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Harrison Mayor & Council: Meet Again Tues. Nov. 14, 2023 community center garden state municipal joint insurance fund harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment mayor & council njdot open public meetings act public comment public session rca development zone rsc architects Nov 13, 2023

The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are set to convene on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 6:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room, third floor of the town hall, and will start with proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1498 to the Redevelopment Plan for the RCA Vo-Toys R...

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Veterans Day 2023 Ceremony Salutes Vietnam Veterans harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion harrison veterans plaza sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 veterans veterans day vietnam memorial vietnam war world war i monument world war ii monument Nov 09, 2023

Harrison Post 282 American Legion and Sergeant William Sawelson VFW Post 340 honored Veterans Day with a heartfelt observance that intertwined the town’s history with the nation’s gratitude. On November 3, 2023, the community gathered at the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge at 6 p.m., in a ceremony o...

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Low Voter Turnout in Harrison / New Mayor in Kearny election election 2023 election day election results harrison nj kearny nj Nov 08, 2023

In the Town of Harrison General Election held on November 7, 2023, voter turnout was notably low with only 10% of registered voters casting their ballots. The election featured no mayoral race, and the council members who were running did so unopposed. Despite their unopposed status, there was a sig...

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Guatemala vs Jamaica Soccer Game at Red Bull Arena Sat. Nov 11, 2023 guantemal national team harrison nj harrison police harrison police department international friendly jamaica national soccer red bull traffic reggae boyz of jamaica traffic traffic bulletin Nov 07, 2023

An electrifying international friendly is set to take place at the Red Bull Arena this Saturday, November 11, 2023, as the Guatemalan national soccer team locks horns with the formidable Reggae Boyz of Jamaica at 7 p.m. This match promises to be a spectacle of passion and prowess with both teams eag...

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Get Out To Vote: Election Day Tues. Nov. 7, 2023 Polls Open 6 am- 8 pm carol jean doyle check voting location check voting status councilman delfim sarabando councilman michael dolaghan councilwoman eleanor villalta councilwoman maria caamano craig guy delfim sarabando election election 2023 general election harrison nj m. teresa ruiz michael dolaghan peter santana sydney ferreira Nov 06, 2023

Election Day in Harrison, New Jersey, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, arrives with a notable lack of competition in local Council races. There is no mayoral election this year.. The incumbent Councilpersons in the four wards of Harrison NJ —Maria Camano (1st Ward), Eleanor Villalta (2nd Ward), Delfim ...

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Harrison NJ Residents: Connect with Local Police Over Pizza Nov 6, 2023 community event community policing harrison nj harrison police harrison police department mini police substation pizza with a cop police substation substation Nov 05, 2023

Building on the success of its community policing efforts, the Harrison Police Department is delighted to invite residents to its upcoming "Pizza with A Cop" event. Scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., this gathering aims to strengthen the bonds between law enforcement ...

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Turning Back Time: Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 End of Daylight Saving Time clock back daylight savings time harrison nj Nov 03, 2023

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend the evening daylight. This year, the clocks will turn back on Sunday, November 5, 2023, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time for the year.

The concept of Daylight Saving Time ha...

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Harrison's Revival: NJIT's Role in Urban Transformation anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harrison nj harrison redevelopment joseph cundari mayor raymond mcdonough njit peter higgins peter higgins iii Nov 02, 2023

Over two decades ago, the industrial landscape of Harrison, New Jersey, began a remarkable transformation. It was a time when the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) students, staff, and professors upon the invitation of Mayor Raymond McDonough and then-Councilman Anselmo Millan, came to the T...

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Nine Days of Early Voting: New Touchscreen Voting Machine Is Super Cool early in person voting early voting harrison nj hudson county hudson county board of elections hudson county clerk hudson county superintendent of elections kearny nj Oct 31, 2023

As the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 General Election approaches, Hudson County voters have the opportunity to participate in early voting, ensuring their voices are heard. Here's what you need to know about early voting dates, times, locations, and the new voting machines.

Early Voting Dates and Times...

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Harrison Police Dept Hosts Dey St. Pizza with a Cop Mon. Oct. 30, 2023 community event community policing harrison nj harrison police harrison police department pizza with a cop Oct 29, 2023

The Harrison NJ Police Department is once again reaching out to its community, this time with a slice of pizza in hand. On Monday, October 30, 2023, from 6-8 pm, residents are invited to join local law enforcement officers for the "Pizza with a Cop" event. The gathering will take place on Dey Street...

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Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese Club: Halloween Bash Sat. Oct. 28, 2023 centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center community center community event harrison nj Oct 28, 2023

Get ready to don your spookiest costumes and dance the night away at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center's Halloween party! This year, the center is pulling out all the stops to ensure a night of thrilling fun and unforgettable memories.

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 Ti...

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Holy Cross Church Trunk or Treat Halloween Sun. Oct. 29, 2023 3-6 p.m. community event halloween party harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross rectory trunk or treat Oct 28, 2023

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Holy Cross Church invites all to a fun-filled afternoon of "Trunk or Treat" from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This exciting event will be held at the Holy Cross Parish Parking Lot, conveniently located across from the Harrison Community Center on Jersey Street and South Frank E....

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