Chapel Hill at Sparta C O M M U N I T Y G U I D E

A G U I D E T O T H E S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E N E A R Y O U R N E W H O M E

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COMMUNITY PROFILE ............................................................................5

SCHOOLS ......................................................................................................6

DAY CARE / PRE-SCHOOL ......................................................................6

SHOPPING......................................................................................................7

MEDICAL FACILITIES ..............................................................................8

PUBLIC UTILITIES ......................................................................................8

WORSHIP........................................................................................................9

TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................10

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - LOCAL ............................................11

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - REGIONAL ....................................12

RESTAURANTS ..........................................................................................13

LIBRARIES....................................................................................................14

COLLEGES ..................................................................................................14

VETERINARIAN..........................................................................................14

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS..................................................15

SENIOR LIVING..........................................................................................15

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES...............................................................16

EMERGENCY NUMBERS ........................................................................16

L E A R N A B O U T T H E S E R V I C E S Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y H A S T O O F F E R

C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E

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Sparta Township boasts a rich history dating back to colonial times. In 1777,Judge Robert Ogden and family lived in a house across Main Street from thepresent Town Hall. Ogden’s wife Phoebe named the home “Sparta” because shebelieved that she and her family were enduring great hardships due to the warand were living the “Spartan” life — tough, proud, and disciplined. In 1797when the first post office was established, Sparta was officially given thatname. Many famous people lived or visited Sparta, including GeorgeWashington, General Lafayette, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison, whomined in Sparta for nearly a decade.

For almost 100 years, Sparta continued to be an iron ore town, until the endof the Civil War which brought an end to the forge industry in Sparta. In the1850’s the first railroads in the county brought weekend visitors to the locallake. In 1889,Thomas Edison bought the Ogden mine and spent two milliondollars on his magnetic separation of iron. Homes were then being built withelectricity and running water, which were rare at the time. In 1898, Edison’sore was no longer in demand and the following year he closed down the mine.

In 1926, to encourage summer vacationers, a dam was constructed by theCrane Company at the end of a stream at the Ogden Meadow. By 1928,water went over the top of the dam, eventually forming Lake Mohawk. Thelake, three miles long with ten miles of shore line, soon had many summerhomes surrounding it.

Today, Sparta has grown into a strong community with residents living inthis peaceful area all year round. As a homeowner at Chapel Hill at Sparta,you will enjoy the prestige, beauty, and rich tradition that Sparta Townshiphas to offer.

H O M E O W N E R / C O N D O A S S O C I A T I O N

Fee simple ownership with deeded restrictions and covenants

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S C H O O L S

PUBLICwww.sparta.org

ELEMENTARYGrades ( K-4 ) Alpine School 151 Andover RoadSparta N.J. 07871 (973) 729-3107

Grades ( K-4 )Helen Morgan School 100 Stanhope RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-5770

MIDDLEGrades ( 6-8 ) Sparta Middle School 350 Main StreetSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-3151

Grades ( 5 ) Mohawk Ave. School 18 Mohawk Avenue Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-2155All public school 5th gradestudents only

SENIOR HIGHGrades ( 9-12 ) Sparta High School 70 West Mountain Road Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-6191Bus service is provided for allgrades. Homeowner does not payextra for this service.

PRIVATEELEMENTARYGrades (Pre-school - 8)

Hilltop Country Day School 32 Lafayette Road Sparta N.J. 07871 (973)729-5485Bus service is not provided for allgrades

PAROCHIALELEMENTARY Grades ( K-8 ) Rev. George A. Brown Memorial School294 Newton Sparta Road Sparta, N.J. 07871 (973) 729-9174www.revbrownschool.org

SENIOR HIGHGrades ( 9-12 ) Pope John XXIII Regional High School 28 Andover Road Sparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-6125www.popejohn.org

CHILD CARE/PRE-SCHOOL Kiddie Academy Childcare-learning Center 223 Sparta AvenueSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 726-8766

Tinytown Pre-school 99 Demarest RoadSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 579-9999

Oak Tree Pre-School27 West Shore TrailSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-4185

In Morris CountyChild & Family Resources855 Route 10 East Suite 114Randolph, N.J. 07869(973) 927-6060

Goddard School107 Main StreetSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 726-4110

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NEIGHBORHOODSHOPPING CENTERTown Square on Main Street (Post Office, Pharmacy, Deli,Stationary Store)Approximately 5 minutes from the community.

