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Dear Residents of Harrison NJ & Neighbors,
As the New Year starts, we at Your Harrison wish to extend our heartfelt greetings to each of you. May this year be a canvas of joy, health, and prosperity for you and your loved ones.
Good Health: We hope the new year blesses you with robust health, vi...
Your Harrison had quite a year providing those who cherish the Town of Harrison with information on events occurring in and affecting the Town of Harrison. The year started with news that West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHAT Co) was making Harrison its home base at the former Holy Cross School ...
To the wonderful residents of Harrison, NJ,
As the holiday season unfolds, we, the Your Harrison staff and friends, extend our warmest wishes to all of you. May your homes be filled with joy, laughter, and the cherished presence of loved ones.
And to our dear neighbors in the Borough of East Newa...
The recent decision to close Kingsland Avenue for eight months for sewer line rehabilitation has sparked a wave of discontent among residents. The move, sanctioned by the Harrison Mayor & Council in their meeting on December 19, 2023, allows for extensive construction activities by the Passaic Valle...
Traditionally, the Harrison Mayor & Council do not hold a Mayor & Council meeting on Christmas week but the Mayor James Fife has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The meeting, which starts at 6:15 p.m., is slated to cover a wide range of significant topics. Key resolutions include...
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Harrison will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers. This meeting, in compliance with the New Jersey Sunshine Law, has be...
The spirit of Christmas is descending upon Harrison, NJ, in the most magical way this Sunday, December 17, 2023. Saturday, December 23 2023 Get ready to deck the halls and jingle all the way, as none other than Santa Claus himself will be gracing our town with his jolly presence. From 1 p.m. to 4 p....
In a move that raises significant concerns about public engagement and transparency, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency, under the chairmanship of Mayor James Fife, adopted Resolution 12-2023 at its December 11 2023 meeting. Resolution 12-2023 imposes a five-minute limit on public questions and comm...
The Harrison Planning Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue. The session, starting with a Caucus at 5:45 p.m. in the Mayorā€™s Conference Room on the third floor and then moving to the Council Chambers on the second floor, wi...
The Town of Harrison, already under scrutiny for outsourcing its dispatch services to Bergen County, is now facing another scandal. James D. Lewis, a public safety dispatcher and trainee for a special law enforcement officer position in Harrison, has been arrested for possessing over 1,000 images de...
The holiday spirit is in full swing in the Borough of East Newark, as Mayor Dina M. Grilo and the Borough Council spearhead a series of heartwarming events designed to bring joy and warmth to residents, especially children in need.
A Season of Giving: Holiday Toy Drive
Leading the charge is the Ho...
The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are scheduled to convene on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in a meeting that promises to be significant for the future of the town. Key issues on the agenda include changes to the RCA Redevelopment Zone plan and various legal contracts involving atto...
