Little Falls News Items (2/15/26)

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Video: Little Falls, NJ Township Council Workshop Meeting Monday February 9 2026


Mayor Damiano’s State of the Township Message begins at the 2:50 minute mark

Little Falls Mayor Outlines 2025 Achievements and 2026 Priorities in State of the Township Address

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Calendar of Events - Event List 





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Lysol Healthy Habits Tip of the Month

The CDC reports high flu activity in schools this season. You can help slow the spread with simple everyday habits: encouraging your children to wash hands often, keeping shared spaces tidy together, and creating a safe space for them to share when they're not feeling well. Get more tips to keep your family healthy this flu season.


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Celebrate Take Your Family to School Week!

Join National PTA in celebrating Take Your Family to School Week Feb. 16-20. PTAs know how important family engagement is to support student success, and this week is designed to spotlight opportunities to encourage family engagement and strengthen family-school partnerships. The timing of the week honors the day PTA was founded, Feb. 17, 1897.

  

Help us celebrate PTA’s long legacy of family engagement during National PTA's Take Your Family to School Week by strengthening family engagement in your community and encouraging everyone to join PTA.


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🌿.png Peckman Preserve Project Updates 🌿.png
Join us for a Public Information Session to learn about the latest project plans for the Peckman Preserve in Little Falls, presented by the project team. The evening will include an overview of proposed updates and improvements, followed by time for the public to ask questions, share input, and learn more about next steps.
📅.png February 18th
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📍.png Passaic County Administration Building

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PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS NJ GREEN ACRES – PARK DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (2/23/26)

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Up to $50,000 in Student Loan Relief Available to Nursing Faculty

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Through the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program offered by the State of New Jersey, eligible nursing instructors can receive up to $50,000 in student loan relief in exchange for teaching nursing courses full- or part-time at eligible New Jersey institutions of higher education. Over the course of five years, participants can receive up to $10,000 in redemption per year, depending on the number of credits they teach. To qualify, applicants must be NJ residents with a valid nursing license and teach at approved institutions. Applications are open now through March 2, 2026.

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Scammers Are Sending Fake Toll Payment Texts

Scammers are texting New Jersey residents claiming they have unpaid tolls and threatening late fees. The messages link to fake websites designed to look like the Motor Vehicle Commission and steal your payment information.

The fraudulent sites use URLs ending in .help instead of .gov. The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission does not send texts about toll payments—only appointment reminders.

If you get a text about unpaid tolls, forward it to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. Don't click the link or provide any information. To check your toll account, manually type your toll service's official website into your browser.

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ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar “Guardianship and Future Care Planning” on Thursday, February 26th 10 am – 11:30 am. There will be an overview of the 17-a guardianship process, along with alternatives to guardianship. There will also be a brief discussion on Supplemental Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts offering tools for financial security for the person with a disability. Stephanie Baran, an attorney with extensive experience \presenting this subject to families, will be our speaker. Mandarin and Spanish translation will be provided. Registration is required. To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzkCuqrrTaeQmDBGi3Bq8g
You can also scan the QR Code on the flyers below.

As always, I would appreciate it if you would share this information with families and colleagues.

Thank you very much.

Best Regards,

Sandi Napor

Family Resource Specialist-Family Connect 

Office: 718-436-7979 ext. 5139

(formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City) 


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AAPD Webinar: Understanding New Medicaid Requirements 

Join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for an important webinar on the new Medicaid work requirements. Starting on January 1, 2027, these requirements will significantly impact many Medicaid beneficiaries.

The budget reconciliation bill, or H.R.1, was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and threatens the health coverage of 17 million Americans. It will cause a major crisis in our healthcare system, which already faces difficulty supporting people with disabilities and has been under increased strain since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Now that we are in 2026, the changes from this bill will begin to take effect soon, and the disability community must prepare for upcoming shifts in our healthcare system.

The goal of this webinar is to review expected changes, discuss how we should prepare for them, and highlight what we can do moving forward to lessen the harm of the changes. We aim to help our community understand the challenges ahead, while also recognizing that advocacy is always necessary and affirming that our fight to preserve Medicaid continues. 

When: February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Where: Register for the Zoom Webinar here. ASL and CART will be provided.
Who: Our panelists are 

  • Rachel Patterson, Disability and Health Policy Expert, Patterson&Meek
  • David Machledt, Senior Policy Analyst, National Health Law Program
  • Adela Flores-Brennan, Colorado Medicaid Director

Our expert panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of the new rules, focusing on what they mean for people with disabilities specifically. We will discuss:

  • The core work requirements and their implementation;
  • Which individuals and groups are exempt from the work requirements;
  • How to prepare to submit the necessary documentation to certify compliance or claim an exemption;
  • The expected timeline for receiving more detailed information and deadlines throughout 2026; and
  • How things may differ from state to state.

This session is crucial for anyone receiving Medicaid benefits who wants to learn how to keep their coverage under the new rules. Don't miss this chance to get informed and prepare in advance for these changes!

Register Now!
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