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Stunning Upset: Trump Wins 4th Ward in Heavily Democratic Harrison, NJ councilman james doran donald trump epa harrison nj james fife kamala harris mayor & council mayor james fife november election pilot presidential election property taxes rent increase toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Nov 11, 2024

In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump captured significant ground in Harrison, New Jersey—a town traditionally known for its strong Democratic leanings. Trump won three districts outright and took the Fourth Ward with 568 votes to Kamala...

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HRA Meets Mon. Sept. 23/2024 To Discuss Supor Property Sale chairman harrison development agency harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency james fife joseph supor joseph supor iii joseph supor jr. mayor james fife Sep 22, 2024

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will hold a critical meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room at Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue. On the agenda are the approval of minutes from the Special Meeting held on September 16, 2024, and a pivotal...

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Short Noticed EPA Zoom & In-Person Meetings Thurs. Sept.12 & 19th 2024 department of environmental protection dioxin epa harrison nj james doran james fife mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Sep 12, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two upcoming meetings, on short notice, to discuss sediment staging sites located in the Ironbound Section of Newark, Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny, NJ. These meetings are set to engage the public on the agency’s controversial...

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Harrison Cancels 5th Back-to-Back Meetings Amid Toxic Sludge Questions anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harison nj james doran james fife mayor & council mayor james fife Sep 04, 2024

In an unexpected move, the Town of Harrison has canceled the Mayor & Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, marking the fifth consecutive public meeting cancellation by the town. This series of cancellations include the August 20 Mayor & Council meeting, the August 21...

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Harrison Is Not the Only Town With EPAā€™s "Skin in the Game" dep environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj james doran james fife mayor james fife njdep the truth Aug 23, 2024

On August 29, 2022 (two years ago), Harrison Mayor James Fife inadvertently revealed at a Harrison Redevelopment Agency meeting what was supposed to be kept under wraps: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) planned to establish a Toxic Agent Orange Dewatering Plant at the PSE&G property...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Meets on Mon. August 12, 2024 at 1p.m. environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran james fife mayor james fife toxic sludge Aug 09, 2024

On Monday, August 12, 2024, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will convene at the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd floor Mayor’s Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. This marks the Agency's first meeting following the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected a...

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Concealment, The Truth & Lies About EPA's Toxic Sludge Plant in Harrison NJ anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan department of environmental protection harrison nj james doran james fife mayor james fife Aug 07, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to establish a toxic sludge dewatering plant in a residential community directly across the street from modern luxury apartment buildings in the Town of Harrison NJ. Mayor James Fife and Councilman James Doran, one a former educator and the...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Scheduled for Tues. June 18, 2024 harrison nj harrison town hall james doran james fife mayor & council mayor james fife Jun 17, 2024

 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Harrison will convene for a meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. The caucus session will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the regular session at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to...

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Harrison Memorial Day 2024: So Nobody Forgets Reading Of Names athen rivera dave doyle harrison fire harrison fire department harrison memorial day tribute harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison post no 282 american legion james fife james woods lt. dave doyle mayor & council mayor james fife sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 May 24, 2024

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...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. May 21, 2024: Bring Your Ideas harrison nj harrison parking garage james doran james fife mayor & council mayor james fife May 20, 2024

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Harrison are scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., preceded by a caucus at 6:15 p.m. Both are open to the Public. The meeting will take place in the Mayor's Conference Room located on the 3rd Floor of the Harrison Town Hall at 318...

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HRA Meets Mon. May 13, 2024 To Approve BRG Harrison Lofts Site Plan brg harrison lofts urban development environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran james fife mayor james fife the two james May 11, 2024

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the afternoon.  On the Agenda is a Resolution to Approve BRG Harrison Lofts revised Site Plan that eliminates underground parking among other changes.  The developers of BRG Harrison Lofts have...

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Earth Day Month: Harrison Must Have Environmental Justice anselmo millan crucible drive crucible steel environment environmental justice epa harrison nj james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough otis elevator pse&g radio corporation of america rca Apr 30, 2024

The month of April celebrated as Earth Day Month, is a time to reflect on sustainability and environmental justice—a crucial aspect for towns like Harrison, New Jersey, with a complex history of environmental challenges and transformation.

Historical Challenges

Over 26 years ago, the...

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