Better late than never...

I wanted to share this picture with everyone. This was taken after the Downtown Fire Department's Installation of Officers Ceremony in January. I just recieved it for the simple fact nobody could remember who took it! LOL. So after a month of questioning the usual suspects we found the photographer (thanks Mandi) Anyway, pictured with me from left to right is Second Assistant Fire Chief David Cox, First Assistant Fire Chief Dino Delsignore, and new Harrison EMS Chief Joe Bilotto. Missing from the photo is Chief Henry Mohr.
As a member of the Downtown Fire Department, I wish these men as well as all the members of the Department nothing but the best as they continue to serve the Town/Village of Harrison with their dedication and committment to the safety of its residents. Be safe guys!

45 days...YEAH!

I'm back. It has been a while since my last post. I really didn't go anywhere I just have been really busy! First, I can't believe I have been in office for 45 days. That amazes me. It went by so fast. For those of you who didn't catch the Harrison Report last week, Mark Lungariello did a piece on the the new "Community Events" calendar on my site. I have been getting alot of great feedback from community organizations letting me know they are anxious to post to it. That's awesome that so many residents want to get involved. Thanks Mark for writing the article. I added some gadgets to this blog that I thought were helpful. First, there is a weather screen and with the way the weather has been lately you will need it. Second, I added a clock to the top left screen. Now you can see how long you have been surfing the net (j/k)!
As far as town business goes, the new County Recycling Law is now in place you so may be getting an "OOPS" sticker if you don't recycle. If you are confused on what to recycle - don't worry so is everybody else. I added a "Harrison Recycles" page to www.HarrisonClerk.com so check it out for info on the law. If you need more recycle bins (and I know you will) come to Town Hall and you can buy them from the DPW office in the basement. They are $7.00 each bin.
Okay, so you are probably wondering what the "YEAH!" means in the title of this post. "YEAH!" stands for the new section I am creating on this blog called "You Especially Asked Harrison!" It is a section where each week I will feature a question sent to me by you the residents. Want to ask a question? Drop me a line at Clerk@harrison-ny.gov and ask away. I will respond to all the questions via email but I will answer the one question that is especially asked the most that week. All the names of persons asking will be kept anonymous. So what's the quetion you especially asked this week??? (Drum roll if you will)

"Joe, Is CVS coming to town"

The answer to that is yes, CVS is coming to town. They have been approved and will begin construction shortly.


Okay, so don't forget to send in your questions to get featured next week!

Harrison has spoken!

On Tuesday, Harrison voters voiced their opinions at the polls and chose who they wanted to be their parties candidates. While the number of voters from each Party are still being tallied, I can give you a general picture of Harrison's choice. Please keep in mind, I am giving you the results from the top two candidates in each party.

Senator Clinton recieved 977 votes while Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) recieved 723. On the Republican line, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) recieved 722 votes while former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) recieved 318. There are 19 voting districts in Harrison with polling locations in Downtown Harrison, West Harrison and Purchase.

Don't like the results? Well do something about it! Tell your family, friends and neighbors to register and vote. You have eight months until the general election - get out the vote!

Was it so "Super"?

Well, "Super Tuesday" has come and gone and while the votes are stll being tallied it appears that Senator Clinton is the Democratic choice for New York and Senator John McCain is the Republican choice as well. The two had alot to celebrate last evening but they still have a long way to go in order to get the Presidential nomination from their parties. A number of primaries are still scheduled throughout March and April so, they still will be criss crossing the nation.
Throughout the day I visited with polling locations and spoke with residents to get an idea of their feelings on the whole primary process. Some were registered members of the Indepedance Party and were not allowed to vote in the race, others did not want to vote their party and wanted to switch right there at the polling location. So, I guess my question is; was it all so "super"? I want some more feedback on your thoughts or encounters in the process and what you would change. Post a response to this comment and let me know or drop me an email at jacocella@harrison-ny.gov. Hope to hear from you soon!

SUPER TUESDAY IS TODAY!

Today is Super Tuesday (feel free to make your own trumpet noises)!I want to urge everyone to vote today in the primary election. Just a few reminders:

1) You musr be a registered Republican or Democrat to vote today
2) You must vote your own party
3) Polls open at 6am and close at 9pm SHARP! Please do not put off voting and say "I have plenty of time" and before you know it you are home watching American Idol and forget all about it! (sigh)
4) I will be in the office at 5am which is only in a few hours so I should probably be sleeping but instead I am reminding you to vote. So please do.
5) You vote at your normal polling location. If you are unsure of where that is I made a pdf file of the locations for your convenience, simply click on the scroll on the homepage and download it. Feel free to print it out for your friends or family whomever and give them away as gifts (joke).
6) If you need anything or if you have ANY questions/comments/concerns etc.. CALL ME or drop me an email. I will have my cell with me and am able to recieve emails at jacocella@harrison-ny.gov. If you see me at a polling location which I will be visiting be sure to say hi and tell me how you like the blog.

Okay, I think you have all your info. So, go out and exercise your right as a free American and vote!

P.S. Be sure to thank your poll workers for their help.

See ya at the polls!

From my ClerkTV Channel on YouTube

West Harrison Fire Department Installation

I wanted to send out my congratualtions to the new officers of the West Harrison Fire Department. With special thanks going to Chief Pat Galluzzo who I am pictured with here for inviting me to the installation on Sunday. The WHFD have always been great friends of mine and I was honored to attend. I am always impressed with the service, dedication and pride they show in their work throughout the town. Way to go guys and be safe!