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
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... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
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... Police & Fire 13 Jul 2021 | 03:48
Tina Rowan holding grandson Jackson in this 2018 photo (File photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta bids farewell to longtime volunteers The Sparta council bid farewell to two of its longtime volunteers on May 11 as they move out of the township. The council... Local News 20 May 2021 | 02:57
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
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... 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... Business 22 Jan 2021 | 12:48
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 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
