THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 21 Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options for Businesses with Rollout of USPS Connect Local and Regional in Framingham Program Offers New, Affordable Package and Document Delivery Options FRAMINGHAM, MA — The U.S. Postal Service today expanded USPS Connect Local and USPS Connect Regional to Massachusetts. They are part of a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing, and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business needs. “USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.” The USPS Connect program off ers several options to help businesses of all sizes meet growing consumer demand for aff ordable, fast local, regional and national deliveries and returns: • USPS Connect Local is a new way for local businesses to affordably and quickly reach local customers. It is rolling out in select locations starting today. USPS Connect Local off ers aff ordable next-day service in REVERETV | FOM Page 3 on mainstream radio now. The students had not been able to perform in the past few years, but they most defi nitely put on a great show this year. Watch it on the RevereTV Community Channel at various times throughout the week, but anytime on the RTV YouTube page. The Boston Renegades had a home game last weekend at Harry Della Russo Stadium versus the Washington D.C. Divas. RevereTV covered this game, live streamed it, and now has it replaying on the RTV Community Channel. Any remaining home games will also be covered live as the Renegades enter the playoff season. You can view this latest game and other all locations, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations. This off ering also includes USPS Connect Local Mail, an affordable First-Class Mail option for documents up to 13 ounces. Businesses can enter USPS Connect Local packages and mail at the receiving dock of the designated postal facility or take advantage of free en-route pickup when their carrier delivers their mail. Free fl at-rate bags, boxes and envelopes are available via Click-N-Ship. • USPS Connect Regional provides next-day regional entry and delivery of Parcel Select packages and Parcel Select Lightweight packages. Businesses should consult with USPS representatives to identify the entry points and options that work best for them. Most packages will be delivered the next day within a broad specifi ed region. • USPS Connect National provides delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes. They can benefi t from the Postal Service’s new mail processing equipment and reconfigured network to receive reliable delivery of packages through First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground and Retail Ground. • USPS Connect Returns is a service for businesses to off er their customers convenient rehome games replaying on RevereTV, and on YouTube. As a reminder, the RevereTV Community Channel is 8 and 1072 on Comcast and 3 and 614 on RCN. “Conversations with the Mayor” is an interview style program with the mayor that happens at various locations a few times a year. This time, Mayor Arrigo is putting his own spin on the show by creating a hybrid event and renaming it, “Community Conversations with the Mayor.” These events will air as programs on RevereTV, but are really serving as a chance for the mayor and elected offi cials to speak with the community. Residents will have the chance to participate in conversations with Mayor Arrigo, his cabinet, and other council members in person and online. The in-perturns, with free en-route pickup by their carrier or drop-off at a nearby Post Offi ce location. “We’ve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program,” said Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions offi cer. “We’re increasing next-day deliveries. We’re also giving smaller businesses big-business rates and all businesses more user-friendly ways to interact with us.” “We’re excited to launch USPS Connect Local and Regional here in Massachusetts,” said District Manager Mike Rakes. Businesses interested in learning more may visit uspsconnect.com, call 855-MYUSPSCONNECT (855-698-7772), email uspsconnect@usps.gov or visit usps.com/business/ business-shipping.htm. Delivery times stated for USPS Connect offerings are expected, but not guaranteed, and require entry of packages at the designated facility nearest package destinations or authorized pickup. Businesses should speak with a USPS representative about requirements. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations. son portion of this event was held at Rumney Marsh Academy, but the location will change to other neighborhoods on dates to be determined. Check out replays of this program on RevereTV and on the RTV YouTube page. As we enter June, the Ways and Means Budget Hearings will begin and take place in the City Council Chambers multiple nights per week. Some standard meetings that usually take place on specifi c days every month may be postponed to a later date. That information is to be determined, but will be posted to the city calendar on revere.org. Watch all municipal meetings, including these budget hearings on RTV GOV which is channel 9 on Comcast, and 13 and 613 on RCN. 1. On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened for “Pedestrian Day” in what city? 2. What fruit is in Black Forest cake? 3. May 28 is National Hamburger Day; what is the name of the Popeye comic strip/cartoon character whose favorite food was hamburgers? 4. What is arachnophobia? 5. On May 29, 1911, W. S. Gilbert died, who did the libretto for what comic opera subtitled “The Slave of Duty”? 6. What type of group is the FDIC? 7. Most cinnamon comes from what island? 8. On May 30, 1911, what car race was fi rst held? 9. Who wrote about being an assistant in a used bookshop in “Keep the Aspidistra Flying”? 10. What fi ctional family Answers lived in Bedrock? 11. How are Arabian and Bactrian similar? 12. Rap began in what U.S. city? 13. In the movie “Toy Story 2” what animal has the name Bullseye? 14. On May 31, 1634, the Massachusetts Bay Colony annexed what? 15. In what country did the Spanish fl u originate? 16. What does the Grammy trophy represent? 17. On June 1, 1813, USS Chesapeake Commander James Lawrence said what famous line after being fatally wounded 30 miles from Boston Harbor? 18. In what state was Tennessee Williams born? 19. The Saguaro cactus is found only in what desert? 20. On June 2, 1928, what processed cheese went public? INSOMNIA | FROM Page 5 With a little work on your part and help from your doctor, you should be able to get a good night’s sleep without counting sheep. The fi rst line of defense when it comes to how to treat insomnia in elderly adults is behavioral changes. This includes things such as: · Limiting fl uids up to 3 hours before bed · Avoiding caff eine and/or tobacco · Not having a large meal before bedtime · Keeping your bedroom as dark as possible · Only use your bed to sleep instead of laying on it to watch tv · Doing what you can to reduce noise · Being as active as possible during the day 1. San Francisco 2. Cherries 3. Wimpy 4. Fear of spiders 5. “The Pirates of Penzance” 6. A corporation 7. Sri Lanka 8. The Indianapolis 500 9. George Orwell 10. The Flintstones 11. They are camel species. 12. NYC 13. A horse 14. Maine 15. USA 16. A gilded gramophone 17. “Don’t give up the ship!” 18. Mississippi 19. Sonoran 20. Velveeta
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