THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 Page 7 USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season W ASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii: • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program Eligible Massachusetts households can now apply for fi nancial assistance for the 2024-2025 heating season B OSTON — The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities this week announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This critical program provides fi nancial relief to eligible households to help them pay their winter heating bills, ensuring they can keep their homes safe and warm during the colder months. HEAP is a free, statewide resource that assists eligible renters and homeowners by paying a portion of their winter heating bills directly to their heating companies. Starting Oct.1, homeowners and renters can apply online or through local administering agencies across the state. The assistance period runs from Nov. 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. HEAP off ers grants that do not need to be repaid; however, households must meet specific eligibility requirements to qualify. “No resident should have to worry about heating their home during the winter,” said Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus. “With high costs continuing to strain household fi - nances, the Home Energy Assistance Program is more critical than ever. We urge anyone in need of heating assistance to explore their eligibility by applying online or visiting the nearest administering agency. Please share this valuable information with loved ones or neighbors who could benefi t from this support during the colder months.” ENROLLMENT | SEE Page 8 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co Dec. 20 For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps. com/holidayshippingdates. USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay — mail and ship today! For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Offi ce location hours, visit usps.com.
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