BanksPNC Bank, First Union Bank,Lakeland Bank, Dime Savings,Bank of New York

GroceryStop &Shop

HardwareSparta Hardware

DeliWorld Delites

DrugstoreCamerons DrugsCVS

BakeryCafe Pierrot

Coffee ShopGreen’s Bean SpartaDunkin Donuts

Ice CreamAlpine CreameryDairy Queen

ShoppingTalbotsR.J. Mars

CONVENIENCESTORESSeven ElevenPine Cone LaneSparta N.J.

GROCERY STORESStop & Shop60 Sparta AvenueSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-7844

SHOPPING MALLSREGIONALWal-Mart Rt. 206Newton N.J. 07860

MAJORRockaway Townsquare MallRt. 80 Rockaway N.J. 07866Anchor Stores:Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney,Sears, Target, Pier One, Dick’sSporting GoodsMacy’s, Sears

Ledgewood MallRt. 10 East Ledgewood N.J. 07852Anchor Stores:Macy’s, Sports Authority, PCRichards, Home Depot, Wal-Mart

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M E D I C A L F A C I L I T I E S

HOSPITALSNewton Memorial Hospital 175 High StreetNewton N.J. 07860(973) 383-2121Miles: 6.8Minutes: 10

St. Clare’s HospitalRt. 46-24 Jardine StreetDover N.J. 07801(973) 989-3000Miles: 15.8Minutes: 25

Sparta Health & Wellness89 Sparta AvenueSparta N.J. 07871(973) 726-4232Miles: 4.2Minutes: 6

MEDICAL CENTERS Sparta Medical Assoc.334 Sparta Avenue Sparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-2121Miles: 5.4Minutes: 7

OTHERCOMMUNITYMEDICALFACILITIESSparta Dental Associates332 Sparta Avenue Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-7200

P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S / G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

CABLE T.V. Service Electric Cable TV320 Sparta AvenueSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-7653

ELECTRIC JCP&LDover N.J. 07801(800) 662-3115

GASEastern Propane(973) 697-3111

TELEPHONESprint(800) 366-8204

TRASH PrivateWaste ManagementChester N.J. 07930(800) 745-5616

RECYCLING Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority34 Rt. 94 Lafayette N.J. 07848(973) 579-6998

WATER Sparta Township Water Dept.(973) 729-5133

W O R S H I P

Sparta United Methodist Church 71 Sparta AvenueSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-7773Pastor Charles T. McNeil

Blessed Kateri RC427 Stanhope Road Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-1682 www.blessedkateri.comFather Daniel Murphy

Our Lady Of The Lake R C294 Sparta AvenueSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-6107Msgr. Paul Knaur

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church85 Conestoga TrailSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-3136 Rev. Camila Blessing

Redeemer Lutheran Church37 Newton Sparta Road Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 383-3945Pastor Thomas Diamond

First Presbyterian Church of Sparta32 Main StreetSparta N.J. 07871 (973) 729-6197Rev. Thomas Litteer

Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church264 Woodport RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-7010 Pastor Barry Benson

Jewish Center of Sussex County13 Washington StreetNewton N.J. 07860(973) 383-4570

Temple Shalom15 Oak StreetFranklin N.J. 07860(973) 827-5655Rabbi Shore

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T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

AIRPORTSCOUNTYSussex Airport53 County Hwy. 639Sussex N.J. 07461(973) 875-7331(Private aircraft only)Miles: 14 Minutes: 20

INTERNATIONALJFK InternationalNew York, New York (718) 656-4444Miles: 75Minutes: 1:35

