News & Opinion

Concerns Over Transparency & Decision-Making in Harrison environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department harrison police dispatchers harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency kearny fire department mayor & council Nov 16, 2023

In a series of recent developments that raise questions about transparency and decision-making, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is witnessing a troubling trend in its local governance. A critical look at these events reveals a pattern of special meetings, failure to notice a Mayor & Council...

Continue Reading...
Harrison Mayor & Council: Meet Again Tues. Nov. 14, 2023 community center garden state municipal joint insurance fund harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment mayor & council njdot open public meetings act public comment public session rca development zone rsc architects Nov 13, 2023

The Town of Harrison's Mayor and Council are set to convene on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 6:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room, third floor of the town hall, and will start with proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1498 to the Redevelopment Plan for the RCA...

Continue Reading...
Back to Back: Redevelopment/Mayor & Council Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023 600 south f.e. rodgers blvd. accordia harrison urban renewal eastone harrison urban renewal llc environment environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council Oct 26, 2023

As previously reported in our article entitled Third Amendment With Extensions: Redevelopment Meeting article, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency met on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. to discuss the extension of deadlines for developers Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC (Accordia) and...

Continue Reading...
Mayor & Council: Tax Abatement/Personnel Changes+ Tues. Oct. 17, 2023 department public works environmental justice environmental protection agency green space green spaces harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison mayor harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor mayor & council payment in lieu of taxes pilot pocket park property taxes Oct 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, New Jersey, are set to discuss and adopt several resolutions and ordinances related to the town's development, public safety, and governance at their Tuesday, October 17, 2023 meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. start in the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd Floor...

Continue Reading...
Mayor & Council Meeting Canceled Amidst A Series Of Postponed Meetings community center environmental environmental justice environmental protection agency epa green space green spaces harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison zoning board mayor mayor & council mayor james fife park path turn around zoning board of adjustment Oct 02, 2023

 In a recent announcement, it was confirmed that the Harrison Mayor & Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2023, has been canceled. This decision follows a succession of postponed local board and agency meetings in the Town of Harrison.

Notably, the last Mayor &...

Continue Reading...
Harrison Planning Board: Pocket Park Amidst Environmental Concerns environment environmental environmental justice epa green space harrison nj harrison planning board mayor & council mayor james fife pse&g pseg Sep 27, 2023

The Harrison Planning Board has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Harrison Town Hall, to discuss an amendment to the Harrison Redevelopment Plan. The meeting will commence with a caucus at 5:45 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference room, followed by the official session...

Continue Reading...
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...

Continue Reading...
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...

Continue Reading...
Hip Hop Mecci Effect Hitting Red Bull Arena Sat. Aug. 26 2023 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department inter miami cf lionel messi mayor & council new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic Aug 22, 2023

In just a matter of days, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, all eyes will be fixed upon the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The soccer universe will converge on this very spot for an event that promises to be far more than your average match. The clash between Inter Miami FC and the New York...

Continue Reading...
The Town of Harrison Fails On Meeting Updates cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act Aug 18, 2023

In the week of August 14, 2023, residents of Harrison, New Jersey, were left in the dark as three town meetings were canceled without proper notice on the Town of Harrison’s website. These meetings, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, were the Harrison Redevelopment Agency...

Continue Reading...
Upcoming Harrison, NJ Meetings: The Need for Transparency democracy government harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison town seal harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act zoning board of adjustment zoning variance Aug 12, 2023

In the upcoming week, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, is set to host three consecutive town meetings, each of significant importance to the community. However, as of the publication date of this article (August 12, 2023), there are no agendas available for any of these meetings. This raises...

Continue Reading...
Special Meeting Harrison NJ Mayor & Council Mon. Aug. 7th 2023 animal control bergen county animal control harrison nj harrison town hall liquor license mayor & council ordinance public sessions public session red bull traffic shared services Aug 05, 2023

On Monday evening August 7th, the Mayor and Council of Harrison, NJ will be conducting a Special Meeting. This in-person meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Harrison Town Hall, situated at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ. All interested parties are welcome to...

Continue Reading...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8