During the holiday season, “There’s always a rise in people stealing packages off stoops or trying to get something for nothing, trying to get the best of somebody,” said Altamont Postmaster Bill Van Dyke. 

The Trump administration, in its committee reports and task forces, has entertained the idea of privatizing the post office.

Councilman Nicholas Viscio suggested the board schedule a hearing on the district because he had news from the postal service, which left town nine months ago.