When the post office moved from its big, handsome and very functional Post Road building — now Design Within Reach — in 2012, many Westporters predicted that the new space would be cramped, and service would suffer.
They were right about the first part.
And wrong about the second.
There’s not much space to move inside. Don’t get me started about the parking.
But our US Postal Service employees are as great as ever.
Patiently, they answer the same questions over and over.
Helpfully, they offer the least expensive solutions.
Magically, they find whatever supplies they need, to make your (okay, my) poor packing skills work safely and securely.
It can’t be easy working in the Westport post office today. There are constant lines. There’s little room to maneuver. Customers are not always — how can I say this politely? — polite.
But the men and women behind the counter never complain.
They do their job every day, through snow, rain, heat, and everything else. I’ve never seen them without a helpful smile, or kind word.
“06880” has given shout-outs to our mail carriers before. This week, our Unsung Heroes are all the people toiling at the Westport Post Office. Thank you all!
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