Little Falls News Items (1/28/26)

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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 

27 N.J. towns refuse to back down on affordable housing despite losing in court — twice

Sen. Andy Kim accepting applications for Senate Page Program for this year

Keeping Students Healthy This Winter: Classroom Hygiene and Health Lessons

- https://sharemylesson.com/blog/keeping-students-healthy-winter-classroom-hygiene-and-health-lessons?utm_campaign=33904233-2026-enewsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=400123398&utm_content=400123398&utm_source=hs_email

New Year Game Plan: Stay Healthy Together - 

https://ptaourchildren.org/new-year-game-plan-stay-healthy-together/

With US's Measles-Free Status in Danger, ABC Fails to Mention Trump and MAHA as Cause

Tips for Teaching Your KidsHow to Use AI - 

https://ptaourchildren.org/tips-for-teaching-your-kids-how-to-use-ai/

Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200000  - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/us/yale-free-tuition.html?unlocked_article_code=1.H1A.CjYJ.tpv2RSqIN2sn&smid=em-share

Families can attend the NJ Camp Fair on Feb. 4 at Montclair Art Museum.Attendees will meet camp directors and learn about different offerings for children ages 5-17. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Art Museum

Understanding the Red Flags in NJ’s Latest Pension Investment Audit

- https://nj21st.com/2026/01/27/understanding-the-red-flags-in-njs-latest-pension-investment-audit/

• Special Primary Election: 11th Congressional District

NJ-11 Candidate Q&A on Challenges and Service of Transportation

Download the NEW classroom Activity Planner, which includes a week’s worth of lessons and activities for teaching all five primary news literacy standards. 

Teen safety: 6 tips for using AI and social media, 

Want to Improve Tweens’ Social Skills? Enlist Senior Citizens’ Help

Learning history to combat hate: Students tour Jewish Heritage museum before Holocaust Remembrance Day

 Are you a librarian? Check out this special version of the Activity Planner made with you in mind! 

Thousands more N.J. kids are skipping vaccines. See how your county compares.- https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2026/01/thousands-more-nj-kids-are-skipping-vaccines-see-how-your-county-compares.html

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization California says hello -https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/g-s1-107526/california-world-health-organization-infectious-diseases

From hot flashes to bone health: NJ women gain insurance coverage for menopause care

Dear Marci: How do I stop unwanted outreach from Medicare Advantage companies?

Doctors Increasingly See AI Scribes in a Positive Light. But Hiccups Persist.

Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm

CDC Vaccine Databases, Crucial For Managing Outbreaks, Are Out Of Date

Viewpoints: Immigration Enforcement Is Harming Health Care; Why Is American Health Care So Expensive?

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In-person early voting for the 11th congressional district special primary election is Jan. 29 to Feb. 3. The district includes parts of Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties. A list of early voting centers is available online. Voters interested in voting by mail must apply for a mail-in ballot by Jan. 29. The special primary election is on Feb. 5.Add to . New Jersey Division of Elections =========================================

New Jersey residents ages 16+ can apply to be an election poll worker within their county. People living in Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties can apply to work during the 11th congressional district special primary election. In-person early voting is from Jan. 29 to Feb. 3. Primary election day is Feb. 5. Interested applicants should contact their county board of elections for applications.

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Outdoors On Purpose is hiring community researchers to evaluate safety, accessibility, and belonging in outdoor spaces. Researchers will receive a stipend, support for transportation and meals, leadership and skills training, and a certificate upon completion. Open to ages 16+. Applications close Feb. 20. Add to  Outdoors On Purpose

========================================================= Take the Survey: Help Shape NYC Transit Service for Bloomfield Residents Do you travel to and from New York City by bus or train—or wish it were easier to do so? The Township of Bloomfield is conducting a short survey to better understand residents’ travel habits, preferences, and barriers when using public transit to NYC.  Results will be shared with NJ Transit to support ongoing discussions about weekend and off-peak weekday service. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, and share it with fellow Bloomfield residents before January 31. Take the Survey! The Township of Bloomfield | 1 Municipal Plaza | Bloomfield, NJ 07003 US ========================================== ======,,, New Jersey residents can enroll in the state’s health insurance marketplace, Get Covered NJ, through Jan. 31. Get Covered NJ provides health insurance to people who are not insured through an employer or through Medicaid and Medicare. Federal tax credits that lower the cost of health insurance payments expired at the end of 2025 and are not be available in 2026. According to a state press release, N.J. will provide $215 million in state subsidies, called New Jersey Health Plan Savings, for eligible enrollees. Healthcare plans under Get Covered NJ cover preventive services, emergency services, prescription drugs, prenatal and pediatric care, and more. Enrollment is available online. State of New Jersey

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Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS (1/23/26) GS Grades K-1 Virtual Series GS Kindergarten Readiness LF Rec SpringSports26 LF Twp ISPW Wrestling Flyer School 1 NJHS Tied Together with Kindness PV Fencing 8th Grade Open House School 3 We're Halfway There! School 3 AFamilyGuideToHealthyScreenHabits School 1 8th Grade Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser 26