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Harrison Fire Dept's Company Engine 4 Featured on National Fire Radio anselmo millan captain steve spera chief henry richard councilman anselmo millan firefighter joe schroek harold stahl harrison fire harrison fire department harrison nj national fire radio Mar 02, 2024

In the heart of Harrison, New Jersey, the Harrison Fire Department, led by Chief Henry Richard, was featured by National Fire Radio in a video (see below). Jeremy Donch of the National Fire Radio organization recently spotlighted the department for its forward-thinking Fire Committee, composed of...

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Tammy Murphy NO to Gas Plant EPA YES to Toxic Sludge in Harrison andy kim anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan department of environmental protection epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough passaic river passaic valley sewerage commission pvsc raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough tammy murphy Feb 26, 2024

In a recent turn of events, attention has been drawn to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law by US Senate Candidate Tammy Murphy, notably the spouse of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is seeking to replace embattled US Senator Robert Menendez. Tammy Murphy has publicly voiced her...

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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...

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A Day of Celebration:Upcoming Events in Harrison NJ Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fest holiday party harrison fest queens gala harrison fire department harrison holy cross church harrison nj mayor james fife Oct 19, 2023

UPDATE: Due to the forecast of Rain on Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Hispanic Month planned for Saturday are being moved to Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Junior Firefighter Day planned for Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is still ON AS SCHEDULED.

Harrison, New Jersey, is...

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Kingsland Courts: Harrison Police Pizza With A Cop Mon. Oct. 16, 2023 anselmo millan centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center councilman anselmo millan harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrisson fest citizen naturalization drives pizza with a cop Oct 11, 2023

As previously reported Harrison Police Chief David Strumolo was excited to announce a series of Community Policing events organized by the Harrison Police Department to foster a stronger bond between the police force and the residents of Harrison. The 2nd Annual Pizza With A Cop event started off...

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Harrison Police Engage Community: Pizza With A Cop Mon. Oct. 2, 2023 anselmo millan centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center councilman anselmo millan fmr. councilman anselmo millan harrison junior police academy harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrisson fest citizen naturalization drives pizza with a cop Sep 29, 2023

Harrison Police Chief David Strumolo is excited to announce a series of Community Policing events organized by the Harrison Police Department to foster a stronger bond between the police force and the residents of Harrison. The 2nd Annual Pizza With A Cop event is slated for Monday, October 2,...

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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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Throwback Thursday: A Retrospective Look at Harrison Fest 2017 anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan fmr. councilman anselmo millan grand parade harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fest holiday party harrison fest queens gala harrison fest turkey meal drive harrison mayoral race harrison nj mayoral race 2022 mayoral candidate anselmo millan queens gala Jun 29, 2023

 Greetings, everyone! It’s Throwback Thursday (TBT) on the Your Harrison website, and today, we're rolling back the years to celebrate the joyous occasion of Harrison Fest 2017. This exuberant celebration of multiculturalism, community spirit, and camaraderie brought our town alive and...

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Twenty-Six Years: Mayor McDonough's Redevelopment Vision Realized anselmo millan charles f. guyon cobalt apartment building councilman anselmo millan dca department community affairs guyon drive harrison n harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough peter higgins peter higgins iii pilot property taxes soha May 18, 2023

The Town of Harrison, New Jersey, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last 26 years with the redevelopment of its industrial area into a vibrant residential community. This ambitious project was initiated by the late Mayor Raymond McDonough and then-Councilman Peter Higgins, two...

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Tues. Nov. 15, 2022 Mayor & Council Meeting Cancelled anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan fmr. councilman anselmo millan harrison mayor harrison mayoral race harrison nj harrison nj mayoral race 2022 harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board james doran james fife mayor & council mayoral candidate anselmo millan Nov 13, 2022

The last meeting of the Mayor & Council of Harrison was on October 4, 2022.  The business portion of the meeting was 14 minutes and the public comment period was 27 minutes. Topics covered during the public session were the following:

  • Closure of the Jackson Street Bridge for 11 hours...
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Votes Are Still Being Counted in Harrison Race anselmo millan check voting location check voting status councilman anselmo millan early in person voting early voting fmr. councilman anselmo millan for a better harrison harrison harrison nj harrison nj mayoral race 2022 james fife mayor & council mayor james fife mayoral candidate anselmo millan vote by mail Nov 09, 2022

Mayor James Fife, who was supposed to be an interim mayor,  appears to have won his third four-year term as Mayor of Harrison.  It appears Challenger Former Councilman Anselmo Millan fell short but there are additional ballots to be counted before Hudson County election officials can...

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Time to Vote Til 8 pm For Next Mayor of Harrison anselmo millan check voting location check voting status councilman anselmo millan fmr. councilman anselmo millan harrison harrison mayoral race harrison nj james fife mayor & council Nov 08, 2022

Today, November 8th 2022 is General Election Day in Harrison and throughout the Country.  In Harrison's Local Election, the only contested election is who will be the next Mayor of Harrison.  If you are registered to vote, you can Vote from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at night.  By law, if...

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