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Harrison Public Works Begins Fire Hydrant Flushing Mon. Sept. 16, 2024 department public works harrison fire department Sep 11, 2024

The Town of Harrison Public Works Department has announced that it will begin flushing fire hydrants starting the week of September 16, 2024, through October 25, 2024. The flushing will take place during late-night hours, between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., over six weeks. This maintenance is essential...

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Alberta Clipper to Bring Snow to Harrison Area Weekend of Feb.17, 2024 anthony mondaro department public works dpw harrison dpw harrison nj harrison weather station kevin canessa the observer newspaper Feb 16, 2024

Residents in the Harrison metro area should brace for a wintery weekend as an Alberta Clipper is forecasted to sweep through the region overnight from Friday to Saturday, February 17, 2024. According to Harrison Weather Station meteorologist Anthony Mondaro, the area is expected to receive a...

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Northern New Jersey Braces for First Significant Snowfall in Years anthony mondaro department public works harrison nj harrison nj weather Jan 15, 2024

Residents of Northern New Jersey, including Harrison, are preparing for a wintry mix as the Harrison Weather Station (HWC) forecasts the first significant snowfall in the region in the last couple of years. According to Anthony Mondaro of the Harrison Weather Center, today's weather (Monday,...

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Mayor & Council: Tax Abatement/Personnel Changes+ Tues. Oct. 17, 2023 department public works environmental justice environmental protection agency green space green spaces harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison mayor harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor mayor & council payment in lieu of taxes pilot pocket park property taxes Oct 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, New Jersey, are set to discuss and adopt several resolutions and ordinances related to the town's development, public safety, and governance at their Tuesday, October 17, 2023 meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. start in the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd Floor...

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Harrison Water Disruption Due to Essential Water Main Repairs department public works harrison nj harrison st harrison water department passaic valley water commission robert van riper water & sewer water main repair Jul 11, 2023

The Town of Harrison, NJ, is bracing for disruptions to its water service as the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has announced a necessary repair to a 30-inch transmission water main.  The work is set to be completed on or about Friday, July 14, 2023.

During this repair period,...

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Nutley Water Pipe Breakage Impacts Harrison Indirectly department public works dpw harrison department of public works harrison nj montclair passaic valley water commission robert van riper town of glen ridge township of montclair township of nutley Oct 09, 2022

The Superintendent of the Harrison Public Works (DPW), Robert Van Riper  issued a Bulletin on Sunday, October 9, 2022, indicating that the Town of Harrison’s water supplier, the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) was participating along with other water companies in supplying water...

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Q & A: Pick Up After Your Pet Ordinance department public works dog poop harrison health department harrison police harrison police department ordinances pets q&a solid waste Mar 12, 2022

Questions and Answers

Q: Do Pet owners have to pick up after their dogs or cats in Harrison?

 A: Yes. The Town ordinance requires that owners pick up after their pets

Q: I’m not the owner of the Pet, I was just helping out a neighbor to walk their dog, do I have to pick up after the...

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