The Walgreens store at 90 River St. in Mattapan is slated to close within a month, a move that drew comments from the neighborhood’s city councillor. The store was formerly a Rite Aid Pharmacy before being renovated and transitioned to a Walgreens in 2019.

Responding to a Reporter request for information, a spokesperson for Walgreens confirmed that “we have made the difficult decision to close this location,” and added, “as we move forward on our strategy to expand Walgreens role as a leader in the delivery of healthcare, we are focused on creating the right network of stores in the right locations to best meet the needs of the communities we serve.  There are a number of factors that we take into consideration, including the dynamics of the local market and changing buying habits of our customers.”

Said City Councillor Brian Worrell: “This facility serves so many people in Mattapan, especially the elderly, providing them the necessary medication they need every day. My team is gathering more information to hear what impact this will have on the surrounding area. We will be releasing more information soon to help you and your families navigate the best options for getting prescriptions and accessing nearby pharmacies.”