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Just under 3 weeks from the Upper Township's 250th Anniversary of American Independence Day Celebration! Come on out for the Celebrate 250 tribute to our biggest and best 4th of July Celebration ever!

Special Thanks to Cape May County Government for their Celebrate 250 Grant to help make this all possible!
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Hey Upper Township, the Connor Laverty Foundation is hosting its THIRD ANNUAL Connor Laverty Memorial 3v3 Basketball Tournament Saturday August 1, 2026. Check out the flyer for details and registration. All proceeds go to the non-profit raising funds for scholarships and cancer research started in Connor’s name. Hope to see you there!

If you have something that you would like to share with the Township, please email the Recreation Department at recreationdepartment@uppertownship.com
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Hey Upper Township,

Last Monday at the Upper Township Committee Meeting they took a moment to recognize Miss Camryn Schultheis for winning Miss Southern Gardens pageant. Her leadership and community service sets this young lady apart, and has a mission of The Poverty Promise, her 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Her primary goal is to support individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing blessing bags filled with essential hygiene items, socks, snacks, and other necessities. She also organizes donation drives, volunteer initiatives, and community outreach programs throughout Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties.
One of her biggest priorities this year is engaging young people in meaningful community service and helping them understand the importance of giving back. Through our “Promise in Action” volunteer program, students can make a tangible impact while developing leadership skills and a lifelong commitment to service.

Nice work helping the community Camryn!

You can learn more and how to help by accessing her website at the following LINK:
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At last Monday’s Upper Township committee meeting they had a special presentation for the young men and coaches of the UT Indians Junior Varsity Football team in which they went undefeated this past season. Their Championship appearance had them facing the Northfield Cardnials in which they won the game 12 to 8 bringing home the 2025 Junior Varsity Championship trophy for the Cape Atlantic Junior Football League. This team outscored all of their opponents 301 to 20 for the entire season!

The delayed presentation was in conjunction of the young men on the team receiving their Championship Jackets that they earned from such a great season! Way to go Indians!

If you have something that you would like to share with the Township, please email the Recreation Department at recreationdepartment@uppertownship.com
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**📢 TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE: UNDERSTANDING DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION LAWS & RESIDENT RIGHTS**

The Township has recently received questions regarding companies conducting door-to-door sales in our neighborhoods. We want to provide our community with clear information on why this is permitted, how it is regulated, and how you can control who knocks on your door.

**The Legal Landscape: Why Door-to-Door Canvassing is Allowed**

Per federal constitutional law and established U.S. Supreme Court case law, completely banning door-to-door commercial solicitation is a violation of the First Amendment (protected commercial speech). Municipalities that enforce blanket bans face immediate, costly federal lawsuits. To remain compliant with the law, our township ordinance allows vendors to operate *only* if they successfully complete our vetting process and obtain an official license.

**High Standards & Vetted Vendors**
Please be assured that it is not a free-for-all. Currently, there are only a small number of specific vendors who have paid for, completed background checks for, and successfully obtained an active door-to-door solicitation license from the Township.

* **Look for the Badge:**
Every single legally permitted field representative is strictly required to carry and display their official Township-issued solicitor badge.

* **When in Doubt, Ask:**
If a solicitor knocks on your door, you have every right to ask them to produce their official badge before speaking with them. If they cannot produce it, they are operating illegally.

**How Residents Can Stop Solicitations**
While the Township cannot legally enforce a blanket ban on the entire community, **you have the right to ban solicitors from your individual property.**

Under our current ordinance, posting a visible "No Soliciting" sign at the front of your property legally revokes a vendor’s permission to knock. Permitted solicitors are explicitly instructed that they *must* bypass any home displaying a "No Soliciting" sign.

**What to Do If a Solicitor Violates the Rules**
If a door-to-door salesperson ignores your "No Soliciting" sign, or refuses to show a valid badge, please do the following:

1. Ask for or note the representative’s name and the company they work for.
2. Do not engage further.
3. Promptly contact **Code Enforcement** to report the violation.

The Township holds our licensed vendors to a strict standard, and verifiable violations can and will result in fines, suspension, or the total revocation of a company’s master permit.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to balance resident privacy with constitutional legal requirements.
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⏰ ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO CLAIM A $5,000 ARTIST GRANT!

Upper Township was recently selected to receive a world-class outdoor Fitness Court Studio at Amanda's Field. We launched a flash Call for Artists to design the massive public mural that will be featured on it.

That means this $5,000 design grant funded directly by the National Fitness Campaign is completely up for grabs for our local creative community! Whether you are a professional graphic designer, a talented student, or a local digital artist, we want to see your vision for Upper Township's story.

💰 THE SELECTED ARTIST WILL RECEIVE:

* A $5,000 grant awarded directly to you by the National Fitness Campaign.

* Permanent regional exposure, including your portrait, signature, and bio printed right on the Fitness Court's side panels.

📋 QUICK DESIGN RULES:

* The Canvas: A massive 32 feet wide by 7 feet high rear mural wall, plus four smaller front accent panels.

* The Format: High-resolution digital files (Vector graphics created in Adobe Illustrator, PDF, EPS, or SVG are highly preferred).

* Age Requirement: Open to artists ages 14 and older who can provide a W-9.

* Strict Exclusions: No text, no commercial ads, and no images of playgrounds, young children, skateboarding, or skate parks.

📅 HOW TO APPLY (Before June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM):

Step 1: 📋 DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATES & RULES
Access our public info folder to grab the technical dimensions, specifications, and layout requirements:
https://uppertwp-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/…

Step 2: 🚀 UPLOAD YOUR DESIGN CONCEPT
When your digital artwork is ready, drop it directly into our secure, private submission portal here:
https://uppertwp-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/…

📧 QUESTIONS?
Reach out to administration@uppertownship.com with any technical or application questions.

Don't let this $5,000 opportunity slide by! Help us shine a spotlight on Upper Township's local talent and bring this space to life.
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⏰ ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT

Happy World Oceans Day! Oceans are Earth’s lifeline, producing over 50% of Earth’s oxygen and storing 50 times more carbon than our atmosphere. The ocean and its coastlines represent ~61% of the world’s GDP.

Beaches cover a third of the world’s coastline, connecting us to the ocean. Beach communities rely on ocean health every day to keep their economies thriving.

Protecting our beaches is essential to conserving our ocean ecosystems. Keeping our beaches litter-free, limiting the stormwater runoff entering waterways, and utilizing nature for storm protection are just three of many direct impacts we can have on our oceans when we protect our shores!

A massive shoutout to Ted Kingston for providing the beautiful imagery that helps us showcase exactly what we are working to protect.

#WorldOceanDay #YEStoBeaches #AmericanCoastalCoalition
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