Agendas, minutes, and meeting recaps for Sussex County municipalities
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Agenda preview: The Sparta Township Council will convene on August 25, 2026, to discuss the agenda items listed in the TC_Agenda 08252026 document. Further details will be provided in the supporting documents.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
The Sparta Township Council will hold a special closed executive session on August 5, 2026. The agenda includes discussions outlined in the TC_Agenda 08052026 document.
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a special closed executive session on August 3, 2026. No public decisions or discussions were reported in the agenda.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on July 28, 2026, with an agenda that included various documents. Specific details regarding discussions or decisions made during the meeting were not provided.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission will address unfinished business including the Pope John Rain Garden and various ordinances. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and public comment.
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
The Sparta Township Council meeting on June 23, 2026, focused on budget amendments and zoning ordinance changes. Key resolutions included amending the 2026 budget and updating land management codes.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
The Sparta Township Zoning Board meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026, has been canceled due to inclement weather. Pending applications will be addressed at the next meeting on July 8, 2026.
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing on amendments to the Comprehensive Land Management Code and zoning regulations. Key ordinances discussed included changes to Chapter 18 and the ED Zone, PDRM 2 Zone.
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on June 11, 2026, to discuss various environmental initiatives and ordinances. Key topics included updates on the Master Plan, proposed zoning changes, and the status of the Environmental Resource Inventory.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
The Sparta Township Zoning Board held a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, where they discussed two variance applications. The meeting included a public comment period and was conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Tue, Jun 9, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on June 9, 2026, discussing two key ordinances related to land management and zoning. The council reviewed amendments to the Comprehensive Land Management Code and specific zoning areas.
Fri, Jun 5, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a special closed executive session on June 5, 2026. No public decisions or discussions were reported from this session.
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
The Sparta Township Planning Board held a regular meeting on June 3, 2026, where they discussed various resolutions and public hearings. Notably, the public hearing for the Sparta Apartments Real Estate Fund LLC was carried over to the next meeting on June 17, 2026.
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a special closed executive session on June 1, 2026. No public decisions or discussions were reported from this session.
Thu, May 28, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on May 28, 2026, to discuss various environmental issues, including a draft ordinance for data centers and updates on recent applications. Key discussions focused on the need for a comprehensive framework to regulate data centers and address environmental impacts.
Tue, May 26, 2026
The Sparta Township Council met on May 26, 2026, to discuss the agenda for the meeting. No specific decisions or discussions were detailed in the provided text.
Wed, May 20, 2026
The Sparta Township Council announced the cancellation of the Zoning Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026. Pending applications will be addressed at the next meeting on June 10, 2026.
Thu, May 14, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on May 14, 2026, to discuss ongoing concerns regarding large-scale developments, particularly data centers, and their potential impacts on the community. Public comments highlighted the need for careful evaluation of such projects to protect local resources and quality of life.
Wed, May 13, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing on the Zoning Board agenda. Key items included discussions on Skylands Urgent Care and Sparta A & LLC.
Tue, May 12, 2026
The Sparta Township Council discussed two ordinances regarding veteran tax refunds and sewer rates during their meeting on May 12, 2026. These amendments aim to update existing regulations to better serve the community.
Wed, May 6, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on May 6, 2026, focusing on the Planning Board agenda. The primary item discussed was the application from Nicolock Paving Stones LLC.
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
The Sparta Township Council discussed several ordinances related to tax refunds, sewer rates, and zoning amendments during their meeting on April 28, 2026. Key ordinances included amendments to veteran tax refunds and sewer rates, as well as zoning changes for specific areas.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a special meeting on April 27, 2026, where public hearings on housing plans were adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026.
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission meeting on April 23, 2026, addressed various environmental initiatives and ordinances, including a proposed data center model ordinance and a water bottling facility ordinance. The meeting also discussed preparations for the upcoming Earth Day event and community trail improvements.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
The Sparta Township Zoning Board held a regular meeting on April 22, 2026, where several variances were discussed and resolutions were made. The meeting included public comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
The Sparta Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting will occur on May 6, 2026.
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on April 14, 2026, discussing several ordinances related to fees, tax refunds, and zoning amendments. Key ordinances included amendments to veteran tax refunds and zoning regulations for specific areas.
Thu, Apr 9, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on April 9, 2026, to discuss ongoing projects and initiatives, including preparations for Earth Day and concerns regarding local water resources. Key topics included the Data Center Model Ordinance and a proposed water bottling facility near the township border.
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
The Sparta Township Zoning Board meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026, has been cancelled. All pending applications will be addressed at the next meeting on April 22, 2026.
Mon, Apr 6, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on April 6, 2026, focusing on the agenda items. Details regarding specific discussions or decisions were not provided in the source text.
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
The Sparta Township Planning Board held a regular meeting on April 1, 2026, where they swore in a new member and carried a public hearing for an amended site plan with variances to the next meeting. The meeting included updates from various town committees and an open public comment session.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on March 26, 2026, to discuss various environmental issues, including a proposed water bottling facility and upcoming Earth Day events. Key decisions included the approval of minutes and ongoing discussions regarding environmental regulations and grant applications.
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
The Sparta Township Zoning Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, has been cancelled. Pending applications will be addressed at the next meeting on April 22, 2026.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
The Sparta Township Council meeting on March 24, 2026, included discussions on several ordinances, particularly those affecting veteran tax refunds and fee adjustments. The council adopted Ordinance 26-04 regarding fire protection and prevention.
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
The Sparta Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on April 1, 2026.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
The Sparta Township Environmental Commission met on March 12, 2026, to discuss ongoing projects and upcoming events, including Earth Day 2026 preparations. Key topics included affordable housing compliance, salt monitoring results, and a proposed data center model ordinance.
Wed, Mar 11, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting focused on the Zoning Board agenda for March 11, 2026. Several zoning applications were reviewed, including those from Sparta Main St LLC, Pat McGurrin, and Brian Patamia.
Tue, Mar 10, 2026
The Sparta Township Council met on March 10, 2026, to discuss several ordinances including those related to detention centers and residential fees for low and moderate income housing. The council also considered repealing portions of the fire prevention and protection chapter.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, highlighting a projected increase of approximately $3 million primarily due to rising healthcare costs. The Township Manager outlined potential corrective actions to address the budget deficit, including eliminating the capital improvement plan and restricting overtime.
Wed, Mar 4, 2026
The Sparta Township Council held a meeting on March 4, 2026, focusing on planning board matters, including two significant ordinances regarding detention centers and residential development fees for low and moderate income housing. The council also discussed an extension for a realty project and provided a memorandum to the planning board.