Little Falls News Items (3/12/26)

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Blog: 117 Main Street Project Update

Blog: In Memory of  Dorothy Ann O’Haire

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

Blog: Saving the Little Falls Diner? (see 1 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

Little Falls Council Recognizes Holi with Proclamation

Showers will wash away our March warmth

Little Falls, NJ Township Council Workshop Meeting Monday March 9 2026

- https://youtu.be/eBlKD7TEtUE

Little Falls Updates Zoning for Affordable Housing Raises Concerns Over State Mandates

- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/government/articles/little-falls-updates-zoning-for-affordable-housing-raises-concerns-over-state-mandates

Little Falls Receives $1M Federal Grant for Peckman River Bank Stabilization Project - https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/government/articles/little-falls-receives-1m-federal-grant-for-peckman-river-bank-stabilization-project

Little Falls Approves Budget Transfers as Fiscal Year End Approaches - https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/government/articles/little-falls-approves-budget-transfers-as-fiscal-year-end-approaches

N.J. lawmakers renew push for youth sports background checks after sex offender flaws exposed

Toyota recalls 550K vehicles: If you have one of these vehicles, go to your dealer ASAP

Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay

NJ under fire for releasing student test details so late

School leaders say the state's rollout of new, adaptive NJSLA and NJGPA state testing should have considered local needs and district feedback.

More money, less uncertainty in Sherrill’s record school aid pitch

For kids in crisis, Sherrill taps in-school therapy, academic research

Doctor talks impact of AI on teen mental health

The Myths and Realities of Culturally Responsive Teaching (Opinion)

Assessing Kindergarten Readiness—During Routine Pediatric Checkups - https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/assessing-kindergarten-readiness-during-routine-pediatric-checkups/2026/03?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=tu&M=17203064&UUID=ed80ad400f3ae9179b102658e1022455&T=22445506

Key oversight helping keep student loan records accurate has stopped, a watchdog says

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Marty Crunchwrap Supreme and more menu ideas for your 2026 Oscars party

IRS centers offer in-person assistance on select Saturdays in NY, NJ and CT

Is buying online or in-store cheaper? Comparing grocery prices across the U.S.

Are you paying more than other shoppers?

NJ towns face March 15 affordable housing deadline - 

https://www.njherald.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/03/12/nj-towns-march-15-affordable-housing-deadline/89066231007/

New Brunswick approves 45�story, 800�unit apartment tower

Raritan races to meet state deadline on affordable housing plan

Facing a state deadline, Oradell approved new zoning for housing developments, sparking resident concerns. Here's a look at their plan.

N.J. town’s school election — which could hike property taxes by $1,500 — is too close to call

What are Trump’s plans for your voter information? | Sheneman cartoon

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How much does it cost to attend a private high school in Northern New Jersey?

A private school, as defined by Private School Review, is essentially a non-public K-12 educational institution that is operated "independently of the government's direct management of public school systems."

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DHS Violence Endangers the Autistic Community

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling

Congressman says staff returned hearing aids to deported deaf child

New England Cherishes Its Local Elections. Many Disabled Voters Are Locked Out.

- https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/03/new-england-vermont-town-meeting-disabled-voters-caucus/?ref=the-accessible-voting-booth.ghost.io

Primary Care Is in Trouble. So Doctors Band Together To Boost Their Market Power.

Vaccine Advisers Have Abandoned Plan To Rethink Covid Vaccine, Sources Say

FDA OKS LEUCOVORIN FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER, BUT NOT AS AUTISM TREATMENT

Alleged Medicare Overpayments Cost Seniors $13.4B In Premium Increases

STUDY: NEW BLOOD TEST MAY FORECAST WOMEN'S DEMENTIA RISK 25 YEARS EARLY

VIEWPOINTS: FOURTH-YEAR MED STUDENT UNPREPARED TO TREAT CHRONIC DISEASES; FILLING TOP SPOT AT CBER IS TOUGH FEAT

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Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS (3/6/26) School 1 7th & 8th Grade March Madness Poster School 3 Battle of the Grades Math Madness School 3 KHC Parent Letter ESP School 3 Read Around the Bases PTA Yankees Fundraiser Flyer