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The Harrison Police Department responded to two separate reports of a suspicious person at Harrison High School (HHS) on Monday, October 21, 2025, and again on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Both incidents prompted an immediate law enforcement response and precautionary lockdowns at the school.
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The Harrison Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local No. 22 will host its Annual Junior Firefighter Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Library Park, located on the Ann Street side next to the Harrison Public Library. The event is open to all Harrison residen...
This past Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Town of Harrison experienced a festive visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. The jolly Santa Claus made his grand tour around town, delighting children and adults, thanks to a well-coordinated effort by the Harrison Police Department, Harrison Fire ...
The Harrison Fire Department, in partnership with FMBA Local No. 22, invites all residents to join a day of fun, learning, and community bonding at the annual Junior Firefighter Day. The event, which will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harrison Library Park ...
The Town of Harrison Public Works Department has announced that it will begin flushing fire hydrants starting the week of September 16, 2024, through October 25, 2024. The flushing will take place during late-night hours, between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., over six weeks. This maintenance is essential for e...
From Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th, 2024, the Harrison Police Department is hosting its annual Junior Police Academy, a cornerstone program designed to strengthen the relationship between local law enforcement and the community's youth. This year, 30 cadets, all students from Grades 6 t...
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, a fire broke out at the luxury apartment complex known as Harrison Collection, located at 300 Somerset Street in Harrison, NJ. The Harrison Fire Departmentā€™s Battalion 1 was the first to respond, swiftly arriving on the scene with Fire Engine 1, Fire Engine 4, and Ladder...
A morning drive turned chaotic in Harrison on Saturday, June 1, 2024, when a vehicle plowed into an unoccupied storefront following a two-car collision. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:30 AM in the center of Town at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, ...
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Town of Harrison gathered in solemn remembrance for the annual Memorial Day Tribute in the center of town at the Veterans Plaza in Library Park. The event, sponsored by Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion and the Sgt. William Sawelson VFW Post 340, brought together t...
In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and honor ...
The Town of Harrison is set to host its Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. This session is anticipated to address a variety of resolutions, ordinances, and community concerns.
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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 Ha...
