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Town of Hollis Annual Report

July 1,

2020

To June 30, 202

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Table of Contents Town of Hollis Annual Town Report July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 Dedication Mr. Jim McKay ............................................................................................... 5 Centurion Mrs. Marcia Lawson ........................................................................................ 7 Governor Janet T. Mills .................................................................................................... 9 United States Senator Susan M. Collins ......................................................................... 10 United States Senator Angus S. King, Jr. ........................................................................ 11 Congress of The Unites States 2 nd District Chellie Pingree ............................................. 12 State Senator District #31 Donna Bailey ........................................................................ 14 House of Representatives District #16 Nathan M. Carlow ............................................ 15 Select Board Report ....................................................................................................... 16 Municipal Officials Elected ............................................................................................ 19 Appointed Boards & Committees .................................................................................. 20 Appointed Municipal Officials ....................................................................................... 23 In Remembrance ........................................................................................................... 25 Vital Records & Dogs ..................................................................................................... 26 June 8, 2021 Annual Town Meeting .............................................................................. 27 September 29, 2021 Special Town Meeting ................................................................. 35 December 01, 2021 Special Town Meeting ................................................................... 38 Finance Committee ....................................................................................................... 40 Code Enforcement Office .............................................................................................. 42 Hollis Fire & Rescue ....................................................................................................... 44 Hollis Parks & Recreation ............................................................................................... 46 Sports Complex Committee ........................................................................................... 49 Hollis Community Day ................................................................................................... 50 Road Commissioner’s Report ........................................................................................ 51 Conservation Commission ............................................................................................. 52

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Table of Contents (Cont.) Town of Hollis Annual Town Report July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021

Planning Board .............................................................................................................. 53 Hollis Board of Appeals .................................................................................................. 54 Saco River Community Media ....................................................................................... 55 Hollis Center Library ...................................................................................................... 56 Salmon Falls Library ....................................................................................................... 57 Christmas Committee .................................................................................................... 58 Indian Cellar Tea House Timeline .................................................................................. 59 Saco River Corridor Commission ................................................................................... 64 Delinquent Property Tax 7/01/2022 .............................................................................. 65 Tax Information .............................................................................................................. 69 Audit Report .................................................................................................................. 70 June 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ............................................................ 150

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Town of Hollis 2020-2021 Annual Report Dedication

It is with great pride and honor that the Hollis Select Board dedicate this year’s Annual Town Report to resident Jim McKay. While there are so many residents in our town who have gone above and beyond in giving back to the community, Jim has consistently participated in the Town to provide a strong sense of “neighboring.” Jim McKay has been a Hollis resident for over fifty years and has been in charge of the Hollis Food Pantry for nearly twenty years. When one looks at the definitions of neighboring, one can understand why Jim would be a good neighbor. Jim served as an elder in the Hollis Center Church. As such, he spent many hours dealing with decisions, making and keeping the church financially stable. A definition of neighboring from the King James Version of the Bible is that a neighbor is a ‘fellow man thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself” Matthew 19:19. Jim married his best friend Ruth and are celebrating their 60th year with eight grandchildren of their three sons. All of their sons and grandchildren have followed in their footsteps making sure family comes first, but that your community matters. They are all active in their own communities and reflect the ongoing philosophy of giving back to the community where they live. With a background in education, Ruth spent many years running a preschool in the Town and has been instrumental in inspiring the minds of those young children to flourish and become productive adults within their communities.

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Over 40 years in the world of finance took Jim to the E I DuPont company from college, to Maine Savings Banks, FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Company) and into the world of Maine Credit Unions. After retiring, Jim has been over 10 years on the Atlantic Federal Credit Union Board as Treasurer. Jim is always looking at ways to provide additional services and resources to those who are less fortunate. He is able to persuade others to actively participate in the Hollis Food Pantry and encourages programs such as the Hollis Recreation Department Walking Program to obtain more available resources for those who utilize the food pantry. In his free time, in addition to joining others to play cribbage, he spends hours picking up additional groceries, organizing and restock the pantry shelves. He also enjoyed having been the Treasurer of the Hockey Boosters Club when a grandson was an active player for many years. Jim is certainly a mentor to look up to. Any request for assistance or a special need for the community, Jim is always there to provide his assistance and expertise with any request. One of the first to step up to the plate. Of course, behind every goodman is a good woman and Ruth is certainly a definition of that. Jim and Ruth are a great team. It is an honor and privilege for the Town of Hollis to have them as residents, and in return to have them love our Town. Please join us in congratulating Jim McKay for this honor.

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Town of Hollis 2020-2021 Centurion Dedication

Marcia Nutting Lawson

The Town of Hollis Select Board would like to recognize Marcia Lawson, the current holder of the Boston Post Cane, as the Centurion of the Year. Marcia is 101 years old and lives with her daughter, Barbara. Marcia received the Boston Post Cane on March 16, 2016. Born near Rochester, Minnesota in December 5, 1920, her father ran the local store, post office and phone company in the small town of Pleasant Grove, MN for twenty years. The highly regarded Mayo Clinic was to become an integral part of Marcia’s life. After attending Rochester Junior College and becoming a medical secretary, she accepted a position as the medical editor at the Mayo Clinic. Knowledgeable and skilled in reporting updates on research and medical advances, she was an asset to have in the clinical setting.

