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Portal Bridge: Navigating Commuter Chaos with Harrison's Path Station harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison path harrison path station portal bridge Mar 07, 2024

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Portal Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey, a crucial component of the region's rail infrastructure, found itself at the center of a major commuting disruption. The century-old swing bridge got stuck in the open position for an agonizing 90 minutes. This malfunction...

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Kingsland Avenue Closure: Tough On Harrison Residents harrison nj harrison parking kingsland avenue montana construction parking passaic valley sewerage commission sewer repair Dec 21, 2023

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...

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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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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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Cameras, Pay Raises, Cannabis at Mayor & Council Meeting Aug. 1, 2023 cannabis cannabis law harirson cannabis ordinance harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage mayor & council new jersey cannabis law video camera Aug 01, 2023

The upcoming Mayor & Council meeting in Harrison, New Jersey, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom is set to discuss several significant issues that could have far-reaching implications for the town's governance and public safety infrastructure. The agenda includes...

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333 Somerset Apartment Bldg on Planning Board Agenda Wed.Apr. 26, 2023 333 somerset urban renewal llc harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison planning board redevelopment parking requirement Apr 26, 2023

The Harrison Planning Board will be meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. in Person with no Zoom option.  First the meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. on the 3rd Floor of the Harrison Town Hall in the Conference Room for the Caucus and then move to the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall...

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In-Person Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 2023 6:30 pm. camera harrison harrison mayor harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison redevelopment agency mayor mayor & council no parking parking parking permit video camera Feb 05, 2023

The Harrison Mayor & Council will be Meeting Tues. February 7th, 2023 at 6:30 P.M In Person. There is no Zoom Option. The public is invited to attend and participate in the Public Session and/or the Public Session during an Ordinance discussion.

This month's agenda includes among other items:...

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