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When winter storms blanket Harrison in snow and ice, residents can count on a familiar sight: Department of Public Works crews methodically clearing streets curb to curb, restoring parking, access, and a sense of normalcy to the community.
Under the leadership of DPW Superintendent John “Skippy” St...
Due to a winter storm forecast for the area, the Harrison Police Department and the Department of Public Works are requesting the public’s cooperation during the declared snow emergency.
Effective Friday, December 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 p.m. and continuing until further notice, NO PARKING wil...
Starting Monday, December 23, 2024, residents and visitors of Harrison, NJ will experience a break from the usual street cleaning schedule. The Town of Harrison has suspended street cleaning activities until Monday, January 6, 2025. at 4 a.m. This two-week hiatus, however, doesn't provide a free p
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Residents in the Harrison metro area should brace for a wintery weekend as an Alberta Clipper is forecasted to sweep through the region overnight from Friday to Saturday, February 17, 2024. According to Harrison Weather Station meteorologist Anthony Mondaro, the area is expected to receive a snowfal...
Northern New Jersey residents are on high alert as a significant snowstorm is forecasted to sweep through the area on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Meteorologist Anthony (Tony) Mondaro from the Harrison Weather Center provided a detailed outlook during a live appearance on "Live with The Observer" wit...
Recent winters have been mild compared to winters in the 1990s. Let's take a trip back to 1995 and recall a significant transformation in the Town of Harrison's approach to snow management, all thanks to the visionary efforts of former Councilman Anselmo Millan.
Back in 1995, Councilman Millan, the...
The Harrison Department of Public Works (DPW) sweeps the streets of Harrison once a week. Their motto imprinted on their street sweeper is "Keeping our community clean". The DPW plays an important role in keeping Harrison Streets clean. The tradition of cleaning Harrison’s street goes back decades...
