Politics & Government

U.S. Postal Service Sets Up Newtown PO Box

A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, Conn.

The following information was provided by the U.S. Postal Service.

NEWTOWN, Conn. —The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office box to allow the public to send condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., last week.

Those who wish to send expressions of comfort should address them to:

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Messages of Condolence for Newtown
PO Box 3700
Newtown, CT 06470 

“We understand that there is an outpouring of support for everyone in the Newtown area and we hope to make it easier for those who wish to send encouragement and messages of compassion to those affected,” said Kimberly J. Peters, Connecticut Valley District Manager for the U.S. Postal Service, adding, “Through letters and cards, families will be able to hold that friendship in their hands and to read those kind words at a time and place that supports their pace of healing.”

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