Town hall event discusses mail issues, post office closures

FILE – In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, mail delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb. The Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks in its fleet and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026. The moves are a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

by: Caitlin Richards

Posted: Oct 31, 2023 / 06:13 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 31, 2023 / 06:13 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – If you have concerns with local post offices closing or mail being rerouted to other cities or states causing a change in delivery times, you’re encouraged to attend a public town hall meeting to discuss all of this.

The American Postal Workers Union Raleigh (APWU) Local Area 1078 is set to inform the public of the changes affecting the public regarding receiving their mail and packages.

According to APWU, the most significant impact will be on older Americans, Veterans, and lower-income people when it comes to getting SSA checks and medications. Local NC Representatives Union officers and other officials are planning to be in attendance.