On November 17, the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience (MCRR) sent a communication to Scott Manier, USPS District Manager, requesting an update on the status of USPS services in Montpelier. We asked that the USPS work in partnership with the community to resolve the current, unacceptable, situation. Mr. Mainer has not responded.

On January 8, MCRR and the Congressional Delegation held a rally in front of the now-vacant Federal Building on State Street.

Vermont's Congressional offices continue to advocate for the return of USPS retail services to downtown Montpelier. We are grateful for their efforts.

In other communities that have experienced disruptions in USPS service, community-level advocacy has provided the USPS leadership with additional motivation to do better.

Please contact USPS leadership directly…

tell them that the current lack of retail postal services in downtown Montpelier is unacceptable, and respectfully request that the USPS effectively communicate and engage with the public to resolve this situation.