We are all meeting at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 29th at the Harrison Soccer courts on F.E.R. Blvd. and will be marching down on Harrison Avenue to the League Field. 

PLANNING BOARDTOWN OF HARRISON

318 Harrison AvenueHarrison, New Jersey 07029#268-2446

Arthur PettigrewChairperson

Jack MulrenanVice-Chairperson

Mary C. GainesSecretary

MEMBERS

Laurence BennettEdward AzevedoCarlos MarianoMatthew RavoJohn StarrJohn Thomas

MEETING NOTICE

Please be advised that the Regular Meeting of the Town of Harrison Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via zoom.  Caucus will be held at 5:45 p.m.  (Zoom information is attached.)

Included in the Agenda will be:  

1. Review of Ordinance #1479 amending Chapter 17 entitled “Land Use Development Ordinance” of the Code of the Town of Harrison to update Waiver of Site Plan process and requirements.

2. Review of Ordinance #1480 amending Chapter 17, Article VI, entitled “Fees, Deposits and Inspections” of the Code of the Town of Harrison to update the Fee Schedule for Land Use Applications and Escrow Deposits.

Formal action may be taken.

This meeting of the Planning Board will be held via the “Zoom” platform.  To join/view the Meeting and to participate in the public portion (if so desired):

Attendee Invitation:

When: Feb. 21, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Planning Board Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85283365637?pwd=eVVROHZySUttT2cvVzRwTVVTaUNqdz09

Passcode: 302460

Or One tap mobile :

    US: +13052241968,,85283365637#,,,,*302460#  or +13092053325,,85283365637#,,,,*302460#

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 305 224 1968  or +1 309 205 3325  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 876 9923  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 564 217 2000  or +1 669 444 9171  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 689 278 1000  or +1 719 359 4580  or +1 253 205 0468  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 360 209 5623  or +1 386 347 5053  or +1 408 638 0968  or +1 507 473 4847

Webinar ID: 852 8336 5637

Passcode: 302460

    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcCKEcplxC

During the public comment portion of Meetings, members of the public wishing to comment may enter "*9" on their phone if calling into the Meetings, or by pressing the "raise hand" icon on the Zoom platform, which indicates to the Board their desire to offer comments.  All microphones of public speakers will be muted except during the public comment portion of the Meetings. When you hear your name announced during the public comment portion of the Meetings, you may address the Board.  After a speaker’s time expires, that individual’s microphone will be muted to allow other speakers the opportunity to address the Board.  Each user will have the capability to participate via audio only.

Members of the public may also submit written comments in advance of the Meetings, which will be read and addressed during the public comment portion of the Meetings. Such comments may be submitted via e-mail to mgaines@townofharrison.com or addressed to Mary C. Gaines, Board Secretary, Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029.  All such comments must be received at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the Meetings.

Whether made during the Meetings or submitted in writing prior, all public comment requires the person’s name and complete address. Agendas and materials/exhibits for the Meetings will be available prior to the Meetings in the "Agenda Center" section on the Town's website at https://www.townofharrisonnj.com/AgendaCenter and may also be available via shared screen or a link during the Meetings, or may be requested from the Board Secretary.

MARY C. GAINES

Secretary

HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Monday - 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday - 10 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday – CLOSED

Thursday - 10:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M.

 Friday - 11:30 A.M to 6:00 P.M.

Saturday – 10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

Sunday – CLOSED

415 Harrison Ave. 

Harrison, NJ 07029

973-483-2366

PLANNING BOARD

TOWN OF HARRISON318 Harrison AvenueHarrison, New Jersey 07029#268-2446

Arthur PettigrewChairpersonJack MulrenanVice-ChairpersonMary C. GainesSecretary

MEMBERSLaurence BennettEdward AzevedoCarlos MarianoMatthew RavoJohn StarrJohn Thomas

MEETING NOTICE

Please be advised that the Reorganization Meeting of the Town of Harrison Planning Board is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via zoom.  Caucus will be held at 5:45 p.m.  (Zoom information is attached.)

Included in the Agenda will be:  

1.  2023 Planning Board List of Meeting Dates.

2.  Appointments of professionals for the Planning Board for the year 2023.

3.  Memorialize Resolution for Case #22-05, Waiver of Site Plan Application of Cookies Harrison, LLC, for property located at 331 and 335 Angelo Cifelli Drive, Block 117.01, Lot 1.03 in the Town of Harrison, NJ, for use as a retail store.

Formal action may be taken.

