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Letters to the Editor
By ANAND DASH
June 25, 2023
WHETHER you’re a life-long resident or just moved here, we share a common root—the love for our unique, quaint town. When North Village was built, many were opposed to it, but few actually attended the local meetings to voice their opposition. Let’s please not let history repeat itself. This ...
Dear Fellow Republican: The June 6th Republican primary is right around the corner and, this year, your ballot will look a little different. Redistricting has changed New Jersey’s legislative map and Roxbury has moved to the 24th Legislative District. Although we will no longer have the honor ...
Dear Editor: Over the past several months, Republican primary voters have been hearing extensive appeals from the candidates seeking elected office. We would like to reiterate why we are strongly supporting the campaign ticket of Parker Space for Senate, Dawn Fantasia and Mike Inganamort for ...
History will reflect that in all vocations, whether in the calling of the clergy, the practice of law, of medicine, of public service or education, there are certain individuals who, from time to time, evince a singular erudition, ingenuity, and skill that distinguishes them from their peers. ...
Dear Editor, Like most people in Sussex County, I am a diehard conservative Republican who has grown tired of the spineless GOP establishment in our party hand-picking ineffective politicians and telling us we have to vote for them. In 2016, Sussex County Republicans like Dawn Fantasia were ...
Dear Editor: Over the past several months, Republican primary voters have been hearing extensive appeals from the candidates seeking elected office. We would like to reiterate why we are strongly supporting the campaign ticket of Parker Space for Senate, Dawn Fantasia and Mike Inganamort for ...
Dear Editor, I support the two leaders we need in the State Assembly: Josh Aikens and Jason Sarnoski. Aikens and Sarnoski are fearless, local leaders who will bring valuable responsible fiscal experience to the table, making sure local tax dollars are spent wisely. We work hard for our ...
In Sparta’s Presbyterian cemetery, Stand ten Civil War tombstones in proud memory. In ragged, bent and tired line formation, Each with a bronze GAR grave marker citation. Ten “Grand Army of the Republic” veterans, Each with their own life mystery caravans. Joseph, Daniel, William, Rodman ...
As I left the Sparta Board of Education meeting on April 27th, I couldn't help but feel confused and bewildered by what I had just witnessed. It seemed like there was a disconnect between the comments and actions of the board members, and the public was left making assumptions and speculations ...
Introduction: The budgeting decisions made by Superintendent Matthew Beck in his previous role as Chief School Administrator in Fredon Township (Oct 2018 - Jun 2021) have raised eyebrows among the community members of Sparta Township. As Sparta faces a similar situation with a contentious budget ...
Flag Ordinance Sparta’s town council has passed a flag ordinance, Which will be a divisive nightmarish annoyance. One United States flag for all our communities, Or a plethora of banner apologies. To choose the MAGA and/or the Black Lives Matter flag, A decision most citizens would ...
April 2023 I CAN STEM New Jersey Role Model Announced Chatham, N.J. (April 1, 2023) The New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (“NJSPN”) is excited to announce its April I CAN STEM New Jersey STEM Role Model, Pedro Azcona. Mr. Azcona teaches at East Orange STEM Academy as a Technology Lead. He has been ...
Dear Editor, I wanted to follow up on my previous letter regarding the flag ordinance that was introduced by the newly elected council members of Sparta Township. As I mentioned before, I am deeply concerned about the implications of this ordinance and the potential it has to limit our ...
Dear Editor, As a resident of Sparta Township, I want to express my concerns about the newly proposed flag policy. While I understand the intentions behind the ordinance, I believe it is not in the best interest of our community to allow the town the autonomy to decide which flags can or cannot ...
Sparta Town Council, We represent the newly formed PFLAG Sussex County chapter. PFLAG is the United States' first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). As you may know there have been ...
Yes we should support the flag ordinance in Sparta. It is another way to showcase all the ways that Sparta is a great place to live and raise a family. If you read the proposed ordinance, you will see there is a commitment to keep the American Flag, the POW MIA Flag and the NJ State Flag ...
Dear Editor, As Ronald Reagan wisely observed in 1983, “Since the founding of this nation, education and democracy have gone hand in hand … The founders believed a nation that governs itself, like ours, must rely upon an informed and engaged electorate.” Unfortunately, whether uninformed or ...
Dear Editor, It seems that the three newly elected members of the Sparta Township Council are determined to play a dangerous game of identity politics with the American flag. They have introduced a new flag ordinance that would give them the power to decide which flags can be flown on township ...
In the March 31, 2023 TapInto Sparta article, “Sparta Township Council Still Working on Flag Ordinance,” it was reported that a man who did not give his name or address responded to my public comment regarding the flag ordinance by first insulting my wearing of a Marine Corps sweatshirt, then ...
As a father of three children who attend the Sparta Township Schools, I am writing to express my unwavering support for the Sparta Board of Education’s recent decision to relocate the book “The Upside of Unrequited” by Becky Albertalli from the middle school to the high school library. It is ...
The book challenge in Sparta aligns with a nationwide trend: a parent uses a website to strategically locate a book with controversial content in a school library, then reads the most incendiary passages aloud at a board of education meeting. There are many books in school libraries with ...
Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has—- Inspired by these simple words, I am thrilled to report on a significant favorable development in our continued objection to the proposed mega-warehouse. This ...
Dear Editor: Having conducted the Sussex County Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Newton for the 17 years before the pandemic, we are so pleased to hear that the St. Patrick's Day Parade is returning to Newton; with the Newton Fire Department being the new hosts of the parade. The Township of ...
Dear Friends, The dawn of a new year brings the opportunity to reflect on the gifts of the past while anticipating the possibilities of the future. We are awed by the bountiful donations which were received in support of the holiday initiatives at Project Self-Sufficiency. Because of the ...
Sparta Township relies on citizen volunteers for leadership and guidance. Policy decisions are made by a collection of boards, commissions and committees. They do important things, such as determining what our town looks like and how best to distribute public resources. If you want to contribute ...
Dear Fellow Spartans, On the eve of this election, I wish to share a few thoughts. I believe in our non-partisan, Falkner B form of government. Sparta incorporated this form of government to prevent political favors, favoritism, and partisan appointments. It appears we have some ...
Dear friends of Sparta, My roots are in a Muslim country in Asia. Growing up, I was fascinated with America; a huge fan of the American respect for each other, the respect I saw in the show "The Little House on the Prairie." I immigrated to the USA in 1997, looking for that town, that house, and ...
Over the past several months, there have been many letters to the editor in this space about the disastrous road we seem to be traveling towards the industrialization of our small town, soon on a par with the likes of Elizabeth, Bayonne and Rutherford. Even if we, as engaged residents, couldn’t ...
Fellow Citizens of Sparta: Large scale, high turnover warehouse sprawl has no place in our community. To that end, we have taken steps to be sure this never happens. Since this is an issue around which we agree – one could and should be asking themselves….how did this issue literally tear the ...
In the 1952 presidential campaign, Republican nominee Dwight Eisenhower was asked if his historic success as supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II would easily translate to the big civilian gig in Washington. His reply showed precisely why he was the right bloke ...
