In its upcoming art exhibit, Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will be featuring the work of 14 area photographers in The Art of Photography. The exhibit will run from November 3-25 at the SMAC Art Center gallery on historic Downing Street in Hollister. The opening reception will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, November 3, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site. Visit https://5il.co/281r9 to read the full release.
Citizens along North Maple and Esplanade, including city hall, will be without water for a short period at some point this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience. Public Works.
The City of Hollister wishes you a very Happy Halloween. Please use caution and watch for trick-or-treaters this evening as they celebrate Halloween.
This Friday, November 3rd, the City of Hollister invites you to join them for the Annual Downing Street Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00pm at the Downing Street Pedestrian Mall. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as we sing carols and wait for a visit from the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus. This event is weather dependent, so follow our Facebook page or download our app for updates, if necessary, on Friday.
Thank you to everyone that joined us for Trunk or Treat on Downing Street. Congratulations to our Mayor's Choice, Committee Choice and pumpkin winners. We had a great evening and appreciate you spending the evening with us.
The rain has passed and the trunks are setting up. Come down and join us for Trunk or Treat on Downing Street.
The pumpkins have arrived for tonight's Trunk or Treat on Downing Street. Thank you to State of the Ozarks for providing the pumpkins for the Hollister School Students to carve. Be sure to stop by see them in person!!
The City of Hollister will host Trunk-or-Treat on Downing Street, this evening from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, weather permitting. Please use caution when traveling through downtown and watch for increased pedestrian traffic.
Today during the Hollister Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch, Mayor Patton issued a proclamation celebrating the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce and all of it's members that serve their community and make it great. The City of Hollister is honored to serve along side each of you and appreciate your commitment to Hollister.
Missouri Department of Transportation will close Highway BB at Lacis Lane on Monday November 6th for pipe replacement. Work is scheduled, weather permitting, from 7:00am until 3:30pm. Please plan alternate routes of travel during this time. More information from MO DOT may be found here, https://5il.co/27t5j
This Saturday, the Hollister Police Department will join ADAPT and Drug Free Ozarks in the National Prescription Drug Take Back event. Turn in your unused or expired medication for free, safely, and anonymously. Visit any of the four locations, including your Hollister Walgreens, October 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Visit https://5il.co/27o8u for more information.
The City of Hollister’s Building Department is excited to announce the release of our Online Building Permit Platform. Customers will have the option to complete their Commercial or Residential Building Permit Application or their Sign Permit Application online. Additional applications are available on the website to download with the ability to submit by email. Check out the new portal at https://tinyurl.com/2p8kr86f . Owners, Tenants, and Contractors will also be able to schedule inspections on the calendar at a time which is convenient for them, or they may still call to schedule an inspection with our team. If you prefer to come to the Building Department for one-on-one assistance, we are still available to serve you. The new Online Building Department Program is just another option for our Hollister residents and businesses to complete their permits. Contact our Building Department for more details, 417-337-9756.
The City of Hollister invites you to join them this Friday, October 27th, for Trunk-or-Treat on Downing Street. Join the Downing Street Merchants from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for a safe trick or treat. Contact City Hall for more details, 417-334-3262.
Join the City of Hollister in celebrating our associates with work anniversaries in October. Thank you for your service to Hollister.
This month, Chief Preston Schmidt shares important reminders for traveling through a work zone. Visit https://5il.co/27a18 to read this month's Safety Brief.
Do you remember playing Connect-the-Dots? This week, the Parks Department has been busy building the Downing Street Christmas Tree, and connecting the many lights it takes to shine during the season. The transformation of Downing Street to the North Pole is well underway. Thank you to all of our City Team that has been working hard so Hollister will sparkle this Christmas season.
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, October 19th. Please visit https://5il.co/27a17 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Did you know. . .a new online portal is available for completing your building permit, scheduling your inspection, or checking the status of your permit? Recently released by the City of Hollister, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p8kr86f to view the portal. Also available is a code compliance form. Submit your concern for overgrown grass, trash buildup or other nuisances directly to the building department here https://tinyurl.com/37k6pv9z . If you prefer, the City of Hollister Team is still available to assist you in person, the portal just allows for an additional option to complete your requests. Contact our Building Department for more details, 417-337-9756, or click on the link to begin using the portal today.
The City of Hollister Park Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, October 17th. Please visit https://5il.co/26z1s to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
The Color Me Grape 5K will begin at 9:00am, to kick off this year's Grape & Fall Festival. Please be alert to runners during the race and prepare for increased traffic and pedestrians throughout downtown today.