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Shortly after her mother died in 1949, Marcia moved to Boston and continued to work with Dr. Sidney Farber, the founder of the Jimmy Fund at Boston Children’s Hospital. While there, she worked with the attending pediatric cardiologist editing cardiology books, and any other task that came her way. Marcia married Theodore Lawson in 1952 and raised a family of three children in the Boston area. In 1958, they bought a cottage in Lyman on Swan Pond. They had one of the few cottages on the pond and still own the cottage where they spent many summers as a family. Marcia was heartily involved in local community service. She was responsible for establishing a Food Bank, which still exists today. She was a Camp Fire Girls leader for her two daughters. Active in the church and supportive of local community charities in their former hometownof NorthReading,Massachusetts, both Theodore and Marcia were examples of what it meant to be a good neighbor. In 2013, both Ted and Marcia moved to Hollis to live with their daughter Barbara. Barbara helped Marcia care for Ted who suffered from dementia until his death in 2014. She continues to reside in Hollis with her daughter Barbara. Politically astute, Marcia watches CNN to keep up to date with the political arena and enjoys reading magazines. Her daughter states that she is very political and not hesitant to voice her opinion on current affairs. Today, Marcia is very active with taking care of herself and helping her daughter around the house doing dishes and making her bed. Marcia also takes tender loving care of her beloved cat, Mittens. Recently recovering from a fall (she was ready to get rid of the hard collar), she has returned home. She says that she has had a good long life and is “still ticking” due to the excellent care that she has received from her family through the years. According to Marcia, the way to have a good long life is to take good care of one self and have family that cares. Please join the Select Board in congratulating Marcia Nutting Lawson in her long life and may the years to come be healthy and prosperous.

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Dear Friends:

Dear Friends: When I took the oath of office as Maine’s 75th governor, I never imagined that we would face a deadly pandemic. But that is our reality, and it is my responsibility to guide our state through this tim , to keep Maine people safe and healthy, and to put our econo y o a path to rec very. COVID-19 has wreak d havoc on our national economy, dealing heavy losses to businesses of all sizes, and leaving millions of people unemployed. Here in Maine it has taken the lives of hundreds of people and ick ned many m re. Si ce the arrival of the first vaccines in December 2020, we have been working to get as many shots into th arms of Maine people as quickly and ef iciently as possible. While our spirits are lifted and we share in a collective sense of relief, particularly for frontline health care workers who are exhausted and have been working around the clock to save lives, it will take month to administer th vaccine to all Maine people and we must keep our guard up. In the coming months, I look forwarded to working with you in fully opening our schools and businesses acro s the state. We will hasten ur state’s recovery if we wear our masks, w tch our distance, avoid gatherings, and wash our hands. My Administration, in collaboration with public health experts and business leaders across the state, developed a plan to gradually and safely restart Maine’s economy. We also formed an Economic Recovery Committee charged with assessing the economic impacts of the pandemic on Maine’s economy and providing recommendations for policy changes to deal with these impacts. Together, drawing on the hard work an resilienc of Maine people, we will rebuild and strengthen our economy and rise from this unprecede ted challenge to be a stronger, better state than ever. I continue to be amazed by t e strength and courage of the Maine people and bu inesses who have found different ways to do business and the brave first responders in your town and in our health care facilities. Thank you to the people of Maine who have demonstrated patience, kindness, and compassion during this ifficult time. Dear Friends: For three years it has been my privilege to guide our great state, working with the Legislature to keep Maine people safe and put our economy on a path to recovery. Since the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines in December 2020, we have worked hard to get as many shots into the arms of Mai e people as quickly as possible. In the last year, more than a million Maine people have gotten fully vaccinated from COVID-19. It is thanks to them that our state has one of high st v ccination rates and one of the lowe t death rates from COVID-19, despite having a much older populati n than othe states. People are coming to Main because we are ne of the safest states in the nation. Following the recommen ations of the Economic Recovery Committee, our econ my has ot o ly fully rec vered, but has su pa s d pre-pandemic projections a unemployment c aims have dropped to pre-pand mic lev ls. And, last ye r, I was pl as d to sign a balanced, bipartisan budg t that finally achieves the St te’s commitment to 55 percent educat on f nding, fully restor s r venue haring, and xpands property t x relief for Main residents. M ine can be proud of our n tion-le ding progress, but our work is far from d ne. Through the aine Jobs & Recovery Plan, we will continue to address our longstanding workforce shortage, the expansi of broa band, educati n and job training pportuniti , housing, child care, and transportation. Drawing on the hard work and resilience of Maine people, together we will rebuild our economy and rise from this unprecedented challenge a state that is stronger than ever. In 2022, I will be focused on our economy, on our climate, on our kids, on keeping people safe and on the health and welfare of all Maine people. We have persevered, and, while challenges remain, we will get through them together. I am proud of the people of Maine, and I am proud to be your Governor. Thank you, When I took the oath of office as Maine’s 75th governor, I never imagined that we would face a deadly pandemic. But that is our reality, and it is my responsibility to guide our state through this time, to keep Maine people safe and healthy, and to put our economy on a path to recovery. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our national economy, dealing heavy losses to businesses of all sizes, and leaving millions of people unemployed. Here in Maine it has taken the lives of hundreds of people and sickened many more. Since the arrival of the first vaccines in December 2020, we have been working to get as many shots into the arms of Maine people as quickly and efficiently as possible. While our spirits are lifted and we share in a collective sense of relief, particularly for frontline health care workers who are exhausted and have been working around the clock to save lives, it will take months to administer the vaccine to all Maine people and we must keep our guard up. In the coming months, I look forwarded to working with you in fully opening our schools and businesses across the state. We will hasten our state’s recovery if we wear our masks, watch our distance, avoid gatherings, and wash our hands. My Administration, in collaboration with public health experts and business leaders across the state, developed a plan to gradually and safely restart Maine’s economy. We also formed an Economic Recovery Committee charged with assessing the economic impacts of the pandemic on Maine’s economy and providing recommendations for policy changes to deal with these impacts. Together, drawing on the hard work and resilience of Maine people, we will rebuild and strengthen our economy and rise from this unprecedented challenge to be a stronger, better state than ever. I continue to be amazed by the strength and courage of the Maine people and businesses who have found different ways to do business and the brave first responders in your town and in our health care facilities. Thank you to the people of Maine who have demonstrated patience, kindness, and compassion during this difficult time. Please take care,

