Upper Township school budget raises tax rate 3.1¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township School District’s proposed budget for 2024-25 increases the tax rate 3.1 cents per $100 of assessed value and, if approved as presented, would raise the bill on an average assessed home ($288,834) by about $90. Featuring an operating budget of $36,620,854, the spending plan increases the tax levy 2.59 percent […]
Upper Township budget has 1.4-cent, 5.1% tax hike
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved its municipal budget March 25, calling for a $301,980 increase in the tax levy and a 1.4-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. The tax levy is up 5.7 percent to $5,618,158 for 2024, while the tax rate, or how much the township charges for each $100 of assessed property […]
Palombos file petitions in Upper Township primary
They are challenging incumbent mayor, deputy mayor Sam Palombo and cousin Zach Palombo filed their nominating petitions last week with the Upper Township clerk to run in the June Republican primary for Upper Township Committee. They are challenging incumbent Mayor Jay Newman and Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes. At left are Sam Palombo and his wife, […]
Upper Township Business Association Shredding Day set for Saturday, April 13
MARMORA – The annual Shredding Truck Earth Day Event, sponsored by the Upper Township Business Association (UTBA), will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at Foglio’s Flooring Center, 344 S. Shore Road, Marmora. This is the 10th year for this free event for businesses and residents in the Township of Upper and is […]
Former mayor Palombo’s son and nephew challenge incumbents in Upper Township
Incumbents question endorsement process, those behind it UPPER TOWNSHIP — The son and nephew of former mayor Rich Palombo are challenging the incumbent mayor and deputy mayor, saying they want to restore morale among Upper Township employees and stabilize the budget. Zachary “Zach” Palombo, son of former Upper Township mayor Rich Palombo, and cousin Samuel […]
Upper Township Committee continues look at short-term rentals
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee has appointed an ad hoc subcommittee to investigate the pros and cons of short-term rentals and report back on its findings. An ordinance introduced last spring met with a lot of opposition, and was tabled for more work. Township Committee put the brakes on the new rental housing regulations April […]
Upper Township Committee, school board elections
Corson faces familiar foe UPPER TOWNSHIP — Incumbent Curtis Corson is facing a challenge for his seat on Township Committee for the second time from independent Jon Grubb in the election Nov. 7. They last faced off in 2017, when Corson defeated Democrat Kiesha Bond and Grubb for a three-year term. Corson took 2,191 votes […]
Upper Township Beach Patrol members recognized for life-saving actions
PETERSBURG — “You saved that guy’s life, and no matter what happens for the rest of your life, that gentleman owes you his life,” Capt. Joe O’Neill told lifeguard Ben Wilson. It was Wilson, a member of the Upper Township Beach Patrol, who took the vital first step in rescuing a distressed swimmer by recognizing […]
Longport wins competitive Bill Howarth Lifeguard Invitational
Sea Isle City second, Upper Township third in final women’s race VENTNOR – The Bill Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational took place on Ventnor beach on a beautiful breezy and sunny evening Aug. 9 for the finale of the women’s racing season. All season long the guards had been gearing up for this night and it […]
Ocean City, Upper Township school boards: seven candidates for three seats in each community
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City and Upper Township boards of education each has three seats up for election this November and seven candidates, a mix of incumbents and newcomers, for those positions, according to the official website of the Cape May County Elections Department. The filing deadline was 4 p.m. July 31, when candidates […]