
Around 30 people took part in the Athol Vacant Storefronts Tour May 12, put on by the Planning Department, the Downtown Vitality Committee, the Remaking Main Group, Athol Credit Union and the Polus Center. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Tour participants check out 478 Main St., the former Second Unitarian Church of Athol built in 1915, during the Athol Vacant Storefronts Tour. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Director of Planning and Community Development Eric Smith (far left) provides information about 486 Main St. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
The May 12 Athol Vacant Storefronts Tour participants check out the Athol Trading post at 501 Main St., which has one vacant storefront and potential for upper floor uses. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Director of Planning and Community Development Eric Smith led the Vacant Storefronts walking tour on May 12. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News 
Michael Lundquist, executive director of the Polus Center, speaks to participants about the Remaking Main Street initiative. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
PHOTOS: Athol downtown tour highlights properties’ potential

