News, History, Opinion on the Town of Harrison NJ (Hudson County)

Lied To Harrison Residents & Developers Face Reality of Toxic Sludge

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice have announced a proposed agreement intended to move the massive Lower Passaic River Superfund cleanup closer to construction. EPA describes the agreement as an important step toward dredging and capping contaminated sediment fro...

Harrison Public Meetings: Dates, Times and What to Know

Harrison residents will have several opportunities over the coming days to attend public meetings, hear what local government officials are considering, and speak directly during public-comment portions of meetings. The Town of Harrison's official calendar currently lists meetings of the Harriso...

Harrison Schools Begin 2026-27 Year With Changes for Families

The 2026-27 school year is underway in Harrison, New Jersey, with students returning to classrooms on Thursday, September 3, as families adjust to a newly restructured before- and after-school care program. Harrison Public Schools will open the new school year with two shortened days. Students r...

Harrison Parking Policies Raise Questions Over Garage Revenue

Revenue from the Town-owned Harrison Parking Center next to the Harrison PATH station remains below its former high, while revenue collected from Harrison's parking meters has more than tripled since 2019. But where those parking meters are concentrated and how parking rules differ between north...

Get Ready: Soccer, Concerts, Traffic & Increased Public Safety Costs.

Sports Illustrated Stadium will once again place Harrison NJ on the international soccer stage this weekend as four national teams from three continents arrive for a pair of international friendly matches as part of the Road to 26 Presented by Turkish Airlines series. The international soccer sh...

How To Run in November for Harrison NJ Mayor or Council

Residents of the Town of Harrison who are considering a run for public office in the November General Election should begin preparing now, as the petition filing process and signature requirements are important first steps toward getting on the ballot. The number of signatures required for the Co...

Harrison Parents Blindsided by Aftercare Program Cuts

Parents in Harrison were left scrambling for childcare arrangements after the Harrison Board of Education abruptly canceled its Aftercare Program with only limited notice to families, raising questions about budgeting priorities, transparency, and financial planning within one of New Jersey’s sta...

Harrison Voters Weigh In on NJ Governor Race W/ Various Voting Options

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (and before), New Jersey voters will head to the polls not just for one local council election, but for a consequential gubernatorial election and state legislative contest, and the Hudson County Sheriff. The governor’s race has drawn considerable attention, with bot...

Help Session for Seniors, Disabled to Apply for NJ Property-Tax Relief

New Jersey Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywomen Eliana Pintor Marin and Shanique Speight, alongside East Newark Mayor Dina Grillo and Harrison Mayor James Fife, will host a free assistance session to help residents 65 years or older, or those receiving Social Security disability benefits, comple...

Harrison’s Labor Day 2025: Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future

As summer 2025 comes to a close, Harrison residents prepare once again to celebrate Labor Day—a holiday that has always held special meaning in this town shaped by industry, hard work, and community spirit. Labor Day, first marked in 1882 by labor leader Peter J. McGuire, was created to honor th...

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