Hallowell Meeting Brief

HABOT Annual Meeting Highlights New Website, ArtWalk Leadership, and Officer Transitions

The Hallowell Area Board of Trade (HABOT) held its Annual Meeting on February 11, 2026, bringing together members to review recent accomplishments and plan for the year ahead.

A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of the newly launched HABOT website at Hallowell.org. President Nick Lacasse walked members through the site’s features, including updated business listings, “Champion” listings, and a Vision Hallowell landing page. The complementary role of WaterStreetHallowell.org was also discussed.

In community event news, the board recognized Stephanie Paradis for her foundational work establishing Hallowell’s ArtWalks. With her recent move, leadership of the ArtWalk Committee has transitioned to David Hayes. The board approved a proposal to host two ArtWalks in 2026, tentatively scheduled for June 27 (rain date June 28) and September 5 (rain date September 6).

The meeting also included officer elections. Treasurer Kat Lemont was re-elected and praised for her continued service. David Hayes was elected Secretary following the departure of Marissa Paquette. President Nick Lacasse and Vice President Sam Joyall expressed interest in stepping down; however, no nominations were made, and both will continue serving temporarily while the board considers next steps and organizational direction. A board meeting has been scheduled for March to continue that discussion.