Legislation returns some aid to school districts
Somers Point, Mainland Regional, Upper Township still face tough decisions Local school districts suffering yet another year of $1 million+ losses in state aid got some relief last week, although mostly on the backs of their local taxpayers. How much it will help with the proposed staff cuts in the Mainland Regional High School, Upper […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Kim Hayes: Keep planning for the future
UPPER TOWNSHIP – In January 2023, Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes was elected by her peers as the first female deputy mayor in the history of Upper Township, incorporated in 1798. She was appointed in 2020 to fill a vacancy and was elected to a full term beginning in 2022. She is liaison to the township […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Zach Palombo: Smart growth is necessary
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Zachary “Zach” Palombo is an educational administration professional and former classroom teacher who now serves as superintendent of the Cape May City and West Cape May school districts. The 43-year-old and his wife, Lori, are parents to three children: Lucia, Rocco and Livia. As a lifelong township resident, he participated in local […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Sam Palombo: Uphold the quality of life
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Pharmaceutical sales representative Samuel “Sam” Palombo, 27, is a husband and father who grew up in the township, where he played soccer, basketball and baseball while attending local schools. The 2014 Ocean City High School graduate participated in travel and recreational clubs and sports such as soccer, French club and Class Council. […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Jay Newman: Two areas key to redevelopment
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Mayor John C. “Jay” Newman, longtime chief of the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company, believes his record of improving safety and infrastructure throughout the township speaks for itself. “Kim and I have a strong record of rolling up our sleeves and getting right to the hard work at hand,” Newman said of he […]
Strawberry Festival Saturday in Upper Township
GREENFIELD – The annual Upper Township Strawberry Festival and Craft Show will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road (Route 616) Greenfield. The Strawberry Festival is presented by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township. South Jersey strawberries will be on sale. In addition, society volunteers […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City area events
O.C. Memorial Day services planned Ocean City’s Memorial Day Service starts at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park, 500 block of Wesley Avenue. All are encouraged to attend. Ralph Galati, a U.S. Air Force veteran, will be the keynote speaker. Galati’s plane was shot down over Vietnam in 1972, and he spent […]
Ocean City Night in Venice grand marshal is ESPN’s Marty Smith
OCEAN CITY – ESPN reporter and host Marty Smith will be grand marshal of the 2024 Night in Venice boat parade on July 20 in Ocean City. Smith, who owns a home in Ocean City, will be joined by family members for the 69th anniversary of the festive summer event. Smith is one of the most […]
Somers Point man allegedly had unregistered machine guns
Editor’s note: This information came in a press release from U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of new Jersey. CAMDEN – Michael John James, 30, of Somers Point, was charged Wednesday, May 15, with possessing unregistered machine guns and other items, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. James is charged by complaint with one count of possessing […]