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Everything you need to be an informed voter!
Everything you need to be an informed voter!
March 17
7 PM
@ HBHS (in person to vote)
March 19
6:30 PM
@ HBHS (in person to vote)
High School Gym
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,400,000 for the purpose of reconstructing the Transfer Station wall and to authorize the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 of bonds or notes for such purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) and to authorize the Select Board to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver such bonds and/or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity and other terms thereof. The Select Board is hereby authorized to apply for, obtain and accept federal, state, or other aid, if any, which may be available for said project and to comply with all laws applicable to said project to take any and all action necessary to carry out any vote
hereunder or take any other action relative thereto. (Requires 3/5 vote to pass)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $403,000 for the purpose of designing, permitting, purchasing, installing, and commissioning a solar photovoltaic array on the Hollis Public Works Cold Storage Building located at 10B Muzzey Road; and to authorize the issuance of not more than $403,000 of bonds or notes for such purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) to finance said project, with the understanding that the amount of bonds or notes issued may be reduced by the amount of any federal, state, utility, or other grants, rebates, or incentives received; with said bonds or notes to have a term not to exceed fifteen (15) years; and to authorize the Select Board to issue, negotiate, sell, and deliver said bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest, maturities, and other terms thereof; and to authorize the Select Board to apply for, accept, and expend any grants, rebates, or incentives that may be available for this project, and to take any other action or vote relative thereto. (Requires 3/5 vote to pass)
Note: This was opposed by Select Board member Garruba because this issue should have been discussed at the Select Board and been on the notice for the public hearing, so he declined to support for those reasons.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $85,885 to fund the additional costs for wages and benefits for the purpose of converting the existing part-time Recreation Coordinator to a full-time Recreation Director with benefits. This amount represents the costs for nine months. If approved, the full year’s costs for wages and benefits associated with this full-time position will be included in the Town’s operating budget. (Majority Vote Required)
Note: This was opposed by Select Board member Garruba because he doesn’t think an increase to this position from a stipend to full-time with benefits fits the needs of the community. He is concerned about adding more staff to Town Hall. He doesn’t believe increasing the workforce there is wise, as it will likely result in potential need for facility changes. He thinks recreation costs must be balanced against other necessary costs that we’re facing as a Town, like potential school expansion and Fire and Police facility upgrades.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $249,200 for the purpose of purchasing (1) loader with equipment and attachments for the Department of Public Works, with $16,000 to come from the sale of municipal property and $233,200 from taxation. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board pursuant to RSA 33:7-e to enter into a three (3) year lease purchase agreement for the sum of $130,800 for the purpose of lease purchasing two (2) vehicles for the Police Department, and to 1raise and appropriate the sum of $43,600. for the first year’s payment for that purpose. This lease purchase agreement
contains an escape clause. (Majority Vote Required)
FY26: $43,600
FY27: $43,600
FY28: $43,600
TOTAL: $130,800
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to RSA 72:35, I-a, to increase the optional tax credit for service-connected permanent and total disability from $2000 to $2750, pursuant to RSA 72:27-a to offset a loss of eligibility for other veterans’ tax credits. Pursuant to a 2025 amendment to RSA 72:35, I-a. The said credit for service-connected total disability now replaces other veterans’ credit, under RSA 72:28, 72:28-b, 72:28-c, and 72:36-a in their entirety and shall not be in addition thereto. To qualify, the veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse must satisfy all the conditions of RSA 72:35, that pertain to eligibility for this credit, as well as those contained in any other applicable statute. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to dissolve certain drainage easement rights previously granted to the Town as a condition of approval of a subdivision of Map 13, Lot 68, said easements, identified as Tract 5 and Tract 6, conveyed by deed dated June 24, 2008, recorded in the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds as Volume 8002, Page 1046, and amended on June 7, 2018, recorded in the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds as Volume 9079, Page 557 as directed by 2018 Town Warrant Article 11. (Majority Vote Required)
Note: This was opposed by Select Board member Garruba because the reasons for the proposed changes, and if they are compliant with our zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations, are not yet clear.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $166,930 to replace the salt shed cover at the Department of Public Works. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $70,000 to purchase IP radio voting/switching equipment for the Communications Department. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to approve the cost items included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the Town of Hollis and AFSCME Local 3657, and in doing so, to approve the cost items within said agreement, which calls for the following increases for salaries and benefits over what was raised under any current agreements for the employees of the Union and, further, to raise and appropriate the amount of $175,960 for the current fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels in accordance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement. The 2027 and 2028 costs associated with the agreement will be included in the respective operating budgets. (Majority Vote Required)
Year Cost Accumulated Cost
2026 $175,960 $175,960
2027 $185,415 $361,375
2028 $190,075 $551,450
To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $50,000 to be placed in the Emergency Fire Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund as previously established at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $10,000 to be placed in the Cemetery Expansion Expendable Trust Fund as previously established at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. (Majority Vote Required)
Said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance as of December 31, 2025. No amount to be raised from new taxation.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 for the purpose of sponsoring the Old Home Days event and to fund this appropriation by authorizing the withdrawal of said sum from the Old Home Day Special Revenue Fund. This article will not affect the tax rate, as these funds will be raised from fees and donations. (Majority Vote Required)
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $40,000 to be placed in the Compensated Absences Payable Expendable Trust Fund as previously established at the 2002 Annual Town Meeting. (Majority Vote Required)
Said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance as of December 31, 2025. No amount to be raised from new taxation.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $14,500 to be placed in the Revaluation Capital Reserve Fund as previously established at the 1996 Annual Town Meeting. (Majority Vote Required)
Said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance as of December 31, 2025. No amount to be raised from new taxation.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $200,000 to be placed in the Municipal Buildings and Facilities Maintenance Expendable Trust Fund as previously established at the 2008 Annual Town Meeting and amended by the 2009 Annual Town Meeting. (Majority Vote Required)
Said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance as of December 31, 2025. No amount to be raised from new taxation.
To see if the Town will authorize the establishment of a contingency fund under the provisions of RSA 31:98-a for the purpose of funding unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year. Furthermore, to raise and appropriate $50,000 towards this purpose and appoint the Select Board as agents to expend from said fund. (Majority Vote Required)
Said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance as of December 31, 2025. No amount to be raised from new taxation.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $14,525,105, which represents the operating budget of the Town for 2026, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately. (Majority Vote Required)
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