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Letter: Please Help U.S. Postal Service Observe Social Distancing

By Mike Rakes | April 21, 2020
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During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is important. While service like this is nothing new to us, we need our communities’ help with social distancing.

For everyone’s safety, our employees are following the social distancing precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health officials. We are asking people to not approach our carriers to accept delivery. Let the carrier leave the mailbox before collecting the mail. With schools not in session, children should also be encouraged to not approach a postal vehicle or carrier.

If a delivery requires a signature, carriers will knock on the door rather than touching the bell. They will maintain a safe distance, and instead of asking for a signature on their mobile device, they’ll ask for the resident’s name. The carrier will leave the mail or package in a safe place for retrieval.

We are proud of the role all our employees play in processing, transporting, and delivering mail and packages for the American public. The CDC, World Health Organization, as well as the Surgeon General indicate there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 is being spread through the mail.

With social distancing, we can keep the mail moving while keeping our employees, and the public, safe.

 

Mike Rakes

District Manager

U.S. Postal Service – Greater Boston District

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Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

These sessions will be led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and will provide a supportive and relaxing space to explore the benefits of mindfulness in the Emerald Necklace parks. Each […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

June Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

June Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter

Please join us for the June Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter on Thursday evening, June 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist […]

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meeting

June 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meeting

Monthly meeting for Egleston Square Neighborhood Association is tonight. All are welcome to attend. ESNA Monthly Meeting is Online - Log in or call in Monday, June 5, 2023   […]

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Nehar Shalom Synagogue celebration

June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Nehar Shalom Synagogue celebration

Join Nehar Shalom Synagogue to celebrate the first 18 years of Nehar Shalom and honor all who have brought and continue to bring this holy community to life. The Nehar […]

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

These sessions will be led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and will provide a supportive and relaxing space to explore the benefits of mindfulness in the Emerald Necklace parks. Each […]

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10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science and Theatre for Kids: Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science and Theatre for Kids: Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley

Science and Theatre for Kids |  Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley Performance at noon (45 min duration) Pre-show puppet-making workshop at 11:00am Performance and workshop are located […]

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Boston Building Resources presents The Tool Box

June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Boston Building Resources presents The Tool Box

On Tuesday, June 13, 5-6:30 pm, Boston Building Resources presents The Tool Box, free networking meetup for women in the building trades. Build your network and share your stories. The […]

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mayor Wu Coffee Hour at Mozart Street Playground

June 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mayor Wu Coffee Hour at Mozart Street Playground

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’ in parks citywide from May 2 to June […]

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 18 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

These sessions will be led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and will provide a supportive and relaxing space to explore the benefits of mindfulness in the Emerald Necklace parks. Each […]

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

June 24 @ 5:30 pm - June 25 @ 7:30 pm

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey: A Story and Music Event in the Landscape with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and harper Margot Chamberlain Saturday June 24th and Sunday June […]

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2023-06-24

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ward 11 Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention

June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ward 11 Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention

On Monday, June 26 at 6:30pm, Democrats will convene at Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain, to elect 18 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Boston’s Ward 11 at the 2023 […]

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

July 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm Bring your own seats. All are […]

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June 1
June 1 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

June Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter

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June 4
June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 5
June 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meeting

June 6
June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Nehar Shalom Synagogue celebration

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June 8
June 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 10
June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science and Theatre for Kids: Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley

June 11
June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 13
June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Boston Building Resources presents The Tool Box

June 16
June 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mayor Wu Coffee Hour at Mozart Street Playground

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June 10
June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Science and Theatre for Kids: Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley

June 11
June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

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June 13
June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Boston Building Resources presents The Tool Box

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June 16
June 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mayor Wu Coffee Hour at Mozart Street Playground

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June 18
June 18 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness in Nature Session

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

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June 24
June 24 @ 5:30 pm - June 25 @ 7:30 pm

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

June 24
June 24 @ 5:30 pm - June 25 @ 7:30 pm

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

June 26
June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ward 11 Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention

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July 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

In the Eliot Schoolyard

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