Environmental Commission approves minutes, plans April 25 Earth Day event.
Environmental Commission plans April 25 Earth Day event, discusses data center and water concerns. The Environmental Commission approved prior minutes and coordinated logistics for a free family-friendly event at Town Hall featuring 20 exhibitors and environmental organizations, with an invitation
Environmental Commission · Meeting of April 9, 2026
NJ SPARTA — Environmental Commission plans April 25 Earth Day event, discusses data center and water concerns. The Environmental Commission approved prior minutes and coordinated logistics for a free family-friendly event at Town Hall featuring 20 exhibitors and environmental organizations, with an invitation for non-perishable food donations to the Sparta Community Food Pantry. Chair Neil Sauerwein flagged concerns about data center expansion in nearby townships, while the commission expressed concerns about a proposed water extraction facility in Andover Township that would pump 3.1 million gallons of groundwater monthly.
The Trails Committee continues work on a Sussex County grant to clear and signage a section of the Iron Horse Trail.
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Source: the Environmental Commission meeting of April 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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