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HarrisonWisconsin averageUS Census ACS
Population
13,345
Per-capita income
$47,915
Median home value
$314,200
Bachelor's or higher
45%
Typical home value $452,788 +2.2% yr/yr · +33.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Town Council

Town of Harrison to allocate $500,000 for town garage repairs

The Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to fund garage repairs and various professional service contracts for park and housing projects. The body is also reviewing liquor license renewals and a grant application for roadway improvements.

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MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TOWN OF HARRISON HARRISON, NEW JERSEY 07029 JULY 28, 2026 AGENDA NOTICE: This Agenda is for informational purposes o nly. The Mayor and Council reserves the right to add or delete items from this Agenda up to and during the meeting. Please be guided accordingly. MEETING 6:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER/SUNSHINE NOTICE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF 06-16-2026 LEGAL  A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MA-2027-2027 VARIOUS STREETS – HARRISON-CR-00582  A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAUL J. ZARBETSKI AS MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON FOR THE TOWN OF HARRISON FOR THE YEAR 2026  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS PLANNING AND HOUSING FOR PLANNING SERVICES IN 2026 RELATED TO THE TOWN'S FAIR SHARE HOUSING PLAN LICENSE  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE 2025-2026 LICENSE TERM  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE 2026-2027 LICENSE TERM ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 1562 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM THE PARKING UTILITY’S RESERVE FOR CAPITAL NEEDS FOR REPAIRS TO THE TOWN GARAGE FINANCE  A RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH PICERNO – GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR THE SUSSEX STREET POLICE OFFICER’S MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS  A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT T …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Redevelopment Agency

Harrison Redevelopment Agency approves escrow release and legal contract increases

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency met on July 27, 2026, to approve routine bills, appoint a Qualified Purchasing Agent, authorize a third change order for legal services, and release escrow funds. All actions were adopted unanimously by the commissioners.

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MEETING OF THE HARRISON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TOWN OF HARRISON JULY 27, 2026 1:00 P.M. AGENDA MEETING – 318 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NJ 1:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER/SUNSHINE NOTICE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL • APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF 6-15-2026 • RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BILL LIST • RESOLUTION APPOINTING A QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT (QPA) AND INCREASING THE BID AND QUOTE THRESHOLDS ACCORDINGLY • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS TO BLOCK D PARTNERS URBAN RENEWAL I, LLC PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURN MINUTES HARRISON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAYOR’S OFFICE CAUCUS ROOM 318 Harrison Avenue Harrison, New Jersey 07029 1:00 p.m. June 15, 2026 PUBLIC STATEMENT Adequate notice of this meeting was sent to two newspapers and was posted on the bulletin board in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Chairman James Fife, presiding. Chairman Fife called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the roll was called. HRA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ABSENT James Fife, Chair ✓ Jesus Carrion ✓ Daniel Choffo ✓ Raymond Lucas ✓ Miguel Simoes ✓ Harold Stahl ✓ Also Present: James Bruno, Esq., Castano Quigley Cherami, LLC; Thomas Banker, Consultant, The Banker Group; Paul J. Zarbetski, Town Clerk; Mary Cushing, HRA. T …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board meets

The Harrison Planning Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including Case 2026-01 regarding 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions outlined. The board will also approve minutes and hear correspondence.

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PLANNING BOARD Town of Harrison 318 Harrison Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 (973) 268-2426 AGENDA July 16, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Minutes Correspondence Old Business New Business Case 2026-01 – Chen – 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S Resolution Adjourn Arthur Pettigrew Chairperson Matthew Ravo Vice-Chairperson Michael R. Pichowicz, Esq. Board Attorney Ana M. Lucas Secretary MEMBERS Edward D. Azevedo Laurence Bennett Ricky T. Holloway Peter Marion John Starr
Tue Jun 23, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board meets June 23 to review commercial rezoning case

The Harrison, New Jersey Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026. The only substantive item is a public hearing and application review for a rezoning case at 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S. All other agenda items are procedural.

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PLANNING BOARD Town of Harrison 318 Harrison Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029 (973) 268-2426 AGENDA June 23, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Minutes Correspondence Old Business New Business Case 2026-01 – Chen – 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S Application Review Adjourn Arthur Pettigrew Chairperson Matthew Ravo Vice-Chairperson Michael J. Pichowicz, Esq. Board Attorney Ana M. Lucas Secretary MEMBERS Edward D. Azevedo Laurence Bennett Ricky T. Holloway Pater Marion John Starr
Mon Jun 22, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustments

