The Hollis Planning Board addressed several development cases. File PB2025-011, a 35-lot subdivision called Abbott Hill Estates, was denied by a vote of 5-1 due to safety concerns regarding the intersection with Proctor Hill Road. Prior to this, the Board granted a waiver for a common driveway serving three lots in a 5-1 vote.
File PB2022-015, a 40-unit housing for older persons project known as Toddy Brook Estates, was continued to the October 20, 2026 meeting to await State permitting results. File PB2026-011, regarding a second driveway at 15 Nutting Lane, was approved unanimously, contingent on the building remaining a barn/garage and the applicant obtaining a driveway permit from DPW.
File PB2026-003, a contractor yard straddling Amherst and Hollis, was continued to October 20, 2026. The Board requested Staff review the alteration of terrain permit and provide it to the Conservation Commission. Additionally, the Board discussed zoning amendments, reaching consensus on changes to the Code Enforcement Officer, swimming pool setbacks, and wetland buffers.
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The Hollis Select Board meeting addressed several financial and administrative items. The Board approved a request to expend $1,846.83 from the Municipal Buildings & Facilities Expendable Trust Fund for repairs to a Police Department holding cell. They also voted to accept a private donation of $525.00 to the Hollis Fire Department Expendable Trust Fund. Other agenda items included reviewing North Cemetery Road Improvement Bid Proposals presented by Joan Cudworth, DPW Director, and approving Select Board meeting dates for 2027. The Board considered proclamations for Constitution Week and Direct Support Professionals’ Appreciation Week, plus a fire pit waiver request for the Old Home Days event. Administrative tasks included MS1 Assessing approval, warrant approvals for wages and accounts payable, and approval of minutes from August 10 and 31, 2026. No specific vote tallies or public hearing outcomes were included in the provided text.
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The Hollis Select Board unanimously approved sign permits for Constitution Week, September 17-23. They proclaimed September 13-19 as Direct Support Professionals’ Appreciation Week. A one-time waiver for a propane fire pit at Nichols Field for Old Home Days was approved 4-0. The Board authorized \$1,846.83 from the Municipal Buildings & Facilities Expendable Trust Fund for a holding cell door repair, contingent on reimbursement. A \$525 donation to the Fire Department Expendable Trust Fund was accepted. Cemetery Trustees requested a warrant article up to \$151,000 (bid \$131,672) for North Cemetery road improvements planned for spring 2027. Select Board meeting dates for 2027 were approved. The \$2.4 million transfer station wall project is complete; new operational procedures for the "still-good table" will begin soon. The Board approved updated Capital Improvement Plan requests and the 2026 MS-1 tax form. Warrants totaling over \$1.97 million for wages and accounts payable were approved.
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The Hollis Budget Committee convened September 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda was reviewed at 7:05 p.m. The committee reviewed minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting at 7:06 p.m. Public input was scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Reports included updates from the School and HSD Renovation and Expansion Committee, followed by Town reports and the Capital Expenditure Advisory Committee update. New business involved a discussion on HB1300, an act establishing a school district local tax cap question for the 2026 and 2028 state general elections and related limitations on central office administrative expenses. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. No votes, specific dollar amounts, or appointments were recorded in the provided agenda text.
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The Hollis Budget Committee met on September 9, 2026. C. Hyde moved to accept the July 14, 2026 minutes with R. Zack's correction ("Pre-K" instead of "kindergarten"). The motion passed unanimously 6-0-0.
R. Zack reported SAU41 approved a Retained Fund Balance of $324,456 for FY27, with about $300,000 returning to taxpayers. The HREC community survey ends September 21st. T. Whalen stated police station septic replacement begins September 14th, and the Hardy West fields warrant article is for the March Town Meeting. Department Head warrants are due October 15th. The preliminary budget guidance number is expected at the October meeting, finalized November 10th. T. Whalen noted no collective bargaining agreements are under discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:50pm on a unanimous 6-0-0 vote.
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