Do you love to mow? Does tending a flower bed make your day? Maybe you enjoy working at community events? If this sounds like a great way to spend your summer and serve your community, the City of Hollister is looking for you. We are currently hiring for our Parks Maintenance – Seasonal position. View the position description and details here https://5il.co/1r4r1 and visit https://5il.co/1k8r5 to complete a job application. Contact Human Resources with questions, 417-334-3262.
As our days become warmer, spring is the perfect season for garage sales. Here are a few tips from our Building Official Kathy Knight on how to post your garage sale signs. Signs are permitted to be placed 2 days prior to the start of your garage sale. DO NOT attach signs to utility poles, street signs or on property without the owner’s consent. Also be aware of site triangles for motorists when placing signs near intersections. Remember to pick up your signs before or on the last day of your sale to help keep your community looking great. If you have questions regarding garage sale signs, please contact our Building Department at 417-337-9756.
Please be aware Western Taney Fire Dept and the Red Cross will visit the Ashley Square subdivision this evening from 4pm to 6pm to assist residents with smoke detectors. Contact Western Taney Fire for more information, 417-334-3440.
Please be advised, Public Works have begun street repairs at Evergreen St at Ahner Ln and at Stratford Ln at Cornwall. Each location will be single lane through the remainder of the week. Please use caution in these areas.
Congratulations to the Branson Airport and the announcement of their partnership with Sun Country Airlines. Tickets are now available for flights beginning this August to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To view the full release visit https://5il.co/1r39g Join us in welcoming Sun Country Airlines to Hollister/Branson!!
The City of Hollister’s mobile app is now offering in addition to the push notifications text messages, emails and voice calls for alert notifications. Never miss important information from the City by choosing one or more options for alerts. Download the app and enable push notifications or complete the registration form here https://forms.office.com/r/ChyvNHqrHz to subscribe to text messages, emails, or voice calls. Contact City Hall with questions or further assistance, 417-334-3262.
This Wednesday, March 22nd, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, our Western Taney County Fire Protection District, along with the American Red Cross, will be visiting the Ashley Square neighborhood to assist residents with their smoke detectors. They will be available to test your current detectors, change batteries or install new detectors. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact their office at 417-334-3440.
The City of Hollister Park Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, March 21st. Please visit https://5il.co/1r06z to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information
Today we celebrate and honor our colleague from the City of Branson, Keith Francis. We have enjoyed partnering with him as we serve our greater communities and wish him all the best as he retires. Mayor Lamar Patton would like you to join him as he proclaims today, Keith Francis Recognition Day!!
With Revive 65 a few weeks away, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to Benoit’s Tree Care!! Each spring, Benoit’s gives back to the community and helps us with a tree trimming project to prepare downtown, or one of our many parks, for the upcoming warmer weather. This year, Cedar Steps received a makeover. Scaling the 229 steps and 33 landings their team trimmed back the overgrowth and removed trees to allow Cedar Steps to be visible from top-to-bottom. Please join the City of Hollister in thanking Benoit’s Tree Care for their continued support of the Hollister Community and remember to come out and join us for Revive 65 on April 22nd.
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing at their City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm. To view the details of this notice please visit https://5il.co/1qkpl Contact our City Clerk at 417-334-3262 for more information.
Update: An amended agenda has been posted for the Board of Aldermen meeting this Thursday. Please view it at https://5il.co/1qv0n
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, March 16th. Please visit https://5il.co/1qrhb to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! The Hollister Chamber of Commerce is working hard to plan this year’s Great Hollister Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 8th. This annual spring tradition brings the community together and our volunteers are amazing. If you would like to volunteer at this year’s event, sign up here https://volunteersignup.org/AJY77 or contact the Hollister Chamber for more information.
The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, March 14th. Please visit https://5il.co/1qjlx to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
A helpful reminder from Western Taney County Fire District Chief Chris Berndt:
Sunday is the beginning of Daylight savings time. It's time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarm. Your alarm checks for smoke every few seconds, day in and day out, so make sure that the batteries are in good working order when you need it.
Smoke alarms alert you when there is smoke in your house, this is of particular importance when you are sleeping. The human body is not trained to wake up to smoke, we are trained to wake up to sounds. The smoke alarm converts the smoke into a sound. Smoke alarms should be installed in sleeping areas and outside of sleeping areas. Do not install them in the kitchen, garage, or bathrooms. If you need assistance checking your battery or replacing your smoke alarm, contact the Western Taney County Fire District at 417-334-3440.
You may have noticed our latest visitors to Hollister if you have been down Railroad Avenue by Turkey Creek lately. Nesting high in the tree tops, a pair of bald eagles have called Hollister home for the past several months. We ask for our community to respect the eagles as you take a moment to view their beauty and enjoy one of the many benefits we have of living in the Ozarks. Thank you to Baker3 Photography for sharing this photo with the City.
In our continued monthly series, Police Chief Preston Schmidt joins in with his monthly Safety Brief. Chief Schmidt will share tips and reminders to help you and your loved ones stay safe and protect your property. This month, Chief Schmidt stresses the importance of wearing your seat belt while in a vehicle. Visit https://5il.co/1q4n6 to view this month’s Safety Brief and return each month for his latest reminder.
It's March and time for our monthly Mayor's Minute. For March, Mayor Lamar Patton shares about serving the Hollister community. Visit https://5il.co/1qb19 to view this month's Mayor's Minute.
Help save a life and donate blood at their upcoming event, Wednesday, March 15th, at Branson Tri-Lakes News - Main Room. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow and may be scheduled at 417-227-5006 or on their website at www.cbco.org/donate-blood.
Our March Newsletter is now available. Stay up-to-date on important information, meeting dates and spring events happing in Hollister. Visit https://5il.co/1q2l8 to read this month's newsletter.
