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

EPA Violating Its Mission Statement To Protect Public Health

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect human health and the environment. But its proposed plan for cleaning the lower Passaic River—once a noble effort—is now in danger of violating that very mission. What was once a blueprint for restoring a polluted river has evolv...

Highlights From Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting of Tues. Mar. 18 2025

During a recent Harrison Mayor & Council meeting on March 18, 2025, Mayor James Fife made a surprising announcement about his plans to run for reelection in 2026. This declaration, not listed on the meeting agenda, followed the Pledge of Allegiance and came after consultations with his family and...

Councilman James Doran Takes Mayor's Seat at Mayor & Council Meeting

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Harrison Mayor & Council convened a special meeting after the originally scheduled meeting of March 4, 2025, was moved up. The meeting took place in the small Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor of Town Hall, even though the larger, traditionally used M...

Harrison Police Dept Bolsters Force Amid Redevelopment Revenue Boom

Police Chief David Strumolo announced that the Harrison Police Department is set to welcome twelve new officers to its ranks. This significant expansion includes two seasoned officers transferring from nearby forces and ten recruits, highlighting the department's proactive strategy to maintain hi...

Harrison Commuters Face Fare Hike As PATH Train Tickets Increase

Starting Sunday, January 12, 2024, commuters using the PATH train from Harrison to New York City and Newark will need to dig a little deeper into their pockets. A new fare increase will see the price of a single PATH train ticket rise from $2.75 to $3.00, a move that coincides with New York City'...

Stunning Upset: Trump Wins 4th Ward in Heavily Democratic Harrison, NJ

In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump captured significant ground in Harrison, New Jersey—a town traditionally known for its strong Democratic leanings. Trump won three districts outright and took the Fourth Ward with 568 votes to Kamala Harris...

EPA Postpones MeetUp: It Must Reset Its Passaic River Cleanup Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has postponed its planned October 29, 2024, community meeting in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, where community members anticipated discussing the agency’s controversial plan for decontaminating the Lower Passaic River. EPA Project Manager Alice Yeh ann...

Friday Special Noon Mayor&Council Meeting Cancels Tues. 6/4/24 Meeting

With only a day's notice, the Harrison Mayor & Council's special meeting on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Noon, sparked concerns among residents over the transparency of its decision-making processes. During the meeting, held in the 3rd Floor Mayor's Conference Room, two resolutions were passed and on...

Earth Day Month: Harrison Must Have Environmental Justice

The month of April celebrated as Earth Day Month, is a time to reflect on sustainability and environmental justice—a crucial aspect for towns like Harrison, New Jersey, with a complex history of environmental challenges and transformation. Historical Challenges Over 26 years ago, the southern p...

Harrison Redevelopment Agency Fourth Cancellation Raises Questions

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 M...

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