Little Falls News Items (4/11/26)

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Blog: Flash Back: Korotkin Becomes Gadfly Officially

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

Blog: In Memory of  Dorothy Ann O’Haire

Blog: Town Council Meeting MIA!  (see 1 comment)

Blog: Saving the Little Falls Diner? (see 2 comment)

Blog: Town Videos Get An “F” (see 2 comments)

Blog: New Development Application for 117 Main Street (see 1 comment)

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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Calendar of Events - Event List

Agenda for Township Council Workshop Meeting Monday, APRIL 13, 2026

Passaic County Parks & Recreation Newsletter (Spring 2026)

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New COLA Prediction for Next Year’s Social Security Payments

Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran

USPS raising prices of stamps by 4 cents, plus 5 other government updates you need to know

Nationwide Recall of Iron Supplements Poses Risk of Serious Injury or Death

NYU economics professor reacts to 3.3% inflation jump amid war in Iran

Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike

Home values are soaring in 504 N.J. ZIP codes. Is yours one of them?

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========================================================== Spousal Social Security Benefits: What Married and Divorced Americans Need to Know - https://www.ntd.com/spousal-social-security-benefits-what-married-and-divorced-americans-need-to-know_1137192.html?utm_source=ntdmorning&src_src=ntddailynoe&utm_campaign=ntd-2026-04-10&src_cmp=ntd-2026-04-10&utm_medium=email&est=FeYTi5rY4uHSbwoPFPOt8jt6SIphI6mfH4BnqFBynOxKUC%2FsV8u0KOGBZxFltN%2Bs ========================================================== Morristown boy with cerebral palsy faces deportation as family races to fund legal defense State worker arrested for assaulting person with disabilities under her care =========================================================== The following are Federal & State Government Resources: The Americans with Disabilities Act U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, webpage (beta) on ADA.Incudes links to full text of statute and current regulations.  New Jersey Department of Human Services: The Americans with Disabilities Act State of New Jersey website on the Americans with Disabilities Act Section508.gov US General Services Administration (GSA) federal legal requirements for digital accessibility  Making Meetings Accessible Guidelines from the CDC for making meetings accessible =============================================== Voter Turnout and Voting Accessibility Fact Sheets on Voter Turnout "Fact sheet: Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2022 Elections," by Lisa Schur, Douglas Kruse, and Mason Ameri, July 2023.  "Fact sheet: Disability and Voting Access Policies in 2020," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, December 2021.  "Fact sheet: Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2020 Elections," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, July 2021.  "Fact sheet: Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2018 Elections," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, July 2019. "Fact sheet: Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2016 Elections," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, July 2017. “Fact sheet:  Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2010 Elections,” by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, June 2011. “Fact sheet:  Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2008 Elections,” by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, July 2009. Projecting Eligible Voters with Disabilities "Projecting the Number of Eligible Voters with Disabilities in the November 2024 Elections," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, October 2024. “Projecting the Number of Eligible Voters with Disabilities in the November 2020 Elections,” by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, September 2020. "Projecting the Number of Eligible Voters with Disabilities in the November 2016 Elections," by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, August 2016. Presentations EAC Panel Discussion on “Disability, the Voting Process, and the Digital Divide,” by Lisa Schur, Douglas Kruse, and Mason Ameri, July 26, 2022. “Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2020 Elections: Presentation at National Disability Rights Network data summit, September 14, 2021,” by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse. “Learning The Lessons of 2020: Voting, Accessibility, and Voters with Disabilities,” Respectability.org, by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, April 8, 2021. “Disability and Voting Accessibility in the 2020 Elections: Presentation to AAPD/RevUp,” by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, March 18, 2021.  “Disability and Voting Accessibility in the 2020 Elections: Roundtable Discussion with Election Assistance Commission Members” February 17, 2021. Studies “Disability and Voting Accessibility in the 2022 Elections: Final Report on Survey Results Submitted to the Election Assistance Commission,”  by Lisa Schur, Douglas Kruse, Mason Ameri, and Meera Adya, July 2023.  "Disability, the Voting Process, and the Digital Divide," report commissioned by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), by Lisa Schur, Douglas Kruse, and Mason Ameri, July 2022. “Disability and Voting Accessibility in the 2020 Elections: Final Report on Survey Results Submitted to the Election Assistance Commission,”  by Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse, February 2021.  Lisa Schur, Mason Ameri, and Meera Adya. “Disability, Voter Turnout, and Polling Place Accessibility,” Social Science Quarterly Vol. 98, No. 5, November 2017, pp. 1374-1390. Lisa Schur, Meera Adya, and Mason Ameri. "Accessible Democracy: Reducing Voting Obstacles for People with Disabilities." Election Law Journal Vol. 14, No. 1, 2015, pp. 60-65. Lisa Schur, “Reducing Obstacles to Voting for People with Disabilities: White Paper prepared for Presidential Commission on Election Administration,” June 22, 2013 "Disability, Voter Turnout, and Voting Difficulties in the 2012 Elections," report to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and Research Alliance for Accessible Voting, by Lisa Schur, Meera Adya, and Douglas Kruse, June 2013. Lisa Schur and Meera Adya, “Sidelined or Mainstreamed? Political Participation and Attitudes of People with Disabilities in the United States," Social Science Quarterly, Vol. 94, No. 3, 2013, pp. 811-839. “Testimony before Election Assistance Commission,” October 8, 2009. By Lisa Schur. View the webcast. “Voting,” in Gary Albrecht, ed., Encyclopedia of Disability (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2005).  By Lisa Schur, Todd Shields, and Kay Schriner. “Enabling Democracy: Disability and Voter Turnout,” Political Research Quarterly, Vol. 55, No. 1, March 2002, pp. 167-190. By Lisa Schur, Todd Shields, Douglas Kruse, and Kay Schriner. “What Determines Voter Turnout?  Lessons from Citizens with Disabilities,” Social Science Quarterly, Vol. 81, No. 2, June 2000, pp. 571-587. By Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse. =========================================================== Montclair State University’s Stokes Music Camp returns this summer—offering a one- or two-week, sleep-away experience designed for young musicians ages 10–17. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Stokes State Forest, this unique program blends serious music-making with outdoor adventure, creativity, and community.  What makes Stokes special?  Daily ensemble experiences (band, orchestra, choir, jazz, and more)  Music theory classes  Opportunities in rock band and musical theater  Recreation and environmental activities in a stunning natural setting  A supportive, fun community of fellow young musicians  2026 Camp Dates: July 12–18 and July 19–25  Location: New Jersey School of Conservation, Stokes State Forest Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or friend, we invite you to share this opportunity with the young musicians in your life. It’s a summer of growth, connection, and music they won’t forget. Learn more and apply: https://www.montclair.edu/john-j-cali-school-of-music/summer-programs/stokes-music-camp/ ================================================================== DAY 6 OF EARLY VOTING IN NJ-11 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR U.S. CONGRESS MEJIA, HATHAWAY HIT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL, AND ONE ANOTHER, IN FINAL WEEK OF NJ-11 SPECIAL Voters choosing Sherrill replacement in 11th Congressional District - https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/voters-choosing-sherrill-replacement-in-11th-congressional-district/ NJ-11 Early Voting Starts April 6, Goes through April 14 Watch the NJ-11 Special Election Debate with Mejia and Hathaway  - https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/watch-the-nj-11-special-election-debate-with-mejia-and-hathaway-at-4-pm/ Mejia and Hathaway Face Off In Heated First and Only NJ-11 Debate Joe Hathaway, Analilia Mejia clash in only debate before NJ special House election

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Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS (4/3/26) District April Dates To Remember 2026 PTA Glow Party Flyer PTA Yankees Fundraiser Flyer Friends of the LF Library FlowersFundraiser Friends of the LF Library RaisingCanesFundraiser HSH 2026 Ice Cream Social Flyer