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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
The Major League Soccer Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs are heating up as FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls gear up for an epic rematch. The stage is set at the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ, where the two teams will clash in the second game of the best-of-three series on Saturday, November...
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...
Local Bridge Closures on the Bridge St. bridge and the Clay Street bridge are staggered the week of October 30 2023. The Bridge St. bridge will be closed for construction Monday October 30th and Tuesday October 31st from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Clay Street Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, Nov...
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...
