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Solemn Tribute to Valor & Sacrifice: Harrison Honors Veterans Day 2024 donald b. scott harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion harrison veterans plaza joseph p. mobus library park scott mobus place veterans veterans day vfw post 340 world war ii world war ii monument Nov 06, 2024

On Monday, November 11, 2024, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, gathered to honor its veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony led by Harrison Post 282 American Legion and Sergeant William Sawelson VFW Post 340. The observance, held at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Plaza in Harrison Library...

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Where & How to Vote in Harrisonā€™s 2024 Presidential Election election election 2024 election day election systems & software expressvote xl harrison nj presidential election Nov 04, 2024

As the 2024 Presidential Election is upon us, it's crucial to understand where and how to vote to ensure your voice is heard. If you missed Early Voting or Vote By Mail, you can still vote using what a decade ago was the only way to Vote, In Person on Election Day. In New Jersey, polling...

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Daylight Savings Time Sun. Nov. 3, 2024: Clocks One Hour Back In Time daylight savings time harrison nj Nov 03, 2024

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight, a system that will come to an end this year on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as clocks "fall back" by an hour. The change occurs at 2 a.m. when 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. adding...

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Red Bulls v. Columbus Crew Playoff Game Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 columbus crew columbus crew soccer dj kd harrison nj harrison police department mls mls playoff new york red bulls nini iris red bull arena traffic bulletin Nov 02, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are set to take on the Columbus Crew at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

The first 15,000 fans will receive a free RED RUNS DEEP rally towel, with all doors opening at 3 p.m.. The BULLevard begins at 1 p.m.,...

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Harrison FMBA Local No. 22 Junior Firefighter Day Sat. Nov. 2, 2024 harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fire harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj junior firefighter day Oct 31, 2024

The Harrison Fire Department, in partnership with FMBA Local No. 22, invites all residents to join a day of fun, learning, and community bonding at the annual Junior Firefighter Day. The event, which will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harrison Library...

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Fallen Firefighter Vincent Doffont Honored With Memorial Plaque firefigher vincent doffont harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Oct 30, 2024

In a deeply moving ceremony held at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Harrison Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association and the local firefighting community gathered to honor Firefighter Vincent Doffont, who tragically passed away following a...

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EPA Postpones MeetUp: It Must Reset Its Passaic River Cleanup Plan agent orange alice yeh environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj mayor raymond mcdonough passaic valley sewerage commission raymond j. mcdonough toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Oct 28, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has postponed its planned October 29, 2024, community meeting in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, where community members anticipated discussing the agency’s controversial plan for decontaminating the Lower Passaic River. EPA Project Manager...

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Early In Person Machine Voting Starts Sat. 11/26 Thru Sun. 11/3/2024 early voting harrison nj presidential election Oct 26, 2024

If you’d like to vote early for the 2024 Presidential Election, New Jersey offers an in-person early voting period from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3, 2024, allowing you flexibility in casting your ballot. Take advantage of this opportunity if you wish to avoid Election Day...

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Town of Harrison Meeting Updates:The Importance of Civic Participation alexander hamilton harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment agency mayor & council special meeting Oct 25, 2024

Harrison residents should be aware of updates to the town’s upcoming meeting schedule. On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting at 1 p.m., though no agenda has been made available on the town’s website at this time. However, the Harrison...

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Harrison Pumpkin Patch 2024 Brings Halloween Fun to Library Park councilman lawrence bennett halloween party harrison nj kearny hallowen parade mayor & council pumpkin patch Oct 23, 2024

This Saturday, October 26, 2024, Harrison is bringing Halloween fun to Library Park with its Harrison Pumpkin Patch event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 400 Block of Harrison Avenue, between South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard and North 5th Street. Designed for children ages 12 and under, the...

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Double Halloween Fun Haunt Fest at CRC & Halloween Bash at the Elks Lodge centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center halloween party harrison nj harrison police department harrison-east newark elks Oct 21, 2024

Halloween revelers are in for a thrilling treat this year as two exciting parties are set to light up the night on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Both the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center and the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge are gearing up to host their highly anticipated...

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Gotham FC Final Home Game v. Orlando Pride Sun. Oct. 20, 2024 gotham fc harrison nj harrison police kelley o'hara orlando pride traffic bulletin Oct 19, 2024

This Sunday, October 20, 2024, NJ/NY Gotham FC will play their final home game of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) regular season at Red Bull Arena, kicking off at 5 p.m. against the Orlando Pride. As the last match before the playoffs, this showdown holds critical importance for Gotham...

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