AREA MAIL PROCESSING (AMP) FEASIBILITY STUDY
Middlesex-Essex P&DC to Boston P&DC 

January 9, 2012

An Area Mail Processing (AMP) study was initiated to evaluate moving some mail processing operations from the Middlesex-Essex P&DC to the Boston, MA P&DC.  The initial results of the study support the business case for consolidation.  This study, currently in review at United States Postal Service Headquarters and its Area Office, is subject to change.

A public meeting will be held to share the initial results of the study and allow members of the community to ask questions and provide feedback.  The public’s input will be considered prior to a final decision.  The meeting will be held on January 18, 2012, beginning at 7 pm in the auditorium of
    Parker Middle School
    45 Temple Street
    Reading, MA 01867

Below are preliminary highlights from the study:

Business Case:
Proposed annual savings in the draft AMP feasibility study are approximately $8,211,861.  Below is a breakdown of this savings estimate:

Annual Mail Processing Employee Savings	  $ 3,539,118
Annual Maintenance Savings	   $5,171,214
Annual Transportation Savings 	  $ (294,210)

Postal Employees:
Due to the consolidation, a net decrease of approximately 166 positions is projected.  All bargaining employee reassignments will be made in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements.

Net Craft Employee Impact	-117
Net Supervisory/Management Employee Impact	   +2

Local Customer Considerations:
•	There are no retail services currently at the Middlesex-Essex P&DC.
•	Business mail acceptance will  be retained at the Middlesex-Essex facility.
•	Local collection box pick-up times may change as a result of the AMP.
•	A local postmark will be available for stamped First-Class Mail.
•	Delivery times of mail to residences and businesses will not change as a result of the AMP.
•	The proposed consolidation would support a 2 to 3 day service standard for First-Class Mail.

Commercial Mailers:
•	Mailers who presort mail will continue to receive appropriate postage discounts. 
•	Mailers who drop ship to Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) 018 can expect changes if the AMP is approved.

Written comments may be sent to:

Manager, Consumer and Industry 
Greater Boston District
25 Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 02205-0098

All comments must be postmarked by February 2, 2012.