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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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.

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.

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 UTBA Community Guide

2024 Trash & Recycling Collection Guide

Reminder
Bulk Trash will be collected on the
first Tuesday of every Month
(No Bulk Collection in December)

Recycling Flyer

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.

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