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Harrison Mayor & Council: Meet Again Tues. Nov. 14, 2023 community center garden state municipal joint insurance fund harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment mayor & council njdot open public meetings act public comment public session rca development zone rsc architects Nov 13, 2023

The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are set to convene on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 6:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room, third floor of the town hall, and will start with proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1498 to the Redevelopment Plan for the RCA...

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Mayor & Council: Tax Abatement/Personnel Changes+ Tues. Oct. 17, 2023 department public works environmental justice environmental protection agency green space green spaces harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison mayor harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor mayor & council payment in lieu of taxes pilot pocket park property taxes Oct 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, New Jersey, are set to discuss and adopt several resolutions and ordinances related to the town's development, public safety, and governance at their Tuesday, October 17, 2023 meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. start in the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd Floor...

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The Town of Harrison Fails On Meeting Updates cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act Aug 18, 2023

In the week of August 14, 2023, residents of Harrison, New Jersey, were left in the dark as three town meetings were canceled without proper notice on the Town of Harrison’s website. These meetings, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, were the Harrison Redevelopment Agency...

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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom State v. Federal Causes Confusion harrison board of education harrison mayor harrison nj juneteenth mayor & council Jun 17, 2023

Juneteenth, a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth," holds a special place in American history as a symbol of the end of slavery. Over the years, the day has gained increased national recognition, resulting in it being celebrated both at the federal and state levels. In 2020, New Jersey Governor...

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First Two Town Meetings Canceled Important Budget Meeting on 5/16/2023 budget harrison mayor harrison n harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor mayor & council municipal budget May 08, 2023

The Town of Harrison, New Jersey is a vibrant community with a rich history and a promising future. As with any municipality, one of the most important functions of the local government is to hold public meetings where residents can voice their concerns, ask questions, and participate in the...

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Redevelopment Agency Meeting on Wed. April 12, 2023 CANCELLED cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board mayor & council zoning board of adjustment zoning variance Apr 10, 2023

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2023, has been canceled.  The next scheduled meeting of the HRA is in two weeks on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 1 pm. The HRA has not met since February 27, 2023.

The next meeting of the Town of Harrison is the...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Mon. March 27, 2023 Meeting Cancelled community event harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council Mar 25, 2023

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023, has been canceled.  The next scheduled meeting of the HRA is in two weeks on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 1 pm. The HRA has not met since February 27, 2023.

The next meeting of the Town of Harrison is the...

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Harrison Planning Board Via Zoom Tues. Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. harrison harrison mayor harrison nj harrison planning board mayor mayor & council site plan waiver of site plan Feb 21, 2023

The Harrison Planning Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. via Zoom which is unusual for the Harrison Planning Board because they were the only town board that did not utilize Zoom instead opting for In-Person meetings.

 The Harrison Planning Board is taking up...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Mon. Feb.13, 2023 Meeting Cancelled harrison mayor harrison nj harrison public library harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board mayor & council zoom Feb 13, 2023

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023, has been canceled.  The next scheduled meeting of the HRA is in two weeks on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 1 pm.

There are two other meetings scheduled for the Town of Harrison the week of February 13,...

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In-Person Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 2023 6:30 pm. camera harrison harrison mayor harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison redevelopment agency mayor mayor & council no parking parking parking permit video camera Feb 05, 2023

The Harrison Mayor & Council will be Meeting Tues. February 7th, 2023 at 6:30 P.M In Person. There is no Zoom Option. The public is invited to attend and participate in the Public Session and/or the Public Session during an Ordinance discussion.

This month's agenda includes among other items:...

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Harrison Library Changes Hours After Residents Complain at Mayor & Council Meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison public library james fife librray hours mayor mayor & council mayor james fife Jan 31, 2023

The Harrison Public Library has updated its hours of operation which will improve access to the library.  It took a while but public outcry and discussion at the public session of the Mayor & Council meetings and discussion of the Harrison Resident’s forum on Facebook finally got...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Jan. 17th 2023 6:30 pm. Via Zoom cash management cash management plan daniel choffo harrison construction department harrison mayor harrison nj harrison public library harrison redevelopment agency mayor & council ordinance ordinance public sessions property taxes resolutions Jan 15, 2023

The Town of Harrison Mayor & Council meeting will be held on Tues. Jan. 17th, 2023 at 6:30 P.M Via Zoom. The public is invited to attend and participate in the Public Session and/or the Public Session during an Ordinance discussion.

This month's agenda includes among other items:

An...

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