News & Opinion
The upcoming Reorganization Meeting of Harrison's Mayor and Council, slated for January 3, 2023, at the Harrison Town Hall, starting at 6:15 p.m., is set to pass an operating budget exceeding $42 million. The Mayor & Council have not however published to the Town’s Website (1) the 2024...
Dear Residents of Harrison NJ & Neighbors,
As the New Year starts, we at Your Harrison wish to extend our heartfelt greetings to each of you. May this year be a canvas of joy, health, and prosperity for you and your loved ones.
Good Health: We hope the new year blesses you with...
Your Harrison had quite a year providing those who cherish the Town of Harrison with information on events occurring in and affecting the Town of Harrison. The year started with news that West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHAT Co) was making Harrison its home base at the former Holy...
The recent decision to close Kingsland Avenue for eight months for sewer line rehabilitation has sparked a wave of discontent among residents. The move, sanctioned by the Harrison Mayor & Council in their meeting on December 19, 2023, allows for extensive construction activities by the...
Traditionally, the Harrison Mayor & Council do not hold a Mayor & Council meeting on Christmas week but the Mayor James Fife has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The meeting, which starts at 6:15 p.m., is slated to cover a wide range of significant topics. Key...
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Harrison will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers. This meeting, in compliance with the New Jersey Sunshine Law, has...
In a move that raises significant concerns about public engagement and transparency, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency, under the chairmanship of Mayor James Fife, adopted Resolution 12-2023 at its December 11 2023 meeting. Resolution 12-2023 imposes a five-minute limit on public questions...
The Harrison Planning Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue. The session, starting with a Caucus at 5:45 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor and then moving to the Council Chambers on the second...
The Town of Harrison, already under scrutiny for outsourcing its dispatch services to Bergen County, is now facing another scandal. James D. Lewis, a public safety dispatcher and trainee for a special law enforcement officer position in Harrison, has been arrested for possessing over 1,000 images...
The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are scheduled to convene on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in a meeting that promises to be significant for the future of the town. Key issues on the agenda include changes to the RCA Redevelopment Zone plan and various legal contracts involving...
As the holiday season approaches, the communities of Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny are bustling with a variety of Christmas events, each bringing its unique charm and festive spirit. From traditional breakfasts with Santa to charitable drives, there’s something for everyone in this...
