Council introduces disputed disabled veteran tax ordinance 4-1
The Sparta Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the disabled veteran tax refund program on a 4-1 vote, with Deputy Mayor Sylvester dissenting as multiple residents urged the body to find alternative budget solutions. Councilman Clark sponsored the measure, seconded by Mayor Blumetti;
Council Meetings · Meeting of March 24, 2026
NJ SPARTA — The Sparta Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the disabled veteran tax refund program on a 4-1 vote, with Deputy Mayor Sylvester dissenting as multiple residents urged the body to find alternative budget solutions. Councilman Clark sponsored the measure, seconded by Mayor Blumetti; the final hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026. In related business, the Council adopted Ordinance 26-04 amending fire agency designation following a shared services agreement with Hardyston Township, and unanimously approved three resolutions establishing affordable housing policy manuals and spending plans, plus authorizing the Environmental Commission to seek grant funding for a community bat conservation project.
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Source: the Council Meetings meeting of March 24, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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