Please take care,

Janet T. Mills Governor Janet T. Mills Governor Janet T. Mills Governor

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Dear Friends:

I am deeply honored to serve the people of Maine in the U.S. Senate, and I welcome this opportunity to share some of the areas I have been working on over the past year.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose enormous challenges for our state and our country. When the pandemic began, I co-authored the Paycheck Protection Program that helped small businesses remain afloat and keep their employees paid. In Maine, our small businesses received more than 47,000 forgivable loans totaling $3.2 billion. I also led efforts to provide relief for loggers, lobstermen, and bus companies. In addition, I helped secure $700 million to assist Maine’s overwhelmed hospitals and nursing homes, and a new law I led prevented Medicare payment cuts to help further ease the financial strain on our hospitals. I also urged the CDC to update its recommendations so that our students and teachers could safely return to their classrooms, and I pressed the Administration to end the closure of the U.S.-Canada border. While addressing the pandemic has been a major focus, I’ve also worked hard to ensure Maine’s other needs are met. A group of 10 Senators, of which I was a part, negotiated the landmark bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law in November. I co-authored the section of the bill that will provide Maine with as much as $300 million to expand high-speed internet in rural and underserved areas. Soaring inflation is another crisis, particularly when it comes to the cost of heating oil. I have strongly supported federal programs that help Maine families stay warm. In November, Maine was awarded $35 million to help low-income Mainers pay their energy bills. And the bipartisan infrastructure bill included $3.5 billion to help families make energy efficiency improvements that would permanently lower their heating costs. As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I have supported investments in Maine’s communities. This year’s funding bills include $265 million I championed for 106 projects across Maine. These projects would help create jobs, improve workforce training, address the opioid crisis, and increase access to childcare and health care services. In addition, I worked to reverse proposed cuts to our Navy in order to help protect America and keep the skilled workers at Bath Iron Works on the job. The bills also include $475 million for the construction of a new dry dock at Maine’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard that will allow the Navy to continue to carry out its submarine missions. I will keep working to get these important bills enacted. No one works harder than the people of Maine, and this year I honored that work ethic when I cast my 8,000 th consecutive vote, becoming the only Senator in history to do so without ever having missed a roll call vote. The Lugar Center at Georgetown University once again ranked me as the most bipartisan Senator for the eighth year in a row.

In the New Year, I will keep working to solve problems and make life better for the people of Maine and America. May 2022 be a happy, healthy, and successful one for you, your family, and our state.

