As someone noted, postmasters are political appointees. I grew up in a town of 800 people. Theresa was postmaster when the Republicans were in the White House, Ed when the Democrats were in. As administrations changed, they took turns being in charge and being the subordinate, but none of us noted the difference. A very peripheral genealogy question - what is the average date of the first frost in Scranton, PA? My Mom, who lives in western Massachusetts, is considering having someone plant geraniums at her family's cemetery plot in Scranton, but is wondering if it's too late. I live in Maryland, so I can't advise her. I've tried various weather web sites and the UPenn Plant Clinic site, but can't find the date.