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Unaddressed Harrison NJ Parking Dilemma Continues to Plague Residents harold stahl harrison fife department harrison nj harrison parking harrison police department parking undergound parking garage Sep 25, 2023

In 2018, then Councilman Anselmo Millan identified the lack of Parking in Harrison NJ as the top issue for residents. Anselmo Millan suggested that the Town of Harrison build an underground parking garage at Library Park on Harrison Avenue like the underground parking garage at Military Park in...

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Water Main Break Moves NYCFCv. Toronto FC Match to Sun. Sept. 24, 2023 harrison nj harrison water department new york city fc nyc fc passaic valley water commission postponed game red bull arena toronto fc water & sewer water main repair Sep 23, 2023

Due to a water main break affecting the southern part of Harrison NJ including a pipeline servicing Red Bull Arena, the much-anticipated match between New York City FC and Toronto FC, originally slated for tonight, Saturday, September 23, 2023, has been postponed. The local authorities are...

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Toronto FC Faces Off Versus NYC FC Red Bull Arena Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york city fc nyc fc red bull arena red bull traffic toronto fc traffic traffic bulletin Sep 22, 2023

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the soccer fever will be sky-high as Toronto FC will be clashing against New York City Football Club (NYC FC) at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. The match promises a thrilling experience for football fans, with both teams bringing their A-game to...

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Austin FC v Red Bulls Noche Latina Red Bull Arena Wed. Sept. 20 2023 austin fc brisas crossbar harrison nj harrison police harrison police department hisplanic heritage month lambda sigma upsilon lambda tau omega njsalsa noche latina nyc mariachi inc. q2 stadium red bull traffic red bulls arena red bulls soccer red bulls soccer team Sep 20, 2023

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 will see a fierce competition between two of Major League Soccer's promising teams, Austin FC and the New York Red Bulls. Scheduled at 7:30 p.m., the match will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. There have been other games at the Red Bull Arena this past...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meet Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 Key Highlights auction harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife open public meetings act pilot smart car Sep 19, 2023

In the forthcoming Town of Harrison Mayor and Council meeting slated for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, several important items are on the Agenda. The meeting, which promises to be a pivotal one, will address a range of topics including the management of the...

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Bridge Street Bridge Closed Week of September 18, 2023 bridge closure bridge repair bridge street bridge harrison nj detour harrison nj traffic Sep 17, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular artery in our community, will be closed for construction on Monday, September 18, 2023, to Friday, September 22, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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NWSL Showdown: Washington Spirit v. NJ/NY Gotham FC Sat. Sept. 16,2023 gotham gotham fc harrison nj washington spirit washington spirit fc Sep 15, 2023

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, soccer fans will be treated to a thrilling match between the Washington Spirit and the NJ/NY Gotham FC soccer clubs. The game is set to take place at the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ, promising an evening of intense competition and unparalleled skill on the...

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Mayor Fifeā€™s Legacy: Green Space Unfilled Promises & EPA Toxic Sludge agent orange epa essex county parks green space harrison nj pse&g pseg toxic chemical toxic sludge Sep 12, 2023

In the span of a year, Harrison Mayor James Fife has faced mounting criticism over his perceived failure to protect and foster green spaces in the Harrison Redevelopment Zone, a responsibility that falls both under his purview as the Chairman of the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) and Mayor...

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Harrison 9/11 Memorial Service 2023 Monday September 11th 9/11 memorial fabian soto harrison memorial monument harrison nj harrison-east newark elks Sep 08, 2023

In the golden glow of the setting sun, the community of Harrison will come together to remember and honor the lives lost on the tragic day of September 11, 2001. The Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326 with the Town of Harrison, invites one and all to a heartfelt Memorial Service at the serene...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meet Wed. Sept. 6, 2023: What You Need to Know agenda harrison nj mayor & council town meeting Sep 06, 2023

 The Town of Harrison, New Jersey, will be holding its Mayor and Council meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m. and will take place at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ.  The initial part of the meeting...

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Remembering John Ogiela: Wake and Memorial Service Details Announced harrison nj holy cross chapel mausoleum john ogiela mulligan funeral home our lady of czestochowa harrison Sep 04, 2023

The community of Harrison, New Jersey, is in mourning following the tragic loss of John Ogiela, who passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Ogiela was fatally struck in a collision between a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the...

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Harrison Bridge Street Bridge Closed Tues. Sept. 5 thru Friday Sept. 8, 2023 bridge street bridge harrison nj construction harrison nj traffic traffic bulletin Sep 03, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular artery in our community, will be closed for construction on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, to Friday, September 8, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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