Newark International AirportNewark N.J. 07114Miles: 48.5Minutes: 60

BUSESLakeland Bus Co.425 East Blackwell StreetDover N.J. 07801(973) 366-0600www.lakelandbus.com

DIVISION OFMOTOR VEHICLESN.J. Division Of Motor Vehicles106 Sparta AvenueNewton N.J. 07860(609) 588-2424

MAJOR HIGHWAYS:I-80, Rt. 15, Rt. 206, Rt. 94,Rt. 287, Rt.280

RAILROADSN.J. Transit - Dover StationMinutes: 23Miles: 18.8Frequencies of Departures:Variable(800) 772-2222

N.J. Transit - Netcong StationMinutes: 25Miles: 20.8Frequency of Departures:Variable(800) 772-2222

Amtrak(800) 872-7245

Park and RideSparta Park and Ride Lot Lakeland Bus Co.Sparta Municipal BuildingMain Street

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R E C R E A T I O N A L F A C I L I T I E S - L O C A L

DAY CAMPBlue Mountain Day Camp93 Spring StreetNewton, N.J. 07860(973) 383-8166

EQUESTRIANFACILITIESSpring Valley Equestrian Center56 Paulinskill RoadNewton, N.J. 07860(973) 383-1666

GOLF COURSES PublicFarmstead Golf & Country Club88 Lawrence RoadLafayette, N.J. 07848(973) 383-1666

Skyview Golf & Country ClubRt. 181 Sparta, N.J. 07871(973) 726-9200

Black Bear Golf Club138 Rt. 23 N.Franklin, N.J. 07416(973) 209-2226

Crystal Springs Golf & Spa Resort104-107 Wheatsworth RoadHamburg N.J. 07419(973) 827-5996

Bear Brook Golf Club527 Rt. 94Newton N.J. 07860(973) 383-2327

Wild Turkey Golf Club123 Crystal Springs RoadHardyston, NJ 07419(973) 827-5996

PrivateLake Mohawk Golf Club471 West Shore TrailSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-9200

Newton Country Club25 Club RoadNewton, N.J. 07860(973) 383-2290

PARKSLocalStation ParkStation Park RoadSparta, N.J. 07871(contact Sparta Twshp. Rec. Dept.) (973) 729-2383

CountyMahlon Dickerson ReservationWeldon Road Jefferson, N.J. 07981(973) 663-0200

StateStokes State ForestRt. 206 NBranchville N.J. 07826(973) 948-3820

NationalDelaware National Park

RECREATIONCENTERSYMCA 15 Wits End RoadHamburg, NJ 07419

Private Sussex County Racket / Fitness Center115 Sparta AvenueSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-9141

Spa at Crystal SpringsHwy. 94Vernon, N.J. 07462(973) 827-2222

Recreational facilities within 30 minutes of your new home.

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R E C R E A T I O N A L F A C I L I T I E S - R E G I O N A L

Recreational facilities within 2 hours of your new home.

AMUSEMENT PARK Great Adventure Jackson N.J

SWIMMINGTomahawk Lake (Water Park)Tomahawk TrailSparta N.J. 07871(973) 398-7777

The Cruiser Club (pool/swim club)600 E. Shore TrailSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-2598

Mountain Creek (water park)Rt. 94Vernon N.J. 07462(973) 827-2000

White LakeWhite Lake RoadSparta, NJ 07871

BEACHESLake Hopatcong State ParkNew Jersey Shore

BOATINGLake Hopatcong N.J.

