Longport Satellite Post Office Proposal at Borough Hall

Longport may get a satellite post office at Borough Hall

Longport has been without an in-town post office since the closure of its only branch in July 2023, which pushed residents to rely on Margate for retail postal services and P.O. boxes. Now, the borough is negotiating with the U.S. Postal Service to open a satellite post office branch inside Longport City Hall at 2305 Atlantic Avenue.

For a small town, postal access isn’t just about convenience. It can be a real day-to-day need, especially for residents who prefer walkable errands or who have relied on local P.O. boxes for decades.

What’s being proposed

The update describes a plan where:

• USPS would lease two offices near the rear entrance of Borough Hall

• The proposed lease rate is $2,500/month (with Longport offering a reduced rate to help make the deal work)

• USPS would install customer counters and secure Post Office boxes in the adjacent lobby

• P.O. box access could be 24/7 for mail pickup

That combination—service counter plus lobby boxes—would bring back the core functions residents miss: buying stamps, mailing packages, and accessing local P.O. boxes without leaving town.

Parking and access considerations

Even small operational details matter. The proposal includes designated Post Office–only parking spots along 24th Avenue and shared use of an existing handicap space for customers.

If you’ve lived through “good ideas” that fail because there’s nowhere to park, you understand why towns try to solve this early.

Why this is still uncertain

The update is clear that no agreement is finalized and that the timeline remains uncertain.

In practical terms, that means residents should treat this as promising progress—not a guaranteed reopening date.

A related community note at Borough Hall

In the same meeting context, the Longport Public Library Board announced plans to renovate the long-closed second-floor “Centennial Room” to create new space for community events and classes by next year.

It’s separate from the post office proposal, but it reinforces the same theme: making Borough Hall more functional as a community hub.

Micro-FAQ

Where would the new satellite post office be located?

Inside Longport City Hall (Borough Hall), 2305 Atlantic Avenue.

Will it fully replace a standalone post office?

The description suggests core services (counters + P.O. boxes). Specific service hours and the full menu of offerings aren’t listed in the update.

Is there a confirmed opening date?

No. The update says negotiations look promising, but no agreement is finalized and the timeline is uncertain.