Little Falls News Items (8/14/23)

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ARNOLD KOROTKIN

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Arnold Korotkin

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Blog: Paterson Avenue – The Back Story (see 1 comment)


Blog: The Downtown Municipal Parking Lot (see 2 comments)

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Top 10 Product Commercial Jingles- https://youtu.be/gZ1nfdO_3Aw


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From Mayor Damiano’s Facebook Page -  A discussion about allowing a cannabis retailer to open on Rt 46


James Belford Damiano is with Chris Vancheri and 
4 others
 in Little Falls, NJ.

19h 
At TONIGHT'S night's council meeting we will begin the discussion about allowing a cannabis retailer to open on Rt 46. It is on the agenda, but in the interest of engaging as much of the public as possible, I wanted to mention it here as well.
When we first allowed certain types of cannabis businesses to consider Little Falls as a location, we did not allow retailers. This was done for two reasons: the first was to see how many other types of cannabis businesses came into town, and the second was to see how having a cannabis retailer impacted other communities where it was permitted.
We are now considering the idea of allowing a retailer on Rt 46 because we have received some interest from businesses in the other categories, and because the towns that have allowed retail in NJ have not seen any adverse affects.
In addition to the above, the research shows that the revenue for the Township that impacts everyone's taxes could be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. The businesses that we have reviewed are well-run professional operations that show no down-side whatsoever.
I feel the time is right for the discussion to begin, and I want to invite you to come and have your opinion heard. I hope you'll join us.
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Subject: OPRA legislation

Media and open government advocacy organization need to work together to figure out a strategy for addressing/highlighting the proposed changes to the Open Public Records Act and how these changes would hurt the public's right to know. 

If you would like to be part of a working group or want to stay in the loop about developments, The Jersey Vindicator is organizing a group that will work to connect media groups in NJ and good government groups to discuss the proposed changes. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/Hqj74ro1xH1HvghRA

Krystal Knapp


Krystal Knapp
Founder
The Jersey Vindicator
Planet Princeton

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Free Eye Screening

a1c80595-5628-17ac-baaa-4025d7518118.jpgThe Clifton Health Department and Project B.E.S.T., employed by the New Jersey Board of Human Services, will be hosting a vision screening for adults on August 29th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. The examination will be conducted by trained vision screeners funded by The State of New Jersey. The screening will be examining participants’ visual acuity and screening for glaucoma. It will be held on the second floor of Clifton City Hall at 900 Clifton Ave and is by appointment only. This screening is open to Little Falls and Clifton residents only. This is only a screening program, no prescriptions will be given. Referrals will be made in appropriate cases.

For complete information about this free program, please click on the link to the full press release below.

The Clifton Health Department is a contractual health agency for the Township of Little Falls.

Event Date 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 9:30am to 11:00am

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LOCATION DETAILS

Clifton Health Department
900 Clifton Avenue
2nd Floor
Clifton, NJ 07013
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The Little Falls Alliance For A Better Community is celebrating its 22nd year and our 16th Concert/Marketplace Season!

The Free Summer Concert Series 2023 will be held at Memorial Park, at the corner of Main Street & Wilmore Road on Thursdays starting June 29th from 7 to 8:30 pm, weather permitting. Here is our exciting list of bands for the 2023 season:

  • August 17 - “4 Flight Rock” - A journey to the early days of rock n’ roll.. all the way to the 70’s
  • August 24 - “Jersey Sound” - Music that kept us glued to our radios
  • August 31 - “Total Soul” - They keep us dancing all night long!

Exciting news! 

The concerts will now be live streamed and archived by Tobias Morgan Creatives for those unable to join in person. Scroll down their home page for the link to each concert livestream as it's posted.


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Upcoming Events
08/14/2023 - 6:30pm  :  Monday Evening Story Times
08/14/2023 - 7:00pm  :  Township Council Workshop Meeting
08/15/2023 - 10:00am  :  Yarn Lovers Knitting and Crocheting Group
08/15/2023 - 11:00am  :  Rhyme Time
08/15/2023 - 11:30am  :  Golden Agers Senior Group
08/15/2023 - 5:30pm  :  Happy Hour Yoga
08/16/2023 - 2:30pm  :  Veggie Mobile at Clifton City Hall
08/16/2023 - 6:30pm  :  Drive-In Bingo
08/16/2023 - 7:30pm  :  Outdoor Movie Night
08/17/2023 - 11:00am  :  Story Time in the Park
08/17/2023 - 11:30am  :  Jolly Seniors Senior Group
08/17/2023 - 6:30pm  :  Drawstring Tote Bag Guided Craft
08/18/2023 - 8:00am  :  Township Offices Friday Hours

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The deadline for filing the applications is October 31, 2023. The Tax Collector will have first-time filer applications available for taxpayers around March 30, 2023. Verification of Taxes PTR-1A or PTR-2A must be filled out in its entirety (Part I) by the applicant and place this page only in the mail, drop box or in-person for the Tax Collector’s signature. DO NOT MAIL OR PLACE THE WHOLE BOOKLET APPLICATION IN THE DROP BOX! Place Verification of Taxes (PTR-1A or PTR-2-A) in a sealed envelope in the drop box with your telephone number along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Please allow 2-3 weeks once received for completion. No application(s) will be completed during tax quarters which last for 10-15 days; these need to be sent in one week prior to tax quarters. The completed forms may be picked up when you receive a phone call Monday-Thursdays only during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. There are no pickups on Fridays. Forms can be returned via mail as well; let me know which you prefer.

Instead of having the Tax Collector complete the PTR-1A or PTR-2A you may send in your required documents; see the instructions in the booklet for the same.

Senior/Disabled Person Freeze checks will be mailed to qualified applicants as follows:

If you appliedYour check will be issued on or before:
Before May 1, 2023July 15, 2023
Between May 1 – June 1, 2023Sept. 1, 2023
Between June 2 – Sept. 1, 2023Nov. 1, 2023
Between Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2023Dec. 1, 2023
 
  • For general information, to receive an application, or to check the status of a filed application, go online to www.nj.gov/taxation and select “Property Tax Relief” and then Senior Freeze Program or call 1-800-882-6597.
  • You must make an appointment to visit a Regional Information Center: For locations that are open, go to www.nj.gov/taxation and select Contact Us.
  • To file a PTR-1 or PTR-2 application online, go to www.nj.gov/taxation, select Property Tax Relief and then Senior Freeze Program.
  • Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for hearing-impaired users: 1 (800) 286-6613 or (609) 984-7300.
  • Taxation email address for Senior Freeze and general questions: nj.ta...@treas.nj.gov

2022 Eligibility Requirements: Click on the linked document below.

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