U.S. Postal Service moving mail processing operations from Jamestown to Fargo

As a result of a study begun March 18, the Postal Service has made the decision to move some mail processing operations from the Jamestown Customer Service Mail Processing Center to the Fargo Processing and Distribution Center.

“Given the drastic 20 percent decline in mail volume the Postal Service has experienced since 2007, we must take action to reduce the size of our mail processing network," Dakotas District Manager John DiPeri said. "Consolidating operations and placing our people where we need them is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.”

The transition is expected to be completed by January 2012. Some employees may be reassigned to other vacant positions as a result of the move.

“This move will not cause any changes in local mail delivery,” said DiPeri. “Letters mailed to local addresses will be delivered the next day, the same as before. I am confident the transition will be smooth and transparent to our customers and they will continue to receive the same excellent service they always have.”

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