Post Office

Sharpsburg post office staying openAspinwall HeraldThe US Postal Service has spared the Sharpsburg post office and three other post offices among 126 underused facilities in Pennsylvania that are under review for closure. "In the case of Sharpsburg, we found that it … More: continued here

Newton residents assail plan to close post office branchesBoston.com“You said there are 3700 post offices that you are considering. Five are in Newton. I know that is disproportionate. Do the math, this is way out of line with who these represent.” Holland said the criteria for closing a post office …

The Royal Oak Post Office is closed Thursday due to a power outage. More: continued here

Boston tries to hold on to post officePalladium-ItemUnited States Post Office Operations Manager Gary Soultz answers questions during Wednesday's meeting with residents at the Boston United Methodist Church about the possible closing of the post office located in Boston. / Palladium-Item photo by Joshua …and more » More: continued here

Residents, Business Owners Argue Possible Post Office ClosurePatch.comThe future of Leesburg's downtown post office is unknown as USPS prepares for a possible closure. Christian Brown Local residents and business owners decried the potential closing of the downtown Leesburg Post Office, on Wednesday, … More: continued here

Residents urged to attend meeting More: continued here

Study: Springfield post office cuts mean $32M lossChicago TribuneAP A new study finds that the loss of 300 postal service jobs would take nearly $32 million out of Springfield's economy every year. The State Journal-Register (http://bit.ly/tWC6A3) reports the Northern Illinois University analysis is part of a …and more » More: continued …

About 60 people were unanimous in protesting the proposed closure of the Clayton Post Office at a November 1 meeting in the town’s American Legion Hall. More: continued here

Residents Decry Proposed Post Office Closures at Packed Public MeetingPatch.comMore than 60 residents and business owners showed up to voice their concerns about the potential closing of the Newton Upper Falls, West Newton and Boston College post offices. By Melanie Graham For residents in the Newton Upper Falls, West Newton …

A new study finds that the loss of 300 postal service jobs would take nearly $32 million out of Springfield’s economy every year. More: continued here