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Concerns Over Transparency & Decision-Making in Harrison environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department harrison police dispatchers harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency kearny fire department mayor & council Nov 16, 2023

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...

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Back to Back: Redevelopment/Mayor & Council Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023 600 south f.e. rodgers blvd. accordia harrison urban renewal eastone harrison urban renewal llc environment environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council Oct 26, 2023

As previously reported in our article entitled Third Amendment With Extensions: Redevelopment Meeting article, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency met on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. to discuss the extension of deadlines for developers Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC (Accordia) and...

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Mayor & Council: Tax Abatement/Personnel Changes+ Tues. Oct. 17, 2023 department public works environmental justice environmental protection agency green space green spaces harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison mayor harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor mayor & council payment in lieu of taxes pilot pocket park property taxes Oct 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, New Jersey, are set to discuss and adopt several resolutions and ordinances related to the town's development, public safety, and governance at their Tuesday, October 17, 2023 meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. start in the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd Floor...

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Mayor & Council Meeting Canceled Amidst A Series Of Postponed Meetings community center environmental environmental justice environmental protection agency epa green space green spaces harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board mayor mayor & council mayor james fife park path turn around zoning board of adjustment Oct 02, 2023

 In a recent announcement, it was confirmed that the Harrison Mayor & Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2023, has been canceled. This decision follows a succession of postponed local board and agency meetings in the Town of Harrison.

Notably, the last Mayor &...

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Unhealthy Air Quality: Health Officials Recommendations air quality canda forest fire air environment environmental protection agency epa forest fire harrison nj unhealthy air Jun 07, 2023

The State of New Jersey, including the Town of Harrison, is currently facing a concerning situation regarding air quality. The ongoing wildfires in Canada have resulted in smoke conditions that are negatively impacting the region. This article aims to provide information on the unhealthy air...

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Ask Mayor Fife Question At Wed. Nov. 30th HRA Meeting at 1 pm chairman harrison development agency environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james fife mayor james fife soha Nov 29, 2022

A Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1 p.m. There is no Agenda published as of Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Noon time.(Update: the Agenda for the meeting was published in the afternoon and is available here.  The meeting will be held...

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