SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta community will once again be asked to give input on long range goals for the school district.  Superintendent Dr. Michael Rossi announced a second round of strategic planning meetings at the July Board of Education meeting.

The district sent out an invitation this week for parents, staff, municipal leaders, members of civic groups and residents are invited to ...

SPARTA, NJ - Sparta area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges and universities. 

Rochester Institute of Technology announced the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester; 

Allie Sangalli in the game design and development program,
Sydney Liebman in the photographic and imagining arts program,
Brendon Strowe in the web and mobile computing ...

NEWTON, NJ — The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting on Wednesday was standing room only with people spilling out to the hall. The crowd was drawn to the meeting because of anticipated discussion of the Sussex County Community College’s plans to convert the McGuire property on the Newton green to a downtown campus.

The meeting began, however, with the Freeholders ...

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Little League baseball U10 All-Stars won the District 20 Championship but were unable to move through the Section 1 tournament.  The U10 team was undefeated in the All-Star four game pool play on their way to the District title.

“We are very proud of how our team played this season,” Head Coach Jeffery Kopco said.

The team lost the section ...

NEWTON, NJ — The Sussex County Recovery Advocacy team of NCADD-NJ and the Center for Prevention and Counseling will host a Candlelight Vigil and Name Reading Ceremony in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday, August 31, on the Newton green.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that is held on August 31 each year. The event aims to raise awareness ...

SPARTA, NJ – Summer activities continue in Sparta for all ages.

The Sparta Arts Council continues their summer concert series on Friday night with Mark Berger & the Ride.  The show goes from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Dykstra Park.  Rain location is inside Mohawk Avenue School. 

Next week the Sparta Recreation Department will offer Patterns & Designs: A World Tour with ...

NEWTON, NJ- The Newton Theatre drew a crowd on Monday afternoon. U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer was joined by Town Manager Thomas S. Russo, Jr, ThorLabs President Alex Cable, Sussex County Chamber of Commerce President Tammie Horsfield across the street from the theater to cut the ribbon to officially open the Newton Theatre Arts Academy. 

Several Sparta children participated in a ...

SPARTA, NJ — Sparta Township Council heard a good report from the auditor. It was a report of “strong financial growth increasing the township’s surplus and decreasing the debt,” according to Grant Rome, CFO.

“Sparta has been funding more capital projects with cash versus incurring debt,” Rome said. 

The auditor made comments and recommendations ...

SPARTA, NJ – The summer 2018 road resurfacing program is underway.  Several Sparta roads are scheduled to be treated the week of August 6 according to the township.

Morning Star Drive and Maxie Lane are scheduled for August 6.
Carriage House is scheduled for a second application on August 7.
Friendly Lane, Trapasso Drive, Village Green, Lewis Lane and Knox Road are all ...

NEWTON, NJ- Town of Newton officials have announced aerial mosquito larviciding will continue through August 3 between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.  The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Mosquito Control is conducting the application by plane.

Officials note it is not a liquid or aerosol spray, nor is it directed at adult mosquitoes.  It is to reduce future adult ...

It’s never too hot and humid to think “holidays”!  Vendor/crafter registration is now open for Roxbury’s 4th Annual Home for the Holidays street festival scheduled for Saturday, December 1st.  Go to www.roxburynj.us/holidays to get registration form.  Vendors are encouraged to register early – see registration form for early bird ...

GOSHEN, NY – Join the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. and use sculpting tools to model air-dry terracotta clay into a bas-relief horse head tile. 

At just $10 per person the event promises to be both fun and affordable for those ages 8 and up.Scouts, Pony Club and 4-H members participate for free.  Preregistration ...