Zoning Board to consider site plan and variances for Soccer 2Night LLC

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal by Soccer 2Night LLC for 610 Supor Boulevard. The board will consider a major site plan and requests for use and parking variances. The meeting also includes a reorganization to elect board officers for 2026.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA FOR MEETING OF JU NE 22, 2026 1. I HEREBY DECLARE THIS MEETING TO ORDER AND STAT E THAT THIS IS A MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOWN OF HARRISON SCHEDUL ED FOR JUNE 22, 2026. THIS IS A REGULAR MEETING AND PROPER PUBLIC NOTICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE "SUNSHINE LAW" HAS BEEN PUBLISHED AND A COPY FILED IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL 4. MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH THE REGULAR MEETING IN O RDER TO CONDUCT THE REORGANIZATION MEETING.  Nominations opened for election of a Chairperson for the year 2026. nominated ____________________, seconded by _______ _________. There were no further nominations and ____________________ moved that nominations be closed. Roll Call  Nominations opened for election of a Vice Chairperson for the year 2026. nominated ____________________, seconded by ______ __________. There were no further nominations and ____________________ moved that nominations be closed. Roll Call  Nominations opened for election of Secretary for the year 2026. nominated ____________________, seconded by ______ __________. There were no further nominations and ____________________ moved that nominations be closed.  Nominations opened for election of Recording Secretary for the year 2026. nominated ____________________, seconded by ______ __________. There were no further nominations and ____________________ moved that nominations be closed. Roll Call THE REGULAR …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Town Council

Town of Harrison to hold public hearing on 2026 municipal budget amendment

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the amended 2026 municipal budget. The body is also considering a resolution to support the complete replacement of the Clay Street Bridge over the Passaic River.

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MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TOWN OF HARRISON HARRISON, NEW JERSEY 07029 JUNE 16, 2026 AGENDA NOTICE: This Agenda is for informational purposes o nly. The Mayor and Council reserves the right to add or delete items from this Agenda up to and during the meeting. Please be guided accordingly. MEETING 6:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER/SUNSHINE NOTICE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF 05-19-2026 LEGAL  A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PRELIMINARY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF HUDSON COUNTY/ESSEX COUNTY CLAY STREET BRIDGE OVER THE PASSAIC RIVER AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE APPROACH ROADWAYS IN THE BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK AND THE CITY OF NEWARK  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. NZS644540 ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. FOR NJEIT BOND DEBT SERVICE GUARANTEE (ADVANCE REALTY)  A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRISTINA ZURAWSKI AS THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE TOWN OF HARRISON  A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TELMA DUDA AS TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE TOWN OF HARRISON MUNICIPAL BUDGET  PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET  A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AS AMENDED LICENSE  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 0904-33-054-005  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE RENEWAL FOR THE PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 0904-33-067-007  A RESOLUTION TO APPR …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Town Council

Harrison Town Council to hold public hearing on 2026 municipal budget

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to the 2026 municipal budget. The body is also deciding on various license renewals and financial agreements for urban renewal projects.

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MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TOWN OF HARRISON HARRISON, NEW JERSEY 07029 MAY 19, 2026 AGENDA NOTICE: This Agenda is for informational purposes only. The Mayor and Council reserves the right to add or delete items from this Agenda up to and during the meeting. Please be guided accordingly. MEETING 6:30 PM - CALL TO ORDER/SUNSHINE NOTICE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF 04-21-2026 LEGAL  A RESOLUTION TO MAKE A RE-APPOINT IN THE TOWN OF HARRISON MUNICIPAL BUDGET  A RESOLUTION TO READ THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY  PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET  A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2026 LICENSE  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ABC LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE 2026-2027 LICENSE TERM  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES FOR 2026-2027 TERM  A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ICE CREAM TRUCK LICENSE FOR 2026-2027 TERM ORDINANCE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 1560 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS WITH URBAN RENEWAL ENTITIES AFFILIATED WITH ADVANCE AT HARRISON LLC INTRODUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NO. 1561 AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND SECTION 3.a. OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 668 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NUMBERS 906, 961, 1066, 1074, 1125, 1158, 1206 AND 1523 REGARDING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES POLICE A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FINANCE …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review blueprint for 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S.

The Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review a specific case. The board is also considering proposed changes to the Hudson County Recreation & Open Space Inventory.

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Meeting of the Planning Board Town of Harrison Harrison, NJ 07029 May 4, 2026 Agenda Thereby declare this meeting to order and state that this is a meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Harrison scheduled for May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029. This is a Regular Meeting and proper public notice in compliance with the "Sunshine Law" has been published and a copy filed with the Town Clerk's Office. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Minutes * Approval of the Minutes of 04/13/2026 Correspondence * 2026-04-30 Hudson County Planning Board Proposed Changes to the Hudson County Recreation & Open Space Inventory (ROSI) Old Business New Business * Case 2026-01 - Chen - 311 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S. (Blueprint in Clerk's Office to be reviewed) Adjourn
🌐 County-level context (Calumet County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Adults with low literacy11.1% (low numeracy 18% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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122
Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.508
All kids
0.493
Black kids
0.232

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