City of Harrison, Arkansas

Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Harrison is the County Seat of Boone County, Arkansas, with a population of approximately 13,000 residents within the city limits and approximately 40,000 in the county. It is nationally recognized as one of the "Best Small Towns in America" with a downtown lake and a beautifully renovated town square complete with hanging flower baskets. Harrison was also featured in the Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Where to Retire Magazine as one of the best retirement towns.

Harrison's scenic canyons, hills, and rivers allow privacy and wide-open spaces, and the nearby cities of Branson and Springfield offer metropolitan amenities such as live performances and varied dining options. For outdoor lovers, canoeing and fishing amid the limestone bluffs and serene scenery on Buffalo National River are popular activity's. The low cost of living, laid back lifestyle and historic downtown continue to draw retirees to Harrison.

The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons. The average winter temperature is 45 degrees and the average summer temperature is about 92 degrees. Precipitation is usually well distributed throughout the year. One or more snowfalls occur each winter but the snow cover usually only remains for a few days.

UPCOMING EVENTS and/or PRESS RELEASES

City Storm Debris Clean Up

The City of Harrison will provide curbside storm debris pick-up commencing on February 9, 2009 at each ward. After each ward route is complete (estimated the week of March 9, 2009), the ward routes will be repeated one time. Storm debris is to be set behind curb and kept away from street gutters, fire hydrants, gas meters, mailboxes and 30 feet from intersections. Limbs greater than 4' in length will not be taken. No structural building demolition debris will be taken.

The City Farm at 1508 Silver Valley Road will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, starting February 2 until further notice for individual delivery of storm debris by individual residents.

All of the above is for residents labor only. Residents utilizing contractors for debris removal must also contract the disposal of debris to an approved receiving site. NO CITY CURB SITE PICK UP AND/OR CITY DISPOSAL SITE IS AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR COLLECTED DEBRIS.

If you have questions regarding the storm debris pickup, you may call the Mayor's office at 741-2777 or Public Works Dept at 741-3434.

Press Announcement regarding Vendors

The City of Harrison would like to caution all of our citizens to check with the Harrison Police Department prior to contracting for services from any vendors who do not regularly conduct business in the area.

The Harrison Police Department may be contacted by calling (870) 741-5463. Prior to calling please have the vendors name and company name to give the clerk at the Police Department. Our clerks or dispatchers will then check the vendors against our listings of registered vendors. These listed vendors will have had a check conducted by the Police Department so that they will have information on file.

All vendors wishing to conduct business in Harrison for goods or services who do not normally conduct business in the Harrison area must come to the Harrison Police Department located at 116 South Spring Street and obtain a vendors permit.

The permits will be available seven days a week from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Vendors must present a valid photo I.D. and information regarding their business. Cost for the Vendors permits will be $25.00 for a one day permit or $100.00 for a thirty day permit.

The City Of Harrison through this effort is attempting to safeguard area residents against potential fraudulent practices. Any residents or vendors who have questions may contact the Harrison Police Department by calling (870) 741-5463.