SCCC’s acting board leader resigns The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) board of trustees is without a leader after acting chairwoman Candice Smith resigned... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 09:48
Many projects planned for 2025 All of the funds provided to Sussex County in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will have been allocated by the end of... Local News 29 Dec 2024 | 03:23
Hemlock Pond, Sussex County, N.J., Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) National park proposal dealt crippling blows The prospect of a national park along the Delaware River was hit with a series of major setbacks after one its original architects... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 03:40
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
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... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
Christmas tree farm, solar panels are possible uses for former landfill The Sparta Township Council unanimously approved a redevelopment plan for the former Sparta Landfill site. The new ordinance... Business 01 Oct 2021 | 04:53
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... 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 Township Municipal Building (File photo by Vera Olinsky) $15 minimum wage is part of Councilman Dan Chiariello’s budget wish list Sparta Township Councilman Dan Chiariello renewed his call to raise the minimum rate the township pays its employees to $15... Business 02 Feb 2021 | 01:57
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