SKI AREAMountain Creek ResortsVernon N.J.(973) 827-2000

OTHERMeadowlands Stadium N.J.(N.Y. Giants & N.Y. Jets)

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R E S T A U R A N T S

FINE DININGFrancesca’s191 Woodport RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 726-7771

Lafayette HouseLafayette VillageLafayette N.J. 07848(973) 579-3100

Zoe’s by the Lake112 Tomahawk Trail(on Seneca Lake)Sparta, N.J. 07871(973) 726-7226

Casa Bellisima269 Newton Sparta RoadNewton, N.J. 07860(973) 579-7711

Mohawk House3 Sparta JunctionSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-6464

Perona FarmsSunday Brunch Only350 Andover-Sparta RoadAndover, NJ 07821(973) 729-6161

Fratelli’s495 Glen RoadSparta, NJ 07871(973) 729-2650

FAMILYThe Homestead Restaurant294 N. Church RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 383-4914

Arthurs St. Moritz9 White Deer PlazaSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-5677

Kroghs Restaurant & Brew Pub23 White Deer PlazaSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-8428

FAST FOODBurger King49 Sparta Avenue Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-3000

CATERERINGCafé Pierrot19 Sparta Ave.Sparta, NJ 07871(973) 729-0988

The American B-B-Q Company1-888-227-3866www.americanbbqco.com

TAKEOUTCasa Mia Restaurant20 White Deer PlazaSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-6606

Fu’s Chinese Restaurant227 Sparta AvenueSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-7722

Chicken Dun-RiteNewton Sparta RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 726-7555

Domino’s287 Newton-Sparta RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 579-3373

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L I B R A R I E S

PUBLICSparta Public Library22 Woodport RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-3101

Sussex County Branch LibrarySparta Stanhope RoadHopatcong N.J. 07864(973) 770-1000

C O L L E G E S

COMMUNITYSussex County Community College1 College HillNewton N.J. 07860(973) 579-5400

STATERutgers - Newark CampusUniversity HeightsNewark N.J. 07102(973) 353-1766

College of NJ2000 Pennington RoadEwing, NJ 08628(609) 771-1855

PRIVATEFarliegh Dickenson University285 Madison Avenue Madison N.J. 07940(800) 338-8803

V E T E R I N A R I A N

The Highlands Veterinary Hospital49 Woodport RoadSparta N.J. 07871(973) 726-8080

Andover Animal Hospital234 Andover Road Andover N.J. 07821(973) 729-9145

Pet Grooming and BoardingThe Pet Spa & Resort3222 Rt. 94Hardyston, NJ 07419(973) 827-8881

Sparta Pet Shoppe & SpaUpper Lake Plaza270 Sparta AvenueSparta, NJ 07871(973) 726-6222

S O C I A L S E R V I C E O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

American Cancer Society 99 Sparta Avenue Newton N.J. 07860(973) 383-1334

American Legion Post86 Yates AvenueNewton N.J. 07860(973) 383-2386

American Red Cross19 Church StreetNewton N.J. 07860

(973) 579-1600

Big Brothers/Big Sisters 3 High StreetNewton N.J. 07860(973) 300-4149

Boy Scouts(973) 361-1800

Four - H Newton N.J.(973) 579-0985

Girls Scouts(973) 492-2100

National Organization of Women (908) 852-9365

Town Community Center22 Woodport Road Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-8542

OTHER For information on other SocialService Organizations contact:Chamber of Commerce SussexCounty (973)579-1811

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S E N I O R L I V I N G

Senior Citizens Center22 Woodport RoadSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-8542

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G O V E R N M E N T A L A G E N C I E S

LOCALMayor & Council65 Main StreetSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-4493

Township Manager65 Main StreetSparta, N.J. 07871(973) 729-8485

COUNTY Board of Chosen Freeholders Sussex County Administrative Center1 Spring StreetNewton, N.J. 07860(973) 579-0210

Municipal Building 65 Main Street Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-4493

POST OFFICE 10 Main Street Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-7444

VOTER REGISTRATION 65 Main Street Sparta N.J. 07871(973) 729-4493

OTHERBoard of Health(973) 729-6174

Dog Licenses (973) 729-3752

Public Assistance(973) 729-6121

Public Safety (973) 729-6121

E M E R G E N C I E S

POLICEDial 911(973) 729-6121

FIREDial 911(973) 729-5080

FIRST AIDDial 911(973) 726-0635

POISON CONTROLDial 911(800) 962-1253