City Hall·Hollis Select Board Meeting
Hollis Select Board Sets Tax Rate, Moves to Hire Interim Town Manager
The Hollis Select Board voted to set the 2026-27 tax commitment at a rate of 16.0 with no TIF spending, and authorized the chair to contact interim town manager candidates recommended by a retired town manager. The board also heard public comment about the recent resignation of Town Manager Dick Morin and concerns about unresolved subdivision violations on Harmon Way.
Key points
- The board voted to approve a tax rate of 16.0 with zero TIF spending, providing a $40,588 overlay, with Danielle Bradbury making the motion and Pete Eckhoff seconding.
- Chair Jack Regal read a statement on Morin's resignation effective September 24, saying the board accepted it and that legal limits prevent further public comment on the personal matter.
- The board authorized Regal to contact interim town manager candidates recommended by Don Garish, a retired town manager, and to share the names with the board.
- Roger Hicks reported the town water system is close to opening, with pH at 9 and daily testing underway, and said he will review flagpole memorial quotes and present them to the board.
- Regal said CPA Mark Roy will begin working with Diane on October 15 to get town accounts in order, and that elevator contract paperwork was signed and returned.
- Residents Catherine Hopkins, Pete Eckhoff, and others raised concerns about the town manager transition, oversight of unresolved Harmon Way subdivision violations, and whether funds are budgeted for hiring a new manager.
Next steps
- Regal will contact the interim town manager candidates recommended by Don Garish and forward their names to the board.
- Hicks will review flagpole memorial quotes and present them to the board.
- Residents with questions about the Harmon Way violations were asked to submit them in writing to the select board so the information can be passed to the interim town manager.
- Regal will follow up with the incoming Troop A lieutenant about the Durgin Road situation.
Where this came from
Hollis via SRCM (YouTube)
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