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Japanese eatery now open in Greenport
May 12, 2013
Community
Paper gobbler set to roll into town Saturday
May 15, 2013
Board of Ed presents its budget numbers
May 13, 2013
Obituaries
Obituary: Reporter staffer David Lee Draper
May 20, 2013
Obituaries: Draper, Rodgers
March 7, 2013
Real Estate
High end real estate deals escalate
May 1, 2013
Shed plan rejected: ZBA says ‘detriment’ to neighborhood
April 26, 2013
United States Postal Service
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Full statement from the Postal Service on mail mix ups
More than a month after United States Postal Service manager Randy Sauber met with Shelter Islanders to hear their concerns about difficulties receiving their mail, USPS spokeswoman Congetta Chiricello issued the following statement to the Reporter: As a customer service oriented business the community of Shelter Island is best served through...
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USPS responds to complaints: Residents still seeking answers
In about 600 words a United States Postal Service official responded to some of the problems Islanders have getting their mail, generally deflecting blame to others and offering little in the way of solutions. “As a courtesy,” the two Post Offices on Shelter Island monitor the mail for ZIP code inaccuracies...
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U. S. Postal Service promises answer to Island mail problems
A month after United States Postal Service Manager Randy Sauber listened to Shelter Islanders complain about their mail delivery service, there's finally been a response from the USPS. Sort of. Congressman Tim Bishop’s aide, Oliver Longwell, emailed the Reporter Tuesday afternoon to say he'd been in touch with the USPS and some...
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Editorial: USPS response to mail concerns is not acceptable
“Ed,” a commenter on the Reporter’s website, had it about right: “The manager’s name is Godot and you can expect to hear back from him on Groundhog Day.” The snarky remark was a reaction to a report on a meeting at Town Hall with a United States Postal Service employee and...
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More Island mail mixups
Ready for more Island mail problems? If you’re a frequent traveler, you may have what’s known as an enhanced drivers license — or for those without a license — an enhanced identification card — to facilitate your visits without a passport to certain countries. But if you’re a Shelter Island resident,...
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Islanders air it out at mail meeting with USPS rep
Residents packed Town Hall for a meeting with a United States Postal Service representative Wednesday evening. Old grievances (some stretching back years and still unresolved) were presented, but residents got something new to consider: Problems getting mail on Shelter Island have even greater consequences than many realized. They also received promises...
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USPS official to discuss ZIP code issues tonight at Town Hall
After months of complaints from Shelter Islanders about difficulties receiving both first class mail and packages because of confusion about ZIP codes here, a representative of the United States Postal Service will be at Town Hall tonight to hear about the problems and, perhaps, lead the way to some solutions. The...
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Trouble getting mail? Post Office meeting set for Wednesday night
If you’re among those Islanders who have experienced difficulty getting your mail or being able to order merchandise over the Internet without difficulty, a representative of the United States Postal Service will be at Town Hall Wednesday at 6 p.m. Filling out the panel will be a representative from Congressman...
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Mail meeting set: USPS rep to come to the Island
Finally. After continued efforts for nearly two months to get a commitment from United States Postal Service (USPS) to send a representative to Shelter Island to hear about serious service problems, word came Thursday that a meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Town Hall. That’s according to...
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ZIP code meeting may be rescheduled
That March 20 meeting Congressman Tim Bishop’s aide has been trying to arrange for Shelter Islanders to air their concerns about mail not reaching them because of ZIP code confusion will be rescheduled. “Unfortunately we have to postpone the meeting due to a scheduling conflict with United States Postal Service,” Oliver...
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Public meeting set with U.S. Postal Service officals
The public is invited to a meeting with United States Postal Service officials to be held on Shelter Island Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at a venue to be announced shortly. The meeting was organized by Oliver Longwell, an aide to Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton). Mr. Longwell or another of...
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Featured Letter to the Editor: A postal solution
To the Editor: Like many other postal customers on Shelter Island, my mail has gone to Sag Harbor, Montauk, East Hampton or back to the sender with no explanation. Late charges on credit card bills that are not received in time are normal. Insurance policies are cancelled when statements are delivered...
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One councilman’s tale of snail mail
Shelter Island Councilman Peter Reich questions why places more rural than his hometown have home delivery while residents here don’t. He's also baffled why a geographical area as small as Shelter Island needs two post offices. It’s not just idle speculation, but is driven by his problems — the same as...
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USPS responds to inquiries on mail controversy
Bet you didn’t know you could pick your own ZIP code. You can on Shelter Island and in many small communities, according to Congetta Chirichello, a corporate communications specialist for the United States Postal Service. If you live in the Center and want your Post Office Box in the Heights, it’s...
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Bishop provides email forum for mail mix-up
Shelter Islanders can now voice their concerns on the federal level about mail problems here. A day after Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) called for a public meeting on Shelter Island next month to discuss ZIP code confusion with residents, representatives from his office plus town and United States Postal Service officials,...
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Bishop calls for public meeting on ZIP code confusion
Islanders troubled by difficulty getting packages and some first-class mail can weigh in on the problems and hash out possible solutions at a March meeting here with staff members of Congressman Tim Bishop (D-Southampton). Officials from the United States Postal Service and Town Board members will also be on hand to...
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Postal Service still mum on Zip code problems
Attention: Islanders. If your driver’s license or vehicle registration is nearing expiration and you haven’t received a renewal request, better check with the Department of Motor Vehicles. That also goes for insurance bills, and mailings from government agencies such as the Social Security Administration, Medicare and the Internal Revenue Service. After several...
