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Household Hint of the Week!

Prevent Water from Boiling Over
Place a wooden spoon across the top of a pot to prevent it from boiling over.

Truck Overturns on Main Street

SPARTA, NJ – There were no injuries reported on Saturday when a large truck overturned at the intersection of Glen Road and Main Street. Police stated that the driver reported experiencing a “mechanical failure,” although this has not yet been verified as the cause of the accident.

Personnel from the Sparta Fire Department Rescue 4 responded to the scene to clean up the fuel spill and stayed until a tow truck arrived.

Several vehicles in the Mavis parking lot sustained damage, and a fire hydrant was uprooted.

Source: TAPinto Sparta

Short Story of the Week

"Art of Courage" by Randi Lace

In the bustling halls of Maplewood Middle School, a shy girl named Mia often kept to herself, clutching her books tightly as she navigated her way through the crowds. She loved to draw and dreamed of becoming an artist one day, but the kids in her class were not kind. A group of bullies, led by a boisterous boy named Jake, would taunt her daily, calling her “Weirdo” and mocking her drawings.

One afternoon, as Mia sat alone during lunch, her heart sank when she saw Jake approaching with his friends. She clutched her pencil, wishing she could disappear. They sneered and began to laugh, making fun of the sketch she had drawn of a sunny landscape.

“Look at this! What a loser!” Jake shouted, crumpling her drawing and tossing it in the air. Mia’s cheeks burned with embarrassment, and tears pooled in her eyes. But before she could retreat, something unexpected happened. A girl named Emma, who had always been quiet but observant, stood up from her table.

“Stop it, Jake!” Emma’s voice rang out, clear and firm. “Bullying someone doesn't make you cool; it just shows how insecure you are.”

The laughter faded, and the other students watched in surprise. Jake’s face turned a shade of red, but he backed off, surprised by Emma’s courage. Mia, still shaken, felt a flicker of hope.

From that day, Emma sat with Mia during lunch, encouraging her to share her drawings. Slowly, with Emma’s support, Mia gained confidence. They started a small art club together, inviting others to join and create.

Weeks later, during an art show at the school, Mia’s work was displayed alongside others. She felt proud, and when she looked out at the crowd, she spotted Jake, standing silently, no longer laughing but watching with a mix of regret and admiration.

Moral of the Story: Kindness and courage can break the cycle of bullying, lifting those who are hurt and inspiring others to find their strength. When you stand up for someone in need, you not only help them but often change the heart of the bully as well.

In Sparta, New Jersey, a group of residents is collecting signatures to overturn two ordinances related to the sale and cultivation of cannabis in the town.

The group believes that allowing such businesses in the town could lead to increased crime and drug use in the community.

They are seeking to gather enough signatures to trigger a referendum that would allow residents to vote on whether or not to repeal the ordinances.

The group must collect 3,665 signatures by October 8th to accomplish this goal.

Proponents of the ordinances argue that legalizing cannabis can bring economic benefits to the town, such as increased tax revenue and job opportunities.

They also believe that allowing legal cannabis businesses can help to combat the illicit market and ensure safe access to cannabis products for adults.

The debate over the ordinances has caused division within the community, with some residents supporting the group's efforts to overturn the ordinances, while others are in favor of keeping them in place.

Ultimately, the fate of the cannabis ordinances in Sparta will be decided by the outcome of the signature collection efforts and potential referendum vote.

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Poem of the Week

"She Walks in Beauty" by  Lord Byron

“She Walks in Beauty” praises a woman’s inner and outer beauty, complementing physical attributes as well as inner innocence and purity.

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!

Source: Reader's Digest

Sparta Township Council Accepting Online Applications for Chiariello's Vacant Seat

Council Seat Vacancy:

• Sparta Township Council is accepting applications for the vacant seat left by Dan Chiariello's resignation.
• Candidates can apply through a new online form that includes a specific option for council positions.

Selection Process:

• The remaining council members will vote to select a temporary appointee.
• The appointed individual will serve until the November 2025 election.

Election Details:

• The chosen candidate will be on the ballot in November 2025 to complete the term until December 31, 2026.
• Future candidates for the four-year term must run in the November 2026 election.

Legal Framework:

• • The process adheres to NJSA 40A:16-21 regulations regarding appointments and elections.
  • New appointees will assume office immediately after election results are certified.

Quote Of The Day

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. – Thomas Edison

The calendar includes a variety of activities such as community meetings, sports events, performances, and festivals.

Residents can search the calendar by date or keyword to find events that interest them.

Quick Contacts:

Emergency Services

• Emergency: 911
• Sparta Police (non-emergency): (973) 729-6121
• Sparta Fire Department: (973) 729-8433
• Sparta Ambulance Squad: (973) 729-2100

Township Offices

• Township Manager's Office: (973) 729-4471
• Township Clerk: (973) 729-4471
• Planning & Zoning: (973) 729-4471
• Building Department: (973) 729-4471
• Tax Collector: (973) 729-4471
• Recreation Department: (973) 729-2383

Community Resources

• Sparta Public Library: (973) 729-3101
• Chamber of Commerce: (973) 729-6811
• Board of Education: (973) 729-8151
• Sparta High School: (973) 729-6191
• Department of Public Works: (973) 729-7133

Media Contacts

• The Sparta Independent - Kathy Shwiff, Managing Editor 
  njoffice@strausnews.com
• TAPinto Sparta: editor@tapinto.net
• NJ Herald: (973) 383-1500

Health & Social Services

• Sussex County Health Department: (973) 579-0370
• Social Services: (973) 383-3600

Utilities

• Jersey Central Power & Light: 1-888-544-4877
• Sparta Water Utility: (973) 729-7133

Question: What is the name of the borough incorporated from Sparta in 1914?
Answer: Ogdensburg