Old Forge Post Office to close

Old Forge – As a result of a study conducted last year, the U.S. Postal Service has made the decision to close the Old Forge Retail Unit in Old Forge.

“Given the extraordinary decline in mail volume — a decline of nearly 26 billion pieces last year alone — we must take action to reduce the size of our retail and delivery network,” said Kevin McAdams, District Manager. “By consolidating, streamlining and adjusting our operations, the Postal Service becomes a more efficient and effective organization.”

The office will not close before January 4, 2011 and affected postal employees will be reassigned in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and established repositioning processes.

“Local mail delivery will not be affected by this move. Full retail services will still be available and our customers will continue to receive the same excellent service they always have,” said McAdams

Customers wishing to conduct postal business at a local retail office can continue to do so at:

    * Taylor Branch, 910 S Main St.

    * West Scranton Branch, 127 S Main Ave.

    * Scranton Main Office, 2800 Stafford Ave.