Upper Township declares state of emergency for Strathmere after storm strips sand from north-end beaches
STRATHMERE — “There needs to be a more permanent solution to the problem. We’ve got to do something different than what we’ve been doing,” Mayor Curtis Corson said last week after Upper Township experienced extensive erosion from the Columbus Day weekend nor’easter. “Pumping sand is a good first step but we have to figure out […]
Unopposed in Upper Township, Nappen and Casaccio outline their priorities
PETERSBURG — Deputy Mayor Victor Nappen and Committeeman Tyler Casaccio have no opponents on the ballot for their seats on Township Committee. Nappen won his seat unopposed in 2022, taking over for John Coggins, who chose not to seek re-election. He was named deputy mayor in the beginning of 2025, when Curtis Corson was chosen […]
Look, up in the sky – it’s ‘Superman’ on the big screen
Outdoor movie Saturday, health fair next week UPPER TOWNSHIP — Cape Assist and the Upper Township Department of Sports and Recreation have teamed up for Reels on Wheels, a free family-friendly outdoor movie night set for Oct. 18 at Amanda’s Field. “Pack some snacks and enjoy a fun evening under the stars with your loved […]
AppleFest one of two core fundraisers for Upper Twp. historic group
GREENFIELD — The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township hosted its 24th annual AppleFest Oct. 4 at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead on Tyler Road. The festival is one of the major community-wide events held each year by the HPSUT and is a favorite fall gathering for residents and visitors of the township. HPSUT President […]
Six candidates for Upper Township school board
PETERSBURG — Six candidates on two slates are vying for three seats on the Upper Township Board of Education. The nine-member panel oversees a primary, elementary and intermediate school, while the district pays tuition to Ocean City and other communities for high school. Three serve as non-voting members of the Ocean City school board. Incumbents […]
Upper Township honors local boy killed in 2024 accident
PETERSBURG — A family friend thanked Township Committee on Sept. 22 for honoring a local boy who died in a car accident a year prior. “I want to thank you for honoring the life of a very special boy, Easton Beisler,” Katie Sementa said. On Monday, Township Committee named Sept. 23 Easton Beisler Day in […]
Upper devising township-wide noise ordinance
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is looking to make changes to its noise ordinance that would go into effect throughout the community. On Sept. 22, four residents of the island community of Strathmere expressed their concerns about what they characterize as disruptive noise generated by a popular waterfront restaurant. Addressing the agenda item listed as “noise […]
Historic Preservation Society AppleFest is Saturday at Gandy Farmstead
GREENFIELD — The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township has scheduled its 24th annual AppleFest for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road. The festival is one of the major community-wide events held each year by the HPSUT and is a favorite fall gathering for […]
Revolutionary War hero’s U.T. grave formally dedicated
PETERSBURG — “I’m sure gonna be glad when today’s over. These past two years it’s been a bit of a nightmare trying to get permission to place the sign where it is,” Paul Sutton, former adjutant of Aaron Wittkamp Colwell American Legion Post 239, said Sept. 27. Years in the works, the final steps of […]
Possible alternative to stop beach erosion in Strathmere
PETERSBURG — Upper Township is considering the use of innovative technology to prevent beach erosion. At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Curtis Corson said he and Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike met with Leo “JoJo” Yodock Jr. of Yodock Simmons Construction & Environmental Solutions. The national company based in Bloomsburg, Pa., specializes in water barrier technology […]