THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 13, 2023 Page 7 USPS holiday shipping and mailing deadlines announced T o assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25. No Holiday Surcharges: USPS has announced it will not have a peak, or demand, surcharge this holiday season, offering increased predictability in pricing for customers. As always, the Postal Service offers simple, upfront pricing year-round with no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery, no fuel surcharges and no volume minimums. USPS continues to be the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season. 2023 USPS holiday shipping and mailing deadlines • USPS Ground Advantage – Dec. 16 • First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) – Dec. 16 • Priority Mail – Dec. 18 (Hawaii – Dec. 16) • Priority Mail Express – Dec. 20 Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO): • USPS Ground Advantage – Nov. 6 • First-Class Mail – Dec. 9 • Priority Mail – Dec. 9 • Priority Mail Express Military Service – Dec. 15* * PMEMS not available for APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIPs 093 International Mail: Shipping deadlines for international mail vary depending on the destination. Check out International Mail and Shipping Services for details at www.usps.com/international/mail-shipping-services.htm. USPS is a secure shipping option that meets international mail shipping needs to over 180 countries. USPS Is Ready for the Peak Shipping Season: A new shipping option this year is USPS Ground Advantage, a service that provides a simple, reliable and affordable way to ship packages with certain delivery of two to five business days based on distance. In addition to USPS’s convenient retail locations, customers can purchase their shipping labels, order Priority Mail packaging and schedule free carrier pick up via the Postal Service’s shipping platform Click-NShip – www.usps.com/ship/ online-shipping.htm. Customers using the platform will have access to Commercial Shipping Rates that will apply to all domestic package labels – making it easier for customers to ship their packages. USPS is built for the holidays, serving 165 million addresses across the counMelrose Arts & Crafts Society News A fter a very rainy summer, the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was back in business. Members of the Society worked on several ongoing projects at their last meeting: Teddy Bears, blankets and fidget mats. After a brief business discussion, the traditional Ice Cream Social was enjoyed by all. This past year members of the Society have been very busy. Close to 250 Teddy Bears were distributed to the Melrose-Wakefield Police and Fire Departments and the Malden charity Bread of Life. Over 50 blankets – knitted, sewn and crocheted – were also given to MelroseWakefield Hospital. A new project, fidget mats – around a dozen or so – were given to the Florence & Chafitz Memory Unit in Admiral Hill in Chelsea. The October Monthly meeting will be held on October 23 at First Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Classes are wire-wrapped pumpkins taught by Linda Camberlain and Fall Pins taught by Gerry Tremonte. The Society has members from 11 surrounding communities, and new members are also welcome. If interested, please call Dorothy Iudice at 781-662-2099. try and covering every state, city and town. Everyone living in the United States and its territories has access to postal products and services. Review the details on how to ship packages to military and diplomatic addresses at domestic prices, even if you are sending mail overseas. Notably, USPS is the only delivery service that ships to APO, FPO and DPO addresses. More tools and tips to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found in the USPS Holiday Newsroom. Postal Products: Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-7377826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Vote Al Lattanzi for Ward 6 City Councilor RE-ELECT Al Lattanzi — Experience that Counts • Ward 6 City Councilor • Former Director Everett Credit Union. • Elected to Everett Charter Commission. • Member Everett Redevelopment Authority. • Member Everett Traffic Commission. • Owner Everett Supply & True Value Hardware Store on Main Street. • Married to Dolores Lattanzi. Proud father of Alfred and Matthew. PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY CTE ALFRED LATTANZI ELECTION DAY – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • ESTATE TAX RETURNS • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW • MASS HEALTH APPLICATIONS 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CMA, CFP, PFS, ESQUIRE Dear Neighbor, I’m running for re-election to Ward 6 City Council so together we can build on the progress we have made in our ward and city. If re-elected, I’ll continue to focus on neighborhood issues, so Ward 6 remains the vibrant, close-knit neighborhood we all cherish and call home. As long as I am your representative on the City Council, I’ll always fight for you and your family. I respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 7th . Thanks,
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