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Bridge Street Closed Thurs. Aug. 24 & Fri. August 25, 2023 bridge closure bridge street bridge harrison nj construction harrison nj traffic Aug 21, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular bridge in our community, will be closed for construction on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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The Town of Harrison Fails On Meeting Updates cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act Aug 18, 2023

In the week of August 14, 2023, residents of Harrison, New Jersey, were left in the dark as three town meetings were canceled without proper notice on the Town of Harrison’s website. These meetings, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, were the Harrison Redevelopment Agency...

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Sunday Aug. 20, 2023: Red Bulls v DC United at Red Bull Arena dc united harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic red bulls traffic traffic traffic bulletin Aug 16, 2023

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ, will be buzzing with excitement as two of Major League Soccer's prominent teams, DC United and the New York Red Bulls, face off in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. 

DC United currently stands at the 9th...

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HCP Overdose Awareness Day Thurs. Aug. 25, 2023 at West Hudson Park harrison nj hudson county prosecutor international overdose awareness day overdose deaths vigil west hudson park Aug 14, 2023

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is set to host a vigil in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event is scheduled to take place at the West Hudson County Park on the border of Harrison and Kearny, NJ  on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. The gathering will be...

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Bridge Closure: Clay Street Bridge Week of August 13th 2023 bridge closure bridge repair clay street bridge east newark east newark harrison nj traffic traffic bulletin Aug 13, 2023

The Clay St Bridge, a vital artery in our community, will be closed for construction from Monday, August 14th, to Friday, August 18, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be inaccessible for public use....

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Upcoming Harrison, NJ Meetings: The Need for Transparency democracy government harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison town seal harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act zoning board of adjustment zoning variance Aug 12, 2023

In the upcoming week, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, is set to host three consecutive town meetings, each of significant importance to the community. However, as of the publication date of this article (August 12, 2023), there are no agendas available for any of these meetings. This raises...

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Throwback Thursday: Harrison Fest Santa Claus Holiday Gift Event anselmo millan community event councilman anselmo millan covid 19 fmr. councilman anselmo millan harrison fest harrison fest holiday party harrison fest turkey meal drive harrison nj tbt Aug 10, 2023

In the year that has tested humanity's resolve more than any other in recent history, the volunteers of the non-profit Harrison Fest led by the compassionate vision of former Harrison Councilman Anselmo Millan,  proved that joy, community spirit, and determination can overcome even the...

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Repair of Three Key Bridges Connecting Harrison and Newark NJ bridge closure bridge repair bridge street bridge harrison nj clay street bridge east newark east newark nj harrison nj jackson street bridge jackson street bridge harrison nj newark nj sparwick contracting Aug 09, 2023

The Passaic River, a vital waterway in New Jersey, is spanned by several bridges that facilitate the movement of people and goods between the Town of Harrison / Borough of East Newark and the City of Newark. Three of these bridges have recently come under the spotlight due to repair works, and...

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Challenge Cup Clash: Orlando Pride v. Gotham FC Wed. Aug. 9, 2023 air quality gotham fc harrison nj nj/ny gotham fc nwsl nwsl challenge cup orlando pride red bull arena red bull traffic traffic traffic bulletin Aug 08, 2023

A Highly Anticipated Match Is Back On After Its Initial Cancellation Due To Adverse Air Quality. 

On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, is set to host a thrilling soccer encounter between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC. This UKG NWSL Challenge Cup...

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The Messi Effect: Is Harrison NJ Ready for Inter Miami FC v Red Bulls frank e. rodgers street closure harrison nj harrison police department inter miami cf lionel messi mls red bull arena red bull soccer sell out game traffic bulletin Aug 07, 2023

 On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the soccer world will turn its attention to the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The Major League Soccer game between Inter Miami FC and the New York Red Bulls promises to be more than just a regular match. The recent addition of soccer legend Lionel...

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The Evolution of Harrison NJ's RCA: From Radios to Recording Studios harrison history harrison nj music recording industry music recording studios rca rca recording studios rca studio b rca studios Aug 06, 2023

Radio Club of America, commonly known as RCA, has a storied history that spans the evolution of modern electronics and entertainment. From its inception, RCA has been at the forefront of technological advancements, adapting and evolving with the times. This article delves into RCA's journey from...

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Special Meeting Harrison NJ Mayor & Council Mon. Aug. 7th 2023 animal control bergen county animal control harrison nj harrison town hall liquor license mayor & council ordinance public sessions public session red bull traffic shared services Aug 05, 2023

On Monday evening August 7th, the Mayor and Council of Harrison, NJ will be conducting a Special Meeting. This in-person meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Harrison Town Hall, situated at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ. All interested parties are welcome to...

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