Upper Township approves beach tags for Strathmere beginning next summer
Next summer, Strathmere’s beaches will no longer be among those in Atlantic and Cape May counties to offer free access. The Upper Township Committee voted unanimously Aug. 24 to adopt Ordinance No. 014-2026, establishing paid beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Corson’s...
New Jersey American Water presents $2,282.09 grant to Upper Township
New Jersey American Water presented Upper Township, N.J. with a $2,282.09 grant as part of the company’s 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, which awarded about $50,000 to 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments across its service areas. The township will...
Discovering the flavors of Upper Township
Grub Club When people think of South Jersey dining, shore towns often come to mind. But venture just a few miles inland, and you’ll discover that Upper Township has a dining scene full of local favorites, family traditions, and hidden gems. Whether you’re...
Volunteer’s marsh cleanup uncovers a 53-year-old message in a bottle
Some treasures are written in pencil on a scrap of notebook paper, tucked inside a glass bottle and forgotten for more than half a century. That’s exactly what happened when Avalon resident John Kauterman was volunteering with the Tidelands Initiative during a...
Upper Township advances cannabis retail plan after divided hearing
A plan to allow cannabis retail sales along one of Upper Township’s busiest corridors will move forward following a public hearing that drew a strong and divided response from residents. The Township Committee voted unanimously March 23 to adopt an ordinance creating...
