Connecticut Congressman Presses Postal Service for Answers Regarding Meriden Route Changes
Press Release issued on Friday September 12, 2008
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Today, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) released a letter he sent to Frank Marshall, Acting District Manager for the United States Postal Service to get answers for Meriden residents about how the Postal Service is going to resolve the mail delivery delays in the city caused by the recent elimination of eight routes.
“Individuals and businesses rely on the United States Postal Service; they expect to receive their bills, paychecks, and other important packages in a timely manner. The Postal Service’s sudden change in service begs not only explanation, but a solution,” said Murphy.
Murphy has received calls into his office about the situation. Many of those affected by the route changes are senior citizens, who are waiting until the late evening for their mail to arrive.
Minor adjustments to the routes have not remedied the delays. As a result, Murphy has asked the United States Postal Service detail how the routes are being improved to provide better customer service.
“I don’t think it’s too much to ask that the Postal Service deliver for their customers, the residents of Meriden, before they go to bed every night,” said Murphy.
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4 Comments on Connecticut Congressman Presses Postal Service for Answers Regarding Meriden Route Changes
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Ralph Kramden on
Sat, 13th Sep 2008 6:53 am
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Mike Ganino on
Sat, 13th Sep 2008 3:22 pm
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Capt. of Titanic on
Sun, 14th Sep 2008 12:48 am
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gotwt on
Tue, 5th May 2009 5:55 pm
The Postal Service will either: a) ignore his request or b) lie to his face about how the changes helped the efficiency of the service, all the while maintaining a straight face. The worse case scenario?…hire a new Vice President @ $250,000 per to “look” into the situation and than cry they are losing money but will get their bonus regardless.
Having known the POOM for well over 25 years I can only assume that the answer has been crafted and drafted long before the good congressperson asked for information.
POOM’s or post office operations managers are a relatively new position having been created maybe 10-12 years ago.
Another middle level managerial positon that assumes the authority of postmasters at a cost that far outweighs any good deeds they may offer.
We need a Vice President of Bands so we can have muzak while they sink the ship.
Let me see , give execs bonuses comparable to the private sector even though they are not public servants , hire a staff of OIG to investigate then not do a damn thing about it , flush money down the toilet through politicians leasing facilities to post offices which in turn fuels campaign finances , triple the lease amounts before congress ever finds out !! Nice to see you on board again Mike G . Webmaster of MH site years ago . you linked our page.