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DEP Presentation on Private Well Concerns
At the October 28, 2024 Committee Meeting representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were in attendance via Teams to give a report on the recent private well test results in Upper Township. A link to the audio recording of the DEP’s report can be found here. The DEP’s power point presentation can be found here.
A Toys for Tots donation box for new
unwrapped toys is available
at the Upper Township Municipal Building
from now until December 12, 2024.
More information can be found at the Cape May County local Toys for Tots website.
Message from Mayor Newman
The DEP has been communicating directly with the property owners affected by the well testing results in the Beesley’s Point section of the Township. The Township Committee continues to share their latest information with the entire community. The following statement was issued by the DEP Friday October 25th @ 3:30PM.
“DEP conducted potable well sampling on October 17 at homes on Bayaire Road. The samples were analyzed by the New Jersey Department of Health’s laboratory and preliminary results show levels of mercury ranging from non-detect to 0.066 parts per billion (ppb); below the standard of 2 ppb. Residents have received the results of the sampling from DEP today via email. These results are considered preliminary because they have not undergone quality assurance/quality control checks yet. These checks will be completed within 3 weeks and the final results will be shared at that time. DEP will continue to sample wells to ensure the quality of the drinking water.”
While the Township Committee is very pleased with these preliminary results, we will continue to advocate for a conclusion to the event. We will also support the DEP in finding the root cause of the original testing data.
The DEP is committed to attending the October 28th Township Committee meeting @ 4:30PM @ Township Hall – all are encouraged to attend. The community will be able to hear the most up to date information directly from the Lead Agency.
Mayor John C. (Jay) Newman
NJPACT/REAL Rules
Learn about the impact NJPACT/REAL rules will have on Upper Township and Cape May County.
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
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
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and Atmospheric Administration’s
National Weather Service
