Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger, U.S. Postal Service representatives and community partners joined together to celebrate the grand opening of the new Village Post Office at Webster’s Community Pharmacy, marking an important step in restoring essential services and renewed optimism to the Altadena community.
The new postal counter at Webster’s offers letter and mail drop-offs, pre-paid box services, stamp sales, and priority and flat-rate mailing supplies. This collaboration between Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the United States Postal Service (USPS), Webster’s Community Pharmacy, and the Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation (ARRC), reflects a shared commitment to supporting the community’s resilience.
“Today’s grand opening is more than the return of postal services, it’s another step towards cultivating hope and a sense of normalcy,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “This new Village Post Office stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of Altadena’s residents, local business owners, support organizations, and our federal partners who worked hard to make this reopening a reality.”
Supervisor Barger expressed appreciation to the United States Postal Service, including former Acting Postmaster General Douglas Tulino and new Postmaster General David Steiner–who began his tenure on July 14–for their responsiveness and partnership.
Cipriano Corona, USPS District Manager, attended today’s grand grand opening. “We are honored to reopen postal services at Webster’s Community Pharmacy, which has been such an important part of Altadena’s history and heart,” Mr. Corona stated. “Today represents our ongoing promise to serve this community.”
The Village Post Office is located at Webster’s Community Pharmacy, which carries on a nearly 100-year legacy of service in Altadena and a proud 50-year history of hosting USPS operations within the business. “Today is a truly special day for our business and for me personally, because for the first time I feel a genuine sense of happiness radiating from the community,” said Meredith Miller, owner of Webster’s Community Pharmacy. “People are still struggling–the trauma lingers, and everyone is faced with so many difficult decisions. Being able to bring neighbors together and provide a positive, meaningful service to the community is deeply rewarding.”
Community supporters also attended today’s inauguration of the Village Post Office, including Manny Abascal, Board Member of the Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation (ARRC). ‘I’m proud to be part of this milestone in Altadena’s recovery,” Abascal said. “ARRC’s mission is to serve as a bridge connecting philanthropy, investors, the private and public sectors, and the community. Our role in this project was to help secure funding and help coordinate efforts so postal services could once again be offered locally. Ensuring that essential services like this remain accessible will continue to be a central focus for ARRC.”