Sparta Township Municipal Building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta and Hamburg to consolidate their courts Sparta. The Sparta Township Council on Jan. 11 approved an agreement with the Borough of Hamburg to consolidate the borough’s... Local News 03 Feb 2022 | 11:39
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... 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... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 04:53
White Deer Plaza (Photo provided) Council approves $520K contract for water infrastructure at White Deer Plaza Sparta. The Sparta Township Council on Sept. 14 awarded a contract of nearly $520,000 to change the White Deer Plaza and... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 03:00
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
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
Bill Close (File photo) Sparta manager Bill Close to retire after 37 years in government Sparta Township manager William Close has announced his retirement after 37 years in local government. Close, who has been... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 02:43
Pictured (from left): Ret. Chief Mike Richards of Newton; Chief Neil Spidaletto of Sparta; Steve Scro, owner of the Mohawk House; Ret. Chief Brett Alemy of Hardyston, and Ret. Chief Pete Zabita of Byram (Photo by Amy Lynne) Three retiring police chiefs give back to the community A small, socially distanced gathering honored the retirement of three police chiefs while raising money for their favorite... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2021 | 04:17
Local police get FBI warning before inauguration Fallout from the recent assault on the United States Capitol continues, and local law enforcement agents have started to... Local News 15 Jan 2021 | 04:45
This chart created with data from the Sussex County Health Department shows a dramatic increase of cases since early September. Police chief calls Sparta’s infection rate ‘consistent’ as cases soar Even though Sussex County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases, Sparta’s infection rate has been consistent, township police... Local News 05 Nov 2020 | 10:49
Mohawk House owner Steve Scro with Vernon Senior Center’s Mishelle Downtain, Sparta police chief Neil Spidaletto and Vernon police chief Daniel Young. Building community “As long as I’m on this earth, I will always put my best foot forward to help others, and hopefully be a good role model... Business 29 Oct 2020 | 01:02
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
(jcomp-freepik.com) Sparta passes towing ordinance The Sparta Township Council has established procedures for towing away abandoned, disabled, illegally parked and stolen vehicles... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 12:09
