State says Yesterday’s charged for premium drinks but served cheaper varieties

Written by Christie Rotondo Wednesday, May 22, 2013 03:20 pm

TRENTON- Yesterdays in Marmora has been accused of swapping out top-shelf liquor for cheaper brands by the state’s Division of Alcohol and Beverage Control. 

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School board approves additional second grade class

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:32 am

PETERSBURG – The Upper Township Board of Education Monday unanimously approved a change in the number of classrooms for the second and fifth grades next year. 

Superintendent Vincent Palmieri said that after a thorough review, administrators felt that it was possible to reduce the number of classrooms for the incoming fifth grade. The move allows the district to add a classroom to the second grade, he said.

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Officials: School psychology intern will save district money

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:30 am

PETERSBURG – At the recommendation of Superintendent Vincent Palmieri, the board unanimously approved the hiring of a school psychology intern for the 2013-14 school year.

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Time is ripe for 24th annual Strawberry Festival

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 06:10 am

Deborah Patterson/ Jane Hadley of Beesleys Point and Allison DiAngelis of Seaville enjoy some strawberry shortcake served up by Virginia Millar of Marmora during last year’s Strawberry Festival.

GREENFIELD – The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will host the 24th annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road (Route 616) in Greenfield.

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Sea Isle holding Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, May 21, 2013 04:41 am

Local veterans will participate in Sea Isle City’s Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27 at Veterans Park. Shown placing a wreath at the base of the park’s memorial fountain during last year’s ceremony is VFW Post 1963 member Harry Henry.

SEA ISLE CITY – The city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue.

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Upper Township Middle School celebrates Latin America

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 20, 2013 06:30 pm

PETERSBURG – The middle school will hold its seventh annual Arts Night – “A Fiesta of Latin American Cultures” – from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30.

Middle school students under the guidance of art educator Beth Levy have produced an array of artwork. The school will be transformed into a multi-cultural arts museum featuring over 2,500 pieces of artwork, handmade by students in grades sixth through eighth.

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History keeps changing

Written by Opinion Monday, May 20, 2013 04:24 pm

To the editor:

History is frequently being changed. New books contradict old books. A fact one year is dismissed as a fib the next years, leading readers to conclude the past is less solid than formerly supposed.

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Upper does not pay more for less

Last Updated on Monday, May 20, 2013 04:25 pm Written by Opinion Monday, May 20, 2013 04:23 pm

To the editor:

My family moved to Upper Township from Cumberland County almost four years ago for two reasons: low taxes and good schools.

We spent more money on a house here than we would have in other areas we looked, but overall moving to Upper was a better "deal" than any other area in South Jersey. Our taxes are lower here than they were where we lived before, considerably lower in fact. And the schools are considerably better. It's just a better way of life in general, we think. The value proposition is obvious (at least to us) when comparing Upper Township to neighboring areas.

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