Articles about "Harrison"

Harrison Approves New Three-Home Plan at 115 Adelphi Avenue

The Harrison Planning Board reviewed and approved plans to replace two existing two-family homes at 115 Adelphi Avenue and 134 Webster Avenue with three new two-family homes, subject to minor variances.

Harrison Demands Deeper Environmental, Infrastructure Review for Major Projects

Harrison's Planning Board confirmed itself as lead agency and issued a Positive Declaration for the 17-home subdivision proposed at 275 North Street (the former St. Vincent's Hospital site), requiring a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This decision, along with continued rigorous scrutiny of other large projects, signals the board's intent to demand comprehensive environmental and infrastructure accountability from developers.

Harrison Planning Board Approves Monument Sign at 275 North Street

The Harrison Planning Board quickly granted site plan approval for a new monument sign at 275 North Street, home to St. Vincent's Hospital. The decision followed a brief public hearing that received no comments from residents.

Harrison Residents Question 275 North St Subdivision Scope

The Harrison Planning Board held a crucial scoping session for the proposed 17-single-family home subdivision at 275 North St, where residents voiced significant concerns regarding the environmental review document.

3100 Purchase Street Project Moves to ZBA Review

The Harrison Planning Board has advanced the Old Oaks Country Club project at 3100 Purchase Street, recommending approval for requested variances to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Board Delays 275 North Street, Demands Wider Impact Study

The Harrison Planning Board deferred a scoping session for a 17-unit subdivision at 275 North Street. It demanded the developer expand the environmental review to cover the entire original St. Vincent's Hospital parcel, including potential future uses for the remaining undeveloped land.

Harrison Demands Extensive Upgrades for New Development Approvals

Harrison's Planning Board approved multiple residential projects on March 3, 2026, contingent on developers implementing extensive stormwater, wetland, and steep slope protection measures. The board consistently pushed applicants to go beyond minimal compliance, demanding solutions that often improved existing site and neighborhood conditions.

Court Order Compels Harrison Board to Approve Renaissance, Wegmans

Harrison's Planning Board unanimously approved the Renaissance Harrison – Residential Mixed-Use Community and the Wegmans Connector – Amended Site Plan. This approval came under a direct court order, overriding the town's legal position that it had grounds to delay the vote.