No Dumping Toxic Sludge
in Harrison
A Message from Mayoral Candidate Anselmo Millan
THE MAYOR HAS GIVEN THE EPA PERMISSION TO DUMP ON HARRISON!!
Twenty-six years ago when the redevelopment plan was created, the PSE&G property was identified as Recreational Space. I repeat: Recreational Space…..Twenty-six (26) year ago. But:
In a MEETING OF THE HARRISON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TOWN OF HARRISON AUGUST 29, 2022, the MAYOR, who is chairman of the Re-Development Agency, was asked when we will build the green space. He Responded “The biggest piece is Public Servicewe were going to do some planning over there, but the EPA is going to use it for the [Passaic] river dredge [aka sludge]. We don’t know how long that is going to be it could be 10 years”
Put differently, Mayor Fife stated that Harrison is not planning on building green space there because the property is under agreement with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to be used to dump sludge from the Passaic River, where the sludge will be left in the open air to dry. The Passaic river is one of the most contaminated rivers in all of New Jersey and is contaminated with numerous toxins including Agent Orange that was used in the Vietnam War and that has caused numerous health issues for thousands of people. Now they want to clean the river and remove this deadly chemical from the riverbed by first dumping it in our town with the casual permission of our mayor who casually acknowledged that this could be a ten-year period. To compound the insult, the dump site is in the middle of a very populated residential area. As the dredge spoils dry the particulate matter will become airborne. Can Mayor Fife tell us what effect this will have on the residents of Harrison who will be breathing this poison on a daily basis? Did the mayor show any leadership or caring for our health when agreeing to this? NO!
For the sake of our families and especially our children I am calling upon every resident of Harrison to reject this action. I have organized a petition to Governor Murphy, to stop before it starts! Sign the Petition Here: https://rb.gy/revdhy
Why didn’t our current mayor consult with the people and provide us with the informed leadership we deserve. If elected Mayor, I will provide such leadership. Rather than toxic sludge on that property I would follow the original agreement and provide green space with a park, a community Center with a pool and both an indoor and outdoor recreational area. And I would pay for it using grant funds rather than the municipal budget wherever possible. Remember that when a councilman I spearheaded the receipt of approximately $20 million in grant funds.
Its really simple. It’s about making the Town of Harrison a better place for all of us to live.
It’s about taking care of our investment, our Home, our families. I am the leadership the Town of Harrison needs. I owe nothing to special interests. Together you and I have the chance to bring Extraordinary Change to Harrison. BUT this cannot be done without your Help. I NEED YOUR VOTE. The current Leadership has been all talk and no action and Harrisonians have not benefitted from this Development. It’s time for change, to put Harrisonians first
Sincerely,
Anselmo Millan
Don’t HOPE for CHANGE - VOTE for CHANGE
425 Warren Street, Harrison-NJ
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“The biggest piece is Public Service the EPA is holding that up, we were going to do some planning over there, but the EPA is going to use it for the [Passaic] river dredge [aka sludge]. We don’t know how long that is going to be it could be 10 years But it’s up to the EPA and PSE&G to determine what is going on there”
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Plan of Action
#1. Review & Sign the Petition to Stop Dumping of Sludge for Dewatering in Harrison NJ. (Click on Blue Text to Get to Online Petition).
#2. Share the Petition with Family & Friends So the maximum number of persons review and sign the Petition. You don’t have to be from Harrison to sign the Petition. Anyone potentially affected by the Dumping of Sludge should sign the Petition.
#3. If you are not registered to Vote. Register to Vote. The deadline for Registering to Vote on the Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 Election is October 18, 2022. Visit our Register to Vote Page to Register to Vote Online and/or Register using a mail-in paper Register to Vote Application. Online is easier.
#4. If you are registered to Vote. Vote either during the nine-day Early Voting period starting Saturday, October 29, 2022, through Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Kearny Town Hall located at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ 07032. The Early Voting Polls are open from Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Or Vote your Vote By Mail if you requested a Vote By Mail Ballot. Or Vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Election Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in the Voting Location by 8 p.m. you get to vote no matter how long it takes everyone who wants to vote to vote.
#5. Vote for former Councilman Anselmo Millan for Mayor of Harrison. Anselmo Millan is on the last column (far right) of the ballot under Column H. See the Sample Ballot below so you are familiar with where Anselmo Millan is located so you can cast a vote for him.
Elect the next Mayor of Harrison. Someone who would have never accepted a proposal to dump and dewater sludge from the Passaic River in what is now a Residential Area in the Town of Harrison. As a 45-year resident of Harrison, as an elected official of the Town of Harrison as Councilman, with a Record of Accomplishments Anselmo Millan will make sure NO Dumping of Sludge happens in the Town of Harrison. Harrison is no longer an industrial town. Harrison is now a residential town. The Dumping of Toxic Sludge is not an option in Harrison. The PSE&G property was recently decontaminated and is supposed to be a Green Space with a multi-level Community Center for use by all Harrisonians. Anselmo Millan's record demonstrates he will lead the team that builds a much-needed Community Center & Park for all residents.
Please Vote for Anselmo Millan on Column H (Last Column on the Ballot). H for a Better Harrison.
Thank you for your community involvement in fighting this proposal.
