Speaker to veterans: Help, support available
Veterans Service officer says programs aim to end homelessness, suicide SEAVILLE – Monday’s Veterans Day service at Osprey Point in Upper Township took a pragmatic turn as a Veterans Service Office speaker implored veterans to take advantage of programs available to them. Alicia Kagan of the Atlantic County Veterans Service Office also took special pains […]
Upper Township: Polo, Shawl, Tyrrell on school board; Palombos on committee
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Three new members will join the Upper Township Board of Education in January following their victory in the election Nov. 5. Donald J. Polo, Andrew Shawl and Thomas Tyrrell, who ran as a ticket under the slogan “All About Kids,” garnered the most votes in the race that featured five candidates seeking […]
Tractor Supply store proposed along Rt. 50 in Seaville, seeks variances
SEAVILLE — A local property owner and Alabama-based developer have applied to the Upper Township Zoning Board for permission to build a Tractor Supply Co. store on Route 50. Property owner Marianna Karayiannis of Ocean View and developer Jennifer Nylander of HSC Seaville LLC hope to build a 21,930-square-foot store at an undeveloped 8.83-acre property […]
DEP: Tests for mercury in Upper Township ‘adulterated’
Incident referred for civil, regulatory action as well as criminal investigation PETERSBURG — “I want to share some information that may be alarming to you all,” DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told a packed house during the Upper Township Committee meeting Oct. 28. “The DEP’s initial findings have revealed that some of the initial samples of […]
Upper Township candidate profiles: 5 seek 3 seats on school board
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Upper Township Board of Education in the election Nov. 5. Brian Teeney, an officer with the Ocean City Police Department Traffic Safety Unit, is the lone incumbent. He won a seat in 2021 and is seeking a second term on the board. Three candidates […]
DEP to address Upper Township mercury contamination next week via Zoom
UPPER TOWNSHIP — The Department of Environmental Protection will provide an update next week on mercury contamination in area wells in a community where residents fear the problem may be more widespread. Mayor Jay Newman confirmed in a letter over the weekend that a representative from the DEP would be participating via Zoom during the […]
Mercury filters coming for affected residents in Upper Township
DEP to install systems along Bayaire Road because of contaminated wells MARMORA — Residents of Bayaire Road and the vicinity whose wells are contaminated with mercury got some goods news last week. According to Bayaire Road resident Jessica Gurdgiel, the Department of Environmental Protection informed her and others in the Marmora section of Upper Township […]
Residents struggle with water restrictions
Wells on Bayaire Road in Upper Township contaminated with mercury UPPER TOWNSHIP — Residents in the vicinity of Bayaire Road in Marmora are struggling with health concerns and restrictions on water usage following a report that some wells in the neighborhood are contaminated with high levels of mercury. “We’re all afraid,” homeowner Helen Libro said. […]
Applefest helps bring community together in Upper Township
OCEAN VIEW — Saturday’s Applefest in Upper Township had apple-inspired treats, music and crafters. Many people who were there said it offered something more — a chance for the community to socialize and promote more upcoming events. The 23rd annual event at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead was presented by the Historic Preservation Society of […]
Ollie Muzslay, former OCBP captain, dies at 83
He rose from rookie to captain, served 53 years in Ocean City; was a longtime teacher in Upper Township Editor’s note: A celebration of life for former OCBP captain Ollie Muzslay will be noon to 3 p.m. Friday at The Flanders in Ocean City. OCEAN CITY — Oliver Martin “Ollie” Muzslay, 83, who rose from rookie […]