Six things to know · Week of October 19
The Sussex Six
Halloween rules and town hall business lead the week, plus a night market at the fairgrounds.
- Hopatcong: The Land Use Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, on variance applications for home construction, including setback and lot-size relief. More →
- Sparta: A Halloween curfew for anyone under 18, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, was on the council's Oct. 13 agenda. Minutes aren't posted yet. More →
- Newton: Ordinance 2026-17, up for introduction Oct. 14, would put $30,000 toward pool improvements. A public hearing comes before final adoption. More →
- Vernon: New rules for outdoor assemblies and changes to short-term rental regulations were up for introduction at the Oct. 15 committee meeting. More →
- Augusta: The Lunar Faire night market brings Halloweekend to the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 to 10 p.m. More →
- Medicare: Open enrollment is on. The library's free talk on Medicare changes for 2027 is Monday at the Main Library and Tuesday in Franklin, both at 6:30 p.m. More →