Environmental Commission confirms April 25 Earth Day celebration with 17 area organizations. Vice Chair Kristine Rogers reported that the event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the municipal building, will feature environmental exhibitors from North Jersey, children's crafts and games, food,
Sparta Council unanimously adopts ordinance prohibiting detention and carceral facilities. All five council members voiced support. Deputy Mayor Sylvester cautioned the measure would generate legal fees and could face legal challenge. The Planning Board determined the ordinance consistent with the
Sparta Council confronts critical $3 million 2026 budget shortfall amid health care cost escalation. In a special session, Township Manager Jim Zepp proposed elimination of the $1.8 million capital improvement plan and widespread spending restrictions to address a nine to ten percent projected
Sparta Planning Board unanimously clears detention center prohibition and fair housing ordinance for Council review. With all 10 members present, Chairwoman Celeste Luciano's board voted 10-0 on both Ordinance 26-02 and Ordinance 26-03, finding them consistent with the Master Plan and recommending
Sparta Environmental Commission advances Earth Day planning and applies for bat conservation grant. Chair Neil Sauerwein oversaw unanimous approval of the prior meeting minutes. Vice Chair Kristine Rogers reported the April 25 Earth Day event at Town Hall will feature three exhibitors including the
Sparta Council adopts binding resolution on affordable housing. The Township Council on February 24 approved Resolution 8-12 committing to implement affordable housing policy once litigation resolves. The binding resolution addresses fourth-round obligations of 311 prospective and 84 present-need
Sparta Environmental Commission names Kristine Rogers as Vice Chair in unanimous vote. Robert Otto nominated Rogers, and the commission approved without other candidates considered. The commission also unanimously approved minutes from its January 22 meeting. Chair Neil Sauerwein reported that the
Sparta Council approves budget-cap ordinance and $5.9 million in monthly expenditures. The Township Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-01 on second and final reading, granting the municipality authority to exceed its Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and establish a cap bank. The session
Sparta Township Council approves $400,000 congressional grant for water pump station. Township Manager Jim Zepp announced the award from Congressman Tom Kean's office to fund critical upgrades at the White Deer Plaza Pump Station, with the township providing a $100,000 match and two years to
Sparta commission reports elevated sodium in town water, reviews data center ordinance. Christine Dunbar presented findings from the commission's ongoing water monitoring showing sodium levels of 129 parts per million in town water, up from 55 ppm several years ago, driven by road salt use. Members
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