Parking enforcement suspended in downtown Athol

The Athol Selectboard voted this week to temporarily make downtown parking free in metered spots for at least the next two weeks as construction downtown in the Lord Pond Plaza is resulting in increased parking needs on Main Street and Exchange Street.

By Franklin County Now September 5, 2025 7:27 am

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol Selectboard voted this week to temporarily make downtown parking free in metered spots for at least the next two weeks as construction downtown in the Lord Pond Plaza is resulting in increased parking needs on Main Street and Exchange Street.

While parking enforcement is suspended, the two-hour limit in downtown parking spots is still in effect. The parking enforcement suspension will be revisited at the next Selectboard meeting on September 16th.

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