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From Patrolman to Police Chief: A Career Defined by Service & Struggle chief derek kearns councilman james doran harrison police james doran mayor & council mayor james fife Apr 28, 2025

Over 30 years ago, David Strumolo began his service with the Harrison Police Department as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to lieutenant. His leadership and qualifications earned him widespread respect among his peers. In 2018, when then-Chief Derek Kearns announced his retirement, the T...

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Harrison Police Chief Strumolo Retirement & Police Director Ordinance chief david strumolo councilman james doran epa harrison nj harrison police harrison police department james doran james fife mayor james fife police chief police director toxic sludge Apr 16, 2025

For the first time in years, the Harrison Mayor & Council held a full meeting in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers—and it wasn’t standing room only but it was a very large crowd. Dozens of residents, along with a significant number of Harrison Police Officers and their supporters, packed the room on Tu...

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Highlights From Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting of Tues. Mar. 18 2025 councilman james doran epa gabriela simoes dossantos harrison parking harrison resident parking permit mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Mar 19, 2025

During a recent Harrison Mayor & Council meeting on March 18, 2025, Mayor James Fife made a surprising announcement about his plans to run for reelection in 2026. This declaration, not listed on the meeting agenda, followed the Pledge of Allegiance and came after consultations with his family and he...

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Stunning Upset: Trump Wins 4th Ward in Heavily Democratic Harrison, NJ councilman james doran donald trump epa harrison nj james fife kamala harris mayor & council mayor james fife november election pilot presidential election property taxes rent increase toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Nov 11, 2024

In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump captured significant ground in Harrison, New Jersey—a town traditionally known for its strong Democratic leanings. Trump won three districts outright and took the Fourth Ward with 568 votes to Kamala Harris’s ...

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