WHAT:
Lovettsville Post Office Moving in Two Phases

WHEN:
First Phase begins January 16, Second Phase begins January 19.

WHERE:
Move one block from 2 E Broad Way to 15 N Church Street

BACKGROUND:
The Lovettsville Post Office will be moving from their present location at 2 E Broad Way to the new facility (one block east) at 15 N Church St, Lovettsville in two phases.

The first phase of the move will begin on Saturday, January 16 and will involve shifting carrier delivery operations to the 15 N Church Street location.

The second and final phase will occur on Tuesday, January 19, when retail operations begin at the new 15 N Church Street location.

The facility will provide badly needed workspace – an additional 4660 square feet – to improve the safety and efficiency of distribution and retail operations.

The modern lobby will enhance product displays and provide customers with better access to Postal products and services. The number of post office boxes will be increased from 312 to 576 to better meet customer needs now and in the future.

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