Claremont has had a Post Office ever since they have been a town, nearly 125 years. Now the post office is closed and that's causing problems for businesses, farmers, and the elderly.

All of these people standing in front of what used to be the Post Office are upset because it's closed and they do not want to drive further to another post office.

"I'm not able to get around very well. So I don't care to drive that far all the time," says Darlene McCarlson.

The Post Office closed the building saying it needed a new furnace and that there were mold issues but people in town do not feel there was sufficient notice. Former Postmaster Judy Pierson would like to see the post office reopened.

"The letter from the past landlord was not read until the actual closure meeting on December 29th. The Post Office either would not or could not share that information with us."

A Post Office representative says that there are other Post Offices within 10 miles. Amherst, a neighboring town is within 10 miles but that Post Office is only open for two hours per day.

Banker Martin Micko in Claremont is not comfortable with mailboxes outside.

"We have a lot of notices, interest checks, we are worried about security."

Farmers want to be able to get their supplies at the beginning of the day. Dale Kurth appreciated the hours kept by the Post Office.

"If we need parts usually they came in the mail and we could run in and pick them up early in the morning before they went out on the route."