Harrison Resident Commuter Lot To Be Resurfaced

From Mayor Ron Belmont

I am taking this opportunity to alert all residents that the Town will soon be resurfacing the resident commuter parking lot. This project is part of my continuing effort to improve Harrison’s infrastructure. The resurfacing work detail will commence on or about October 18 th and should be completed in one months time, weather permitting. The work will be performed on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. As the project moves forward, parking spaces and access to the lot will be limited. Signs will be posted and will provide additional information to commuters. I realize that there is a disruptive element to any infrastructure improvement and I appreciate your patience as town personnel make this necessary upgrade to the resident commuter lot. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my office.

As a reminder, the annual It’s Great to Live in Harrison/Columbus Day celebration will begin on Saturday, October 12 th with a block party and fireworks display at 7:00 pm at the West Harrison Fire Department (rain date is Sunday, October 13th). On Sunday, October 13 th , there will be an Open House from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Harrison Police Headquarters. A Car Show and musical performers will also be on hand from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the West Harrison Business District. On Monday, October 14 th , the annual parade will begin at 10:00 am (line-up is at 9:30) on the corner of Halstead and Thatcher, with a festival to follow at Ma Riis Park across from Town Hall. I look forward to seeing our community join together for this wonderful weekend of fun!

On a related note, Monday, October 14 th is Columbus Day and Town Hall will be closed. Please make note of the sanitation schedule change for the week of October 14 th . Garbage and recycling normally collected on Monday, 10/14 will be collected on Tuesday, 10/15. Tuesday’s collection will be made on Wednesday 10/16. There will be no bulk trash collection on Wednesday, October 16th.

During the month of October, the Harrison Public Library will be celebrating Italian Heritage Month. Join the library for a series of programs celebrating Harrison’s Italian heritage and the contributions of Italian Americans to our history and culture. On Saturday October 26th at 1:30 PM, visit the library and enjoy an afternoon of Italian music featuring mezzo soprano Linda Collazo, soprano Maria Brea, Jose-Luis Maldonado, baritone, and pianist Pablo Zinger. They will be performing pieces by Monteverdi, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Mancini, and many more. Registration is recommended for this free performance.

In closing, autumn is upon us and I would like to bring your attention to leaf collection practices Please be advised that curbside leaf collection goes into effect on Monday, October 28th. Until that time, please do not place loose leaves at the curb. Leaves must continue to be placed curbside, in brown bags for pickup, until 10/28/19.

The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is on Friday, October 11th and I will be at Porta Napoli Restaurant located at 261 Halstead Avenue in Downtown Harrison. I will be at this location from 12:30 to 1:30 and look forward to meeting with residents and talking about issues facing our community.