Sunday, February 10, 2013
Hurricane Sandy Relief Foundation not registered with state or IRS, Asbury Park Press reports
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Sunday, February 10
A superstorm Sandy relief organization run by a Sparta couple has collected nearly $1 million in donations despite not being registered as a charity, the Asbury Park Press reports. The Hurricane Sandy Relief Foundation, operated by John Sandberg and Christina Terraccino of Sparta, also uses the name of a charity legally registered by first lady Mary Pat Christie to solicit funds and is not a tax-exempt organization, although it claims to be, the paper reports. Sandberg and Terraccino defended the relief foundation, acknowledging that while there may have been missteps in the creation of the organization, neither had any ill intent. The report notes that the pair could be fined thousands of dollars for collecting money while not being …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Sparta store plans to relocate to 10,000-square-foot location formerly occupied by lumber site.
The Liquor Factory plans to open its new 10,000-square-foot showroom in Sparta by summer, following the purchase of the former Stroeber’s Lumber site on Woodport Road, just down the road from its present location. Liquor Factory spokesman Bill Tobin said the company will be able to expand beyond its current 2,500-square-foot store and offer a wider variety of wines, liquors and beers. The vacant space will be renovated to revel wider aisles and 27, 30-door coolers for product display. There will also be additional parking, he said. “We will add a growler station and customers will be able to use shopping carts, which they have been requesting,” Tobin said. A growler is a refillable container for beer. The new store will create space for …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Six homes come off the market this week in Sparta.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
A total of six homes came off the market recently in Sparta, all of them for over $240,000. Here is more on what sold, and for what. See what sold in Hopatcong and Jefferson.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Violent crime rate has slight increase, while non-violent crime rate decreases.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report showed Sparta's overall crime rate to decrease between 2010 and 2011. The report, released last week, stated that reported larceny incidents from 116 incidents in 2010 to 93 in 2011 and there was one less aggrevated assault incident (2 to 1) in 2010. Violent crime cases, however, slightly increased with three incidents in 2011 from one in 2010, while non-violent crimes saw a decrease from 132 incidents in 2010 to 111 in 2011. In 2010, there were was one motor vehicle theft in the township and none reported in 2011. Sparta's Crime Index Total saw a big decline in 2011 from 133 to 114. The information collected by state police is based on a 2010 estimated population of 19,722 people and a …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Seven houses come off the market this week in Sparta.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
A total of seven homes came off the market recently in Jefferson, five of them for more than $375,000. Here is more on what sold, and for what. See what sold in Hopatcong and Jefferson.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Four houses come off the market this week in Sparta.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
A total of four homes came off the market recently in Sparta, all for less than $275,000. Here is more on what sold, and for what. See what sold in Hopatcong and Jefferson.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Spartans return to championship game for the first time in seven years.
The Spartans are looking to take home their first state finals football win in nine years at Kean University on Saturday. Sparta, seeded No. 5, will compete against second-seeded Ramapo High School in the North 1 Group 3 state final. The Sparta High School football team is going into the game, which will begin at 4 p.m., after a strong season with a record of 9-1. Sparta defeated River Dell High School on Friday in semifinals, and won against Mahwah High School in quarterfinals on Nov. 16. Head Coach Frank Marchiano said this year's record is a testament to all of the team efforts since the summer. "I think it's the leadership of our seniors and the hard work the guys have put in starting back in June," he said. He said this year's team, …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Team is headed to the state final this weekend. Share your favorite photos of the Spartans in action this season.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Sparta High School varsity football team is headed to the state final championships on Saturday to face the No. 2-seeded Ramapo team. The game will kick off at Kean University at 4 p.m. as the Spartans, ranked No. 5, compete against Ramapo High School, ranked No. 2, in the North 1 Group 3 State Finals. The Spartans, now 9-1, defeated River Dell High School Friday in semifinals. Hopatcong-Sparta Patch will be sharing stories about the players and team later this week, but in the meantime, why not cheer your local team on? Share photos of the Spartans in action this season by clicking "Upload Photos and Videos" or leave a comment for the team below.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Five houses come off the market this week in Sparta, and none are sold in Hopatcong.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
A total of five homes came off the market recently in Sparta, two for more than $500,000. None were sold this week in Hopatcong. Here is more on what sold, and for what. See what sold in Jefferson.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Council plans to add committee to redesign township's construction application.
The Sparta Township Council said Tuesday night they're looking to add a committee to work on making the construction application process easier for residents. Township Councilman Gil Gibbs suggested redesigning the application into a one page form that residents can access online. "Other towns already do this," he said. "I would like to set up a committee to look at doing this and possibly review the entire construction process." He said he has already discussed the concept with a couple of people who are willing to join the committee. The volunteers so far are former council members Jim Henderson and Mike Devine, and former town manager Bill Curcio. He said he's still looking to find an electrical contractor and architect to work on the …
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