This meeting of the Planning Board will be held via the “Zoom” platform.  To join/view the Meeting and to participate in the public portion (if so desired):

Attendee Invitation:

When: Jan 25, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Planning Board Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85283365637?pwd=eVVROHZySUttT2cvVzRwTVVTaUNqdz09

Passcode: 302460

Or One tap mobile :

    US: +13052241968,,85283365637#,,,,*302460#  or +13092053325,,85283365637#,,,,*302460#

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 305 224 1968  or +1 309 205 3325  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 876 9923  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 564 217 2000  or +1 669 444 9171  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 689 278 1000  or +1 719 359 4580  or +1 253 205 0468  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 360 209 5623  or +1 386 347 5053  or +1 408 638 0968  or +1 507 473 4847

Webinar ID: 852 8336 5637

Passcode: 302460

    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcCKEcplxC

During the public comment portion of Meetings, members of the public wishing to comment may enter "*9" on their phone if calling into the Meetings, or by pressing the "raise hand" icon on the Zoom platform, which indicates to the Board their desire to offer comments.  All microphones of public speakers will be muted except during the public comment portion of the Meetings. When you hear your name announced during the public comment portion of the Meetings, you may address the Board.  After a speaker’s time expires, that individual’s microphone will be muted to allow other speakers the opportunity to address the Board.  Each user will have the capability to participate via audio only.

Members of the public may also submit written comments in advance of the Meetings, which will be read and addressed during the public comment portion of the Meetings. Such comments may be submitted via e-mail to mgaines@townofharrison.com or addressed to Mary C. Gaines, Board Secretary, Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029.  All such comments must be received at least 3 hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the Meetings.

Whether made during the Meetings or submitted in writing prior, all public comment requires the person’s name and complete address. Agendas and materials/exhibits for the Meetings will be available prior to the Meetings in the "Agenda Center" section on the Town's website at https://www.townofharrisonnj.com/AgendaCenter and may also be available via shared screen or a link during the Meetings, or may be requested from the Board Secretary.

                                                                                                                                  MARY C. GAINES

                                                                                                                                  Secretary

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

12-22-2022

This is a message from Mayor James A. Fife and the Harrison Town Council.

As you know, Winter Storm Elliot is bringing the potential for flooding in Hudson County, including here in Harrison.

The Harrison Police Department will be closing some low-lying streets starting tonight.

We urge all residents to remove their automobiles from flood-prone areas in Town.  To facilitate this, from now until Noon on Wednesday, December 28^th, the Harrison Parking Garage next to the PATH Station will be open free of charge.  No parking tickets will be issued, just drive in and follow the signs to park inside the Garage.

Again, parking at the Harrison Parking Garage is free from now until Noon on Wednesday, December 28^th.

If you have an emergency during the Storm, please call the Harrison Police Dispatch Center at 973-483-4101, or 9-11

This Notice will also be posted on the Town website’s homepage at www.townofharrisonnj.com.

Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe.

ACCELERATED TAX SALE 2022 

As of the 11th day of November, 2022 unpaid taxes, interest and other Municipal charges for the current year are eligible for tax sale.  Unpaid taxes, interest and other Municipal charges become a lien. The Collector shall enforce the lien through a publicly held tax sale. The tax sale will be held in the Municipal Council Chambers on December 15, 2022 at 11:00 am. 

All bidders must pre-register and provide a W-9 both with original signatures to the Tax Collector’s Office. Make sure all information on the registration sheet is correct and how you would want it on the tax sale certificate.      

Properties included in the tax sale will be advertised in the Jersey Journal newspaper on December 1^st and December 8^th, 2022. The list will also be posted on this website.   If a property is included in our tax sale, a lien will be placed against it. You must contact our office for a redemption statement. 

If you have a mortgage company escrowing taxes, contact them immediately regarding delinquencies. 

TAX SALE LIST 2022

Bidders Packet 

All bidder’s must be pre-registered to enter the building. Registration must be submitted by December 14^th. At this time, the Tax Sale will be held inside the Municipal Council Chambers.  

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf   

Bidder Sheet 

Please email all bidder information to tduda@townofharrison.com

Any questions please call 973-268-2438

ATTENTION HARRISON RESIDENTS:

Due to a 72” water main break in Nutley, our wholesale water supplier, Passaic Valley Water Commission, is supplying water to other municipalities, which in turn causes our pressure to be reduced.  We may also experience slightly discolored water. 

Any customers who encounter water discoloration are advised to run their cold water taps, flushing the pipes until the water runs clear.

