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The After The Storm: Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 13, 2024 6:15 p.m. harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department harrison town budget harrison treasurer mayor & council mayor james fife Feb 13, 2024

The Harrison Mayor & Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Town Hall located at 318 Harrison Avenue. The session is scheduled to commence at 6:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room on the Third Floor, with the official meeting following at 6:30 p.m.  The Mayor &...

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Snow Day: Harrison & Kearny Public Schools Closed Tues. Feb. 13, 2024 anthony mondaro dpw harrison department of public works harrison dpw harrison nj harrison weather station school closed snow weather Feb 12, 2024

Northern New Jersey residents are on high alert as a significant snowstorm is forecasted to sweep through the area on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Meteorologist Anthony (Tony) Mondaro from the Harrison Weather Center provided a detailed outlook during a live appearance on "Live with The Observer"...

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Harrrison Redevelopment Agency Meets to Make Public Street A Private Road harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james fife mayor james fife new jersey environmental protection agency njdep private road Feb 11, 2024

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to convene on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 1 p.m., at the Harrison Town Hall located at 318 Harrison Avenue. This meeting, open to the public, will address several key issues pertinent to the town's ongoing redevelopment initiatives. The meeting...

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Get Bowled Over: First Vitality Bowls Cafe in NJ Opens in Harrison, NJ antojos colombianos restaurant grand opening harrison nj restaurant page restaurants superfood vitality bowls Feb 10, 2024

A new chapter in the quest for health and wellness begins in Harrison, NJ, as the eagerly awaited Vitality Bowls Superfood Cafe opened its doors on February 9, 2024. Located in the heart of the community at the Harrison Mini Mall, 434 Bergen Street, this latest addition to the neighborhood is...

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Green Origins Solution Cannabis Store Approved To Switch Locations cannabis cannabis law carol jean doyle harrison 701 rodgers mini mall harrison nj james fife kearny mayor carol jean doyle mayor james fife melanie ryan Feb 08, 2024

The Harrison Planning Board's decision to approve a cannabis store at the 701 North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd Mini Mall, facilitating a change of location from its originally approved location on the other side of the Town of Harrison on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, has sparked controversy and...

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Harrison Avenue Water Service Interruption and Post-Restoration Guidelines alert harrison department of public works harrison nj harrison water department Feb 06, 2024

Residents of the 600 block of Harrison Avenue will experience a temporary water service shutdown on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This interruption is essential for the Town of Harrison to facilitate crucial infrastructure upgrades,...

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Harrison's Meeting Rescheduled and Venue Concerns Amid Health Crisis covid flu harrison nj mayor & council mayor james fife open public meetings act public session zoom Feb 05, 2024

 The Mayor & Council has postponed its meeting, initially scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The meeting is now scheduled for the following Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Scheduled to begin with a Public Caucus Session at 6:15 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., the...

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Passaic Ave. To Close Mon. Feb. 5, 2024 Between Central Ave & Johnston east newark nj harrison nj kearny nj passaic avenue street closures Feb 04, 2024

A significant street closure, along Passaic Avenue, is set to disrupt daily routines for residents of West Hudson, particularly impacting those who use Passaic Avenue in East Newark. The closure, which begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, will stretch from Central Avenue to Johnston...

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Wyldes Luxury Apt. Complex in Harrison Offers Array of Indoor Amenities agent orange anselmo millan cobalt apartment building environmental protection agency epa harrison nj james doran james fife mayor james fife passaic river steelwork apartment building the wyldes harrison toxic chemical toxic sludge urby harrison nj vermella harrison Feb 02, 2024

Advance Realty Investors has recently revealed an impressive array of indoor amenities at The Wyldes, the newest luxury apartment complex in Harrison’s Redevelopment Zone. The development, designed by MHS Architecture, encompasses 399 upscale studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments,...

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Are You Ready: Red Bulls Home Opener v. FC Dallas Sat. Mar. 9, 2024 columbus crew fc dallas harrison nj inter miami cf lionel messi messi effect new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull arena schedule vancouver whitecaps Jan 31, 2024

Are you ready for the Red Bull Arena’s awakening for the 2024 season?  A little over a month from today (1/31/2024) or 38 days exactly the New York Red Bulls will have their home opener at the Red Bull Arena against FC Dallas to open up their 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The...

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Environmental Justice Triumphs But The Next Fight Looms In Harrison NJ commissioners of njsea environmental justice food and water watch harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone hydrogen sulfide matt smith mayor & council mayor james fife methane gas njsea njtransit Jan 28, 2024

In a significant victory for environmental justice, New Jersey Transit has abandoned its plans to construct a gas-burning power plant in South Kearny, New Jersey. This decision marks a crucial win for the residents of Kearny, Harrison, and East Newark, collectively known as the West Hudson...

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