Due to this weekend's snow storm, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 2.We expect to reopen on Tuesday, February 3.
Due to this weekend's snow storm, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 2.We expect to reopen on Tuesday, February 3.
Military & Diplomatic Mail Special APO/FPO/DPO Supplies, Boxes, & Forms You can ship care packages to military addresses at domestic prices, even if you're sending mail overseas. USPS can help you with: - Free military shipping kits, addressing tips, and country-by-country guidance on what you can and can't send - Filling out customs forms (including more-detailed package descriptions now required for all countries) - Scheduling free package pickup when your shipment is ready to go Customs forms for all packages sent internationally now require more detailed item descriptions. Free Shipping Supplies No matter where your loved ones are, you can use our free shipping supplies to brighten their day! Get Domestic Pricing Ship to an APO/FPO/DPO and you'll pay domestic prices. Shipping Restrictions Find out what you may ship internationally. Restrictions vary by country so review all guidelines carefully. Use Click-N-Ship for APO & FPO Sending Overseas: Click-N-Ship service allows you to create Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International postage and address labels. When you send an international package through military and diplomatic mail, follow the destination country's restriction policies and include customs forms when necessary. Click-N-Ship will guide you through the customs forms process. Sending to the U.S.: Department of Defense employees sending packages to the U.S. from APO/FPO locations using Click-N-Ship may also use USPS Ground Advantage service. When shipping to the U.S., follow U.S. domestic restriction policies. Postmarks If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. Get Free Boxes You can order free Priority Mail APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Boxes online from The Postal Store, and your mail carrier will deliver them to right to your door at no charge. Military Guidelines & Country Regulations Click-N-Ship will alert you to some of the prohibitions and restrictions based on the 5-digit Military Post Office ZIP Code you're shipping to, but you are responsible for ensuring your package complies with the laws and regulations of the U.S. and the destination country. You often need a customs form to ship overseas. Click-N-Ship will also let you know which customs forms you need. Anyone sending an international package with an APO, FPO, or MPO Zip Code in the return address needs to create a customs form online or fill out PS Form 2976-R before visiting a retail counter for the clerk to create the label. DPO Package Size Limits If you're sending a package to a DPO location, make sure the item doesn't exceed these maximum dimensions: - Length: 27 inches - Width: 14 inches - Height: 14 inches Addressing Military & Diplomatic Mail Each shipment to an APO/FPO/DPO needs the recipient's name, rank, and unit, and the APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code. Always include a return address. Mail and shipments must be addressed to a specific person; addressing to "Any Service Member" is no longer permitted. To prevent mail from entering foreign mail networks, do not include city or country names in APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses. Army/Air Post Office (APO) Example: PFC JOHN DOE PSC 3 BOX 4120 APO AE 09021 Fleet Post Office (FPO) Example: SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH UNIT 100100 BOX 4120 FPO AP 96691 Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Example: JOHN ADAMS UNIT 8400 BOX 0000 DPO AE 09498-0048 Schedule a Free Package Pickup Print your own shipping and postage label at home. When your package is ready, schedule a free Package Pickup and your mail carrier will pick it up during normal business hours. Tips for Sending Military & Diplomatic Mail Properly Prepare Your Shipment: Whether shipping to domestic or overseas military and diplomatic Post Offices, make sure you follow the guidelines for preparing your box or envelope correctly so it arrives on time. Learn about size and weight requirements, calculating postage, and dropping off your shipment. How to Prepare International Shipments: Tuck an Address Inside the Box - It's a good idea to include a second piece of paper with the address inside the box, just in case something happens to damage the label on the outside. Be sure to include both the destination address and your return address on the spare copy. Keep Temperature in Mind: Remember that outdoor conditions can affect the contents of your package. Desert temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees, which can damage delicate goods like electronics. Helpful Links and Contact Information: - Check out International Shipping Prohibitions and Restrictions - Look up a ZIP Code in the APO/FPO/DPO Restrictions Tool - APO/FPO/DPO inquiries: [email protected] - Ask your local Post Office location - Call USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service - Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer. Do you need to print a shipping label, but don't have a printer? USPS gives you several options: USPS Label Broker® Service: Bring your Label Broker ID (a QR Code) to a Post Office location that has Label Broker at the counter or a Label Broker self-service kiosk and get it printed, free! USPS Label Delivery Service: For a fee, get a shipping label delivered directly to you. Someone Sent You a Label Broker ID (a QR Code): You're returning something