Sincerely,

Susan M. Collins United States Senator

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January 1, 2022

Dear Friends,

On the heels of 2020’s challenges, 2021 brought us both amazing progress and frustrating setbacks. The incredible rollout of several effective, FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines helped reduce the risks of this deadly pandemic – but vaccine hesitancy, combined with the dangers of new variants, have prolonged this crisis and created new risks for Maine people. The challenges raised tension levels to boiling points during the fallout of the 2020 presidential election and the January 6 th Capitol attack. But despite that, Congress was able to deliver for a nation gripped by an unprecedented pandemic. As we reflect back on the year, we see the important action that will make a difference for Maine people – as well as work still unfinished. As COVID-19 continued to impact communities across our state and the country, Congress’s first priority this year was to confront the pandemic’s health threats and economic toll. We immediately got to work on the American Rescue Plan, crafting an emergency bill to meet the moment and get our nation back on stable footing. The legislation delivered essential support to businesses facing crises, households in need, and the medical professionals on the front lines of this fight. The funds helped get vaccine shots in arms, while also confronting the damage done to our economy. All told, the American Rescue Plan is bringing billions of dollars to Maine, helping the state continue to push through this crisis and bounce back stronger than ever. After passing the American Rescue Plan , Congress turned its attention to a longstanding but unfulfilled priority: infrastructure. Through hard work and compromise, both parties came together to pass a bipartisan bill that finally addresses key infrastructure needs. For Maine people, the bill means an estimated $1.5 billion to repair crumbling roads and out-of-date bridges, $390 million to improve access to clean drinking water, and more. I am most excited about the significant funding for broadband – because, as we have seen during the pandemic, broadband is a necessity to succeed in the 21 st century economy. The historic investments in the bipartisan infrastructure bill, combined with additional funding I pushed for in the American Rescue Plan , will bring an estimated $400 million for broadband home to Maine. These funds will be nothing short of transformational, creating new opportunities across our state. These two bills have made and will continue to make a real difference for Maine people, helping to both address the challenges of COVID-19 and lay a foundation for long-term success. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished this year – but I know there is still a lot of work to do and that the road ahead is challenging. Even still, I am filled with optimism because I know the true nature of our citizens, though challenged, has not changed. Despite every hardship, people in towns and communities have stepped up with strong local leadership, a willingness to help, and a Maine ‘neighborhood’ spirit. It is why I truly believe we can and will get through anything together. Mary and I wish you a happy, healthy, and safe 2022.

Best Regards,

Angus S. King, Jr. United States Senator

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Dear Friends,

I hope this letter finds you well. It is an honor to represent you and your family during these challenging times, and I am thankful for the opportunity to update you on my work in Washington and Maine. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause challenges for people in Maine and across the country. Please know that the health and safety of you and your loved ones, as well as the economic recovery of our communities, remains the driving force behind legislation I have pushed for in Congress. In early 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, historic legislation that makes investments to crush the virus, create millions of jobs, provide direct relief to working families, and help schools remain safely open. Not only did this legislation give 90 percent of American households a stimulus check, but it also helped local and state governments better respond to the pandemic, put food on families’ tables, got more vaccine shots into arms, cut child poverty in half through the expanded Child Tax Credit, and so much more. The American Rescue Plan is one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress will ever pass, and I’m so proud to have supported it from the beginning. You can read more about this piece of legislation here: https://pingree.house.gov/covid. Our economic recovery from the pandemic will be accelerated even more thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Congress passed in November. This legislation marks the most expansive infrastructure investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. From funding to repair our aging roads, bridges, and ports to high-speed broadband expansion and legacy pollution clean-up, this law is a once-in-a-generation investment in our future. In addition to working on COVID-19 relief legislation, my Congressional colleagues and I are also collaborating on legislation that addresses the climate crisis, supports voting rights, and—through my role on the House Appropriations Committee—supports programs important to Maine.

After seven years on the House Appropriations Committee, I took the gavel and lead the subcommittee that oversees discretionary spending for the Department of the Interior, the

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Environmental Protection Agency, US Forest Service, and several agencies related to the arts and humanities. In my new role as Chair, I have fought to secure significant funding for Maine’s tribes, environmental preservation programs, our cultural economy, and our forests. I will keep pushing legislation to support America’s long-term care needs, lower prescription drug costs, expand Medicare benefits, cut taxes for working people, make our workforce competitive with the world, and fight climate change. So, as we reflect on 2021, let us welcome 2022 with a renewed sense of optimism. There is a lot to fight for, and I assure you I will continue to fight for Maine in Congress. I want you to know that my staff and I are doing all we can to support Mainers through this public health crisis and all the challenges that come with it. If you are unsure of the resources available to you, are having difficulty accessing resources, or if you’d just like to share a thought or opinion, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Chellie Pingree Member of Congress

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Senator Donna Bailey 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Office (207) 287-1515 Senator Donna Bailey 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Office (207) 287-1515 Senator Donna Bailey 3 State House Station August , E 04333-0003 Office (207) 287-1515

130th Legislature Senate of Maine Senate District 31 130th Legislature Sen te of Maine Senate District 31 130th Legislature Sen t of M i e Senate District 31

