Upper Township budget raises tax rate 9.9 percent
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved the 2025 budget April 14 with a tax rate increase of 2.9 cents or 9.9 percent. Chief Financial Officer Barbara Ludy said the tax levy is increasing $594,000, requiring the rate increase. A penny is worth about $192,000. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
Solicitor: BPDG still must obtain approvals from Upper Township, NJDEP
Some residents receiving letters with a site plan but details must be negotiated PETERSBURG — The Beesley’s Point Development Group is moving forward with its proposal for the redevelopment of the B.L. England Generating Station site. Township Committee announced April 14 that residents living within 200 feet of the wetlands part of the 350-acre property […]
Dr. Laura Kasper opens Aesthetic Reflections medical spa in Marmora
MARMORA — “I figured I know I can do it, so I did it,” Dr. Laura Kasper said of opening her own business, Aesthetic Reflections medical spa in Marmora. Kasper, an emergency physician who also specializes in aesthetic medicine, held a grand opening ceremony April 3. In the middle of Wayside Village off Tuckahoe Road, […]
Upper Township students raised $10,000 for Eagles Autism Foundation
PETERSBURG — Students were treated to a visit from the Philadelphia Eagles mascot and a couple of cheerleaders, who swooped down on schools in Upper Township for a visit April 10. Through a teacher-versus-teacher kickball game, dress-down days, a coin drive and other initiatives, the district raised more than $10,000 for the Eagles Autism Foundation, […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Spring into Bargains at Holy Trinity April 26 OCEAN CITY – “Spring Into Bargains” will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Look for clothing and accessories, jewelry, books, linens and household treasures. From 1 to 2 p.m. the church will host a […]
Upper Township school budget proposal raises tax rate 4 cents
No staff is cut under this budget, which would cost average property owner extra $116 PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Board of Education introduced its budget March 18, 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 […]
Strathmere’s beach access limited again
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to find solutions to the severe erosion at the northern end of Strathmere, where beach entrances are likely to be closed again this summer. Temporary Administrator Joe Verruni said March 10 that township representatives had met the prior week with the Department of Environmental Protection Division of Coastal […]
Children’s book author visits Upper Township Primary School
MARMORA — Upper Township Primary School students were treated to a visit from one of their favorite authors March 11 when Beth Ferry spoke about her love of reading, writing and making children smile. The author of 47 books such as “Stick and Stone,” “The Scarecrow” and “Swashby and the Sea” (the favorite of school […]
Upper Township plans 9.86% tax rate increase
Officials cite $645,000 decrease in state aid as the major culprit PETERSBURG — Another tax increase is in the works for Upper Township residents after Township Committee introduced its budget March 10 calling for a 2.9-cent rate hike – a 9.86 percent increase. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]
Upper Township fires DeMarzo again
This time from second job; former administrator sues PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted 4-0 on March 10 to terminate the employment of Gary DeMarzo as personnel officer, but the former administrator has filed legal action to stop his elimination from two positions. Committee terminated DeMarzo as administrator Jan. 27 and hired the law firm of […]