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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Sarah Shields recognized by United States Achievement Academy

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 20, 2013 03:35 pm

Sarah Shields recognized by United States Achievement Academy

Sarah Sheilds of South Seaville has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in athletics, honor roll, leadership and world languages.

Shields attends Holy Spirit High School. She is the daughter of Tim and Jackie of South Seaville, and the granddaughter of Rebecca Lilly of South Seaville and Paul and Jean Rey of Sea Isle City.

Upper Township Middle School celebrates Latin America with annual Arts Night

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 20, 2013 01:01 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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Ann Unsworth completes freshman year

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am

Ann Unsworth recently completed her freshman year at Villanova University. She made the Dean’s List in both semesters and earned a 4.0 GPA. She is off to Chili over the summer for a Spanish emersion program with Villanova. She will live with a host family there and attend school. Unsworth is a 2012 Ocean City High School graduate.

Upper Township to host several Memorial Day services

Written by Staff Reports Saturday, May 18, 2013 09:30 am

Boy Scout Troop 55 served as the Color Guard at Osprey Point's Memorial Day service in 2012. The troop will do so again this year.

UPPER TOWNSHIP – Several Memorial Day services will be held in Upper Township on Monday, May 27.

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