Dear Friends and Residents of Hollis, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your State Senator. I am honored and humbled by the responsibility of representing you, your families, and our community in Augusta. I promise to work hard to do just that. This legislative session will be different from anything we have experienced before, working remotely when we can, having virtual committee meetings to promote safety guidelines in the face of COVID-19. Legislative committees will start to hold public hearings and work sessions on bills in early 2021. A live video stream of committee meetings will be available through the Legislature’s YouTube channel. I encourage folks to participate in the legislative process by testifying on bills virtually, another new feature of this session to socially distance as much as possible. Some of the priorities this session that the Legislature will face are developing more COVID-19 relief and support initiatives for families, small businesses and local government. We will also need to pass a responsible and effective budget and invest in Maine’s future. Even with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, people in Maine are still struggling. It is my utmost priority in this Legislature to support bills that help Maine families get back on their feet and invest in Maine so that we can have a stable future. We all need to work together to stay safe and get through this. If you have any questions or concerns, I am always available to listen and to help when I can. Please email me at Donna.Bailey@legislature.maine.gov or call my office at (207) 287-1515. I also encourage you to sign up to my emailing list to receive my regular legislative updates. You can do so at www.mainesenate.org. I look forward to working with you in 2021! Sincerely, Dear Friends and Residents of Hollis, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your State Senator. I am honored and humbled by the responsibility of representing you, your families, and our community in Augusta. I promise to work hard to do just that. This legislative session will be different from anything we have experienced before, working remotely when we can, having virtual committee meetings to promote safety guidelines in the face of COVID-19. Legislative committees will start to hold public hearings and work sessions on bills in early 2021. A live video stream of committee meetings will be available through the Legislature’s YouTube channel. I encourage folks to participate in the legislative process by testifying on bills virtually, another new feature of this session to socially distance as much as possible. Some of the priorities this session that the Legislature will face are developing more COVID-19 relief and support initiatives for families, small businesses and local government. We will also need to pass a responsible and effective budget and invest in Maine’s future. Even with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, people in Maine are still struggling. It is my utmost priority in this Legislature to support bills that help Maine families get back on their feet and invest in Maine so that we can have a stable future. We all need to work together to stay safe and get through this. If you have any questions or concerns, I am always available to listen and to help when I can. Please email me at Donna.Bailey@legislature.maine.gov or call my office at (207) 287-1515. I also encourage you to sign up to my emailing list to receive my regular legislative updates. You can do so at www.mainesenate.org. I look forward to working with you in 2021! Sincerely, January 18, 2022 Dear Friends and si nts f H l is, T nk yo f r t e opp rtu it t s r s r t t t r. I r l t r s i ilit f r r s ti , r f ili s, a r c it i st . I r is t keep working hard to do just that. Last y ar, I was able to help r vive th State Property Tax Deferral Program, which will help s ni rs and p opl who a e disabilities stay in their homes. Basically, th program allows h st t t pay the homeowner’s property ax until he h meowner moves or p sses away. After the homeowner moves or passes away, the homeowner or th estate repays the def rred property taxes, pl s some interest for th lien that the state places on the property as ecurity. To apply for the program, please contact your local municipal asses or. Y u can also find he application form online at www.maine.gov/revenue/tax-returns-forms-property-tax. The application deadline is April 1, 2022. Earlier this month, the 130th Legislature reconvened for the Sec nd Regular S ssion on January 5, 2022. The statut ry adjournment dat is April 20, 2022. During this session, we will be busy. The Legislature has over 575 bills, including carryover bills from the First Regular and Special Sessions in 2021, to work on. I troduced a new b ll, LD 1752, which is an Act To Provide Insu ance Covera e for a Beneficiary on a Tr nsfer on D ath De d. If you’d like to get mail updates on th s bill, pleas subscrib to he Legislature’s Commi tee n Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services’ mailing list at lists.legislature.maine.gov/sympa/info/hcifs/ip. In this session, I will continue serving as a Member of the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and the Committ e on Government Oversight. If y u have ny questions or concerns, I m always available to listen nd he p when I can. Please em il me at Do na.B iley@legislature.maine.gov or call my office at (207) 287-1515. I also encourage you to sign up to my emailing list to receive my regular legislative updates. You can do so at www.mainesenate.org. i r l ,

Senator Donna Bailey

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 S TATE H OUSE S TATION A UGUSTA , M AINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 TTY: (207) 287-4469

