TURNER – The North Turner Post Office will have new hours of operation starting Aug. 16.

Monday through Friday, the new hours for the customer service window will be from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The lobby hours during the week for customers just picking up their post office box mail will be from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The North Turner 04266 Post Office will be closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

On Saturdays, the new hours for the customer service window will be from 7:30 to 11 a.m.; and the lobby hours on Saturday for customers just picking up their post office box mail will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Window and lobby service hours are arranged to coincide with periods of peak postal activity and with postal transportation schedules. Adjustments are made to meet changing community needs based on periodic reviews of customer activity, mail volumes, transportation schedules and operating costs.

The Postal Service strives to contain operating costs, as do other businesses, in order to keep rates stable for our customers. The goal is to operate efficiently while maintaining universal mail service at affordable rates for all citizens.