Hollis Select Board Transparency Archive

I get what you’re saying. In his mind, he’s filling the void and doing what people think town leader should do.

I plan on being there on Thursday with my laptop (half working) - The staff (and you) shouldn’t be burdened by this.

I think this is gonna be more of a gesture than a reality… But if people actually do need a place - nobody can say we didn’t try.

On Jun 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM, <Townmanager> wrote: I am sure he will – See the attached – We have enough on our hands – as mentioned the website (and related announcement) and the street sign give plenty of notice. I could almost accept the mere announcement – but the other crap is taking it too far. Once again – ADMIN vs. POLICY….. He is veering off his lane Richard Morin Town Manager Town of Hollis, Maine From: Mike Harnois <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:58 PM To: Townmanager <[email protected]> Subject: Re: July 1 -Band - Sports Complex I just texted Chip and apologized because I really didn’t mean to go around him or anything like that. So hopefully he can find it in his heart to forgive…. > > > > On Jun 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM, <Townmanager> wrote: > > > > > > Thank you – I’ll pass it along. > > > > > > > > I know Dan was trying to do the right thing – as was/is Chip. > > > > > > > > I need to get the Rec folks to better inform /plan and ultimately own. They take a lot for granted. > > > > > > > > And at the same time – where and when there is an activity -it’s really administrative in nature….that fine line thing. > > > > > > > > Thanks for the follow-thru. > > > > > > > > At the same time – notice on the web re: Cooling Station for Wednesday and Thursday – also on the sign at the end of the road – and a case of water in the fridge. > > > > > > > > We should look to a more modern (remote programable sign at the end of the road….could ultimately provide much more info. > > > > > > > > It’s warm out there! And everyone chose today to register their car, ATV, boat, Scooter, truck, and anything else they could think of. > > > > > > > > > Richard Morin > > > > Town Manager > > > > Town of Hollis, Maine > > > > > > > > > > > From: Mike Harnois <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:49 PM > To: Townmanager <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: July 1 -Band - Sports Complex > > > > > > > > > > > Had no idea it was a rec event. Event on FB does not mention. Nothing has been changed. > > > > > > > > > > > > They have not responded. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM, <Townmanager> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > He is very opposed to moving this – > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As the point person (which I did not know) he should likely have been a part of the conversation. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > He is not a happy camper right now. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Richard Morin > > > > > > > > Town Manager > > > > > > > > Town of Hollis, Maine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Mike Harnois <[email protected]> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:01 PM > > To: Townmanager <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: July 1 -Band - Sports Complex > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I inquired via the email On the event to see what they were thinking With the weather/heat. > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven’t heard anything back yet. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM, <Townmanager> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > What’s the status or the latest on the Bank/Concert at the Sports Complex on 7/1 (tomorrow) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Chip is the contact person – just called and thinks the event got moved. I told him I did not think so. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is a fund-raiser for the Rec. Dept.With the weather/heat > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Just looking for the latest – > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dick > > > > > > > > > > > > Richard Morin > > > > > > > > > > > > Town Manager > > > > > > > > > > > > Town of Hollis, Maine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >