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🌱 How will Cumberland Regional’s $10.37M upgrade affect Upper Deerfield families?
Coming up: APSHS Winter Band and Chorus Concert on the Upper Deerfield Patch calendar
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- How will Cumberland Regional’s $10.37M upgrade affect Upper Deerfield families?
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- Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 37, low: 24.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Special school referendum results (newjerseyglobe.com) — Upper Deerfield voters joined several neighboring townships in approving a $10.37 million renovation package for Cumberland Regional High School, with 60% voting yes. The project will receive about $6.6 million in state aid, covering nearly two-thirds of eligible costs. Local taxpayers will help fund upgrades that could affect facilities, programs, and long-term school quality for Upper Deerfield students. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Deerfield
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- APSHS Winter Band and Chorus Concert
Pittsgrove Township School District Elmer, NJ 08318
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Golden Bytes Class!
Elmer Library Association , 120 S Main St , Elmer
11:00 am - Zoning Board Meeting
Bridgeton, NJ Calendar , 330 Fayette Street , Bridgeton
6:30 pm - APSHS - Winter Dance Show
Olivet Elementary School Elmer, NJ 08318
6:30 pm - Registration for Winter Session (4W) ends (no late registration)
Salem Community College , 286 Welchville Rd , Salem - Friday Live Music Series Kat Rivers
Sharrott Winery , 370 S Egg Harbor Rd , Hammonton
6:00 pm - LIVE! From the Vineyard Stage
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery , 117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd , Pilesgrove
7:00 pm - Captivating Connections with Kimara — A Garden Party
A Garden Party , 567 US-40 , Elmer
2:00 pm - Captivating Connections with Kimara
A Garden Party , 567 US-40 , Elmer
2:00 pm - 15W, 10W and 7W2 classes end
Salem Community College , 286 Welchville Rd , Salem - City Council Meeting
Bridgeton, NJ Calendar , 330 Fayette Street , Bridgeton - Commission Meeting- Work Session
Richard C. McCarthy Commission Chamber, City Hall , 12 S. High Street , Millville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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Vineland
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