USPS Halts Annapolis Mail For Half A Year
Postal errors stalled an Annapolis woman's mail for six months while Baltimore homeowners face tax bills from 2013.
By Benjamin Rousseau ·
Postal Service errors disrupted life for residents in two Maryland cities this week.
In Annapolis, a woman went six months without receiving important mail after the USPS incorrectly marked her as having moved. Bills, bank statements, and a mail-in ballot were all returned to sender during that period. The woman made repeated attempts to fix the issue, but delivery remained broken until she contacted a local news investigation. The Postal Service has since canceled the move order and opened an investigation into how the error occurred.
Meanwhile, Baltimore homeowners are questioning unexpected property tax bills. Residents are receiving notices for charges that date back as far as 2013. The amounts vary widely, ranging from just 53 cents to nearly $1,300. The city states these balances are from previous years. However, many residents are asking why they are only hearing about these debts now.
The Postal Service is reviewing the Annapolis case to determine the cause of the delay. Baltimore officials have not yet provided a timeline for resolving the backlog of old tax notices.
Source: WMAR-TV
