Squad 21 Youth Summer Camp is back
Upper Township Rescue Squad is host for local middle-schoolers UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Squad 21 Youth Summer Camp will return in June for its fourth year, and registration is now open to local middle-schoolers. Hosted by the Upper Township Rescue Squad in partnership with Cape Assist and other local first responder agencies, the free program […]
Upper Township creates deputy administrator position, says it will save money
PETERSBURG — Township Committee created the position of deputy administrator via ordinance April 27. According to the measure, the employee will be appointed by Township Committee upon recommendation of the township administrator. It will be a Civil Service position whose duties will include oversight of the personnel system, including recruitment, selection and on-boarding of employees. […]
Upper Township schools ‘scraping by’
School chief paints bleak picture of UTSD finances, talks of cuts made, prevented, and OCHS tuition PETERSBURG — “We’re scraping by at this point,” Superintendent Allison Pessolano said of the Upper Township School District during a public forum April 20. The Upper Township Board of Education introduced its $43,178,687 budget for 2026-27 on March 23, […]
County OKs $1.1 million for Amanda’s Field upgrades in Upper Township
PETERSBURG — Major upgrades including a new skateboard park and bathrooms are in the works for Amanda’s Field after Township Committee secured more than $1 million in open space funds. The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved a shared services agreement with Upper Township on April 14, authorizing as much as $1,129,576 in […]
Upper Township adopts budget with 2.97 cent tax rate increase
PETERSBURG — Township Committee adopted its $18,409,035 spending plan April 13 calling for a 2.97-cent tax rate increase. The 9 percent rate hike boosts the total municipal tax rate to 35.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, or $353 on each $100,000. That’s a total municipal tax bill of $1,059 on a $300,000 home. There […]
Beach fill is in works before summer for Strathmere, Sea Isle City and Ocean City
PETERSBURG — More sand is expected on beaches in Strathmere, Sea Isle City and Ocean City in early summer. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced April 6 that southern New Jersey would receive $99 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and protect key beaches in the three areas along with Avalon […]
Neiss challenging Corson in Upper Township Committee GOP primary
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson is facing a challenge in the Republican primary on June 2 from township gadfly Nathalie Neiss. Candidates had to file their petitions by March 23 and the winner would run in the general election Nov. 3. “I am running because I believe residents deserve honesty, transparency and leadership that listens,” […]
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF APPLICATION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER PLANNING BOARD
Upper Township Planning Board PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the undersigned has filed an application with the Planning Board for the Township of Upper, New Jersey for variance relief from the requirements of the Upper Township Zoning Ordinance for use (having two detached dwellings on one lot), maximum building coverage and front yard setback for the […]
Upper Township seventh-graders compete in 8th annual Taco Truck Challenge
MARMORA — Seventh-grade math students at Upper Township Middle School have been diving deep into the world of finance, mastering real-world skills such as calculating discounts, markups, sales tax and simple interest. The culmination of the lessons was the 8th annual Taco Truck Challenge, a project-based learning initiative that tasks students with the simulated launch of their […]
Upper Township School District budget proposes tax rate increase of 3.9¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education introduced its $43,178,687 budget for 2026-27 on March 23, calling for a tax rate increase of 3.9 cents. The tax rate would increase to $1.6888 and the tax levy would rise more than $2 million to $32,665,274. The budget has been submitted to the executive county superintendent […]