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January 29, 2026

Palombos file petitions in Upper Township primary

They are challenging incumbent mayor, deputy mayor

Sam Palombo and cousin Zach Palombo filed their nominating petitions last week with the Upper Township clerk to run in the June Republican primary for Upper Township Committee. They are challenging incumbent Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes. At left are Sam Palombo and his wife, Carly Palombo, with newly born Scarlett Palombo. At right are Zach Palombo and his wife, Lori Palombo.

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