A man suspected of shoplifting over $700 worth of seafood from an Upper Township food store on Dec. 26 and Dec. 29 was arrested just hours after surveillance photos of the suspect were posted on social media. An anonymous tip generated by the Facebook post led to the arrest of Reginald T. Cason, 60, of Woodbine. State…
The local Republican County Committee is looking for candidates to run in the general election this November to fill two open seats for Upper Township Committee. Any registered Republican who has lived in Upper Township for at least one year is eligible to run. Each interested candidate will have the opportunity to offer a five-minute…
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a man who robbed a local market of $700 worth of seafood. Police say the robbery occurred in December when the man robbed the same store in Upper Township on two different occasions. The man is described by police as a black male,…
A pedestrian was reportedly killed in a motor vehicle accident in Upper Township. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a pedestrian was killed while being struck by two motor vehicles while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard shortly before 9:30pm on Monday. New Jersey State Police have not yet identified the victim, nor the drivers, involved in…
There will be two upcoming free rabies clinics in Upper Township. The first will take place on Saturday and the second one will happen on Feb. 28. Both will be held at the Shore Veterinarian Animal Hospital 73 Hope Corson Road in Seaville from 1 to 3 p.m. Dog licenses will also be available for…
There’s a battle raging in Marmora over a local woman who chooses to use a wood burning stove for heat. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a judge has ruled that 45 year old Shari Troiano must only use her stove during certain hours of the day. A neighbor took Troiano to court complaining…
The emergency management coordinator in Upper Township is now the second in command at the county level. Scott Morgan fills the spot left open by the death of Art Treon a couple of months back. Morgan has been credited with improving Upper Township’s communication for emergency management, including overseeing the creation of a website dedicated…
The Upper Township Committee got a new member this week. Jeffrey Pierson was sworn into the committee during a reorganization meeting. Pierson will oversee Fire and Rescue, Public Safety, and Animal Control. He replaces Antonio Inserra who he defeated during the November election. Pierson told Coastal Broadcasting protecting the tax rate was important to him. Mayor…
Funeral services will be held this weekend for 90 year old Gam Broadley who served Upper Township and Ocean City as a business and community leader for generations. Broadley passed away on Monday, and services will be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on Saturday morning. Gam Broadley’s business was known for its “In…
The Upper Township Committee will reorganize on Monday and get a new member. Jeffrey Pierson will be sworn in for his first term on the Township Committee; Pierson will replace Anthony Inserra on the committee. Inserra headed up the Public Works department in township government. During the meeting, the Committee will select a mayor and…