How Upcoming Postal Service Changes in Connecticut Could Affect Mail Delivery

First, the good news! According to masslive.com, in a surprising announcement, USPS will not increase prices in January 2025, but they did raise the cost of Forever Stamps not once but twice in 2024. Does anyone even know the price of a 'Forever Stamp?' In July 2024, the price was increased from 68 cents to 73 cents. 

What Changes Are Being Implemented By the USPS in 2025?

According to ctpublic.org, the bottom line is that the U.S. Postal Service is focused on saving $3 billion annually by adjusting mail delivery times while maintaining a commitment to a maximum five-day delivery for the flagship Ground Advantage program nationwide and a maximum three-day delivery for local first-class mail.

Will Holiday Mail and Package Delivery Be Affected?

According to ctpublic.org, officials said that election mail and holiday shipments won’t be affected because the proposed changes will not occur until the next calendar year. Under the proposal, medications should continue to be delivered at their current speed or faster.

1 in 5 Voters Plan to Use Mail-In Ballots... Is the USPS ready?

The U.S. Postal Service claims to be prepared to process and deliver millions of ballots in a timely manner. USPS spokesperson Debra Fetterly told McClatchy News, “We are employing robust and proven processes to ensure proper handling and delivery of all election mail, including ballots.”

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Explains Why Changes Are Necessary...

According to ctpublic.org, DeJoy stated, "the changes will enable us to operate more efficiently and reliably, grow our business, and give us a chance for a viable future.” From 2007 through 2020, the USPS has piled up more than $87 billion in losses.

In closing, I would like to wish this antiquated tool the best of luck in moving mail across continents and also to thank the USPS for losing a $1,207.44 check that I had attempted to send through the U.S mail.