Little Falls News Items (6/2026)

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Blog: It’s Time for Little Falls to Ban Data Centers (see 1 comments)

Blog: Bridge Over the Peckman (Update)

Blog: 2024-25 School Performance Report data (see 1 comment)

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

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

Things to do in New York City: June 20-21

Towns across North Jersey have scheduled an abundance of special events from now through the end of the year to mark America's 250th.

Passaic Valley High School Graduates More Than 300 Students as Class of 2026 Reflects on Memories Future

- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/education/articles/passaic-valley-high-school-graduates-more-than-300-students-as-class-of-2026-reflects-on-memories-future

Agenda for Township Council Meeting Monday, JUNE 22, 2026

"Montclair Make Music Day" is scheduled for Jun. 21, It is an all-day event at different locations throughout the township. Add to  Montclair Make Music Day A Walk Through the New Exhibition at Grounds For Sculpture

The Best Farmers Markets in New Jersey—All 21 Counties (Little Falls made the list)

- https://thedigestonline.com/new-jersey/best-farmers-markets-in-nj/?utm_source=newjerseydigest.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=21-farmers-markets-worth-your-saturday-morning&_bhlid=46c81d78931fdf7b7f95dbe6cef4efef0660fcc9

Ribbon Cut for Reopening of The Food Pantry at United Methodist Church Totowa

- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/giving-back/articles/ribbon-cut-for-reopening-of-the-food-pantry-at-united-methodist-church-totowa

Little Falls Police Chief to Retire June 26 After More Than 20 Years of Public Service

- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/totowa/sections/police-and-fire/articles/little-falls-police-chief-to-retire-june-26-after-more-than-20-years-of-public-service

Children Of 9/11 (911 Documentary) | Full Documentary

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZcTRGqjB0

CivicStory - Sustainability, Government & Creative Change

N.J. affordable housing lottery opens for 26 rentals from $535 a month. See if you qualify.

Sayreville The Latest NJ Town To Question Data Centers

Hidden Summer Hazards Families Should Not Ignore

============================================================================ Recipients of WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs can use their cash benefits at participating farmers markets through Nov. 30.Eligible WIC recipients will receive $30 and eligible seniors will receive $50 that can go towards fruits, vegetables and herbs. A list of participating farmers markets is available when electronic benefits are released. New Jersey Department of Agriculture ============================================================================ States aren't required to provide community-based care for people with disabilities, new DOJ opinion claims https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-disability-opinion-community-care/ Trump DOJ Outlines Dubious Path to Force People Into PsychiatricInstitutions“This administration is trying to take away one of the mostfundamental rights that people with disabilities have fought for.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/trump-doj-memo-olmstead-psychiatric-disabilities-institutions-mental-health/ DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promisehttps://www.aapd.com/aapd-horrified-by-doj-olmstead-memo/ =========================================================================== New short film Love Zuri: exploring autism through father-daughter bond - https://youtu.be/uWT-mrBIUAw The Making of Love Zuri - https://youtu.be/ZNmecn6J__E Love Zuri: Film Trailer - https://youtu.be/j6KebnGq50M ============================================================================ Tell Congress to scrap the cap on Social Security. According to the new annual report, the Social Security trust fund will be depleted, NOT 20 years from now, but in JUST SIX YEARS. If Congress fails to act, retirees could face benefit cuts of MORE than 20%. That’s the difference between being able to make ends meet or STRUGGLING to afford groceries, rent, and prescriptions. We’re gathering signatures to tell Congress to scrap the cap on Social Security taxes so billionaires pay on all of their income like the rest of us — but we need your signature! Please, sign our petition before midnight: Tell Congress to scrap the cap and make the wealthy pay their fair share. SIGN YOUR NAME ===================================================================== Little Falls Public Schools’  FRIDAY FOLDERS  (6/19/26) PVRHS Summer Reading Letter to 9th 2026-2027 SY PV 2026 Volleyball Camp PV Lacrosse Camp Flyer