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"Save Big on Property Taxes! Sparta Seniors Get Stay NJ Relief + School Registration & Local Events Info"
Save on property taxes, register for school, adopt a pet, and support local events with Sparta Spotlight! Contact us now for advertising opportunities. 🌟📣🏡🐾🎉 #SpartaNJ #StayNJTaxRelief

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Feb 3, 2026

Trivia Question❓

Who famously said, "I am my own muse"?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Our Local News:

Sparta seniors are urged to prepare for New Jersey’s new “Stay NJ” property tax relief program, launching significant benefits by 2026.

 

Residents aged 65+ who qualify will soon receive quarterly checks beginning after mid-February, offering more predictable tax relief as costs rise.

 

The program allows eligible homeowners to receive up to half off their annual property taxes, with incentives designed to help seniors remain in their beloved homes and neighborhoods.

 

Instead of navigating multiple tax relief forms, applicants will use one unified application that includes Stay NJ, ANCHOR, and Senior Freeze, creating a smoother process for both seniors and their caregivers.

 

Sparta’s website now offers direct tools to check eligibility, gather documents, and meet deadlines—making it the right time for families to ensure older relatives don’t miss this vital financial lifeline.


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Sparta families are gearing up for the 2026–27 school year as the district begins kindergarten registration and opens its preschool lottery.

 

Children turning 5 on or before October 1, 2026, may register for kindergarten, while preschool accepts local 3- and 4-year-olds according to specific age cutoffs and available lottery slots.

 

Registration is open from mid-January through mid-February, allowing parents and other caregivers several weeks to submit all documentation, including proof of residency and health records.

 

All applicants must be residents of Sparta Township.

 

The district recommends early registration to reduce last-minute worries and ensure every eligible child gets a spot.

 

Sparta High School is also preparing incoming freshmen and their families with an Eighth Grade Parent/Student Night, covering courses, clubs, and ninth-grade expectations.

 

Now is the ideal time to share registration details and help local families get set for a successful start this fall.


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It always seems impossible until it’s done - Nelson Mandela

Our Local Weather:

Day: Tuesday
Date: Feb 3, 2026
High: 31°F
Low: 17°F
Description: 🌤️ Partly sunny, partly cloudy overnight

 

Day: Wednesday
Date: Feb 4, 2026
High: 29°F
Low: 11°F
Description: ☀️ Sunny, clear and cold at night

 

Day: Thursday
Date: Feb 5, 2026
High: 28°F
Low: 4°F
Description: 🌤️ Mostly sunny, mostly clear overnight

 

Day: Friday
Date: Feb 6, 2026
High: 25°F
Low: 7°F
Description: ☁️ Mostly cloudy, staying cloudy overnight

 

Day: Saturday
Date: Feb 7, 2026
High: 9°F
Low: 0°F
Description: 🌤️ Mostly sunny, clear and frigid overnight

 

Day: Sunday
Date: Feb 8, 2026
High: 16°F
Low: 10°F
Description: 🌤️ Partly sunny, mostly cloudy overnight

 

Day: Monday

Date: Feb 9, 2026
High: 28°F
Low: 22°F
Description: ☁️ Mostly cloudy day and night

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Fur-ever Friend Feature:

Adopt Me Today!

 

Here's Luca -  Your New Fur-ever Friend!

 

Adopt Luca Today
Great Pyrenees • 5 years • Male
Neutered • Vaccinated • Microchipped

 

Meet Luca, the big, fluffy gentleman with a heart that just wants to belong again. This 75‑pound sweetheart came to us when his family fell on hard times, and now he’s hoping for a fresh start with someone who truly sees him.

 

Luca has that classic Pyrenees charm — calm, thoughtful, a little reserved at first — but once he decides you’re his person, he leans in with full‑body love and those slow, gentle rubs that melt you on the spot. He’s met plenty of dogs here and been polite, but he prefers being the one and only king of the castle. His toys and treasures are important to him, and he likes having them all to himself.

 

New visitors can make him a bit nervous, but give him space and he warms up quickly. Underneath it all is a loyal, sensitive boy who just needs someone patient, experienced, and ready to help him shine.

 

If you’re looking for a devoted companion with a big heart and an even bigger fluff factor, Luca is waiting for you.

 

👉 Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt
📅 Appointments required Wednesdays & Fridays
🚪 Walk-ins welcome all other days (appointments preferred)

 

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Lafayette, NJ 07848

info@fatherjohns.org

(973) 300-5909

Household Hint of the Week!

Remove pet hair with rubber gloves

Dampen rubber gloves and run them over furniture to easily lift pet hair.

Our Local Events:

Please help support our local events:

🎉 GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY

🕐 Saturday, Feb 7 at 10 AM
📍 Pink Cottage Company
Description: Celebrate friendship with a fun Galentine’s Day gathering.

 

🎉 PINK COTTAGE COMPANY'S 1ST BIRTHDAY!

🕐 Saturday, Feb 14 at 10 AM
📍 2 W Shore Trl, Sparta, NJ 07871-1826
Description: Celebrate the first anniversary of Pink Cottage Company.

 

🎉 COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER

🕐 Saturday, Feb 14 at 12 PM
📍 28 Sparta Ave, Sparta Township, NJ 07871
Description: Enjoy fresh lobster favorites from the popular food truck.

 

🎉 VALENTINE’S DAY PAINT YOUR PARTNER SPARTA

🕐 Saturday, Feb 14 at 4 PM
📍 1A Main Street, Sparta NJ 07871
Description: A fun and creative Valentine’s Day partner painting event.

 

🎉 FRIDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING AT THE ELKS

🕐 Friday, Feb 20 at 7 PM
📍 Sparta Elks #2356
Description: Learn new moves and enjoy a lively night of line dancing.

 

🎉 SPARTAMANIA: LIVE PRO WRESTLING FOR SPARTA SCHOOLS

🕐 Sunday, Mar 1 at 2 PM
📍 Sparta High School
Description: Family‑friendly pro wrestling event supporting local schools.

 

🎉 AN EVENING TO DIE FOR: MASQUERADE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER

🕐 Friday, Mar 6 at 6 PM
📍 141 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
Description: Masquerade‑themed murder mystery dinner supporting a local cause.

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Question: Who famously said, "I am my own muse"?

Answer: Frida Kahlo

Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event details, business updates, and local news. However, plans can change! Please confirm with organizers or official sources before attending. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to keep our community informed and connected.

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