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What: |
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the grand opening of a new Village Post Office (VPO) at the Dillard Store in Wilton. |
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Who: |
Marvin Yokoi, Postmaster, Wilton Post Office |
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When: |
Friday, July 17, 2015 |
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Where: |
Dillard Store |
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Background: |
The Dillard VPO provides a range of popular Postal Service products and services, including First-Class Mail Forever stamps, prepaid Priority Mail Flat Rate products, free Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes and package drop-off. Dillard Store was founded in 1904 and is currently owned by Vijay Singh. “I am excited about partnering with the U.S. Postal Service,” he said. Dillard Store is a great place to get fresh produce, cold drinks, candy and now postal supplies. It has extended hours Monday through Sunday and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In 2011, the Postal Service introduced the VPO model as a way to increase access to Postal Service products and services. VPOs are operated by local businesses contracting with the Postal Service to offer Postal Service customers time-saving convenience, and in most cases, longer retail hours than regular Post Offices. |
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