News & Opinion
Harrison residents interested in following decisions affecting their community will have several opportunities during the remainder of August to attend municipal meetings at Harrison Town Hall.
According to the official Town of Harrison website and its meeting calendar, the upcoming schedule includ...
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Â the Harrison Police Department will welcome residents to National Night Out, a community event designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve.
The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Harrison Library Park, l...
Residents of the Town of Harrison who are considering a run for public office in the November General Election should begin preparing now, as the petition filing process and signature requirements are important first steps toward getting on the ballot. The number of signatures required for the Counc...
Parents in Harrison were left scrambling for childcare arrangements after the Harrison Board of Education abruptly canceled its Aftercare Program with only limited notice to families, raising questions about budgeting priorities, transparency, and financial planning within one of New Jersey’s state-...
The Town of Harrison has purchased 30 Bigbelly solar-powered compacting garbage cans for over $50,000, part of an effort to reduce litter and improve cleanliness along Harrison Avenue and North Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, the town’s main commercial corridors.
The sleek, enclosed garbage can, often ...
In a bold move that has stirred both excitement and frustration, Happy Hive Productions, LLC is slated to begin principal photography on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the northern section of Harrison, New Jersey. The project, entitled The Last Mrs. Parrish, is destined for release on Netflix and is b...
The Harrison Mayor & Council have passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a residential property located at 422-424 William Street, identified as Block 29, Lot 15.02 on the Town’s tax map. The purchase price for the two-family property is $1,050,000, with the Town allocating a total of $1,25...
Over 30 years ago, David Strumolo began his service with the Harrison Police Department as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to lieutenant. His leadership and qualifications earned him widespread respect among his peers. In 2018, when then-Chief Derek Kearns announced his retirement, the T...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect human health and the environment. But its proposed plan for cleaning the lower Passaic River—once a noble effort—is now in danger of violating that very mission. What was once a blueprint for restoring a polluted river has evolved ...
During a recent Harrison Mayor & Council meeting on March 18, 2025, Mayor James Fife made a surprising announcement about his plans to run for reelection in 2026. This declaration, not listed on the meeting agenda, followed the Pledge of Allegiance and came after consultations with his family and he...
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Harrison Mayor & Council convened a special meeting after the originally scheduled meeting of March 4, 2025, was moved up. The meeting took place in the small Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor of Town Hall, even though the larger, traditionally used Mayo...
Residents of Harrison should mark their calendars for several important public meetings scheduled for the week of February 24, 2025. These meetings are essential for staying informed about the town’s ongoing development and local governance.
Harrison Redevelopment Agency Meeting – Monday, February ...
