Jennifer Dericks

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Sparta Board of Education Updates Calendar with 3 'Give Back' Days

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – Unused snow days were “given back” at the April board of education meeting on March 11. Superintendent Matthew Beck announced the days, explaining they were the “only days that didn’t present a significant interruption” taking into consideration field trips and the athletic schedules.
Sparta Township's Cannabis Ordinance Legal Notice Causes Confusion

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – Before the township council could have a hearing and final vote on the cannabis ordinance, notices had to be sent to every property owner in the zones that could be impacted by these changes. The letters sent to the property owners have caused some confusion.
Sparta's Archery Teams Clean Up in 2025 Season: Medals, Trophies at All Levels

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta archery teams brought home medals from the 2025 NASP New Jersey State Bullseye Tournament. This is the first year Sparta has been represented at all levels; elementary, middle and high school, Coach AJ Angor said. Callie Maines finished in third place. Madison Maines finished in sixth place for high school girls. “Adrien Applebaum, Jason Gutowski and Veronica Bednarzall did great as well,” Agnor said. Angie Szabo took second overall for middle school girls.
Sparta High School Boys Volleyball Beats North Hunterdon

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – The boys volleyball team defeated North Hunterdon in two games winning 25-12 and 25 – 20 playing on the Spartan’s court on Wednesday. Aiden Foy had eight service points with two aces and two kills. George Tsamadias had six points with three aces, a kill, a block and 12 assists.Owen Seth Gary earned five service points with an ace. Englehardt had four service points with an ace. Diandre Carr had three service points with eight kills. Robbie Ambrosino had two kills and two blocks.
Sparta Township and Ginnie's House Proclaim April 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' to Raise Awareness

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – April has been proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention month by Sparta Township Council.Andrea Ryker was in council chambers to accept the proclamation on behalf of Ginnie’s House in Newton. Before reading the proclamation, Mayor Neill Clark said, “This is one of those types of proclamations I wish we didn’t have to have. But I am grateful we have Ginnie’s House,” Mayor Neill Clark said. “I can think of no other issue that pulls at the heartstrings like child abuse.
Sparta Softball Beats Morris Knolls

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School softball got a win on Wednesday, beating Morris Knolls 6-4. Spartan pitcher Alexis Arpino was in the circle for all seven innings putting together two strikeouts, two walks giving up eight hits. TheGolden Eagles put for runs on the board in the first two innings, holding the Spartans to one.Sparta roared back in the third with three to get them ahead by one. The 4-3 score held for the next two innings.
60+ Volunteers Make Sparta Bag it Day 2025 a Success

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – The annual Bag it Day brought out more than 60 volunteers on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 to help clean up the town. “Volunteers picked up trach along our roads and in our parks during our annual Keep Sparta Beautiful Spring Sparta Bag it Day,” organizer Mitch Morrison said.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go Opens in Sparta's North Village

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – Wings aficionados were lined up down the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open to Buffalo Wild Wings Go. Mayor Neill Clark, however, was first to sample Sparta’s newest restaurant’s fare. “What’s the hottest sauce you have,” Clark asked as he was guided through the process of taking the wings “cooked in beef tallow” and coating them in the “Blazin’ Knockout" sauce made with “nine different hot peppers” including ghost peppers.
Sparta Community Food Pantry Celebrating 40 Years of Serving with Fundraisers

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Community Food Pantry has survived and thrived, providing food for area residents in need for 40 years.Pantry Executive Director Valerie Macchio is inviting the community to participate in a few fun fundraisers, including “$40 to commemorate 40 years of service.”“Now that we have been operating for the last 40 years, we continue to need your help, to continue our mission to serve those struggling, to help them thrive,” Macchio said.
Sparta Township Council April 8 Agenda Does Not Include Cannabis Hearing

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jennifer Dericks |Jenny Dericks

SPARTA, NJ – Despite previously being announced for April 8 the cannabis ordinance hearing is not on the agenda for the township council’s meeting on Tuesday. According to officials, legal notices had to be sent to property owners in the zones potentially affected by this ordinance.This required work by the township planner, tax assessor and clerk’s office.According to Sparta Township Clerk Roxanne Landry, 627 certified return receipt requested letters had to be sent at a cost of $6,476.91.