Upper Township school budget proposal raises tax rate 4 cents
No staff is cut under this budget, which would cost average property owner extra $116 PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education introduced its budget March 18, calling for a 4-cent increase to the tax rate to $1.587 per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of […]
Strathmere’s beach access limited again
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to find solutions to the severe erosion at the northern end of Strathmere, where beach entrances are likely to be closed again this summer. Temporary Administrator Joe Verruni said March 10 that township representatives had met the prior week with the Department of Environmental Protection Division of Coastal […]
Children’s book author visits Upper Township Primary School
MARMORA — Upper Township Primary School students were treated to a visit from one of their favorite authors March 11 when Beth Ferry spoke about her love of reading, writing and making children smile. The author of 47 books such as “Stick and Stone,” “The Scarecrow” and “Swashby and the Sea” (the favorite of school […]
Upper Township plans 9.86% tax rate increase
Officials cite $645,000 decrease in state aid as the major culprit PETERSBURG — Another tax increase is in the works for Upper Township residents after Township Committee introduced its budget March 10 calling for a 2.9-cent rate hike – a 9.86 percent increase. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
Upper Township fires DeMarzo again
This time from second job; former administrator sues PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted 4-0 on March 10 to terminate the employment of Gary DeMarzo as personnel officer, but the former administrator has filed legal action to stop his elimination from two positions. Committee terminated DeMarzo as administrator Jan. 27 and hired the law firm of […]
Marmora’s Marisa Holt is the Bar Boss
Bartender, an OCHS grad, wins $20,000 for her exotic cocktails, the Sweet Dragon an Smoky Desert MARMORA — Upper Township’s Marisa Holt is The Bar Boss. She has a $20,000 check and a pair of intricate and delicious cocktails to prove it. It may be surprising that someone who went to high school in a […]
Casaccio teases marina plan in Beesleys Point
‘They are shooting for the sun, moon, stars’ BEESLEYS POINT — “They are really shooting for the sun, the moon and the stars up here,” Committeeman Tyler Casaccio said of the Beesley’s Point Development Group’s proposed project along Great Egg Harbor Bay. Deputy Mayor Victor Nappen discussed current and future issues during the State of […]
Upper Township budget expected at March 10 meeting
Committee eyes speed limit, pickleball courts, shoreline and Cedar Square PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee is expected to introduce its budget March 10. Temporary Administrator Joe Verruni of Jersey Professional Management said Feb. 24 that Gov. Phil Murphy was set to release his budget the following day, prompting the township to delay the introduction. “We’re […]
Upper Township seeking grant to build EMS facility
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is moving forward with an application for federal funding to build a new EMS facility. Mayor Curtis Corson said the township applied for the Community Project Funding Grant last year, seeking $7 million to $8 million to build a community center, and was unsuccessful. He suggested the township apply this year […]
Upper Township Committee reverses course, will have Easter egg hunt
Palombo cited manpower, budget cuts; says businesses will lend support PETERSBURG — It appears as if the Easter Bunny may be visiting Upper Township after all. Committeeman Sam Palombo announced during a Township Committee meeting Feb. 24 that plans are in the works to hold the event April 6. No location was announced. “Last meeting […]