Montgomery has changed since the million-square-footers went up, whether for better or worse depends whom you ask. (Photo by Nick Horton, www.thepathfinderstudios.com) Big-box country: Ground zero of the warehouse boom On a Tuesday afternoon in October, the spotless offices of medical supply juggernaut, Medline, are quiet but for the click-clack... Local News 19 Nov 2024 | 11:29
Scott, Murphy would be powerful voices on council Over the last several years, I am sure you’ve heard the phrase “elections have consequences” from all points on the political... Letters to the Editor 10 Sep 2024 | 10:11
Frank advice regarding Sparta Council election I enjoy political clichés-such as “at the end of the day,” “we need to have an adult conversation about...,” and especially,... Letters to the Editor 23 Sep 2022 | 03:26
The proposed area of the 880,000-square-foot warehouse on Demarest Road. Sparta Planning Board announces next date for ‘mega-warehouse’ discussion At the September 21 Sparta Planning Board meeting, board members set a date for the next meeting on the controversial land... Local News 23 Sep 2022 | 02:40
Not Long Ago Not long ago, in the land we fondly refer to as the Township of Sparta, where the sun would break through the September sky... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2022 | 01:24
The proposed Diamond Chip warehouse lot. Diamond Chip controversy incites ordinance update The Sparta Township Council will send the town planning board a draft of an ordinance to replace the 2021 ordinance that... Local News 30 Aug 2022 | 12:14
The initial plans for the warehouse at 33 Demarest Road. Residents work to stop Diamond Chip project through court action Anand Dash and Neill Clark recently filed a civil action against the Sparta Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Sparta... Local News 23 Aug 2022 | 12:46
Diamond Chip application must be rejected I am having a difficult time understanding why the DCR application has not been either rejected or denied at this point.... Letters to the Editor 09 Aug 2022 | 09:54
Truck traffic beyond belief! As a longtime Sparta resident, I have thoughts about the proposed and approved mega warehouse distribution center to be built... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2022 | 12:15
Diamond Chip Realty’s current warehouse footprint. Diamond Chip warehouse application hinges on Capacity Study The Sparta Township Capacity Study is nearly completed, and Mayor Dave Smith said on July 12 that he expects there will be... Local News 19 Jul 2022 | 10:34
Responsible Development The building of these mega warehouses in Sparta is a subject that has many people concerned. Beside the size, which is beyond... Letters to the Editor 05 Jul 2022 | 04:44
Sparta for Responsible Development I am writing to express my gratitude to the friends and neighbors that formed the non-profit, Sparta for Responsible Development.... Letters to the Editor 28 Jun 2022 | 12:07
The footprint of the proposed warehouse. Sparta’s mega warehouse proposal continues to spark public outrage The public comment period during the June 14 Sparta Township Council meeting was lively — and informative. The council heard... News 23 Jun 2022 | 06:43
An open letter to the Sparta Town Council, Planning Board and Zoning boards When I first became aware of the application for the warehouse complex on Demarest Road, I wrote to the Town Council to express... Letters to the Editor 06 Jun 2022 | 04:33
