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Low Voter Turnout Raises Concerns About Democratic Leadership in Harrison's Primary Election councilman michael dolaghan eliana pintor marin frank x. schillari harrison nj hudson county board of elections hudson county clerk jack ciatarrelli james doran james fife james m davis jon bramnick mayor raymond mcdonough michael dolaghan mikie sherrill ras baraka raymond j. mcdonough shanique speight steven fulop Jun 16, 2025

Despite winning the Town of Harrison in the June 2025 Primary Election, Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari and gubernatorial hopeful Steven Fulop received little support in terms of voter mobilization from the local Democratic leadership. The Harrison Regular Democratic Organization (HRDO), un...

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Harrison Police Dept Bolsters Force Amid Redevelopment Revenue Boom chief david strumolo environment environmental environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison police department mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough Jan 15, 2025

Police Chief David Strumolo announced that the Harrison Police Department is set to welcome twelve new officers to its ranks. This significant expansion includes two seasoned officers transferring from nearby forces and ten recruits, highlighting the department's proactive strategy to maintain high ...

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EPA Postpones MeetUp: It Must Reset Its Passaic River Cleanup Plan agent orange alice yeh environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj mayor raymond mcdonough passaic valley sewerage commission raymond j. mcdonough toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Oct 28, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has postponed its planned October 29, 2024, community meeting in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, where community members anticipated discussing the agency’s controversial plan for decontaminating the Lower Passaic River. EPA Project Manager Alice Yeh announ...

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Honoring Our Heroes: A Reflection on Memorial Day 2024 councilman victor villalta david robertson donald b. scott harrison memorial day tribute harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion joseph p. mobus mayor raymond mcdonough memorial day sergeant william sawelson vfw post 340 victor villalta May 23, 2024

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, holds deep significance in the United States. This day unites the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. It is a poignant reminder of the high cost of freedom and the valor of th...

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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 southern part...

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Tapping the Future: Harrison PATH Station Enhances Commuter Experience chris christie environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison path harrison path station harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough Apr 12, 2024

As part of a broader initiative to modernize transit access across the New York and New Jersey area, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has introduced the Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) system, now operational at select turnstiles in all PATH terminal stations including the Harrison Path ...

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Exploring the 2024 Harrison Town Budget: 10 Take Aways From The Budget abbott district chief financial officer harrison chief financial officer harrison nj harrison town budget mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough municipal budget raymond j. mcdonough Mar 27, 2024

The Town of Harrison's Chief Financial Officer introduced the Town of Harrison’s 2024 Municipal Budget at the Mayor & Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  A hearing on the Budget will be held at the Mayor & Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Here are some highlights from the Budge...

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Uncertain Future For Developers Across From Proposed EPA Sludge Plant department of environmental protection environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj james fife mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough pse&g toxic sludge Feb 28, 2024

The Town of Harrison Planning Board is gearing up to review a significant development case, #2401, by Block A Partners Urban Renewal I, LLC, during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Harrison Town Hall. The proposal, which encompasses a major site plan and subdivision...

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Tammy Murphy NO to Gas Plant EPA YES to Toxic Sludge in Harrison andy kim anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan department of environmental protection epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough passaic river passaic valley sewerage commission pvsc raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough tammy murphy Feb 26, 2024

In a recent turn of events, attention has been drawn to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law by US Senate Candidate Tammy Murphy, notably the spouse of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is seeking to replace embattled US Senator Robert Menendez. Tammy Murphy has publicly voiced her opposition t...

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The Rich Legacy of H&M and the Harrison PATH Station chris christie h&m harrison nj harrison path station hudson and manhattan railroad mayor raymond mcdonough path station path train port authority of new york/new jersey portal bridge raymond j. mcdonough Feb 22, 2024

The Harrison, New Jersey PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) station stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of connecting lives and economies across the Hudson River. Its story is intertwined with the visionary Hudson and Manhattan Railroad (H&M) company, an endeavor that not only revolution...

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Harrison Hails a New Era: Grand Opening of the PATH NYC/JC Entrance alice yeh chris christie environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison path station james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough port authority of new york/new jersey raymond j. mcdonough Feb 21, 2024

The Town of Harrison is poised to celebrate a milestone in its storied transit history with the grand opening of the new entrance to the Harrison PATH Station on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 3 p.m. The modern gateway, located at the 900 Block on the South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard corner with G...

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2023 A Year in Review for Your Harrison Community anthony mondaro harrison nj harrison police department harrison public library james fife john ogiela lionel messi mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough peruvian civic association peruvian parade raymond mcdonough red bull arena st. patrick day parade united irish association Dec 29, 2023

Your Harrison had quite a year providing those who cherish the Town of Harrison with information on events occurring in and affecting the Town of Harrison.Ā  The year started with news that West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHAT Co) was making Harrison its home base at the former Holy Cross School ...

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