Sparta Independent wins awards in national newspaper contest The Sparta Independent and its eight sister publications published by Straus News won 15 awards in the National Newspaper... Local News 29 Sep 2023 | 08:56
Morris, McMichael to lead school board Sparta Board of Education members Kurt Morris and Leigh McMichael were elected president and vice president, respectively,... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 03:16
Parents have expressed concerns about a lack of space at Alpine School, which houses students in pre-K, kindergarten, and grades 1 and 2. Sparta school board OKs study on new school The Sparta Board of Education on Dec. 15 approved a $28,500 study for a preliminary design for a new elementary school, which... Local News 17 Dec 2022 | 10:21
A proposed ordinance would permit only U.S., New Jersey and POW-MIA flags on Sparta flagpoles. UPDATE: Sparta council would limit flags at township sites SPARTA. The Township Council will hold a public hearing Dec. 13 on a proposed ordinance that would allow only the U.S. flag,... Home 09 Dec 2022 | 01:25
A proposed $2.16 million bond ordinance to finance construction of a salt shed in Sparta failed to get the four votes needed to be introduced by the Township Council. Sparta council split on financing for salt shed SPARTA. The Township Council has declined to introduce an ordinance to issue about $2.16 million in bonds for construction... News 05 Dec 2022 | 11:16
Leigh McMichael McMichael joins Sparta school board The Sparta Township Public School Board of Education on Nov. 15 appointed Leigh McMichael to fill the seat recently vacated... Local News 20 Nov 2022 | 11:25
Sparta Town Hall. Sparta revises well rules The Sparta Township Council on September 13 passed an ordinance changing its water ordinances to require permits for anyone... Local News 20 Sep 2022 | 09:53
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
Sparta investigates water supply amid drought Sparta Township Manager Neil Spidaletto reminded residents on August 23 that despite some recent rainfall, the area remains... Local News 30 Aug 2022 | 12:00
Sparta School Superintendent Matthew Beck. Superintendent Beck gets salary adjustment for doctoral achievement The Sparta Township Board of Education on August 25 approved an amendment to Superintendent Matthew Beck’s contract increasing... Local News 29 Aug 2022 | 12:21
Sparta High School. Sparta school board votes in favor of new health education standards The Sparta Public Schools Board of Education on August 25 approved the curriculum for the 2022-23 school year, including... Local News 29 Aug 2022 | 12:06
An example of children raising their hands in a classroom. ( jittawit.21) Sparta schools weigh new sex education standards The Sparta Township Public Schools will provide a draft curriculum of the new sexual education standards sent down by the... Local News 26 Jul 2022 | 12:47
Alpine Elementary School Peter Miller to become next Alpine Elementary School principal The Sparta Public School Board of Education on July 21 approved Peter Miller as the new principal of Alpine Elementary School,... Local News 26 Jul 2022 | 12:00
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
An aerial view of Alpine Elementary School. ( Sparta Township Public Schools) Alpine Elementary School principal announces resignation Alpine Elementary School in Sparta will need a new principal, as Principal Giuseppe Leone has resigned from his position... Local News 27 Jun 2022 | 09:52
