Little Falls News Items (3/3/26)

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Blog: In Memory of  Dorothy Ann O’Haire

Blog: Town Council Meeting MIA!

Blog: Saving the Little Falls Diner?

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

Update: Snow, Freezing Rain Moving Into NJ Senate panel approves high school financial literacy requirement Port Authority warns drivers of latest fake toll payment text scam As suicides rise, NJ lacks permanent funding for 988 crisis hotline New Jersey's earliest risers will have the opportunity to catch the final hours of a lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3. New program helps NJ residents prevent heart disease First Authors Announced For 10th Montclair Literary Festival New book on St. Benedict’s in Newark: ‘A school that refused to die in a city that almost did’

=============================================================== Fact Sheet: How Eliminating the Department of Education Threatens Students With Disabilities Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts Ahead Of Medicaid Work Rules, States To Spend Millions Upgrading Systems Viewpoints: FDA's Attempt To Expedite Drug Approval Backfires; Cannabis Use In Pregnancy Is Legally Complicated ============================================================== FYI: Eligibility requirements, including income limits, and benefits available for all property tax relief programs are subject to change by the State Budget. Need information on the 2025 PAS-1 Application and its programs, visit; https://www.nj.gov/.../taxation/propertytaxrelieffaq.shtml. #njtax ===================================================== International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain’ - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme Women Empowerment Children's Books Perfect for Women's History Month - https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/7-amazing-childrens-books-and-activities-for-international-womens-day/ Let’s Go Girls! 12 Picture Books That Celebrate Girl Power - https://www.readbrightly.com/picture-books-that-celebrate-girl-power/#0 Celebrating National Women’s Month: 7 Children’s Books by and About Amazing Women - https://thecorecollaborative.com/celebrating-national-womens-month-7-childrens-books-by-and-about-amazing-women/ ============================================================ MARCH IS Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month During March every year people with disabilities, families, loved ones, professionals organizations and other groups recognize Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to the lives of people with developmental disabilities. It’s a time to highlight achievements, honor progress, showcase contributions and address ongoing challenges. Starting as a presidential proclamation in 1987 DD Awareness Month now provides an annual opportunity for intentional reflection, celebration and transformation. Your Right To A Community Life - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/guides/hcbs-guide-your-right-to-a-community-life/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=DOWNLOAD%20NOW Resources To Raise Awareness About Developmental Disabilities! - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/articles/resources-to-raise-awareness-about-developmental-disabilities/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=Developmental%20Disabilities%20DD%20Awareness%20Month Ableism and Prejudice Research - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/projects/ableism-research/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=Learn%20More Using the Three E's To Impact Rights - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/newsletters/using-the-three-es-to-impact-rights/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=Read%20Now Increasing the Social Capital of People with Disabilities - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/newsletters/increasing-the-social-capital-of-people-with-disabilities/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=Read%20Now Looking For More Resources For DD Awareness Month? - https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/articles/resources-to-raise-awareness-about-developmental-disabilities/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month&utm_content=Article%20%20Mar%202026%20%20Developmental%20Disability%20Awareness%20Month+CID_3af5c563ad2c9b49fe85f0693da967a7&utm_source=CM%20Email%20Marketing&utm_term=VIEW%20FULL%20ARTICLE ================================================================ New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate published the state's first-ever food security strategic plan. It outlines a three-year plan for building a food system that aims to increase food access and stability. It is available online for viewing. New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA) ================================================================

Take Action From Home During LegCon

This week is National PTA’s 2026 Legislative Conference (LegCon) and PTA leaders from across the country will be meeting with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for public schools; immigrant families; and policies that protect children's health, safety and well-being. Even if you won’t be joining us in person at LegCon, you can still make an impact and take action from home!    Use our action alert or text PTA to 50457 to raise your voice and send a message to your members of Congress straight from your phone. And follow National PTA on social media (Facebook, Instagram) to see what's going on in real time.

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Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS (2/27/26) District March Dates To Remember 2026 School 1 STEAM Fair Flyer 2026 School 1 STEAM Fair 2026 RWJBarnabas Cardiac and Concussion Screenings School 3 SEL Day Information March 2nd School 3 Book Character Day March 6th