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
Attorney William Haggerty of Dolan & Dolan, PA, steps to the microphone to speak to the Sparta Planning Board on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020. Haggerty represents resident Bruce Murphy who, along with his neighbors, is protesting a proposed private kennel facility on Sterling Hill Road. ( Mandy Coriston ) Board says kennel proposal needs clarification After months of postponement, the Sparta Planning Board held its first public hearing Wednesday evening on an application... Local News 20 Jan 2020 | 10:40
