Emergency Suspensions

The USPS and PRC should create a dashboard with information about post offices that have been suspended. It’s “a commonsense way to make sure the Postal Service is keeping everyone informed in the event of unforeseen disruptions.”

WEAU: The United States Postal Service says that the Colfax Post Office sustained structural damage and will be moving all operations to the Boyceville Post Office. A sign posted on the door said that PO Box services would be moved as well. Read more. (Photo: Google Street View)

Ozark County Times: An Ozark County post office closure that was hinted at in 2011 seems likely to happen this month in Hardenville, MO, where service will be suspended Saturday, Feb. 22, as the U.S. Postal Service’s lease on space in the old Hardenville general store building expires. Gainesville postmaster Jeff Elliott told the Times last week that he had … Read More

“We’ve had nothing but problems with the post office in Jamestown. It’s total chaos. No one can get their mail right.”

Metrowest Daily News:  The Ashland, MA Post Office has suspended its downtown operations indefinitely, citing repairs that need to be made in the 205 Main St. building, but not specifying whether those repairs are connected to mold found in the basement level early last month. Effective Thursday, all postal employees who work in the Ashland Post Office will be moved … Read More

Norfolk Daily News: A town hall meeting Tuesday night at the Snyder Auditorium included plans for mail delivery following the lock down of the Post Office in Snyder, Nebraska, a week ago as the building was ruled unsafe. “At this time we are not in the process of closing post offices,” said Dawn Bayer, manager of post office operations from … Read More

New Prague Times: For the second time this year, the New Prague Post Office has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns with the building. The US Postal Service issued a press release late on Thursday, Oct. 10, stating that all operations would be moved to the Belle Plaine Post Office, located at 233 N. Meridian Street. New Prague Postal … Read More

kimt.com: Due to building safety and health concerns, the Chester, Iowa Post Office is temporarily relocating its office beginning Saturday. The operations will be moved to the Lime Springs Post Office (7:30-11:30, 1-3 Monday-Friday). “It is unknown when services will resume at the Chester facility at this time,” the USPS said. “The Postal Service apologizes for any inconvenience this may … Read More

Kingston Daily Freeman: Operations at the Boiceville, New York, Post Office will be  suspended at the end of Saturday because of “environmental concerns,” the U.S. Postal Service said Friday. Boiceville postal operations will move to the Shokan Post Office, about 5 miles  away, starting Monday. Both post offices are on state Route 28 within the town of Olive. The Postal … Read More

Valley Star: The U.S. Post Office is temporarily closing the Santa Maria, Texas, post office because of problems with the building. According to a news release from the USPS, the emergency closure impacts the entire building located at 11175 Military Highway. It will remain closed to business until officials can assess the conditions and pass a safety inspection. In the … Read More