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March 7, 2023

Waterbury Postmaster to Take Official Oath of Office in March 24 Ceremony

Postmaster John Degumbia

What:

With 17 years of service under his belt, Postmaster John Degumbia will raise his right hand and take the Oath of Office to be sworn in as the 35th Postmaster of the Waterbury Post Office among friends, family and community members. After the ceremony, a light lunch will be served.

Who:

American Legion Color Guard
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Local officials
USPS Acting Director of Field Operations Support Carissa Laino USPS Acting Connecticut District Manager David Guiney
Waterbury Postmaster John Degumbia

When:

Friday, March 24, 2023.
Noon to 2 p.m.

Where:

Waterbury Post Office
Second Floor
135 Grand St., Waterbury 06701

Background:

Waterbury, CT swore in its first Postmaster (Colonel William Leavenworth) in 1803 and that year, the city got its first Post Office. The current Waterbury Post Office was completed in 1931 and was designed by George Oakley Totten. In 1971, the building was renamed to the John S. Monagan Federal Building and expanded to accommodate the District Federal Court and several agencies.

The Postal Service continues that proud tradition with its latest inductee, Postmaster John Degumbia when he takes the Oath of Office.

Degumbia’s oversight includes six individual Post Offices in the region (two retail offices and four retail and delivery offices). These offices include 102 postal carrier routes, 239 employees and 150 vehicles.  

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