The town of Hollis is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The origin of the town’s name is in dispute. It may have been named for Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, to whom Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth was indebted, for his appointment to governor, or it may have been named for Thomas Hollis, a benefactor of Harvard College. Hollis was chartered by Governor Wentworth in 1746, and its first settlers were Captain Peter Powers, his wife, Anna Keyes, and their children, Peter and Stephen. The Nashua River flows through the southeast corner of the town, while the Nissitissit River flows through the western part of the town.
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Chartered as an educational non-profit organization, the Beaver Brook Association is located in Hollis, New Hampshire. Its history, a calendar of events, summer nature camp, and educational programs are featured, and photographs are presented.
http://www.beaverbrook.org/
Sponsored by the Hollis Congregational Church in Hollis, New Hampshire, the youth organization is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. A calendar of upcoming events, photographs, a troop roster, policy information, and access to various forms are made available.
http://www.hollistroop12.org/
Congregational Church of Hollis
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the congregation meets at its facilities near the town hall in Hollis, New Hampshire. A map shows its location. A church bulletin, announcements, and an overview of its beliefs and practices is included.
http://hollischurch.org/
Faith Baptist Church of Hollis
The Hollis, New Hampshire facility meets at its facilities on Wheeler Road. A schedule of weekly church activities, a calendar of events, and leadership contacts are presented, and directions are offered.
http://www.faithbaptisthollis.org/
Girl Scouts of Hollis, New Hampshire
Part of the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, affiliated with the Girl Scouts USA, the youth organization’s meeting schedules, calendar of upcoming events, a leader page, and contacts are posted, along with a glossary and a private area for scouts and leaders.
http://www.hollisgirlscouts.org/
The USA Track & Field certified 5K gradual downhill course winds through the center of the town of Hollis, New Hampshire. Race schedules and logistics are featured, along with prizes and results, partner and sponsorship information, photographs of past races, and contacts.
http://www.hollisfast5k.com/
Hosted by John Prieto and family, the facility rents out space to others who have items for sale to the general public. Its history, directions, and a list of vendors is provided, along with success stories, directions, and hours of operation.
http://www.hollisflea.com/
Founded in the early 1940s, the band, although based in Hollis, includes members who live all over southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Concert schedules, contacts, and a list of members are presented.
http://www.hollistownband.org/
The official town website features contacts and hours for its administrative and departmental offices, facilities, and services, as well as information about its boards and committees, public notices, and weekly scheduled meetings, meeting videos, property maps, and online vehicle registration.
http://www.hollisnh.org/
