboxes that were destroyed in the small North Mississippi community...."
Reference: www.magnoliastatelive.com
Sunday, July 17, 2022
How to Hold Mail During Vacation
Article Title:How to Hold Mail During Vacation
Snippet of Article: "USPS offers Informed Delivery, mail holds and even temporary forwarding to help you manage mail while away...."
Reference: www.nerdwallet.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Mail Being Stolen From Home Mailboxes
Article Title:Mail Being Stolen From Home Mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "NY — Sheriff Kevin J. McConville warns county residents to avoid using home mailboxes for mail pickup due to recent cases of mail theft..."
Reference:www.msn.com
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Informed Delivery® by USPS®
Article Title: Informed Delivery® by USPS®
Snippet of Article: "...Digitally preview your mail and manage your packages scheduled to arrive soon! Informed Delivery allows you to view greyscale images of the exterior, address side of letter-sized mailpieces and track packages in one convenient location.*
* Images are only provided for letter-sized mailpieces that are processed through USPS' automated equipment ..."
Reference: informeddelivery.usps.com
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