Stepping up to the Downing Street Christmas Tree this week is Alice and John with your Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce. We are thankful for their partnership in many events and initiatives throughout Hollister and invited them to pick the design this week. They chose a bright and colorful falling snow design for Downing Street, view a video of the design at https://5il.co/294s6 Visit downtown to view their choice and all the decorations that have been added to Hollister this year.
We are excited to share our first guest tree lighting designer, Mr. Chris Carlson, Planning Commission Board Member, and partner at the Branson Tri-Lakes Newspaper. Stop by Hulland Park and join Mr. Carlson in celebrating the Hollister School Tigers. Visit https://5il.co/294p5 to view a video of the design. Each week we invite community partners to join us in celebrating the Christmas Season and thank them for their support of Hollister. Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday.
Corner of Elm St and 2nd St will be closed to thru traffic. Will notify when it has been reopened.
As we continue to celebrate Downing Street Christmas, we would like to thank our community partners that have assisted with donations towards our new decorations in town. Thank you to the Daniels' Family for supporting our holiday campaign. Which of our new decorations is your favorite?
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, November 16th. Please visit https://5il.co/290e6 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
With the holiday season gearing up, and while the weather doesn’t feel like winter is coming, we know it will be here soon. The City of Hollister has placed our Mitten Tree in the foyer at City Hall, and many have already begun decorating it with hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves. All items are donated back into our community to keep our citizens warm this winter. If you would like to bring in items, please stop by City Hall and help us fill the tree. Thank you for your support in helping our community!!
The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, November 14th. Please visit https://5il.co/26ju7 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Saluting our Veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service!
The City of Hollister celebrated Veterans Day today with lunch and great conversation. We are proud of our Veterans and to all those that have provided us the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you for your service.
Have you been by Braden Recreational Complex lately? Work continues for placement of new benches provided by the Tri-Lakes Board of Relators and final grade preparations for future sidewalks. Thank you to Parks and Public Works for your continued efforts to improve this greenspace.
Monday, November the 13th, The City of Hollister, Public Works, will be closing a section of Myrtle Avenue, on a permanent basis. Please be aware of equipment and thank you for your patience.
The November Newsletter is now available. Visit https://5il.co/28f4v to find dates for this month's meetings and events happening this month.
Last evening, Mayor Lamar Patton turned the Christmas Tree at Hulland Park red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Homecoming Week. Visit https://5il.co/28i3l to view his message. The City of Hollister is proud of the men and women that have served our country and have allowed us the freedoms to celebrate as a community. This also begins our annual tradition of lighting the Hollister Christmas Trees. Be on the watch each week as we invite community members to choose each tree’s design. Thank you again to our Veterans and we wish you a wonderful Homecoming Week!!
BB Hwy work is completed and open to thru traffic. Thanks for your patience.
Missouri Department of Transportation will close Highway BB at Lacis Lane tomorrow, 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.
Preparations are underway for tonight's Downing Street Christmas Tree Lighting. Be sure to stop by and join us to kick off the holiday season at 6:00pm.
This is one of our favorite Fridays each fall, welcome waving to the Early Childhood Center and Elementary School students, teachers, staff and families. The absolute best way to start a day!! Thank you to our partners at the Hollister Schools for allowing us the honor of Welcome Waving!! Go Tigers!!
The City of Hollister is excited to welcome Christmas to Downing Street with our Tree Lighting this evening at 6:00pm. Please be alert to increased traffic during this time and watch for pedestrians throughout downtown.
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
Before you gobble your turkey, kick off your holiday by walking/running at the 12th Annual Branson Turkey Trot, benefiting Faith Community Health. Register early for a discount and to be guaranteed a shirt in your size. Visit https://5il.co/27o93 for more details or www.bransonturkeytrot.com and register today. Early bird discount ends November 13th.
