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.
Interested in learning how to play pickleball? The Hollister Pickleball Club would love to teach you about the game and all the benefits of the sport. Visit their Facebook page and message them to set up your time today. Fall is a great time to visit Braden Recreational Complex and enjoy a game of pickleball.
The October Unclaimed Property is now available. Visit https://5il.co/26cqm to see if you have any unclaimed property with the City of Hollister. Contact City Hall, 417-334-3262, for more information.
The City of Hollister looks forward to celebrating Grapefest with the Hollister Chamber this Saturday. Please watch for setup crews and increased traffic on Downing Street throughout the day.
Walnut Street, at the corner of 1st and Walnut, will be single lane today for water leak repair. Please be mindful of city workers and thank you for your patience. Public Works.
Have you heard Christmas kicks off in Hollister on Friday, November 3rd. All Teased Up Salon, located on Historic Downing Street, is looking forward to the season and is helping the City of Hollister add new decorations downtown this year. Please share our Thank You for supporting Hollister and our holiday season.
The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate their annual Grape & Fall Festival this Saturday, October 14th. Please prepare for increased traffic and pedestrians throughout downtown during this time. The Color Me Grape 5K will begin at 9:00am with Opening Ceremonies for the Festival at 10:00am. Come down and enjoy the festival and celebrate fall with the Hollister Chamber.
We are just weeks away from celebrating Halloween on Downing Street. Friday, October 27th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm the City of Hollister and Downing Street Merchants will welcome ghosts and goblins for our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Downing Street. If you are interested in joining the fun and participating as a ‘”trunk,” contact Jeramie Brannon, jbrannon@hollistermo.gov, for more information or to reserve your space.
Thank you to Central Bank of Branson for being a Santa’s Sleigh Donor. We are grateful for your partnership with our community and support in our holiday efforts. We are excited to debut our new decorations this season. Please join us in thanking Central Bank of Branson for their support. If you would like to join Central Bank in support of our Christmas Campaign, please contact City Hall for more details.
The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, October 10th. Please visit https://5il.co/26ju7 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Please join the City of Hollister in sending a huge THANK YOU to Emery Sapp & Sons for completing our 2023 Paving Program. The professionalism of each team member and quality of work was excellent throughout the five locations completed. From our team to yours, thank you!!
Registration continues 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.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 9th, for Columbus Day. Please contact Public Works for immediate assistance with your utility services, 417-334-0624.
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, October 5th. Please visit https://5il.co/26agx to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Water has been fully restored to the areas listed before. Thank you for your patience.