Customers looking to drop off packages or buy stamps at the ShopRite Post Office on Farmington Ave. will be shocked to discover that it is permanently closed as of this morning.
Yesterday, a sign outside the ShopRite post office advised shoppers that the mail depot would close effective Oct. 21.
The neighborhood mail depot, nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of Farmington Ave. and the quiet of the Mt. View School area, was convenient for residents who did not desire to go downtown or to Forestville, especially in the winter.
In early September, ShopRite of Bristol announced Paul Tornaquindici, who had owned the store since 1999, would be retiring, and the store would be under the management of Grade A Markets. Grade A owns and operates ShopRite locations in Fairfield and New Haven counties.
The TBE contacted Grade A Markets for comment, but they could not respond before we published.
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