To the members of the Massachusetts Rural Letter Carriers’ Association,
welcome to fall!! It is hard to believe that just a short time ago, I was writing to you
regarding staying hydrated, trying to stay cool, etc. Now I write to you asking you
to start the preparation for the winter months and that very ugly four-letter word,
“SNOW”. This is not just about you putting on extra layers, checking to see if last
years clothes still fit, are the boots still waterproof, but making sure your LLV or
Metris is ready. Let’s start off with the tires. If your vehicle has bald tires or has
severe wear, now is the time to request a new set be put on your vehicle. What
about your wiper blades? Are they working properly? Is the rubber strip (the blade)
in good condition? Is the retaining clip present so the blade does not fall off? Although minor parts, this can become a major issue if not caught in time.