Council race shouldn’t be popularity contest Having competent Town Council officials who we entrust to draft and enact our local laws is one of many factors that contribute... Letters to the Editor 03 Nov 2022 | 01:01
Sparta investigates water supply amid drought Sparta Township Manager Neil Spidaletto reminded residents on August 23 that despite some recent rainfall, the area remains... Local News 30 Aug 2022 | 12:00
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 proposed lot where the warehouse may stand. Sparta’s mega-warehouse: town accused of changing ordinance for developers’ needs The June 1 Sparta Township Planning Board meeting further demonstrated the opposition to developer Diamond Chip Realty LLC’s... Business 09 Jun 2022 | 09:29
Plastic bags will no longer be distributed at stores in NJ and similar environmentally unfriendly items are sure to follow suit ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Plastic bag ban goes into effect “Might sound crazy, but it ain’t no lie, baby bye, bye bye.” – N’Sync That lyric from the boy band’s late ‘90s popular hit... Business 03 May 2022 | 12:08
The warehouse complex site plan presented to the Sparta Planning Board ‘No decisions have been made’ about massive warehouse, Sparta council tells public Resident William Enright told the Sparta Township Council on March 8 that a petition objecting to a massive new warehouse... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 06:07
Sparta Township Municipal Building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta increases pay for interim township manager Sparta. The Sparta Township Council on Nov. 9 approved a retroactive pay raise for interim township manager Neil Spidaletto.... Local News 03 Dec 2021 | 02:20
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
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
Sparta Township Hall Sparta council OKs field grant application The Sparta Township Council on May 25 approved the township to apply for a grant of about $465,000 to make improvements to... Local News 31 May 2021 | 11:15
Sparta looks to prohibit cannabis business The Sparta Township Council on May 25 introduced an ordinance prohibiting cannabis establishments, cannabis distributors... Local News 30 May 2021 | 10:45
Sparta Township Municipal Building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta council passes ‘awesome’ budget The Sparta Township Council on May 11 unanimously approved the township’s 2021 budget. The $35.8 million budget represents... Local News 20 May 2021 | 03:02
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
New Sparta zoning allows for office, research, and industrial development The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 passed an ordinance to promote and regulate rail-dependent parcels adjacent to the... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:17
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