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On August 29, 2022 (two years ago), Harrison Mayor James Fife inadvertently revealed at a Harrison Redevelopment Agency meeting what was supposed to be kept under wraps: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) planned to establish a Toxic Agent Orange Dewatering Plant at the PSE&G property...
The Town of Harrison has announced the cancellation of two meetings scheduled for the week of August 19, 2024. The first meeting, set for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, was to be a session of the Mayor & Council. The second, a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, was planned for Wednesday, August...
In a continued effort to strengthen the relationship between local law enforcement and the community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is set to host the fourth installment of its popular Pizza With A Cop event on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Originally scheduled for Monday,...
Soccer fans are in for a treat as NJ/NY Gotham FC (Gotham FC) prepares to host Chelsea FC Women’s team of the Women’s Super League from England at the Red Bull Arena on Monday, August 19, 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. This highly anticipated match is expected to draw a...
From Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th, 2024, the Harrison Police Department is hosting its annual Junior Police Academy, a cornerstone program designed to strengthen the relationship between local law enforcement and the community's youth. This year, 30 cadets, all students from Grades...
In a continued effort to foster strong relationships between the police force and the local community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting its third Pizza With A Cop event on Monday, August 12, 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at...
On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will convene at the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd floor Mayor’s Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. This marks the Agency's first meeting following the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected a...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to establish a toxic sludge dewatering plant in a residential community directly across the street from modern luxury apartment buildings in the Town of Harrison NJ. Mayor James Fife and Councilman James Doran, one a former educator and the...
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, a fire broke out at the luxury apartment complex known as Harrison Collection, located at 300 Somerset Street in Harrison, NJ. The Harrison Fire Department’s Battalion 1 was the first to respond, swiftly arriving on the scene with Fire Engine 1, Fire Engine 4,...
The Harrison Police Department is set to host the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the Harrison Library Park, located between South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and North 5th Street along Harrison Avenue.
The Harrison Mayor & Council are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Harrison Town Hall located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ. It is hoped the meeting will take place in the more spacious Mayor & Council Chambers on the 2nd floor, rather than the smaller...
Soccer fans in Harrison, NJ, have a thrilling week ahead with three exciting weekday games scheduled at Red Bull Arena. The action kicks off on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, and continues through Friday, August 2, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the matches and what to expect from each event.
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