Upper Twp.

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

christie.rotondo@catamaranmedia.com (Christie Rotondo) — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:20:54 GMT

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.

School board approves additional second grade class

arichardson58@aol.com (Ann Richardson) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:32:13 GMT

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.

Officials: School psychology intern will save district money

arichardson58@aol.com (Ann Richardson) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:31 GMT

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.

Time is ripe for 24th annual Strawberry Festival

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:10:49 GMT

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.

Sea Isle holding Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:41:00 GMT

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.

Upper Township Middle School celebrates Latin America

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:13 GMT

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.

History keeps changing

gazette@catamaranmedia.com (Opinion) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:50 GMT

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.

Upper does not pay more for less

gazette@catamaranmedia.com (Opinion) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:23:10 GMT

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.

Strathmere wants morning hours at post office

gazette@catamaranmedia.com (Opinion) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:25 GMT

To the editor:

The Strathmere Post Office reduced its window service from eight hours to four hours in the afternoon starting Monday, May 20.

Last week's paper, which indicated that "Strathmere residents opposed the change and tried to get the post office to remain open in the mornings” did not tell the whole story.

Upper Township Community News

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:21 GMT

Ranch Hop yard sale

Ranch Hope Auxiliary 18 will have a table with baked goods and yard sale items set up from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Shore Acres, 1621 Route 9 in Parlermo.

Knights trip to Phillies game

Msgr. James J. Zegers/Resurrection Knights of Columbus will sponsor a bus trip to the Phillies/Red Sox game on Thursday, May 30. Departure is 4:45 p.m. from the commuter parking lot off Exit 25 in Marmora. Cost is $65. For more information, call 609-628-3307 or email writefielder@yahoo.com.

Travel soccer registration

Registration for the travel soccer program is open to boys and girls in grades 3-8 through May 30. The full season runs from August 2013 to May 2014. Tryouts are in June. Register online at www.uppersoccer.com . The cost is $400, with a $200 down payment, that includes training and tournament. For more information, attend a general meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at the Upper Township Community Center, Route 50 in Tuckahoe.