to a store or sending something to a customer through an ecommerce platform, and they sent you an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). If you have a printer: Go to the Label Broker tool, type in the 8-10 character Label Broker ID and your ZIP Code, then hit the Download Label button. Download your prepaid shipping label (PDF file), print that label, pack and seal your package, tape the shipping label to it, and drop off your ready-to-ship package at a Post Office location or schedule a free package pickup. If you don't have a printer: Save the Label Broker ID on your phone, pack and seal your package, take your ready-to-ship package and the Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker, go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and scan the Label Broker ID (QR Code) on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, if the location has a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can do it yourself. Using Click-N-Ship: Pay for your postage using Click-N-Ship. When prompted, choose the option to Print later at Post Office. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (QR Code followed by 8-10 characters). Save this email on your phone. Pack and seal your package. Take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker. Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and show them the Label Broker QR Code on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, for locations with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can skip the line, get your label, and drop off your package. Self-Service Kiosks: Self-service kiosks are automated stations you can use for many USPS tasks, including printing prepaid shipping labels with Label Broker. Create and pay for a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. Choose the option to Print later at Post Office. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Save this email on your phone. Or, if you're getting a Label Broker ID from a store or ecommerce platform, they'll email or text it to you. Find a USPS location with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, and take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to the kiosk. Follow the on-screen instructions to Scan QR Code for Label or enter the 8-10 character Label Broker ID when asked. After the shipping label prints, stick it to your package. Drop off your package at the drop-off area or receptacle. USPS Label Delivery Service: When you use Click-N-Ship to create shipping labels online, you can add Label Delivery Service, where USPS will print and deliver you the physical labels for an additional $1.65 fee per label. Create a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. Go to Select Extra Services and choose Label Delivery—Outbound. After you complete and pay for your label, your USPS letter carrier will deliver the printed label to your address. For Businesses: Small businesses can bring Label Broker IDs and their sealed and ready-to-ship packages to Post Office locations to print and send. If you're a business interested in offering Label Broker to your customers (so they can easily send you returns), you can sign up. If you're using Click-N-Ship with a business account, not only can you request Label Delivery service for your outbound label (for a fee, USPS will send you the label for the package going to your customer); for an additional fee, USPS will send you a prepaid return label that your customer can use for painless returns. You only get charged for the return postage if your customer uses the label.
Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes Turn digital photos into personalized greeting cards or postcards with our third-party vendors. Choose from a variety of templates and stock photos or add your own. You can also personalize pre-stamped envelopes with your return address in a unique font. Explore all the ways you can customize your USPS mail, then select a link to get started. Custom Cards & Stationery If you need personalized letters, invitations, announcements, or greeting cards, third-party vendors can help you design, address, and send your mail when it's ready to go. Custom photo cards let friends and family know and remember your life events—moves, weddings, births, graduations, and more. Visit Amazingmail - Turn your beautiful photos into personalized greeting cards — all printed and mailed the next business day. Select from hundreds of designs for any occasion or create your own. Simply upload your photos, add your addresses, and press send. We'll print, stuff, address, stamp, and mail your cards the next business day with durable Postal Protect coating and First-Class Mail postage included. Visit Click2Mail - Click2Mail makes it easy to create postcards, letters in envelopes, self-mailers, and other useful mailpieces online — no stamps, no permits, no minimum quantities — and they can be printed and in the mail the next business day! Send First-Class Mail, Certified Mail, and nonprofit mail, all of which can be fully personalized and designed by you. Personalized Stamped Envelopes Personalize stamped stationery or postcards with your return address in a designed font—it's easy. - Select an envelope or postcard. - Pick a stamp image. - Choose a font for your return address. - Have your personalized envelopes shipped directly to your door. Get Started designing pre-printed stamped envelopes or postcards. Business Mail Advertising Reaching your customers with the right mailpiece is the secret to gaining more business. USPS third-party direct mail specialists can help you format, design, print, and send engaging, actionable mail.
