[RP TownTalk] this is crazy (USPS zipcode/name "system")

[Rob Oppenheim]

Wow, this zip code thing strikes quite a nerve!
 
When Dwight first alerted me to the fact that Riverdale Park is not in the 
Post Office zipcode database, I discussed the matter with our town 
administrator, Pat Prangley. 
 
Pat is setting up a meeting with our post master general to discuss this 
and other issues. We are waiting on the post office to get back to us with 
an available date for the meeting.
 
The meeting should result in RP being added to the database. If it does not, 
then escalating it up to federal officials would be appropriate. 
 
Details:

"Riverdale Park" is not a known city name in the Postal Service ZIP code data base.  
 
We would like to have "Riverdale Park" added to the Postal Service's list of 
"acceptable names for ZIP code 20737". This ZIP code covers more than just 
Riverdale Park, and we are not asking that the entire ZIP code be changed, 
just that Riverdale Park be recognized as a town within the ZIP code.
 
We prefer that "Riverdale Park" not be the default address for 20737, as that 
could add to the confusion of distinguishing our town from other areas that are 
also served by the Riverdale Post Office and zip code 20737.
 
-Rob Oppenheim
 
Ward One Councilman, Riverdale Park
5902 Cleveland Ave
Riverdale Park, Md 20737-1930
 
Home Office: 301 779 1745
 
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