In the age of emails and text messages, there is something personal about getting a letter in the mail. Even more so, when it’s hand delivered.
Chris Stevenson said it’s part of the charm on his street in Fresno.
That could change soon as the US Postal Service has been pushing for a more centralized delivery system to save money. They would eliminate door delivery in favor of cluster boxes and Congress is considering legislation to make it happen.
Eric Ellis is against the idea. He is also with the California State Association of Letter Carriers.
“Once door delivery is gone, it’s gone forever. You’re not gonna get it back.”
Ellis actually has cluster boxes in his neighborhood and said the main problem is they’re constantly cracked open by thieves.
“I’ve witnessed on my route and on other routes, those boxes being broken into and customers mail being stolen. With that, things like their identity, checking accounts, other things have been compromised.” Read more
