Mike Worwerk with Salem oak seedling (Photo provided) The historic Salem Oak, now fallen, will grow again in Sparta In 2019, New Jersey’s largest and oldest tree, the picturesque Salem Oak, was downed. It was approximately 650 years old.... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 03:33
Bill Close (File photo) Sparta manager Bill Close to retire after 37 years in government Sparta Township manager William Close has announced his retirement after 37 years in local government. Close, who has been... News 02 Apr 2021 | 02:43
Sparta wants to clean up and close old landfill The Sparta Township planning board will investigate a 79.11-acre plot adjacent to the New York Susquehanna and Western Railway... Local News 19 Mar 2021 | 12:37
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta welcomes Matthew Beck as new superintendent of schools After a long search, Sparta Township has found its new superintendent of schools. The school board on March 2 appointed the... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:32
Sparta Township muncipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta renews contract with engineering firm The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 renewed its agreement with CP Engineers, while one councilwoman inquired about doing... Business 05 Mar 2021 | 01:28
Sparta renews contract with health consultant Sparta. The Sparta Township Council agreed to renew its contract with Steven Levinson of Assurance Consulting Associates... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:48
Christine Quinn Christine Quinn is appointed mayor Sparta. Christine Quinn was appointed mayor of Sparta Township for 2021 on Jan. 6. Quinn, who served as deputy mayor in 2020... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 03:46
The new ShopRite of Sparta. A local councilman wants to help local businesses prepare for the coming change away from plastic and single-use paper bags. (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta looks to inform public about coming plastic bag ban A Sparta Township Councilman suggested looking for ways to educate the public about the coming plastic bag ban, which was... Business 19 Nov 2020 | 05:26
After voters say yes, Sparta to revisit ordinance banning marijuana After New Jersey voters supported an amendment to the state’s constitution to legalize marijuana, Sparta Township Councilwoman... Local News 19 Nov 2020 | 05:11
Sparta Middle School (File photo by Vera Olinski) And the winner is... Sparta Township Council, four-year term (two open seats): WINNER: Christine Quinn (Commitment to Community) 6,731 WINNER: Joshua... Local News 10 Nov 2020 | 05:08
Sparta police report drop in township’s Covid cases After a COVID-19 spike caused Sparta Township school openings to be delayed, police chief Neil Spidaletto reported that cases... Local News 22 Oct 2020 | 02:28
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools delay reopening in response to outbreak The Sparta school district has delayed some phases of its reopening plan in response to the COVID-19 outbreak among its students... News 02 Oct 2020 | 02:03
Attorney William Haggerty of Dolan & Dolan, PA, steps to the microphone to speak to the Sparta Planning Board on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020. Haggerty represents resident Bruce Murphy who, along with his neighbors, is protesting a proposed private kennel facility on Sterling Hill Road. ( Mandy Coriston ) Board says kennel proposal needs clarification After months of postponement, the Sparta Planning Board held its first public hearing Wednesday evening on an application... Local News 20 Jan 2020 | 10:40
