U.T. School District able to save some services, programs, staff
Tax levy to rise 8 percent PETERSBURG — Funding for courtesy busing, sports, clubs, security guards, mental health counseling, computers and a small number of staff members is back in the school budget for 2024-25, but so is a hefty tax levy increase. “I am grateful that we have a way to provide students with […]
Upper Township: Palombo cousins happy about GOP primary win
Anthony Inserra files to run for committee as Independent UPPER TOWNSHIP — Challengers Zachary Palombo and Samuel Palombo defeated incumbents Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes handily in the Republican primary election June 4. Zach Palombo garnered the most votes of the four with 1,417 and cousin Sam Palombo was close behind with […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Juneteenth Festival in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring […]
Palombo cousins win Republican primary for Upper Township Committee
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Challengers Zachary Palombo and Samuel Palombo defeated incumbents Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes handily in the Republican primary election June 4. Zachary Palombo garnered the most votes of the four with 1,417 and Samuel Palombo was close behind with 1,408 to secure the nomination for Township Committee in the […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City area events
Somers Point seniors invited to rec meeting SOMERS POINT – The City of Somers Point is asking all seniors to attend the upcoming Recreation Commission Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall to go over the type of programs and activities they would like the city start or bring back to the Senior Center. […]
Ocean City – Upper Township Rotary hands presents Academic Achievement Awards
SOMERS POINT — Students and their families joined local school administrators May 13 as the Ocean City-Upper Township Rotary Club held its annual Academic Achievement Night at Greate Bay County Club. About 100 people gathered in a banquet room overlooking the golf course to celebrate the highest achieving students from Upper Township Middle School, Ocean […]
Legislation returns some aid to school districts
Somers Point, Mainland Regional, Upper Township still face tough decisions Local school districts suffering yet another year of $1 million+ losses in state aid got some relief last week, although mostly on the backs of their local taxpayers. How much it will help with the proposed staff cuts in the Mainland Regional High School, Upper […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Kim Hayes: Keep planning for the future
UPPER TOWNSHIP – In January 2023, Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes was elected by her peers as the first female deputy mayor in the history of Upper Township, incorporated in 1798. She was appointed in 2020 to fill a vacancy and was elected to a full term beginning in 2022. She is liaison to the township […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Sam Palombo: Uphold the quality of life
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Pharmaceutical sales representative Samuel “Sam” Palombo, 27, is a husband and father who grew up in the township, where he played soccer, basketball and baseball while attending local schools. The 2014 Ocean City High School graduate participated in travel and recreational clubs and sports such as soccer, French club and Class Council. […]
Upper Township Committee candidate Jay Newman: Two areas key to redevelopment
UPPER TOWNSHIP – Mayor John C. “Jay” Newman, longtime chief of the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company, believes his record of improving safety and infrastructure throughout the township speaks for itself. “Kim and I have a strong record of rolling up our sleeves and getting right to the hard work at hand,” Newman said of he […]