To the Editor:
Can anyone explain to me why mail is not delivered by person or vehicle in Mattapoisett village? I have heard two different stories why it isn’t and neither seems logical. 2doors from the post office mail is delivered to mail boxes on the street, but not to the village near the water 1/2 mile away. This is not only inconvenient but with the new laws about our drivers license it makes it difficult to substantiate our residence because all mail that we receive is addressed PO Box and the feds will not accept a P.O. Box address. Bills, taxes, bank statements are all sent using only the box number, no street address. I am having difficulty getting my birth certificate because the state of NY will not accept box number as proof of residence. I have never lived in any town that doesn’t have a mail carrier or truck delivered mail. What’s the reason that makes Mattapoisett the only local with this problem? Please clarify.
Raymond R. Williams, Mattapoisett
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