REP. NATHAN M. CARLOW

P.O. BOX 714 BAR MILLS, ME 04004

CAPITOL OFFICE: (207) 287-1440 CELL: (207) 929-0895 NATHAN.CARLOW@LEGISLATURE.MAINE.GOV

February 1, 2022

Town of Hollis 34 Town Farm Road Hollis, ME 04042

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am honored that you entrusted me with the responsibility of being your State Representative for House District 16 in the Maine State Legislature. This is a solemn responsibility, and I am pleased to provide this update on my efforts to represent you in the House of Representatives. As your State Representative, I introduced a bipartisan bill, L.D. 1198, which passed unanimously in both chambers and was signed into law by the Governor last year. This legislation promotes fiscal responsibility by increasing the amount of funds public school districts can save from year to year for voter approved expenses. In Bonny Eagle, fund balances are often used to provide property tax relief, and my bill provides additional support towards these efforts. Providing a high quality education to every Maine student is one of my primary objectives, which is why in March of 2021, I authored a bipartisan letter signed by 51 of my colleagues in the House and Senate that called on the Maine Department of Education and Maine Center for Disease Control to ease restrictions that were impeding the ability of schools to reopen to all students full-time. Unfortunately, despite the overwhelming bipartisan and bicameral support of the letter, neither agency accepted our advice, which caused further unneccessary and imprudent delays to student learning and success. Oversight of Maine’s power grid is an important job of any legislator, and I am committed to advocating for transparency and responsible administration of this key service. As a member of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, I wrote a bipartisan letter to the Maine Public Utilities Commission urging them to investigate the deeply troubling allegations filed against Central Maine Power’s parent company, Avangrid, in federal court. These allegations make claims of racketeering, bid-rigging, and an astronishing misuse of CMP’s license to operate our power grid. The Commission agreed with my letter and launched its investigation days after it was sent to them. Fostering community service opportunities for Maine’s youth is an issue of importance to me, and I was glad to join Rep. Morgan Rielly (D-Westbrook) in introducing L.D. 1010, the Maine Service Fellows Program. Now law, this bill will provide great benefits to rural communities across our State, and give recent college graduates the opportunity to work in needed areas such as public safety, health care, education, and civic engagement. I encourage you to actively participate in your state government. Phone calls and letters are always welcome, and due to the wider use of technology, meetings and hearings are even more accessible to Mainers. Using the homepage of the Maine Legislature: Legislature.Maine.Gov, you will find access to live and recorded proceedings. Thank you again for the honor and opportunity of serving you at the State House. If I can ever be of assistance to you, please contact me directly at Nathan.Carlow@legislature.maine.gov.

Sincerely,

Nathan M. Carlow State Representative

DISTRICT 16 BUXTON (PART), HOLLIS, & SACO (PART)

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Town of Hollis Select Board Report 2020-2021

During the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, many ongoing events influenced themanner in which the Town of Hollis was operated. COVID required restricting the number of people allowed inside the buildings. This changed the manner in which many transactions were handled. The office staff are to be congratulated on their smooth handling of all requests from the Town of Hollis residents. They were able to effectively meet the needs of the community while complying with CDC guidelines. The Parks and Recreation Department was able to provide a combination of outdoor sport programs and special events in an outdoor arena. Although the annual Hollis Community Day Pirate Fest was postponed due to COVID until the next summer, volunteers continued to fundraise for the event. Thanks to all of our staff and volunteers for your dedication and service to the Town through the pandemic. The Select Board Chair, David McCubrey, worked with both state and federal funding sources to obtain any funds available from the COVID pandemic to include $87,000 from ‘ Keep Maine Healthy Grant’ which he successfully was able spend to spend for installation of a new ramp, required COVID supplies and new Audio-Visual equipment to have virtual public meetings as well as in person meetings. With the help of the Broadcasting team, Zoom meetings were implemented to provide the public, committee members and all municipal officials a safe way to meet. The Select Board would like to thank Poland Spring (Blue Triton) for their continued generosity and support of Hollis. The donation of a snow blower allowed our pond to be kept clear of snow, which made it more inviting for people to play hockey and ice skate. The donation of a three-room trailer helped residents to feel comfortable with meeting town officials and employees during the pandemic. Poland Spring also donated money to the Hollis Community Day Committee. The Sports Complex received a $20,000 donation designated to upgrade the walking path and installation of additional playground equipment. We are all very excited to have additional space for the children to play and walk. We appreciate all your support Poland Spring! The Select Board would also like to thank the many individuals, businesses and truckers who donated funds toward the Hollis Community Day event that eventually was cancelled but the funds remained in a protected account for use at a later date. The list is too extensive to list but thanks to each and every one for your generosity and community spirit. Aspecial thanks to Brookfield for allowing us to apply for a grant for water safety equipment to be used with our Summer Recreation Program. The Narragansett Number One Foundation continues to support many projects to enable the Sports Complex to upgrade their concession stand and the Community Day event to be held.

