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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Fourth Cancellation Raises Questions environmental environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife Apr 08, 2024

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency has canceled its meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive cancellation. The last time the agency convened was over two months ago, on February 12, 2024, raising concerns that the agency meetings are being canceled to shield Mayo...

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Strategic Shift in EPA Harrison Sludge Plant Location Sparks Debate environmental protection agency epa harrison nj mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge Apr 01, 2024

In a recent press conference at Harrison Town Hall, Mayor James Fife announced a significant change in plans for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Toxic Sludge Dewatering Plant. Initially slated for the PSE&G property on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, the facility is now set to find...

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Exploring the 2024 Harrison Town Budget: 10 Take Aways From The Budget abbott district chief financial officer harrison chief financial officer harrison nj harrison town budget mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough municipal budget raymond j. mcdonough Mar 27, 2024

The Town of Harrison's Chief Financial Officer introduced the Town of Harrisonā€™s 2024 Municipal Budget at the Mayor & Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.Ā  A hearing on the Budget will be held at the Mayor & Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Here are some highlights from the Budge...

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Unity & Tradition: Kearny Crew Teams at St. Patrick's Day Parade harrison nj kearny crew mayor & council st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Mar 25, 2024

On a vibrant but cold Sunday morning on March 10, 2024, the streets of West Hudson buzzed with the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, as the community came together to celebrate Irish heritage. Amid the emerald sea of parade-goers, a distinct group stood out for their athletic poise and team spirit:

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Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Mar. 26, 2024: Are You Attending? budget chief henry richard environment harrison firefighters harrison nj lupus lupus awareness mayor & council ravo street sweeper shared services street cleaning Mar 23, 2024

The Mayor & Council of the Town of Harrison are set to convene for their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, beginning at 6:15 p.m. This session is slated to take place in the Conference Room on the Third Floor of the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue. Notably, this location...

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New York Red Bull Management Receive Key to Harrison At Council Meeting harrison nj james fife julian deguzman mayor & council mayor james fife new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bulls soccer sandro schwarz Mar 06, 2024

In a ceremonial gesture of appreciation and acknowledgment, the New York Red Bulls were presented with the Key to the Town of Harrison during a town council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This honor was conferred "In Recognition of Dedication to the Town of Harrison and Community," a notable nod...

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Harrison Mayor and Council Meeting Tues. Mar. 5, 2024 6:15 p.m. agriculture department environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department mayor & council red bull arena toxic sludge Mar 04, 2024

The Town of Harrison is set to host its Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. This session is anticipated to address a variety of resolutions, ordinances, and community concerns.

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Uncertain Future For Developers Across From Proposed EPA Sludge Plant department of environmental protection environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj james fife mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough pse&g toxic sludge Feb 28, 2024

The Town of Harrison Planning Board is gearing up to review a significant development case, #2401, by Block A Partners Urban Renewal I, LLC, during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Harrison Town Hall. The proposal, which encompasses a major site plan and subdivision...

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Mayor & Council Canceled For Tues. Feb. 20 2024 Two Meetings Next Week harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment agency mayor & council mayor james fife open public meetings act Feb 20, 2024

The Harrison Mayor & Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. The cancellation was not a surprise because the Mayor & Council had previously rescheduled its meeting from Tuesday, February 6, 2024, to last week on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.Ā  Although...

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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.Ā  The Mayor & Council have not b...

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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

Ā 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 meeting will c...

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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 community...

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