submitted by Rich Crist, Legislative Liaison
Rensselaer County Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote are offering assistance to help keep a post office open in Hoosick following the announcement that the current Hoosick post office location would be closed in early July.
Brownell and Goodermote said they recognize postal service as important to residents and businesses in the Hoosick area and said keeping a post office open and in operation in the area is a priority.
The two County lawmakers said they would be willing to work with other government agencies to help find a new and suitable location for a Hoosick post office. The current Hoosick Post Office is on South Street just off State Route 7 and is slated to close July 3 due to an expired lease.
The Hoosick Falls Post Office remains open in town, along with post offices in North Hoosick and Eagle Bridge.
“The service provided by the Post Office is important to Hoosick. We would be willing to work alongside postal officials and other levels of government to ensure there is adequate and convenient postal service to residents in our community,” said Brownell.
“This is a service important to quality of life and business. We are ready to lend a hand if needed to maintain the current level of postal service in the area,” added Goodermote.