Lost Rabbit’s mail delivery suspended

Lost Rabbit residents are in danger of not having U.S. mail delivery due to government safety concerns. 

“Unfortunately, the Lost Rabbit Board has, thus far, been unsuccessful in negotiating a remedy to the noted safety concerns of the USPS Postmaster,” according to an email from the Lost Rabbit HOA. “We have been made aware that due to mailboxes remaining on private alleyways, USPS is currently suspending delivery of mail to Lost Rabbit residents. 

“USPS Postmaster Kirby Ragsdale has stated that all Lost Rabbit residents are able to pick-up their USPS mail at the Madison Post Office until January 10, 2025; following this date all received USPS mail for Lost Rabbit residents will be “returned to sender,” the email continued. 

The safety concerns noted in the HOA email are not specified.

The residents have reached out to U.S. Rep. Michael Guest for assistance since USPS is a federal agency. 

“I have been contacted by residents in Lost Rabbit, and my team and I are working with everyone involved to find a solution,” Guest said. 

A spokesperson for USPS was unable to provide an explanation prior to the Journal’s print deadline but said they would investigate. 

“I’m not going to meet your deadline, but I will continue to pursue a response from local postal management,” said Debra Jean Fetterly, strategic communications specialist for USPS. 

Meanwhile, the Lost Rabbit HOA is asking residents to continue to treat USPS employees with kindness and respect during this time. 

“While an effort is being made to negotiate on behalf of the neighborhood, we ask that residents be respectful and courteous to any USPS employees who are only trying to do their job,” the HOA email said. 

The email ended with a note saying the neighborhood is looking for alternatives if nothing is fixed by the Jan. 10 deadline.