Sparta NJ Calendar Events

SPARTA, NJ – A driver and passenger were stopped for speeding on Route 15 and ended up in custody. On December 9 around 3:30 p.m. Officer Steven Guido stopped Joseph Devalle, 27 of Jersey City for going 89 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, police report.

When Guido spoke with Devalle, the officer smelled marijuana in the car. Devalle told Guido he had smoked earlier in the day but there ...

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SPARTA, NJ – A routine traffic stop ended with a Sussex man in custody. On December 5 around 12:45 p.m. Officer Steven Guido stopped a black Hyundai Elantra on Route 15 north after seeing the passenger ashing his cigarette out of the car window, police report.

Neither the driver nor the passenger had identification but Guido was able to confirm the driver had a valid New York ...

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SPARTA, NJ – A Sparta woman is facing charges for driving while intoxicated. Police went to a Sparta residence after getting a report of a drunk woman, police report.

When officers arrived and spoke with the driver, Rebecca Krol, 25, they found she had been “highly intoxicated” when she drove to the home, police said.

Krol was not able to complete any field sobriety ...

Make Pasta Amazing with this Foodie Find: Bottarga Di Muggine (Cured Mullet Roe)

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By JACKIE LIEBERMAN

December 8, 2018

Where we found it: Eataly NYC Downtown

Last year, our au pair from Sardinia, a little island of Italy, brought home grated cured mullet roe from her trip to the city with friends.

“This is from my hometown!” Giulia told us, taking out a little jar of Bottarga Di Muggine. The next day, she made a simple dish of spaghetti with asparagus, sprinkling each bowl with a spoonful ...

Two New Firefighters at Lafayette Township Fire Department

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By MICHELLE SYRE

December 8, 2018

Lafayette, NJ— The Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department announced two new recruits who have completed their training; Firefighter Logan Drake and Junior Firefighter, Jonathan Syre.

Drake was among the recent graduates from the Sussex County Fire Academy on November 17. He spent six months in classes training in Fire Fighting techniques, HazMat and ...

Belmar, Beachfront Vendor Settle Lawsuit over 10th Avenue Concession Leases

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By CATHY GOETZ

December 9, 2018

BELMAR, NJ — The owners of a Belmar beachfront concession will receive a $130,000 rent reduction over the next five years and another $15,000 in deposit funds on prior leases, under a settlement reached with the borough in a breach of contract lawsuit.

Hilary and Trent Colanduoni, who now operate Shore Break Grill in the new Rowland Pavilion at 10th Avenue, were seeking damages from the ...

Waiting a Year to Buy Your Home Could Cost You

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By LYNN GARAFOLA

National home prices increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates remained near historic lows, allowing many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates.

Team Nest Builder knows that, as a home seller, you’re probably most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a home ...

By LYNN GARAFOLA

Many New Jersey families treasure the tradition of cutting down a Christmas tree. Team Nest Builder rounded up the 5 top spots in Northern New Jersey to do just that! A heads-up: 2 of the 5 farms close after this weekend, and many tree farms are running low on supply this year, so call first, then grab your saw and go!

Shale Hills Farm – 98 Pond School Rd, Sussex

Voted the #1 ...

By LYNN GARAFOLA

Team Nest Builder offers four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting:

Prices Will Continue to Rise

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insight report revealed that home prices appreciated by 5.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.7% over the next year. The bottom in home prices has come and gone.

By LYNN GARAFOLA

Bigger and better, the 2018 Weihnachtsmarkt: 17th Annual Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market hits Sparta this weekend, and Team Nest Builder has the scoop you need to know. Want to have holiday fun this weekend but avoid those crowds? Team Nest Builder has you covered there, too! Read on for lots of local holiday fun happening this weekend!

2018 Weihnachtsmarkt: 17th Annual Lake ...

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By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM

On this week’s AtlantiCast, find out why it’s easier than ever to receive care at Atlantic Health System, the Morristown Medical Center’s Heart Success program reaches a milestone in the fight against heart failure, quality healthcare that protects the environment and kicking off the holiday season with the Festival of Lights.

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By SAMUEL K. BURLUM

Source: There are some basic functions and costs of a small business enterprise: general operations; marketing; inventory or cost of goods sold; compliance; and the management of all suppliers that cater to the business. Samuel K. Burlum shares a few practices that allow for better supply chain management.

The management process can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, and if left ...