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The election of the new Select Board member led to a requested recount of votes due to a very close margin. New Select Board member Mary Hoffman started her new role on August 1, 2020. Welcome aboard, Mary! Since then, the Select Board has been researching to determine who is best suited to be a contractor to build a new Hollis Town Hall, under the leadership of member John “Jack” Rogala. After much consideration and review of many contractors, Northeast Civil Engineers was selected in 2020. A group of residents and Town employees helped the Select Board form the New Town Hall Committee and are meeting as a group to determine the site and footprint of the new building. They are also working with an architectural firm brought in by Northeast Civil Engineers to develop the building that would proudly represent Hollis. In July 2020, the residents of Hollis voted to have the New Town Hall located on Town owned property. Hollis voters also approved the Town to establish a protected account for the sales revenue of unused town-owned properties that will be put towards the new Town Hall. A revision of the Ordinance for the Disposal of Tax Acquired Property was voted on and accepted by residents in June 2021 which allowed the Select Board to use a real estate agent or sealed bids on Town properties available for sale. The Select Board completed, with the assistance of the Planning Board, a Marijuana Business Ordinance which was voted and approved by residents in June 2021. Preliminary review and acceptance of all applications for these businesses by the Code Enforcement Officer was postponed until August 2021 so that forms could be developed and utilized. A revision of the Zoning Ordinance requirements for both marijuana businesses and the land requirements for clustered subdivisions were also updated in the June 2021 warrant. Select Board member Mary Hoffman took the lead of future planning, evaluation and utilization of the Town’s Salmon Falls Library and privately owned Hollis Public Library, by establishing the ad hoc Library Committee in June of 2021. Many of the Town’s policies were reviewed and amended throughout the year. Review is ongoing and recommendations are welcome. The Conservation Commission remains active with recruiting not only new members but a new Chairperson who continue to work on updating trails and developing an open space plan for use in the future. The Select Board wants to recognize that our Parks and Recreation Department coordinated some terrific events for our Town during the pandemic. They hosted Easter with the Easter Bunny and bags for all children to help them celebrate the holiday. In addition, the “Deck the Hauls” Christmas event invited local residents and businesses to participate by decorating their cars and vehicles in a holiday fashion. Mr. and Mrs. Claus attended the event and greeted visitors as they circled the driveway around the Town

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Hall. Rec also provided arts and crafts projects for parents to pick up for their children since activities had ceased in the Community Building due to COVID. Thank you Parks and Rec! The Select Board has been working with the Fire EMS Chief Chris Young to update the Town of Hollis Municipal Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ordinance and for the Fire Department to provide information on the number of calls, as well as type and disposition of the call i.e., transport, medical, fire, or other. We’d like to recognize the Hollis Fire Department and Emergency Services for their hard work, and training that they complete in order to keep our residents safe. The Hollis Select Board nominated and honored individuals for the Annual Report, the Spirit of America awards for 2020 and 2021, and the Small-Town Civic Volunteer Award for 2021. Congratulations to all of you! Ken Stone Annual Report Dedication- 2019-2020 Louis DeSilva Centurion Dedication- 2019-2020 John and Beth Mattor Spirit of America Award- 2021 Joseph Palmer Spirit of America Award- 2021 Robert M Hanson (Bob) Spirit of America Award- 2020 Tara Michaud Small Town Civic Volunteer Nominee 2020 Finally, the Select Board would like to thank each of the members of our team at the Town Hall and Recreation Department: Anna McClay- Tax Collector; Diane Meserve- Treasurer; Martha Huff- Town Clerk, Registrar of Voters, Freedom of Access Officer and General Assistance; Faith Plummer-Deputy Tax Collector, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Town Clerk, and Deputy Registrar of Voters; Deb Stitson- Assessor; Tammy Munson- Code Enforcement Officer; Bennet Flinner- Select Board Administrator; Tammy Thompson- Code Enforcement Administrative Assistant; Martha Turner- Secretary for Multiple Committees; Deb Tefft- Department Head- Parks & Recreation; Madison Moody- Assistant Department Head- Parks & Recreation; Tiffany Dean- Administrative Assistant- Parks & Recreation; Nate Martin- Full Time Recreation Assistant: Lynn Ericson- Librarian; Edward Hines- Maintenance; Jessica Wildes- Animal Control Officer and finally Tom Witkowski Animal Control Officer.

Respectfully, The Hollis Select Board

Dave McCubrey- Chairman Jack Rogala Mary Hoffman

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Elected Municipal Officials for the Town of Hollis, Maine Municipal Officials are elected for three-year terms unless specified

Select Board & Overseer of the Poor David McCubrey 2021 John “Jack” Rogala 2022 Mary Hoffman 2023

Tax Collector Motor Vehicle Registry Agent Anna M. McClay 2022

Town Clerk Martha E. Huff 2022

Treasurer Diane M. Meserve 2021-2023

Road Commissioner (two-year term) Robert M. Hanson, Jr. 2022

Maine School Administrative District #6 School Board Director Donald Marean Kelley Heath

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Town of Hollis Appointed Boards and Committees April 2022

Appeals Board Bart Sughrue, Chairperson

2023 2022 2024 2023

Rebecca L. Bowley

Carrie Walker

Katharine Harriman

Nancy Ponzetti 2022 Martha Turner, Appeals Board Secretary

Christmas Committee Faith Plummer Bonnie Johnson Diane Meserve Muriel Johnson Kristina Teneyck

Clothing Closet Committee Margaret Hartley

Muriel Johnson Diane Meserve Mona Meserve Barbara Miller Amanda McConihe

Conservation Committee Catherine Hewitt John Mattor Edna Leigh Libby Joanne Toone

2023

Doris Luther Amy Farwell Chris Jones Madison Moody

4/21/21-2023 Mary Weyer, Conservation Committee Associate Member Martha Turner, Conservation Committee Associate Member

