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Chester Gap mailbox cluster damaged; county coordinates temporary repairs and seeks USPS cooperation
Summary
After Oct. 11 damage to cluster mailboxes on Chester Gap Road left about 54 residents without delivery, county staff located 40 used boxes in Culpeper and asked the board to authorize up to $2,500 now to expedite installation while the sheriff investigates and insurance or USPS resolution is pursued.
The board discussed a damaged cluster‑mailbox incident affecting Chester Gap Road during the Nov. 3 meeting and authorized county staff to pursue interim repairs to restore mail service while investigators and the Post Office resolve longer‑term replacement and ownership questions.
Problem and immediate response: County staff reported that roughly 54 residents were affected when cluster boxes were damaged on Oct. 11 and subsequently removed by the Front Royal Post Office. The county identified 40 used cluster boxes in Culpeper that could be repurposed, but they require pedestals, lock‑cylinder compatibility checks and installation.…
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