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USPS Permanently Closes Allston Branch Amid Financial Crisis Concerns

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What happened

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The United States Postal Service is permanently closing its branch in Allston. This decision comes as the agency faces a severe financial crisis, with federal officials warning that the USPS could run out of money by February next year. Senator Ed Markey has urged the service to reopen the location.

From bostonglobe.com, dailyfreepress.com

Why it matters

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The closure is cited by Boston City Council President Liz Breadon as part of a troubling trend of post office closures across Massachusetts. Local officials criticized the United States Postal Service for reversing plans to reopen the branch, which residents had been anticipating.

From bostonglobe.com

Who's involved

  • United States Postal ServiceThe independent agency responsible for providing the postal service.
  • Ed MarkeyPolitician urging the United States Postal Service to reopen the Allston branch.
  • AllstonNeighborhood where the USPS branch service presence is scheduled for permanent closure.
  • Boston City CouncilMunicipal council that called for a hearing regarding the service closure.

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  1. USPS secured a lease extension for its Allston post office, countering closure plans.1 source
  2. USPS branch in Allston is closing, despite Markey's plea to keep it open.1 source

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