Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE RESIDENTS OF HOLLIS, NH
March 17, 2020


Governor Sununu issued a state of emergency for the State of New Hampshire on Friday evening due to COVID-19. The Governor directed all schools to close and work toward a virtual environment at least until April 6th. The Town of Hollis is committed to providing a high level of service for the community, while also prioritizing the health and safety of our employees as well as our citizens. As you will read in this update many of our services are now being conducted virtually or by appointment where at all possible.

PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICE
The dedicated personnel of our Police, Fire, Ambulance and Communications will continue to serve the residents of our town on a “business and usual” basis, however, we ask that you please keep all non-emergency calls to a minimum so that they may devote their time to those residents in need of emergency services.
Fire Department- https://www.hollisnh.org/fire. Police Department- https://www.hollisnh.org/police.

PUBLIC MEETINGS
Non-essential Board and Committee meetings are cancelled for March and more information will be forthcoming about meetings in April and beyond. Essential meetings of the Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Conservation Commission will be held as scheduled. The Governor’s Office has issued a formal guidance to NH municipalities making it clear that, given the emergency declaration, board and committees have the ability to expand their use of teleconferencing to limit interpersonal exposure. We are continuing to work through the logistical details associated with the use of applications such as Zoom that will enable a meeting to more efficiently accommodate remote participation among its members. Please check the Town’s website for an up-to-date calendar of meetings that will be taking place.

HOLLIS SOCIAL LIBRARY
The Hollis Social Library is now closed to the public. Staff will be on call to answer your questions, help you renew/reserve items, and assist you in accessing your online resources. The Library will be offering curbside pick-up for items during limited pick-up hours. Please visit their website for more information www.hollislibrary.org.

LAWRENCE BARN
All events and meetings at the Lawrence Barn have been cancelled through April 20th and more information will be forthcoming.

HOLLIS TOWN CLERK
The Town Clerk’s office will be open to register NEW (or new to you) vehicles by appointment only. The Governor has authorized the DMV to extend all temporary plates issued after 3/1 until April 30, 2020.

Vehicle renewals, dogs licensing and vital records (with the exception of marriages licenses-by appointment only), can be done online, or by mailing a check made out to HOLLIS TOWN CLERK to Hollis Town Clerk, 3G Marketplace, Hollis, NH 03049. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so renewals can be mailed back to you. Contact the Town Clerk’s office at [email protected] for any fee questions or to make an appointment.

TAX COLLECTION
Hollis residents are encouraged to pay their property taxes online or by mail.. All ACH checking fees ($1.50) will be waived, however, there will be a 2.79% charge for using a credit card. At the front entrance to Town Hall there is a secure, metal drop box where you may drop off checks (NO CASH). For more information contact the Tax Collector at https://www.hollisnh.org/tax-collector.

 
ASSESSING
Interior inspections will be temporarily suspended. Exterior measurements, photos of sale properties with uncompleted building permits will continue. All exemption and credit forms can be found online. The Town of Hollis is extending the filing deadline from April 15th, to May 1. Prior to coming into Town Hall please email or call if you need further assistant. https://www.hollisnh.org/assessing.

PLANNING
Applications are being accepted for staff review. The March planning board hearing will be rescheduled to April 21. However, we are encouraging you to contact the Planning Department via phone and email to address questions and concerns. https://www.hollisnh.org/planning-department.

HOME AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS/PERMITS
All non-emergency interior inspections are suspended until further notice. However, exterior and new construction inspections will continue. Permit applications are available on the town website https://www.hollisnh.org/building-code-enforcement. Please contact Building and land Use coordinator at 465-2209 ext. 501. for fees and other questions.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
All DPW employees will continue to serve the residents of our town on a “business as usual” basis. All forms and permits can be found online. https://www.hollisnh.org/public-works. For all inquiries call 465-2246.

TRANSFER STATION
At this time, the Transfer Station remains open with regular hours however, the “STILL GOOD” table will be closed until further notice. There will be no public access to the Transfer Station office. For more information please visit our website https://www.hollisnh.org/public-works/transfer-station-10-rocky-pond-road.

WELFARE
We encourage you to contact the Town Administrator with questions or to set up an appointment. https://www.hollisnh.org/select-board.

Should you have a general question and you are not sure who to call, please contact our Administration Office as follows:

Town Administrator, Lori Radke 603-465-2209 ext.101

State of New Hampshire-Governor’s Webpage
https://www.nh.gov/index.htm