Little Falls News Items (6/26/26)

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Blog: It’s Time for Little Falls to Ban Data Centers (see 3 comments)

Blog: Bridge Over the Peckman (Update) (see 1 comment)

Blog: 2024-25 School Performance Report data (see 1 comment)

Blog: 117 Main Street Project Update (see 3 comments)

Blog: Making Little Falls a Barrier Free Community

Blog: Parking and Parking Meters (see 1 comment)

Blog: Township’s  Affordable Housing Plan (see 4 comments)

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Showers Saturday give way to a sunny Sunday

Calendar of Events - Event List

All The Info. On NYC's Tall Ship Parade July 3-8

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Montclair: See Nearby Events

Little Falls Adopts $27.6M Budget Approves 5.5% Tax Increase For 2026

- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/government/articles/little-falls-adopts-27-6m-budget-approves-5-5-tax-increase-for-2026

Here’s what N.J. e-bike owners and riders have to do now to avoid a fine under a new law

- https://www.nj.com/news/2026/06/heres-what-nj-e-bike-owners-and-riders-have-to-do-now-to-avoid-a-fine-under-a-new-law.html

Data CentersHolding Big Tech Accountable in New Jersey

- https://www.sierraclub.org/new-jersey/data-centers

Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May, highest level in 3 years

6 Unbeatable Food Challenges Across America

The Best Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S

7 of the Best Lake Towns in the U.S.

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Little Falls Public School’s District Wide Facilities Improvement Plan - STATUS UPDATE

- https://www.lfschools.org/referendum.php#gsc.tab=0

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Marvel Comics Celebrates Disability Pride Month with New Stories and Variant Covers Spotlighting Misty Knight Daredevil and More -This July, issues of 'Amazing Spider-Man,' 'Uncanny X-Men,' 'Fantastic Four,' and 'Wolverine' will feature special Disability Pride backup stories by Marieke Nijkamp and Andrea Di Vito, as well as Disability Pride Variant Covers by superstar artists.

- https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-voices-disability-pride-month-backup-stories-variant-covers-july-2026

In this Capstone, 'The Coming Wave: Aging, Intellectual Disabilities, and Dementia Care', Kathryn Pears of NTG shares challenges, insights, and tools to better support our aging community with intellectual disabilities and dementia.

How did disability shape your day?

- https://www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/shape-your-day/?ref=disability-thinking-weekday.ghost.io

I went to the world's only Deaf universityDid I find Deaf Utopia at Gallaudet?

- https://www.bodybabble.com/p/i-went-to-the-worlds-only-deaf-university?ref=disability-thinking-weekday.ghost.io

Largest MA Organizations Have Disproportionate Denial Rates for Some Post-Acute Care

- https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2026/06/25/largest-ma-organizations-have-disproportionate-denial-rates-for-some-post-acute-care?utm_source=Medicare+Rights+Center&utm_campaign=66fab15051-medicare-watch-062526&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b1584858c4-84700561&mc_cid=66fab15051

Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees 

Health Spending Set To Outpace Economic Growth, Reach $9 Trillion By 2034, CMS Estimates 

 Forest Service Will Allow Federal Firefighters To Wear N95 Respirators 

HHS Cuts Funding For Grants To Prevent Teen Pregnancies 

Amid Nationwide Shortage Of Chemo Drugs, Some Cancer Patients Are Being Prioritized For Treatment 

Insulin Cap Legislation Gaining Momentum Among Some GOP Senators 

Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs 

Viewpoints: Stop Tiptoeing Around It — The US Has Already Lost Its Measles Status; Despite Fearmongering, Sunscreen Is Safe 

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Students in grades 9-12 can attend Montclair Film's summer filmmaking session, scheduled from Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14. Attendees will learn how to make a film, edit with Adobe Premiere Pro, and use a camera. Registration is required. 
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Youth entering grades 7-9 can register for First Draft Academy's sports writing or arts writing programs, both scheduled to start Jul. 6 at Montclair State University. It meets Mondays through Thursdays until Jul. 23. Participants will work on projects, go on field trips, and interview professionals. Registration is required.
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=================================================================================== On June 15th Passaic County held a public information meeting (via zoom) regarding the proposed Peckman River Pedestrian Bridge along the Morris Canal Greenway Trail in Little Falls.The slides from the Peckman River Pedestrian Bridge Public Information Meeting can be found here: - https://www.passaiccountynj.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12043/639172850797530000 ============================================================================ Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS  (6/19/26) PVRHS Summer Reading Letter to 9th 2026-2027 SY PV 2026 Volleyball Camp PV Lacrosse Camp Flyer