There are no other advisories associated with this repair, and we thank you for your patience and cooperation.

The Harrison Health Department will be giving the flu vaccines to Harrison residents at the Community Center, located at 401 Warren Street, on Wednesday, October 12^th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ID is required.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 973-268-5858.

FROM 9:30 AM TO 11:30 AM AT HARRISON SENIOR CENTER. NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY.

The North Hudson Community Action Corporation will be distributing Monkeypox vaccines starting August 10th in East Newark and Kearny.

For eligibility and scheduling, visit www.nhcac.org/northhudsonmonkeypox

Please call Mayor Fife’s Office at 973-268-2444 for more information.

Thank you, and stay safe.

NOTICE

Tax bills will be mailed out on or before August 1, 2022.   The due date is extended to August 31, 2022.  

"Please note, failure to pay by the extended deadline will incur interest back to August 1".

If you have any questions contact the Tax office at 973-268-2437 or email anicosia@townofharrison.com

The Recreation Department will have the grand opening of the new Multi-Field Complex (Little League) on Sunday, April 10^th.

• The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 1:00 pm
• The Soccer game will start at 2:00 pm

PLASTIC STRAWS

2022 Mosquito And Vector Control

This is a reminder that applications for 2022 Resident Parking Permits are still being accepted.  Expired 2021 Permits will be honored until February 28^th. 

Residents can download an application from the Town website or obtain one from the Drop-Box at the Police Department entrance.  Completed applications can be emailed or placed in the Drop-Box.  Once approved, new Permits for 2022 will be mailed out via the US Postal Service.

Also, free parking at the Harrison Parking Deck next to the PATH Station for snow removal will end tomorrow, February 2^nd at 11PM.  Any cars parked after that time will have to pay the regular rate to exit.

Should you have any questions, call 973-268-2444.

Thank you, and stay safe.

PUBLIC NOTICE 

TOWN OF HARRISON

Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council

Please take notice that in accordance with the NJ Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to same (the “Act”), public notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Harrison will meet on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:30pm (the “Meeting”) at which any and all public business will be formally discussed, decided and acted upon.  The subject matter of the Meeting, known at this time, includes but is not limited to the following:  A RESOLUTION PARTICIPATING IN THE LEAP CHALLENGE GRANT.

Please note that the titles to the foregoing resolutions may change, and there may be additional items on the agenda.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Meeting will be held via the “Zoom” platform.  To join/view the Meeting and to participate in the public portion (if so desired):

Using a computer/smart-phone/mobile device, follow this link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84519659227?pwd=V2wzSFc0cVBlWjlUcHJQemhrVEsrdz09

Using a telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782. When prompted, enter:

Webinar ID: 845 1965 9227 Passcode: 479413

Alternatively, from https://zoom.us/join or the Zoom app, enter the Webinar ID and Passcode.

During the public comment portion of Meeting, members of the public wishing to comment may enter "*9" on their phone if calling into the Meetings, or by pressing the "raise hand" icon on the Zoom platform, which indicates to the Town Clerk their desire to offer comments.  All microphones of public speakers will be muted except during the public comment portion of the Meetings. When you hear your name announced during the public comment portion of the Meeting, you may address the Mayor.  After a speaker’s time expires, that individual’s microphone will be muted to allow other speakers the opportunity to address the Mayor.   Each user will have the capability to participate via audio only.

Members of the public may also submit written comments in advance of the Meeting, which will be read and addressed during the public comment portion of the Meeting. Such comments may be submitted via e-mail to pjzarbetski@townofharrison.com  or by written letter addressed to Paul J. Zarbetski, Town Clerk, Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029.  All such comments must be received at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the Meeting. Whether made during the Meeting or submitted in writing prior, all public comment requires the person’s name and complete address.  There is a 5-minute limit on all public comment, which may be extended by the chairperson as needed.

Agendas and materials/exhibits for the Meeting will be available prior to the Meeting in the "Agenda Center" section on the Town's website at https://www.townofharrisonnj.com/AgendaCenter and may also be available via shared screen or a link during the Meeting, or may be requested from the Town Clerk.

For any questions or assistance, please go to Town’s Website at https://www.townofharrisonnj.com/ or call the Town Clerk at 973-268-2425.

The Harrison Health Department will be giving free flu shots for All RESIDENTS over the age of 18. 

on Monday evening, 11/1/21 from 5pm - 7pm at the Senior Citizen Center located at 221-223 Harrison Ave. 

Please bring ID. 

No appointments are necessary.