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Town of Hollis Select Board Report 2019-2020 During the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 many events influenced the manner in which the Town of Hollis was operated. Community Events that were held included: 1. The 195th Maine Army Band provided a fantastic concert in celebration of the Fourth of July at the Hollis Sports Complex. 2. Our Annual Community Day was held featuring a Pirate theme. A parade, bouncy houses, games, crafts, raffles, stage events, food vendors, and live music were held throughout the day. There was also a great watering station that kept everyone hydrated throughout the day and an impressive fireworks display and concert to end the festivities. 3. The first week of December, the Recreation Department along with the Hollis Lions and various Scout Troops provided a Holiday evening event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, carol singing, opportunity to meet and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus with plenty of food and treats. Repairs and updates that were completed for Town facilities, offices and roads: 1. The school crosswalk was reconstructed to meet Maine Department of Transportation Standards and the crosswalk signal lights were added. 2. An activated speed indicator was implemented and moved out throughout the town. 3. The Salt/Sand Shed foundation was repaired with foundation footing drains installed. 4. A new camera system was installed inside and outside the Community Building and Town Hall to monitor security. 5. To assist with specific voting restrictions due to COVID-19, a new handicap ramp was added to the emergency exit to aid in having a one-way entrance and exit to the Community Building. 6. Roads repaved included: East Old Alfred, Saco, Country Club Lane, Usher Mills and Deerwander on the Rt. 202 end. Concerns for the safety of the culvert on Muddy Brook Road caused the road to be closed to traffic until such time it could be repaired. 7. The property tax revaluation process was initiated in 2020 and continues to demonstrate progress.

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