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Harrison was originally a farming community, and people worked in weaving shops, saw mills or grist mills. One such relic of the past is unique to Harrison. Built circa 1700 by a Mr. Griffin, it is the only pre-Revolutionary grist mill in Westchester, and stands on the banks of the Mamaroneck River at West Street, adjacent to the Hutchinson River Parkway between Mamaroneck and Harrison, on a site steeped in Indian legend.

One lovely residential area that was established was on Sunnyridge Farm, purchased in 1853 by Josiah Macy, a retired sea captain, whose home stood on North Street from which elevation he claimed he could see all the way to the Sound. "...When evening comes, I have the cheerful view of the lights from five lighthouses which are placed there to guide the mariner on his way...Since I left business in New York, I have passed most of my time on my farm; the quiet rural retirement has been very congenial to my feelings; it is what I often thought of in years that are gone..."

This beautiful 165 acre estate was later sub-divided and sold and is now the Sunnyridge section we know today with its many attractive streets and homes.

 

HARRISONITES of all ages are offered a comprehensive and diversified program of leisure time services under the auspices of the Harrison Recreation Department 670-3035. Year round indoor activities are conducted in the department's three community centers. Programs are designed to meet the interests and needs of pre-schoolers through senior citizens.

Outdoor activities including swimming, tennis, softball, baseball, and picnicking are enjoyed in community parks and on school fields. Five day camp programs are conducted throughout the community during the months of July and August.

Spicing the programs are special events including Spring Egg Hunts, Halloween Programs, Summer Concerts, and Sports Tournaments. An annual "It's Great to Live in Harrison/ Columbus Day Celebration" is held in October featuring a parade of marching bands and community organizations followed by a "fiesta" in the park across from the municipal building.

 

There are five members of the Town Board: the Mayor and four Town Board members.
Supervisor/Mayor Joan Walsh is the full-time Chief Executive, and has her office in the Municipal Building. The Board members: Deputy Mayor/Supervisor Joseph Canella, Thomas Scapaticci, Fred Sciliano and Pat Vetere, are part-time. Mayor Walsh welcomes visitors to her office, visits many homes during the course of a year, and herself investigates many complaints. She also keeps in touch with residents by attending many block parties. Board members are also available to residents for comments and questions. Residents are cordially invited to attend the Board meetings to express their opinions on any topic.