The next Merchant Organization meeting will be held on March 15, 2010 at 7pm at the Hampton Inn located on 100 Passaic Ave. Please contact Lauren Rosales 973-268-2441 for more information.

Via: Town of Harrison | Public Announcement

37th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sunday March 14, 2010 2pm

The 37th Annual West Hudson Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be one of the largest since 1973. With over 50 marching units taking part, the parade has been expanded to 5 divisions.

The Grand Marshal and Deputies will be escorted by the award-winning Color Guard of the West Hudson Marine Corps League, the St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band, and accompanied by over 1000 marchers on a parade route through Harrison, East Newark and Kearny.

LAZ Parking looking to fill positions at Harrison Parking Center

HARRISON, NJ-- The nation’s largest commuter parking operator and the designated manager of the Harrison Parking Center, will be conducting a job fair at the Hampton Inn & Suites located on 100 Passaic Avenue.

LAZ is a national parking company that specializes in the management, leasing, ownership, and development of parking facilities. The company is looking for Traffic Directors and Cashiers to work during events held at Red Bull Arena.

Hudson County winner joins growing ranks of NJ Mega Millions winners

TRENTON, NJ- One lucky New Jersey Lottery player has won the Mega Millions second prize of $250,000 for the Tuesday, February 23 drawing. The winning ticket, which was sold in Hudson County , was purchased at Quick Chek #80, located at 400 Bergen Street in Harrison.

“Congratulations to Quick Chek #80 ,” said the Lottery's Acting Executive Director Steven Palmieri. “ For selling this ticket, they will receive a bonus check for $500. They have become one of the Lottery's most recent ‘lucky locations' overnight.”

Hospitality & food service opportunities available at Red Bull Arena

Local Job Fair (2-10-10)

Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service, will be seeking for candidates to fill the following positions at Red Bull Arena: Cashiers, Counter Workers, Cooks, Porters, Beer Attendants, Food Vendors/Hawkers, Bartenders, Runners and Suite Attendants.

The company will be holding a local Job Fair on February 10th, 2010 for anyone interested in these job opportunities.

The Job Fair will be held at: Hampton Inn, 100 Passaic Avenue, Harrison NJ on February 10, 2010.

Lodge #2326 helps out special needs program

On January 20, 2010, the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge #2326 made a $500 donation to the Harrison's Washington Middle School P.T.O. to help out with its special needs program for the students.

On hand to make the donation from left to right:

Lodge Youth Activities Chairman Larry Kelly, Exalted Ruler Larry Bennett, teachers and special needs coordinators Maryann Dunphy and Patty Gerris.

US Census Bureau Jobs in Harrison

Work in a temporary, part-time job with the 2010 Census and enjoy good pay, flexible hours and the chance to serve your community. You must be 18 years old or older, pass a multiple choice test, and have a valid social security number.

Reservations are required. For more information call: 201-377-1270.