Pancoast resigns from Upper Township Committee
PETERSBURG — Mark Pancoast resigned from Township Committee on Dec. 9 in a move that appeared to come as a surprise to others on the governing body. “Over the past year, I found my personal schedule increasingly conflicts with my ability to devote the necessary time to council. That’s not fair to the employees, it’s […]
Upper Township gets more school project funds
Money is for Safe Routes to School Program PETERSBURG — “That’s a lot of money,” Mayor Jay Newman said of the $1.925 million in grants Upper Township added to its budget Nov. 25. The funding — $1 million from a New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grant and $925,000 from […]
Upper Township first responders delivery baby on Garden State Parkway
SEAVILLE — Volunteer first responders continue to deliver on their promise of safety in Upper Township, this time taking their commitment to the extreme by helping deliver a baby on the side of the road. According to John Brittin, deputy chief of the Upper Township Division of EMS, Squad 21 and Seaville Volunteer Fire Company […]
Upper Township Community Night: UTBA connects residents with groups, businesses
MARMORA — “We live in Upper, our kids go to Upper schools and we like to support local businesses,” Meghan Steffanci said Nov. 13 at Upper Township Elementary School. “They make it fun for the kids, so we like that. It’s a fun night.” The Upper Township Business Association held its 11th annual Community Night […]
Tractor Supply is coming to Seaville
SEAVILLE — A Tractor Supply store is coming to Upper Township next fall. The Upper Township Zoning Board approved a site plan with variances Nov. 14 to clear the way for the store at 13 Route 50 in Seaville. Developer Jennifer Nylander of HSC Seaville LLC said she is under contract with property owner Marianna […]
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 […]