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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and...
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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In the heart of Harrison, New Jersey, the Harrison Fire Department, led by Chief Henry Richard, was featured by National Fire Radio in a video (see below). Jeremy Donch of the National Fire Radio organization recently spotlighted the department for its forward-thinking Fire Committee, composed of...
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. The Mayor &...
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...
In a series of recent developments that raise questions about transparency and decision-making, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is witnessing a troubling trend in its local governance. A critical look at these events reveals a pattern of special meetings, failure to notice a Mayor & Council...
Revisiting Tradition and Technology: The Outsourcing of Harrison's 911 Dispatch
The decision to outsource Harrison's 911 police dispatching service to Bergen County, as reported by NJ.com on November 13, 2023, has sparked a critical reevaluation of the town's priorities and its commitment to...
