News & Opinion
In a move that raises significant concerns about public engagement and transparency, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency, under the chairmanship of Mayor James Fife, adopted Resolution 12-2023 at its December 11 2023 meeting. Resolution 12-2023 imposes a five-minute limit on public questions and comm...
The Harrison Planning Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue. The session, starting with a Caucus at 5:45 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor and then moving to the Council Chambers on the second floor, wi...
The Town of Harrison, already under scrutiny for outsourcing its dispatch services to Bergen County, is now facing another scandal. James D. Lewis, a public safety dispatcher and trainee for a special law enforcement officer position in Harrison, has been arrested for possessing over 1,000 images de...
The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are scheduled to convene on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in a meeting that promises to be significant for the future of the town. Key issues on the agenda include changes to the RCA Redevelopment Zone plan and various legal contracts involving atto...
As the holiday season approaches, the communities of Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny are bustling with a variety of Christmas events, each bringing its unique charm and festive spirit. From traditional breakfasts with Santa to charitable drives, there’s something for everyone in this season of joy...
The Harison Mayor & Council will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor to pass a resolution to make an application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for funding through the Resilient Communities Gran...
The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) of Harrison High School has been a vital part of the local community since its inception. Known for bridging the gap between parents, teachers, and students, the organization has a rich history of fostering collaboration and support within the school en...
Your Harrison is taking a deeper dive into the events held at the Red Bull Arena this past 2022-23 season. We have categorized the games/events by the New York Red Bulls, the NJ/NY Gotham FC women’s soccer team, International Soccer Games, Football game(s), local school game(s), and other Events. ...
The Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, initially designed to be the soccer-specific home stadium for the Major Soccer League team the MetroStars has evolved into a bustling hub for a diverse array of sporting events and activities. Over the past year, the 2022 to 2023 season, the arena hosted a...
In a series of recent developments that raise questions about transparency and decision-making, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is witnessing a troubling trend in its local governance. A critical look at these events reveals a pattern of special meetings, failure to notice a Mayor & Council meeting, cance...
Revisiting Tradition and Technology: The Outsourcing of Harrison's 911 Dispatch
The decision to outsource Harrison's 911 police dispatching service to Bergen County, as reported by NJ.com on November 13, 2023, has sparked a critical reevaluation of the town's priorities and its commitment to local ...
