This revival could spark renewed interest in restoring other underutilized entertainment venues in Central Massachusetts, such as the Foothills Theatre and Olympia Theatre.

The lease was coordinated by Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates on behalf of Barrett Properties, working in collaboration with the Town of Clinton and local economic development officials.

The historic Strand Theatre in Downtown Clinton, built in 1923, is set for revival through a new lease held by a group led by Daniel Demers of The Strand Dover and Rob Sisti of Sisti Marketing Group.

The theatre has been vacant since December 2021, with its last movie night, and has remained unused for several years.

Its architecture is notably unique, representing an essentially intact 1920s vertical theatre with significant historical value.

The project aims to restore the theatre's original purpose of hosting live entertainment, including theater, concerts, and movies, similar to its past operation in Dover.