"A group of Kindergarten students at Albany Avenue Elementary School gathered in a quiet circle on the lawn, eyes wide as they watched a bright orange wing flutter for the first time. This moment was the culmination of weeks spent observing the miraculous transformation of life right in their classrooms. Instead of just reading about nature, students at Albany Avenue Elementary School experienced it by caring for caterpillars and monitoring their growth daily. They witnessed the patience of the chrysalis stage and the eventual emergence of vibrant butterflies. This hands-on lesson turned scientific concepts into a sense of wonder and responsibility for the environment. The excitement traveled home, too, as families shared in the joy of these new discoveries. These young scientists at Albany Avenue Elementary School are now looking forward to exploring more of the natural world throughout the 2025-2026 school year."
"A group of Kindergarten students at Albany Avenue Elementary School gathered in a quiet circle on the lawn, eyes wide as they watched a bright orange wing flutter for the first time. This moment was the culmination of weeks spent observing the miraculous transformation of life right in their classrooms. Instead of just reading about nature, students at Albany Avenue Elementary School experienced it by caring for caterpillars and monitoring their growth daily. They witnessed the patience of the chrysalis stage and the eventual emergence of vibrant butterflies. This hands-on lesson turned scientific concepts into a sense of wonder and responsibility for the environment. The excitement traveled home, too, as families shared in the joy of these new discoveries. These young scientists at Albany Avenue Elementary School are now looking forward to exploring more of the natural world throughout the 2025-2026 school year."
"Sixth-grade students stood at the edge of the woods, wooden shields in hand, ready to step into the world of Mount Olympus. On May 8, 2026, the district's young readers saw the pages of the Percy Jackson series come to life during an immersive field trip at Bethpage State Park. Guided by experts from Mythik Camps, students moved beyond the classroom to experience the trials of a demigod. They practiced teamwork through tactical games and sharpened their problem-solving skills, mirroring the legendary quests of their favorite characters. This day of active storytelling transformed a popular book into a lived adventure, fostering a deeper connection to literature and peer collaboration. These budding heroes returned to Howitt Middle School with newfound confidence and a lasting passion for the power of a great story."
"Sixth-grade students stood at the edge of the woods, wooden shields in hand, ready to step into the world of Mount Olympus. On May 8, 2026, the district's young readers saw the pages of the Percy Jackson series come to life during an immersive field trip at Bethpage State Park. Guided by experts from Mythik Camps, students moved beyond the classroom to experience the trials of a demigod. They practiced teamwork through tactical games and sharpened their problem-solving skills, mirroring the legendary quests of their favorite characters. This day of active storytelling transformed a popular book into a lived adventure, fostering a deeper connection to literature and peer collaboration. These budding heroes returned to Howitt Middle School with newfound confidence and a lasting passion for the power of a great story."
"A group of Kindergarten students at Albany Avenue Elementary School gathered in a quiet circle on the lawn, eyes wide as they watched a bright orange wing flutter for the first time. This moment was the culmination of weeks spent observing the miraculous transformation of life right in their classrooms. Instead of just reading about nature, students at Albany Avenue Elementary School experienced it by caring for caterpillars and monitoring their growth daily. They witnessed the patience of the chrysalis stage and the eventual emergence of vibrant butterflies. This hands-on lesson turned scientific concepts into a sense of wonder and responsibility for the environment. The excitement traveled home, too, as families shared in the joy of these new discoveries. These young scientists at Albany Avenue Elementary School are now looking forward to exploring more of the natural world throughout the 2025-2026 school year."
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