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Town of Hollis Appointed Boards and Committees April 2022

Long Range Planning Committee 2/2019- 6/30/2020 reappointed 2/3/2021- 6/30/2022 Faith Plummer Katharine Harriman Paul Mattor Saco River Community Television Board of Directors Marilyn Crosby 11/20/2019- 6/2022 Bennet Flinner 3/31/2021-2023

Saco River Corridor Commission Donna M. Hanson 2019- 2022 Lee Klarman (alternate) 3/17/21-2022

Southern Maine Regional Economic Development Corp 2 vacant seats

ECO Maine Board of Directors Dave Durrell

2021-2023

Planning Board Peter Lovell

2023 Paul Mattor, Chairperson 2024 Heather Sullivan 2024 Jessica Brackett 2022 Donald Roth Jr. 2022 Maxwell Kenney 2023 Thomas Witkowski 2023 Martha Turner, Planning Board Secretary

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Town of Hollis Appointed Boards and Committees April 2022

Finance Committee Patrick D. Lawler Joshua Morse Daniel T Yarumian Donald G. Marean Shelly Marie Brooks

2024 2024 2024 2024

Martha Turner, Secretary

Sports Complex Committee Coco Hirstel

2024 2023 2022

Cheryl Joyner Tom Sullivan

New Town Hall Committee Feb 24, 2021 appointments Terry Walters 2/28/2022 Rita Perron 2/28/2022 Wayne Twombly 2/28/2022 Roger Hicks 2/28/2022 Faith Plummer 2/28/2022 Diane Meserve 2/28/2022 Bennet Flinner 2/28/2022 Douglas Bordeaux 3/3/2021- 2/28/2022

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Appointed Municipal Officials for the Town of Hollis, Maine

Assessor Debra Stitson 2023

Code Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector & Electrical Inspector Tammy Munson Peter Gordon, Deputy CEO Marcel Desrosiers, Deputy Electrical Inspector

Administrative Code Office Assistant Tammy Thompson

Animal Control Officer Sharlene Jeremy 9/24/2021- 6/30/2022

Freedom of Access Officer Martha E. Huff

General Assistance Administrator Martha E. Huff appointed May of 2018

Health Officer Chad Poitras

Deputy Tax Collector, Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Treasurer And Deputy Registrar of Voters Faith Plummer

Selectmen’s Administrative Assistant Bennet Flinner

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Appointed Municipal Officials for the Town of Hollis, Maine

Maintenance Allen Scott

Municipal Fire Chief & Emergency Management Christopher Young

Deputy Fire Chief Crystal Berry

Parks & Recreation Department Debbie Tefft, Recreation Director Madison Moody, Recreation Assistant Tiffany Dean, Administrative Assistant Secretary Hollis Appeals Board Secretary Hollis Planning Board Secretary Hollis Finance Committee Martha Turner

Registrar of Voters Martha E Huff

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In Remembrance of Hollis Residents who passed during the fiscal year of July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Decedent Name Ballas, Theodore

Age

Decedent Name Luce, Elaine H.

Age

89 91 78 67 59 89 84 51 63 85 74 76 76 76 63 29 76

84 84 77 85 93 76 78 97 84 84 83 66 95 84 64

Cornish, Anita Louise

MacDonald, Paul John Martin, Barbara Mae Mattor, Elizabeth C. McIntire, Carolyn E. Mickey, David Blaine Morgan, Irene Kathleen Murray, John Joseph Sr. Newcomb, Dudley Earl Jr Nickerson, Marilyn Ann Nunes, Thomas Edwin Pagano, Jean Marguerite Pease, Frank Chapman Moulton, Olive W.

Cray, Faye Ada Currier, Albert J.

Cushman, Kathryn Anne

Dec, Joseph John

Dennison, Robert Hyde Jr.

Drake, Rodney Alan

Flaherty, Matthew Edward

Flood, Delwin E Sr Fritz, Hazel M. Gillis, Janice Lee

Hannaford, Goodwin Floyd Hanson, Avis J. Hannaford Hendrickson, Desiree R Johnson, Garrett Scott Jordon, Robert Franklin Jr.

Reedy, Paula Elaine Riley, Lorraine J. G. 61 Rittenhouse, Beverly Lorraine 87 Rousseau, Robert Philip 86 Sanborn, Mary S. 73 Schopen, Lori Ann 60 Semle, Debra A. 63 Stanwood-Carpenter, Icesis 23 Thibodeau, Carolyn Mae 80 Walton, Ronald Dean 88 Waterhouse, Virginia L. 92 Worthington, Seth M 80

Jordan, Sheila Nancy 80 Kalloch-Morton, Samantha Irene 34 Leighton, Barry Stuart 74 Libby, Scott A. 55 Linnell, Virgil, E. 88 Locke, Sally Janet 71 Lounsbury, Sandra Ellen 70

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