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Upper Township News & Events

  • 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.

  • NJDOT Rt 9 Wrights Lane to Harbor Road Project

  • "Register Ready"

    Upper Township promotes the New Jersey “Register Ready” Special Needs Registry for Disasters. This program allows Township residents with access and functional needs and their families, friends and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency agencies, so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.

    www.registerready.nj.gov

    In addition to Register Ready, residents can also call 211 to register and be added to the database.

  • 2024 UTBA Community Guide

  • Upper Township Welcomes You.

    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

  • 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.

  • knox-boxes

    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.

  • UTGT

    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.

  • AC Electric Payment Support Services

  • Recycling Information

    Recycle Info
    RECYCLING INFORMATION

  • Ocean Today "Wave Safe" Film Series with Bruckner Chase

    Produced by the National Oceanic
    and Atmospheric Administration’s
    National Weather Service

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