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NJPACT/REAL Rules
Learn about the impact NJPACT/REAL rules will have on Upper Township and Cape May County.
Voter Registration Deadline
The last day to register to vote in the
2024 General Election is October 15, 2024.
Voter Registration forms are available at
the Upper Township Clerk’s Office or visit
Cape May County Votes.
FREE Rabies Clinic
Saturday October 26, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shore Veterinarians
73 Hope Corson Road, Seaville
Message from Mayor Newman
The Township is very grateful for the sense of urgency, cooperation and collaboration from all agencies involved in this crisis and most unnerving discovery.
As the DEP continues to test area wells for the presence of Mercury, to date it has been have discovered that approximately a dozen homes have unacceptable levels of contamination. The DEP and State Department of Health and County are in constant contact and communications with Upper Township Officials. Each agency’s point of contact, project leader and other top-level decision makers are working together, so that the necessary actions can be taken without delay.
The DEP will not be attending the Oct 15th meeting, and we are supportive of their position not to attend.
“Thank you so much for inviting us to the township meeting on the 15th. However, given the short notice we are unable to attend. We are still early in our investigation, and once we have the data from our upcoming sampling event, we would feel much better equipped to have an informed meeting specific to our investigation.”
The DEP has authorized and assisted in offering residential relocation for the affected and has authorized two filtrations’ systems for each home found to contain the contamination. The State Department of Health is also in the forefront with assistance for individuals with specific health concerns. The Township is in contact with owners of local businesses and currently Upper is gathering all former and current DEP compliance materials for review. It is important to understand that no correlation, blame, cause, or any other finger can be pointed to anyone for causing this contamination at this time.
At this time, our goal is to keep testing until the entire contamination plume area is identified; and clean-safe drinking water is obtained and provided to all.
We ask for patience as well all work through the process. As the Township obtains relevant information, we as the Township will get that information out to you.
Mayor John C. (Jay) Newman
2024 Trash & Recycling Collection Guide
Reminder
Bulk Trash will be collected on the
first Tuesday of every Month
(No Bulk Collection in December)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is now
accepting donations of Appliances,
Furniture, Fixtures, Home Decor,
Lighting, Building Materials, Cabinets,
Outdoor Tools, and more.
Free Pick- Up available
Schedule a free pick-up at habitatcapemaycounty.org
or call 609.465.1626 ext. 4
Donation Drop Off
Donations are accepted
Monday through Saturday
from 10:00 am to 5:50 pm
Aaron Wittkamp Colwell Post 239 American Legion News Release
Blue Star Banner Program Information
READ OUR RESOLUTION AFFIRMING OUR CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY
Resolution – Affirming the Township of Upper’s Civil Rights Policy with respect to all Officials, Appointees, Employees, Prospective Employees, Volunteers, Independent Contractors, and members of the public that come into contact with Municipal Employees, Officials and Volunteers.
CMCMUA Waste Wizard
Check out the waste wizard which tells you what materials go where. http://cmcmua.com
Hazard Vulnerability Assessment
Get more information on what the Township is doing to plan for future hazard vulnerability on our Resiliency Planning webpage and participate in our survey at the end of the Story Map.
Upper Township and Its Ten Villages
“Upper Township and Its Ten Villages”,
written by Historian Robert F. Holden,
is now available at the Clerk’s Office
and a growing list of other locations.
The retail price is $23.99 (no tax) with profits
from the sale of the book going to the
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township
and the Upper Township Museum project.
Upper Township Knox Box Program
The Upper Township Knox box program is a joint effort between the Upper Township Chief’s Association and the Upper Township Committee. Learn more about it as well as product order information.
For more information please contact
Joanne Herron
(609) 628-2011 ext. 200
clerk@uppertownship.com
South Jersey Gas Payment Assistance
Information on available utility assistance programs can be found by visiting southjerseygas.com/for-my-home/my-service/financial-assistance.
Recycling Information
Ocean Today "Wave Safe" Film Series with Bruckner Chase
Produced by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration’s
National Weather Service