Michael Sylvester Sylvester elected to Sparta Township Council Two candidates ran for one open seat on Sparta Township Council. The seat became available after Dan Chiariello resigned in... Local News 05 Nov 2025 | 10:30
How do you remember Molly Whilesmith? To the people of Sparta – I was originally going to title this message to you as “How I Remember Molly Whilesmith”, but I... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 03:42
We need common sense on Sparta council The $100 million federal lawsuit filed against Sparta will be decided in a courtroom as per Mayor Clark on April 8th, 2025.... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 02:03
Molly for Town Council Support Molly Whilesmith for Town Council. Molly will bring needed years of experience to the Council. Molly supports keeping... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2025 | 11:41
’People over politics,’ really? In Mike Sylvester’s candidate statement this week in the Independent he claims that one of his top priorities is to address... Letters to the Editor 17 Oct 2025 | 03:44
2 seeking one Township Council seat Two candidates are competing for one seat on the Township Council in the Nov. 4 election. The seat became available after... Local News 07 Oct 2025 | 05:58
Vivian Perlmutter holds her sign during the township council meeting to demonstrate her opposition to the proposed mega-warehouse development on Demarest Road. ( Photo by Birgit Bogler) Residents question Sparta engineer’s intentions Residents voiced their continued opposition to the proposed mega-warehouse during public session on Sept. 27 Sparta Township... Local News 05 Oct 2022 | 10:17
The proposed Diamond Chip warehouse lot. Diamond Chip controversy incites ordinance update The Sparta Township Council will send the town planning board a draft of an ordinance to replace the 2021 ordinance that... Local News 30 Aug 2022 | 12:14
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
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
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
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
