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Short Noticed EPA Zoom & In-Person Meetings Tues. 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 East Newark Elks Lodge & Town Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 9/11 memorial fabian soto harrison nj harrison-east newark elks mayor & council Sep 10, 2024

In the golden glow of the setting sun on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Town of Harrison will unite in remembrance and reflection at a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Organized by the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326, in coordination with the Town of Harrison, this solemn event will...

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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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Town Cancels Meetings: Concerns Grow Over EPA's Toxic Sludge Plant environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison planning board harrison zoning board james doran mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Aug 19, 2024

The Town of Harrison has announced the cancellation of two meetings scheduled for the week of August 19, 2024. The first meeting, set for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, was to be a session of the Mayor & Council. The second, a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, was planned for Wednesday, August...

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CANCELED: Tuesday July 16, 2024 Mayor & Council Meeting harrison nj issues mayor & council Jul 16, 2024

Please be advised that the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Meeting of the Harrison Mayor & Council was canceled this afternoon.  The cancellation has been confirmed with Mayor James Fife and the Town of Harrison official website has been updated to reflect the cancellation.

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Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Confirmed for July 16, 2024 @6:15 pm agriculture department harrison nj james doran mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge Jul 16, 2024

The Town of Harrison Mayor & Council will convene for a pivotal meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to attend as significant matters...

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Upcoming Town of Harrison July 2024 Meetings: What You Need to Know harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board mayor & council special meeting Jul 08, 2024

The Town of Harrison is gearing up for a series of important meetings this coming week. Here’s a detailed look at what residents can expect, including notable cancellations and changes.

Harrison Redevelopment Canceled Meetings

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency Meeting scheduled for...

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Harrison Lead Paint Inspections Target One & Two-Family Homes bureau of housing inspection department community affairs harrison nj lead inspection lew environmental services company mayor & council Jul 06, 2024

The Harrison Mayor & Council have appointed LEW Environmental Services Company as the designated firm to conduct lead paint inspections in town. LEW is not the only lead inspection company that can conduct and certify a property passed a lead inspection but the designation provides residents...

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Harrison Residents Locked Out Of Public Session at High Noon Meeting harrison nj mayor & council open public meetings act paul zarbetski zoom Jul 01, 2024

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, NJ, held a Special Council meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at noon via Zoom. The agenda included several important items: the renewal of alcohol licenses, awarding a contract to an environmental services company for lead paint inspections in rental units, the...

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Harrison Mayor & Council Hold Special Meeting via Zoom on July 1, 2024 harrison nj mayor & council special meeting Jun 29, 2024

The Town of Harrison will conduct a Special Meeting of the Mayor & Council on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:00 noon using the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This meeting will include the participation of the Mayor, Council members, Town Department Heads, and the Public. Click this link and...

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Juneteenth 2024 Celebration in Harrison, NJ: A Historic Journey harrison nj harrison public school harrison town hall juneteenth mayor & council Jun 19, 2024

Juneteenth, a fusion of "June" and "nineteenth," stands as a poignant symbol of the end of slavery in the United States. Its significance, deeply rooted in American history, has led to its recognition both as a federal and state holiday. In the Town of Harrison, NJ, the observance of Juneteenth...

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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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