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Task Force Plans to Meet, Sparta Turf Decision Delayed Top Local News

A look at some of this week's top headlines.

Task Force to Begin Considering Future of High School

Group of community volunteers that was formed to improve Hopatcong High School will have its first meeting in the next few weeks.

Sparta Turf Decision Delayed After Options Outlined

Finalized plans for adding in a multi-sport turf field at Sparta High School and its referendum date was postponed to be decided at the Oct. 29 BOE meeting.

Despite lack of state funding for the Lake Hopatcong Commission, Chairman Russell Felter said he still sees the commission continuing to operate.

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Hopatcong Pound Gets Groomed With Renovations

Hopatcong Pound recently got a brand new building that will start to provide more space and services for the dogs and cats. The $30,000 project was done completely though donations and fundraisers from the Hopatcong community.

Nearly 100 residents signed a petition to bring in speed bumps on Ithanell Road.

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Police said a 27-year-old Sparta resident was arrested after he took a vehicle without the owner's consent, and was then found with heroin.


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