SCCC’s acting board leader resigns The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) board of trustees is without a leader after acting chairwoman Candice Smith resigned... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 09:48
Township Council members Christine Quinn and Josh Hertzberg are honored for their service during the Dec. 10 meeting. (Photos by Dave Smith) Water rate increase approved The Township Council unanimously approved an ordinance to increase the water rate at its meeting Dec. 10. The rate rose to... Local News 08 Jan 2025 | 09:24
Many projects planned for 2025 All of the funds provided to Sussex County in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will have been allocated by the end of... News 29 Dec 2024 | 03:23
6 running for 2 Township Council seats Six people have filed to run for two seats on the Township Council in the Nov. 5 election, according to an unofficial list.... Local News 23 Aug 2024 | 01:15
Grant to fund inclusive playground Sparta has been awarded a grant of nearly $600,000 to fund a completely inclusive playground, Councilwoman Christine Quinn... Local News 16 Jul 2024 | 10:57
Hemlock Pond, Sussex County, N.J., Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) National park proposal dealt crippling blows The prospect of a national park along the Delaware River was hit with a series of major setbacks after one its original architects... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 03:40
Pride, other flags to be flown in June A Pride flag - as well as flags marking the birthday of the U.S. Army and Juneteenth Day - will fly at the Sparta municipal... Local News 30 May 2023 | 08:51
Sparta Councilman Daniel Chiariello’s brother Roy lifts him in the air after he takes the oath of office. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Chiariello elected mayor, Clark deputy mayor Two new council members were sworn in to four-year terms at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 5, and they joined new... Local News 11 Jan 2023 | 04:50
The footprint of the proposed warehouse. Sparta’s mega warehouse proposal continues to spark public outrage The public comment period during the June 14 Sparta Township Council meeting was lively — and informative. The council heard... News 23 Jun 2022 | 06:43
The loading bay of a large warehouse (Bigstock photo) Sparta warehouse supports township’s master plan, resolution states On Oct. 26, the Sparta Township Council passed a resolution, among 14 passed that night, to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 12:34
Orange arrow points to the 1.59-acre parcel at 33 Holland Circle (realtor.com) Sparta to buy Holland Circle plot for emergency access to the Glen The Sparta Township Council on Oct. 12 unanimously adopted an ordinance to purchase a plot of land on Holland Circle that... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 03:59
Sparta bans heavy trucks from two more township roads Heavy trucks are now banned on two more Sparta Township roads. A current ban on a third road will continue — even though... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
Christmas tree farm, solar panels are possible uses for former landfill The Sparta Township Council unanimously approved a redevelopment plan for the former Sparta Landfill site. The new ordinance... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 04:53
Sparta introduces measure to redevelop landfill The Sparta Township Council on Aug. 10 introduced an ordinance for a development plan on the former Sparta Landfill. The ordinance... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 02:59
The ceremony was organized by squad member Arlene Kayne (center) with help from members Janice Johnson (left) and Renee Ferguson (right) (Photo provided) Sparta Ambulance Squad re-dedicates Memorial Garden to remember fallen members The Sparta Ambulance Squad gathered at its building on Sparta Avenue on July 8 to remember fallen members by re-dedicating... Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 03:48
