Sussex County highlights federal funding for water projects, school cafeteria
Newton. Sussex County commissioners joined federal, state and local officials to recognize funding for lead service line replacements in Hopatcong and Sparta and the opening of a new cafeteria at the Sussex County Charter School for Technology.
| 08 Oct 2026 | 01:21
The Sussex County commissioners are shown at an event highlighting improvements in Sparta’s water infrastructure. (
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Sussex County commissioners joined federal, state and local officials for events highlighting investments in water infrastructure and education in Hopatcong, Sparta and the Sussex County Charter School for Technology.
In Hopatcong, Commissioner David Silverthorne joined U.S. Rep. Tom Kean, Assemblyman Mike Inganamort, Mayor Marie Galate, Borough Council members and municipal employees for a ceremonial check presentation recognizing $1 million in federal funding for the initial phase of the borough’s lead service line replacement program.
Silverthorne said the funding will help modernize infrastructure and protect public health by supporting efforts to provide residents with safe drinking water.
Commissioners also joined Kean, state Sen. Parker Space and Inganamort for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new cafeteria building at the Sussex County Charter School for Technology.
Deputy Director Jack DeGroot and commissioners Chris Carney, Alan Henderson and Silverthorne attended the event. Carney said the school serves 240 students and has a waiting list for admission. He said the new cafeteria will provide students with space to eat, socialize and build community.
In Sparta, DeGroot and Silverthorne joined Deputy Mayor Michael Sylvester, Township Council members and community residents for a presentation recognizing federal funding for water infrastructure improvements.
The township is slated to receive $400,000 in Community Project Funding to improve the White Deer Plaza Pump Station. An additional $850,000 was included in the House’s appropriations bill to support the replacement of approximately 210 lead and galvanized steel service lines throughout Sparta.
DeGroot said the projects will help improve water quality and protect residents’ health.
The commissioners said the investments reflect continued cooperation among federal, state and local officials to modernize infrastructure, protect public health and support education across Sussex County.
