Councilmember warns residents to refill prescriptions after unexpected Rite Aid pharmacy closure
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A councilmember told residents the local Rite Aid pharmacy had closed its counter unexpectedly and advised people not to wait to refill prescriptions; the member cautioned the store closure could foreshadow further retail contraction.
A Livingston councilmember warned residents on July 1 that the Rite Aid pharmacy location in town had closed its pharmacy counter unexpectedly and urged anyone with active prescriptions to refill early.
Council Member Wallace said he had attempted to pick up a prescription and found the pharmacy closed; staff had been pulled to another location and the store could not provide clear information about its reopening. "If you're getting your prescriptions there, don't wait till the last day," he said, urging public notice and warning that a pharmacy closure often precedes store closure.
The remark was made as part of council member reports; no staff report or formal action was taken at the meeting. Residents seeking clarification were advised to contact city staff or the pharmacy directly for updates.