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With a snowstorm forecast to impact Harrison from Sunday, February 22, through Monday, February 23, 2026, the Town is implementing its emergency snow-removal measures and asking residents to move vehicles off key streets. “No parking” signs have been posted to allow Department of Public Works (DPW) ...
Harrison residents and our neighbors across New Jersey and the NYC Metropolitan area should take note: when Meteorologist Anthony “Tony” Mondaro of the Harrison Weather Center sounds the alarm, it’s usually wise to listen.
Tony’s forecasts have consistently proven accurate, and his latest outlook f...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold the next meeting of the Passaic River Community Advisory Group (CAG) on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. There will be no in-person option for residents. The Public is invited to attend the meeting. The Zoom meeting link...
Every Presidents’ Day, Americans look back on the nation’s leaders, the familiar faces on currency, the iconic speeches, the big turning points in Washington. In Harrison, NJ, the holiday lands a little differently. This mile-square town in Hudson County bears a presidential name, and it also has a ...
Commuters traveling from Harrison to New York City are facing a month of reduced NJ Transit rail service as crews shift train controls, signals, and operations from the century-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River, a major infrastructure transition tied to the G...
Valentine’s Day is often seen as a holiday for couples, but in communities like Harrison it’s also a time for families and friends to come together, share a meal, and show appreciation for the people who matter most.
From romantic dinners to casual outings, Harrison’s local dining scene offers a wi...
Families with young children in Harrison will have an opportunity to participate in a lively early-learning program at the Harrison Public Library as it hosts its “Toddler Time & Tiny Tots” activity for children up to age three.
The program will be held at the Harrison Public Library, 415 Harrison...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will hold its next public meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the early afternoon at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor. Commissioners are expected to consider a series of administrative, financial, redevelopment, and stadium-...
Football fans, food lovers and neighbors looking for a lively Sunday evening are invited to the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC-PACC) for a Super Bowl Watch Party and Potluck on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as the biggest game in American sports takes center stage.
Doors ...
When winter storms blanket Harrison in snow and ice, residents can count on a familiar sight: Department of Public Works crews methodically clearing streets curb to curb, restoring parking, access, and a sense of normalcy to the community.
Under the leadership of DPW Superintendent John “Skippy” St...
The Town of Harrison has issued an Emergency Alert in advance of a major snowstorm forecast for Sunday, January 25, 2026, through Monday, January 26, 2026. Residents are urged to prepare now and closely follow all parking and safety instructions as the storm approaches.
Significant Snow and Ice Exp...
The Harrison Police Department has provided an update regarding the November 5, 2025, incident that led to the arrest of six individuals, clarifying that the suspects are juveniles and that state law prohibits the release of their names or specific charges.
In response to a renewed inquiry from You...
