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 […]
Marmora’s Marisa Holt is the Bar Boss
Bartender, an OCHS grad, wins $20,000 for her exotic cocktails, the Sweet Dragon an Smoky Desert MARMORA — Upper Township’s Marisa Holt is The Bar Boss. She has a $20,000 check and a pair of intricate and delicious cocktails to prove it. It may be surprising that someone who went to high school in a […]
Casaccio teases marina plan in Beesleys Point
‘They are shooting for the sun, moon, stars’ BEESLEYS POINT — “They are really shooting for the sun, the moon and the stars up here,” Committeeman Tyler Casaccio said of the Beesley’s Point Development Group’s proposed project along Great Egg Harbor Bay. Deputy Mayor Victor Nappen discussed current and future issues during the State of […]
Upper Township budget expected at March 10 meeting
Committee eyes speed limit, pickleball courts, shoreline and Cedar Square PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee is expected to introduce its budget March 10. Temporary Administrator Joe Verruni of Jersey Professional Management said Feb. 24 that Gov. Phil Murphy was set to release his budget the following day, prompting the township to delay the introduction. “We’re […]
Upper Township seeking grant to build EMS facility
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is moving forward with an application for federal funding to build a new EMS facility. Mayor Curtis Corson said the township applied for the Community Project Funding Grant last year, seeking $7 million to $8 million to build a community center, and was unsuccessful. He suggested the township apply this year […]
Upper Township Committee reverses course, will have Easter egg hunt
Palombo cited manpower, budget cuts; says businesses will lend support PETERSBURG — It appears as if the Easter Bunny may be visiting Upper Township after all. Committeeman Sam Palombo announced during a Township Committee meeting Feb. 24 that plans are in the works to hold the event April 6. No location was announced. “Last meeting […]
Real estate agent announces GOP bid for Upper Township Committee
Jamison criticizes proposed cuts to activities; Nappen, Casaccio running PETERSBURG — Real estate agent Elsie Jamison picked up an application Feb. 14 to run in the Republican Primary for Upper Township Committee. “I think I have the passion, enthusiasm, mindset and motivation to find solutions to our problems. I want to be the familiar face […]
Upper Township is losing $645,000 in state aid
Looking at cuts, seeking groups to handle events PETERSBURG — Township Committee is far from adopting its annual budget but already is looking at cuts to make up for a loss of $645,000 in state aid. During a budget workshop Feb. 10, Mayor Curtis Corson said “there is going to be an increase,” noting the […]
Upper Township recruiting new administrator
Township Committee fired the last one Jan. 27 PETERSBURG — Township Committee has begun the process of replacing former business administrator Gary DeMarzo, who was terminated Jan. 27. Following a closed session at the end of that meeting, the governing body adopted a resolution hiring Joe Verruni of Jersey Professional Management as temporary administrator and […]