One of the memories many of us have from Christmas is driving around to see the light displays. With Christmas carols on the radio, the anticipation of which home would be the best decorated or visiting a local park to walk through the winter wonderland, light displays are a part of the Christmas traditions for many families. Hollister is a destination for viewing lights, whether part of the Branson Scenic Railway’s Polar Express, or an evening stroll after dinner; our joy for Christmas is shared through our decorations.
We are currently seeking donors to help us keep the lighting tradition strong in Hollister. 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.
Evergreen will be single lane in places as Public Works will be cutting back right of ways today and tomorrow. Please be aware of equipment and city workers. Thanks for your patience.
The City of Hollister Park Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, September 19th. Please visit https://5il.co/21tz3 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
State of the Ozarks will celebrate their fall festival 9/16/23 on Downing Street. Please use caution when traveling through downtown. Be alert to increased traffic and pedestrians during this time.
Festival season on Downing Street officially kicks off 2023 tomorrow, September 16th, when State of the Ozarks returns for their annual celebration. From 10:00am to 6:00pm, State of the Ozarks will bring our community together in a heightened street fair filled to the brim with food, art, craftsmanship, and fun, all tied to the history and culture of our land. Make your plans today to stop by and have a great time at State of the Ozarks Fest ’23!!
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.
Our 2023 Christmas Donation Campaign is in full swing as our first donations begin to arrive. Thank you to Central Bank of Branson for becoming our first 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.
Snowflakes and trees and twinkly lights. . .oh my!! With the Christmas season quickly approaching, the City of Hollister is excited to share a few of the new displays you will see this Christmas. Watch for new decorations along the fence at the Community Center and at Connell Park.
We could not have purchased new items without the support of our community. Thank you to those that have contributed to our donation campaign. If you are interested in donating, contact City Hall for more information.
Cooler temperatures and the return of pumpkin spice anything means 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.
The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, September 12th. Please visit https://5il.co/217zj to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
With the passage of new legislature last month, Police Chief Preston Schmidt would like to share some details regarding distracted driving. Visit https://5il.co/241lq to read his September Safety Brief.
Volunteers will be picking up trash along BB Hwy between Business 65 and White River Mtn. Blvd. Please use extra caution and slow down while driving along this stretch of road.
At yesterday evening’s Board of Aldermen meeting, the City of Hollister celebrated the recent promotion of Officers Brinegar and Martin to the rank of Corporal. Thank you for your service to our community and we look forward to your continued growth as leaders with our Police Department. Please join us in congratulating Corporal Brinegar and Corporal Martin!!
The City of Hollister's September Newsletter is now available. Visit https://5il.co/23ohe to view the monthly meeting schedule or events not to miss this fall. Contact City Hall for more information.
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.
