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Harrison Holds Special Mayor & Council Meeting Amidst Resident Concern cobalt apartment building harrison nj mayor & council steelwork apartment building the wyldes harrison vermella harrison Apr 20, 2024

The Town of Harrison Mayor & Council has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., after cancelling its Regular meeting last Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  The meeting is set to take place in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor of the Harrison...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Reconvenes After Series of Cancellations harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone hra james fife mayor james fife mcmanimon scotland baumann Apr 19, 2024

After a string of four cancellations, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Mayor’s Conference Room at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ.

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Clara Maass Medical Center Offers Screenings at Harrison Senior Center civic clara maass medical center harrison nj harrison senior center rwj barnabas health Apr 18, 2024

In a commendable effort to enhance community health, RWJ Barnabas Health Clara Maass Medical Center is set to provide free health screenings at the Harrison Senior Citizen Center this Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can avail themselves of blood pressure, glucose, and...

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Harrison Residents Air Concerns at Community Policing Meeting community policing harrison nj harrison police department mayor & council new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena Apr 17, 2024

In a recent community policing meeting organized by the Harrison Police Department and held in the Cobalt Building, residents from Steelworks, Vermella Harrison, The Wyldies, and Cobalt Building voiced concerns over various community issues, particularly during Red Bull Arena events. The meeting,...

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Tensions Simmer in Harrison Over Red Bull Arena & Toxic Sludge Plant cobalt apartment building environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison police harrison police department mayor & council red bull traffic red bulls traffic steelwork apartment building the wyldes harrison toxic sludge traffic vermella harrison wylie apartment building Apr 15, 2024

Amidst the backdrop of modern apartment buildings in what is now a burgeoning residential community, Harrison, NJ residents are grappling with significant urban development issues. These concerns are currently focused on the ongoing traffic disruptions and being locked out of their neighborhood...

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Troop & Pack 305 Texas Barbecue & Tricky Tray Dinner Sat. Apr. 20,/24 boy scouts of america christine jablonski community event harrison nj hedges hall red whie & que smokehouse st. stephens roman catholic church troop & pack 305 Apr 14, 2024

Get ready to enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting prizes! Troop & Pack 305, chartered by St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church of Kearny, is hosting its highly anticipated Texas Barbecue & Tricky Tray event on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This fun-filled event...

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NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit In Harrison Apr. 16, 2024 6 points of identification harrison nj harrison senior center new jersey motor vehicle services njmvc real id license Apr 13, 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, April 16, 2024. Located in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue, the unit will operate from 9 a.m. to 2...

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Tapping the Future: Harrison PATH Station Enhances Commuter Experience chris christie environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison path harrison path station harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough Apr 12, 2024

As part of a broader initiative to modernize transit access across the New York and New Jersey area, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has introduced the Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) system, now operational at select turnstiles in all PATH terminal stations including the...

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Kearny Boy Scouts Troop 305 March in 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade boy scouts of america harrison nj kearny boy scouts united irish united irish association Apr 11, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the vibrant streets of West Hudson buzzed with the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, highlighted by the participation of Boy Scouts Troop 305 in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This event not only celebrates Irish heritage but also exemplifies the values of...

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Hudson County Safety Hearing Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. Thurs. Apr. 18,/24 albert cifelli craig guy environmental protection agency epa harrison nj hudson county engineering hudson county executive craig guy michael baker international nj department of transportation njtpa north jersey transportation authority red bull arena toxic chemical toxic sludge Apr 10, 2024

The Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, along with the Hudson County Board of Commissioners, has announced a public hearing to discuss significant safety improvements slated for South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, stretching from Harrison Avenue to Cape May Street. This initiative, conspicuously...

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Soccer Showdowns Weekend Red Bull Arena, Sat & Sun. April 13-14/2024 chicago fire fc chicago fire soccer team gotham gotham fc harrison nj harrison police harrison police department kansas city currents new york red bulls nj/ny gotham fc red bull arena red bull arena schedule traffic traffic bulletin Apr 09, 2024

As the calendar turns to mid-April, soccer fans in the New York metropolitan area are in for a treat with a spectacular weekend of soccer at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, April 13 &14, 2024, the arena will host back-to-back matches featuring...

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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...

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