Postmaster: Clear ice from steps for mail carriers

Published Jan 16, 2015 at 5:50 pm (Updated Jan 16, 2015)

GOSHEN Goshen Postmaster Raquel Martin wants the public to keep walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear of ice and snow for the the safety of postal letter carriers and everyone else who needs to use them.

"Patches of ice and mounds of snow in front of mailboxes create havoc for carriers trying to safely affect mail delivery," Martin said.

'); //-->

The path to the mailbox should be clera including steps, porches, walkways and street approach to help postal carriers provide timely delivery service, she said. Customers receiving curbside delivery should also ensure clear access to their mailboxes for letter carriers from the street.

The blue street collection boxes also need to be cleared for residents and businesses who deposit outgoing mail and for the postal employees to collect the mail for processing and delivery. Residents, businesses, and local municipal governments with blue collection boxes on or near their property are also asked to keep them clear of snow and ice.

Goshen residents with questions or comments about their mail service may call Martin at 294-4288.

Read the original here:
Postmaster: Clear ice from steps for mail carriers