Select Board — April 27, 2026
The meeting was largely procedural and routine, characterized by unanimous votes on most agenda items and no public participation.
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During the April 27 Select Board meeting, several decisions were made that involve significant taxpayer expenditures and changes to town services.
First, the Board approved a $12,500 contract with Pyrotechnico Fireworks Corporation for the Hollis Celebrates America 250th event. This was a rare split vote, with a 3-1 decision; one board member questioned the expense of the 20-minute display.
Second, the Board moved to modernize the Building Department by approving a contract for 'Cloud Permit' software. This transition from paper-based permitting to an online system comes with an estimated $8,000 to $9,000 annual cost, in addition to an $8,000 implementation fee. The rollout is expected to take about 20 weeks.
Lastly, the Board processed several tax assessments, including a $35,000 tax related to a land use change release. As these decisions impact the town budget and administrative operations, residents should stay engaged with upcoming budget discussions.
Public impact
Transition from paper-based to online permitting and payments
The contract was approved 4-0.
A 20-week implementation process will begin, with a target go-live date in September or October.
Various charitable, religious, and land use tax assessments
All processed items were approved 4-0.
Topics discussed
The Board formally accepted the resignation of Robin Dunn from the Recreation Commission after 16 years of service.
The resignation was accepted via a 4-0 vote.
The Board reviewed and approved revised job descriptions for the Assistant to the Town Planner and the Recreation Director/Coordinator.
Both job descriptions were approved via 4-0 votes.
The Assistant to the Town Planner position will be posted for hire.
The Board approved a contract for 'Cloud Permit' software to transition the Building Department from paper-based permitting to an online system.
The contract was approved via a 4-0 vote.
A 20-week implementation process will begin, with building permitting expected to go live in approximately 6-8 weeks (targeted for September or October).
The Board approved an extension of the existing agreement with Proctor Hill Forestry and Logging LLC.
The agreement was approved via a 4-0 vote.
The Board approved the fireworks contract with Pyrotechnico Fireworks Corporation and granted signatory authority to the committee chair.
The contract was approved 3-1, and Lillian Garuba was granted signatory authority for 250th celebration matters 4-0.
The committee/police should use the alert system to notify residents of the fireworks schedule.
The Board processed various tax-related items including charitable exemptions, property abatements, and current use applications.
All items, including the MRI memo for exemptions and various abatement/current use cases, were approved 4-0.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Hollis Celebrates America 250th Fireworks Contract
Split votes
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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