Plastic bags will no longer be distributed at stores in NJ and similar environmentally unfriendly items are sure to follow suit ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Plastic bag ban goes into effect “Might sound crazy, but it ain’t no lie, baby bye, bye bye.” – N’Sync That lyric from the boy band’s late ‘90s popular hit... Business 03 May 2022 | 12:08
The warehouse complex site plan presented to the Sparta Planning Board ‘No decisions have been made’ about massive warehouse, Sparta council tells public Resident William Enright told the Sparta Township Council on March 8 that a petition objecting to a massive new warehouse... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 06:07
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
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
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
New Sparta zoning allows for office, research, and industrial development The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 passed an ordinance to promote and regulate rail-dependent parcels adjacent to the... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:17
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
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
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
