The United States Postal Service (USPS) is studying whether to close the Allston Post Office for good.
At a community meeting on September 11, USPS staff said they would consider public feedback, customer needs, employee concerns, daily operations, and costs. USPS will also ask customers to complete a survey.
The Allston Post Office has been closed since 2019 because of building damage. USPS had planned to reopen it at a new location near its original site on Harvard Avenue. However, the agency later changed its plans.
At the September 11 meeting, residents shared concerns about access to postal services. In particular, they worried about people without cars and those who have trouble getting around. For many Allston residents, the Brighton Post Office is the closest option.
USPS says the study will take at least 210 days. As a result, it likely will not finish before April 2027. Once the study ends, USPS will share its proposal with the public. Residents will then have 60 days to send in comments before USPS makes its final decision.
A Boston City Council hearing about the Allston Post Office was scheduled for September 22. Community members also planned a press conference on Harvard Avenue for October 5.
Source: Allstonia, September 13, 2026.