Hollis Town Hall Ribbon Cutting

It was an honor to join fellow leaders and community members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Town Hall in Hollis. 

This 18,500-square-foot facility didn't just appear overnight. It is the culmination of many years of meticulous planning by the Select Board and countless individuals. It’s a testament to what we can achieve through collaboration across various levels of government, agencies, and committed stakeholders, fueled by strong public support. 

While this certainly reflects modernized infrastructure, this is so much more than just another shovel-ready project or new building. This shared, public space will foster a greater sense of community and connection with one another. Now more than ever, it is important to have a central hub where we can meet face-to-face, shoulder to shoulder, alongside our fellow neighbors. While this structure houses key municipal services, the new large multi-purpose room is for everyone to make their own. During the Boston Post Cane recipient ceremony, we recognized longtime local resident Rita Anderson, and the multi-purpose space will be named in her honor. 

This is a safe, accessible, and energy-efficient sanctuary that will even serve as an emergency shelter during storms, ensuring that no resident is left out in the cold. Perhaps most impressively, this public investment was completed debt-free, thanks to smart fiscal planning. 
No matter what brings you to town hall, whether you are here for a Select Board meeting, engage with a town department, meet up with a service group, or attend a community event, these are merely opportunities to share in the joy of fellowship. This new town hall is a physical representation of the very heart of Hollis; the people.

What truly defines Hollis isn't found in ordinances or property lines; it’s found in the quiet acts of kindness and compassion that happen here every single day. We are a community that looks out for one another, whether it’s checking on a neighbor during a power outage or coming together to raise funds for the parks and rec program during our community day festival. It is that selfless spirit and genuine care for one another that make Hollis such a wonderful place to call home, and this new Town Hall building now stands as a dedicated beacon to keep that culture of neighbor-lee-ness alive for generations to come.

When people drive by, they won't just see a municipal office; they will be filled with an overall sense of pride in a town that invests in its future and its people. This new town hall building represents a multi-generational investment in our community that will pay dividends through public participation and engagement.

​Congratulations to the Town of Hollis for a job well done!