DeMarzo lawsuit against Palombos dismissed with prejudice
PETERSBURG — A judge has dismissed a civil complaint filed by former Upper Township administrator Gary DeMarzo against two Township Committee members. Judge James Pickering Jr. ruled May 16 that a complaint filed against Committeeman Zach Palombo and Committeeman Sam Palombo was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back before the court. DeMarzo […]
Primaries June 10: Big slates for governor, but not locally
TRENTON — After a tense presidential election year, New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls again this fall to vote for a new governor along with local, county and state representatives. Before they do, they’ll hit the polls June 10 in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Governor’s races Gov. Phil Murphy will not […]
Upper Twp. hires military veteran as new administrator
Van Zlike oversaw Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst PETERSBURG — Jimmy Van Zlike will bring nearly a quarter-century of experience in the U.S. Army to Upper Township when he takes over as administrator June 2. As an executive city management leader preparing to separate from his enlistment, Van Zlike has spent the past three years as deputy city […]
Strathmere beach access gets a boost
STRATHMERE — “Having access to our beaches this summer is currently SIA’s top priority,” stated a newsletter from the Strathmere Improvement Association, which met with Mayor Curtis Corson on May 5 to discuss the issue. Severe erosion in the north end of the island has cut off pedestrian and vehicle access to the beaches, preventing […]
Attorney tells Osprey Cove residents land rent increase ‘unconscionable’
Says massive rent hike and new lease are not legal under state law PETERSBURG — “What’s being done here is wrong and I am here to correct that,” Adam Bethke told a group of Osprey Cove homeowners May 7 during a standing-room-only meeting in the clubhouse. Bethke, a managing attorney with nonprofit South Jersey Legal […]
Upper Township School District budget hikes tax rate 4¢
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education adopted its budget April, 28, calling for a 4-cent increase to the tax rate to $1.587 per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $290,248 would see a school tax increase of about $116 to $4,606 for the year […]
Osprey Cove residents decry 30% land rent hike
PETERSBURG — A group of Osprey Cove residents approached Township Committee on April 28 seeking rent control. Residents of the 110-unit 55+ community off Route 9 in the Seaville section of the township said they are facing a 30 percent increase in land rent, from $726 to $925, and a 30-day deadline to start paying […]
Challenging summer expected for the Strathmere beach
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to try to shore up its coastline on both sides of the island of Strathmere. Severe erosion in the north has washed away beach paths, preventing pedestrian and vehicular traffic to that part of the island. On the bay side, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has […]
Multiple beach towns a clam shell’s toss away from upgraded single
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Just off a main road connecting to multiple beach towns and near a popular park and athletic complex, the turnkey, 2,039-square-foot single at 727 Route 50 is the perfect place for those seeking a primary residence or convenient shore home away from the hustle and bustle. “Located in the highly sought-after Upper […]
Upper Township: DeMarzo complaint against Murphy-Leary is dismissed
UPPER TOWNSHIP — A judge has dismissed former township administrator Gary DeMarzo’s defamation lawsuit against a political activist but it remains in effect against two members of Township Committee. HP Attorneys partner Colin Bell obtained the dismissal of a suit filed against client Barbara Murphy-Leary. Judgment was also entered requiring DeMarzo to pay $6,408.39 in […]