The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, September 7th. Please visit https://5il.co/243tl to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk 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.
Each year, the City of Hollister looks forward to converting our community into the North Pole, welcoming each of the Branson Scenic Railway’s Polar Express Trains to Hollister and celebrating Christmas with our residents, businesses, and visitors. As such, we are excited to add to and upgrade our decorations this year. You can be a part of our campaign and help us improve and enhance our Christmas celebration.
We are looking forward to adding new lighted designs to the fence at the Historic Train Depot and expanding our decorations to include Connell Park. We anticipate upgrading items currently in storage with new LED lights and purchasing others to complete our 2023 revamp.
Beginning in September, we will kick-off our donation campaign in preparation for the 2023 season, which begins at our Annual Downing Street Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 3rd. If you are interested in donating to our campaign, please send checks to City Hall, PO Box 638, Hollister, MO 65673, Attn: Christmas Donation Campaign. You may also stop by City Hall to pay in person with cash, check, or credit card. For questions or further details, please contact Denise at dolmstead@hollistermo.gov or at City Hall, 417-337-8315.
The City of Hollister wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day!!
Welcome to the City of Hollister, our video designed to welcome new residents, businesses, and visitors to Hollister, recently received a little refresh. While much of the content remained, recent additions to Hollister have joined the video. Take a moment to reacquaint yourself with our amazing community at https://youtu.be/x7xd2LcRhfk and share with all those you would like to invite to check out Hollister, Missouri!!
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. If you need assistance with your water or sewer utilities during this time, please contact Public Works at 417-331-0624.
Corner of 2nd Street and Elm Street are closed until 1:00 pm today. Please use alternate route.
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the work of local up and coming artist Olivia Stephens in a solo exhibit, Strange as Ever, at the SMAC Art Center at 7 Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri, September 1 - 30. She has been SMAC’s Artist in Resident for the past year, a position made possible through grants from Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Springfield Regional Arts Council. An opening reception will take place, Friday, September 1 at 6:00pm. Visit https://5il.co/232r3 to view the full release.
Be ready to cheer on your Hollister Tigers this fall and support the Hollister Schools Foundation with apparel from their online store at https://woashirts.myshopify.com/collections/hollister-school . The Hollister Schools Foundation is committed to breaking down the barriers to learning for students through partnerships and programs that serve the needs of the whole child. Our aim is to empower students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future while leaving an imprint of love and hope on the young lives touched by the Hollister R-V Schools. Proceeds from each purchase will help the Foundation fulfill their mission. Contact a Board Member at foundation@hollisterschools.com for more information.
Water has been restored to Oakwood Estates thank for your patience. Public Works.
Thank you to our associates celebrating work anniversaries during the month of August. We are grateful for your service to the City of Hollister and our community.
Oakwood Estate's will be experiencing a breif water outage will notifie when water has been restored.
This month, City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss gives a brief update on our annual audit and streets slated for an overlay. Visit https://5il.co/22007 to view the full list here.
The City of Hollister is currently accepting applications for board members to serve on the Park Board. Individuals must be 18 years of age and reside within the City Limits. This is a volunteer position that meets at 6:00pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Contact City Hall for more information, or print out an application at https://5il.co/1um0a
To improve safety and highlight the beauty of the Historic Train Depot/Community Center, the City of Hollister has been busy adding a sidewalk and clearing overgrown shrubs. In the coming weeks, watch for the installation of a new fence along the railroad tracks and lighting around the Depot.
Registration is now open for the 2023 Color Me Grape 5K. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hollister and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce, kick off their annual Grape & Fall Festival with a fun run. All proceeds from the Color Me Grape 5K will go to support Together Forever, a Skyler Sanders Family Foundation. Visit www.hollisterchamber.net for more information and to register for the Color Me Grape 5K, and plan to spend the day at the Grape & Fall Festival on October 14th.
The City of Hollister Board of Adjustment will hold their August meeting on Wednesday, August 23rd, at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/217zi to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
As a reminder, school is back in session tomorrow, Monday, August 21st. Please allow for extra time during your morning and afternoon commutes and watch for students walking to school and buses on roadways. Welcome back Tigers!!
Are you a people person? Do you look forward to providing exceptional customer service each day? Are you interested in joining a community and not just having a job? Then check out our current opening at https://5il.co/21mau for an Office Clerk at City Hall. In addition to a competitive wage, the City of Hollister offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, just to name a few. Contact Sharon, Human Resources Administrator at slea@hollistermo.gov, for more details, or visit https://5il.co/1k8r5 to complete an application packet.
Have you noticed anything new lately? The City of Hollister and our Park Board is excited to debut new picnic tables at the Community Center/Depot and on Downing Street at the Picnic Platform. Continue to watch for improvements to be completed at the Depot with a new sidewalk and fence to come soon.
