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Friday Special Noon Mayor&Council Meeting Cancels Tues. 6/4/24 Meeting epa green acres green space green spaces harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife toxic chemical toxic sludge Jun 04, 2024

With only a day's notice, the Harrison Mayor & Council's special meeting on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Noon, sparked concerns among residents over the transparency of its decision-making processes. During the meeting, held in the 3rd Floor Mayor's Conference Room, two resolutions were passed...

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Change In Ballot Format: Presidential Primary Ballot Tues Jun. 4, 2024 election harrison nj hudson county board of elections hudson county clerk presidential election primary election primary election 2024 rob menendez robert menendez tammy murphy Jun 03, 2024

Primary Election Day is tomorrow Tuesday, June 4, 2024. This is the Presidential Primary Election, United States Senate Election, House of Representatives, Hudson County Surrogate Election, and Town of Harrison County Committee Election.  The Hudson County Surrogate and the Town of Harrison...

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Early Morning Accident Shakes Harrison: Vehicle Crashes into Storefront accident harrison building department harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police harrison police department Jun 02, 2024

A morning drive turned chaotic in Harrison on Saturday, June 1, 2024, when a vehicle plowed into an unoccupied storefront following a two-car collision. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:30 AM in the center of Town at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Frank E. Rodgers...

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Pride Night: New York Red Bulls v Orlando City SC Sat. Jun. 1 2024 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls orlando city sc pride night red bull arena red bull arena schedule red bull soccer traffic bulletin Jun 01, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are gearing up for an exciting evening at the Red Bull Arena this Saturday, June 1, 2024, as they host Orlando City SC in a much-anticipated MLS showdown. The match, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, is the club’s annual Pride Night, celebrating diversity and inclusion...

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Remembering Chief John A. Trucillo: A Life of Service and Commitment harrison holy cross church harrison nj harrison police harrison police chief john trucillo (ret.) harrison police department holy cross cemetary holy cross chapel mausoleum john a. trucillo mulligan funeral home seton hall university May 30, 2024

Retired Town of Harrison Police Chief John Anthony Trucillo passed on May 19, 2024, at the age of 82. A distinguished figure in the community, his life was marked by an unwavering dedication to service, both as a veteran, as a child psychologist, and law enforcement officer.

Born in Newark, NJ,...

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Celebrating Portugal Day 2024: A Festive Weekend in Harrison, NJ camponeses do minho centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center councilman delfim sarabando delfim sarabando harrison nj harrison nj portugal day harrison portugal day harrison portuguese club portugal day portuguese language school harrison portuguese rancho rancho May 29, 2024

The vibrant Portuguese-American community in Harrison, New Jersey, is gearing up for an exciting weekend of festivities to celebrate Portugal Day 2024. Set to take place on Saturday & Sunday June 1st and 2nd, the festivities will be hosted at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American...

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Red Bulls v Charlotte FC Wed. May 29 2024 on Historic Bark Night bark night bullevard charlotte fc harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull arena schedule traffic traffic bulletin May 28, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are set to face off against Charlotte FC on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Red Bull Arena. The match, starting at 7:30 p.m., promises to be an exciting event both on and off the pitch, as it marks the team's first-ever Bark Night, a special event celebrating fans and their...

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Honoring a Hero: The Story of Private First Class Joseph J. Kowalczyk harrison memorial day tribute harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion joseph j. kowalczyk otis otis elevator our lady of czestochowa harrison sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 world war ii world war ii monument May 27, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion and the Sgt. William Sawelson VFW Post 340 held a solemn Memorial Day tribute at the Veteran's Plaza in Library Park. Among the names read aloud of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice was that of Private First Class Joseph J....

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MVC In Harrison on Tues. May 28, 2024 & Kearny on Tues. June 28, 2024 6 points of identification harrison nj kearny nj mvc mobile unit njmvc real id license May 25, 2024

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is set to bring convenience right to the doorstep of Harrison residents with its Mobile Unit this coming Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Located in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue, the unit will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...

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Harrison Memorial Day 2024: So Nobody Forgets Reading Of Names athen rivera dave doyle harrison fire harrison fire department harrison memorial day tribute harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison post no 282 american legion james fife james woods lt. dave doyle mayor & council mayor james fife sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 May 24, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Town of Harrison gathered in solemn remembrance for the annual Memorial Day Tribute in the center of town at the Veterans Plaza in Library Park. The event, sponsored by Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion and the Sgt. William Sawelson VFW Post 340, brought...

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Honoring Our Heroes: A Reflection on Memorial Day 2024 councilman victor villalta david robertson donald b. scott harrison memorial day tribute harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion joseph p. mobus mayor raymond mcdonough memorial day sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 victor villalta May 23, 2024

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, holds deep significance in the United States. This day unites the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. It is a poignant reminder of the high cost of freedom and the valor of...

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Harrison NJ Hampton Inn Incident: Disturbance Leads to Hospitalization hampton inn harrison nj harrison police harrison police department hudson county regional swat team May 22, 2024

Last Sunday, May 19, 2024, an individual who was staying at the Hampton Inn in Harrison, NJ had such a bad day that he ended up admitted to a local hospital for observation.

At approximately 1:00 PM, the Harrison Police Department's patrol units responded to a call for service at the Hampton Inn....

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