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Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to fund a subcommittee of the Sparta Planning Board to undertake a complete review of the township’s master plan. The master plan review process is expected to take about 18 months. The previous complete review was done in 1984.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sparta CFO...
UPDATED: 10,000th blood donation to be celebrated Saturday
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will host a blood drive from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Saint Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Ave., Sparta. The drive will celebrate the parish’s 10,000th blood donation since it began hosting blood drives with NJBS more than two decades ago.
New Play Explores Displacement and Migration Wordlessly
MIGRATIONS is a wordless play with original sound design exploring journeys of displacement and migration. It is drawn from interviews with displaced people and personal stories of the international performance collective Long Story Short. It’s being presented Friday, July 19, at NACL in Highland Lake, NY by Long Story Short...
Outdoor movie July 26 at Bubbling Springs
The Outdoor Summer Movie Series at Bubbling Springs Park begins with “Jurassic Park” at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 26. Come early so children may dig for dinosaur eggs. Two more movies are planned in August and September near the Rotary Gazebo, 1468 Macopin Road. The cost is $10...
Meeting on gambling problems July 26
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is hosting a town-hall meeting called “Protecting Our Future: Understanding Problem Gambling Harms” on Friday, July 26. It will start at 5 p.m. at the West Milford Township Library, 1470 Union Valley Road. Luis Del Orbe, a prevention and treatment...
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65
Joseph C. Wassmer, 65 of Lords Valley, Pa., passed away very unexpectedly in the still early morning hours of July 15, 2024. He was a faithful husband and loving protector of his wife and children. As a loving father, and a simple man he only wanted the love of his close family circle. Though not perfect, he formed the habit of saying “If it’s God’s will” in every situation. His favorite hobby besides spending close family time, was playing guitar/singing and retelling stories of the “good” old days. His staunch devotion to the Rosary, his firm guidance, strong emotional support and sarcastic humor was the actual heartbeat of the Wassmer household.
Donald G. Quick, 74
Donald (Don) G. Quick of Milford, Pa., passed away suddenly in Milford on Friday, July 12, 2024. Don was born in New York, NY, on June 5, 1950, to the late William and Ethel (Antles) Quick. He attended the University of Maine and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy with a minor in business administration. He worked for the Boy Scouts of America in New Bedford, Maine, before moving to New York City to serve as facilities manager for First Presbyterian Church in 1974.
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
Walden Savings Bank announces new hire and promotions
MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its team: John Coughlin as Vice President and Business Development Officer, Crystal Johnson as Vice President and Controller, and Mandy Bosley as Branch Manager of the Washingtonville branch. Coughlin joins Walden Savings Bank with extensive...
Child Pronounced Dead After Being Left in a Hot Car in the Hudson Valley
New York State Police are currently investigating a tragic death in the Hudson Valley. The Monticello Police Department released a statement on Wednesday, July 17th regarding their investigation into the death of a child in Sullivan County after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year.
Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Upstate NY on nearly 100-degree day, reports say
Monticello, N.Y. — A toddler died after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year in Upstate New York, police said. The 2-year-old appears to have been left in an SUV for “well over an hour” Tuesday night in Monticello, a village in the Catskills, the New York State Police told News 12 Westchester.
Minisink Valley grad Dolson to compete in WNBA three-point shooting contest
It’s rare for a center to be a 3-point sharpshooter unless you are Stefanie Dolson. Dolson, a Minisink Valley graduate, will be part of the WNBA All-Star festivities on Friday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, competing in the three-point shooting contest. The former University of Connecticut star leads the WNBA in three-point shooting percentage at 48.5 percent (49-of-101 shot attempts) among all players who attempted at least 50 three-point shots this season.
Toddler pulled from hot car outside NY apartment dies, hours after NJ infant endures same fate
A toddler died after being pulled from a hot car outside a New York apartment complex Monday, hours after a baby girl in New Jersey lost her life under similar circumstances, authorities confirmed Tuesday. According to the Monticello Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of a child in...
A museum exhibit on Jewish food and humor puts the ‘borscht’ in Borscht Belt
“We honeymooned at Kutsher’s in late October 1968,” Barbara Gelman recalled in an oral history for the Borscht Belt Museum in 2019. “When we ordered dinner, the waitress enumerated all the desserts, and my new husband simply said ‘yes.’”. Gelman’s comments, on display in a...
Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue
The long-empty former Playboy Club in Sussex County has been sold and is slated to become a new resort, spa and concert venue, according to its new owner. An affiliate of Lockwood, a New York City-based real estate investment and development company, acquired the Vernon property earlier this month, according to company president Charles Everhardt.
11-year-old Ellenville girl selling jewelry outside in the heat surprised by police with new bicycle
“It’s about showing the youth and being engaged with our youth and showing them that if you work hard and do it honestly and try to put your best foot forward good things happen.”
Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Confirmed In Upstate New York
An investigation is underway after a fatal officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley. A large police presence was spotted early Tuesday morning in Sullivan County. Fatal Police Shooting In Sullivan County, New York. Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From New York State Stores. Middletown, New York...
McCrabb: VP pick JD Vance not the first to put Middletown in bright national lights
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix, who lived in Middletown for 23 years and served on the City Council, summed up the national news the best: “This puts Middletown on the map.”. State Rep. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp. added it shined the spotlight on Middletown “for all the right reasons.”...
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