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Commission Focuses on Water and Forests

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Township Council adopts 75,000-square-foot building cap

The Township Council adopted an ordinance reducing the maximum permitted building size in the PDRM-1, PDRM-2, and Economic Development zoning districts from 175,000 to 75,000 square feet by a 4-1 vote. The Environmental Commission also reported that the Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-11 concerning data centers, but the minutes do not provide its details.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Environmental Commission Reviews Ongoing Priorities

The Master Plan re-examination process is continuing, with the final document anticipated in September. The commission also discussed proposed zoning changes, watershed considerations, and possible future backyard composting programming.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Nicolock Paving Application Approved

The commission reported that the Planning Board approved Nicolock Paving’s application at Houses Corner, including new conveyor belts and slightly taller smokestacks required to comply with DEP regulations; no major environmental impacts or concerns were noted.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Commission Discusses Data Centers and Education

Public comment raised concerns about large-scale, high-intensity development, including data centers, while members discussed supporting continued environmental education funding.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Environmental Commission Reports Trail Updates

The commission announced a June 6 community hike at Sparta Glenn and reported that the trail signage grant had been successfully closed. No applications, public comments, or Planning Board updates were reported.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Environmental Commission Plans Earth Day Event

The commission coordinated preparations for a free, family-friendly Earth Day event on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including environmental activities, a native plant sale, and food-pantry donations. Members also reported progress on a roughly one-mile Iron Horse Trail improvement project and a related grant application.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Commission Sets Environmental Priorities

The commission will send the Zoning Board updated comments on the Skylands Urgent Care application, recommending that exterior lighting be used only when needed, operate at 3000 Kelvin or less, and be turned off at closing except for safety or legally required lighting.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Affordable Housing Rules Change Local Planning

A Planning Board report said recent rule changes have altered how Sparta must calculate its affordable housing obligation, including removing certain infrastructure-related exclusions. The report noted an approaching end-of-March deadline.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Environmental Commission Advances Earth Day Plans

The commission confirmed an Earth Day event for April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall and added three participating groups, including the Sparta High School Ecology Club.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Commission Focuses on Water and Forests

Members highlighted a March 31 deadline for public comments on the Sparta Mountain Forest Management Plan’s Stand 9 and discussed obtaining a shorter presentation for public viewing. The commission also reported strong participation in a road-salt education event and encouraged residents to join the Salt Watch water-monitoring program.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Commission Reviews E-Cigarette Waste Risks

The commission reviewed a state environmental notice about managing and disposing of e-cigarettes and vape pens, focusing on toxic nicotine waste, non-biodegradable filters, and lithium battery fire hazards.

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