I'm not close to this office, but I'd rather go here than the Howell branch, which is less than 5 minutes away. Farmingdale is small, parking isn't great, there is no box outside to deposit mail, and yet, I still prefer it to Howell, which has all those things, plus an Automated Postal Center self-service kiosk! Here's the reason: Whereas Howell used to have 3 or 4 clerks, and good ones, as they retired or quit, they were not replaced. Now, there is only one poor soul left to handle lines that are out the door. She looks as if she would give her eye teeth to get out of there. They have a phone, but refuse to answer it, EVER. Hours at Howell are shorter than at Farmingdale, probably because of the kiosk, which is either full, or out of order too many times; outside boxes are sometimes overflowing....how's that for security? Farmingdale is worth the trip, staff is efficient & friendly. read more