MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Millstone Township Middle School students perform "Bugsy Malone" at the Millstone Township Elementary School on March 22. Story, page 3. More ... Millstone taxpayers could see $800 increase School district spending plan amounts to $30.3M BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The Millstone Township School District's proposed budget relies on the average homeowner's willingness to pay $66 more per month in taxes than in 2006-07. The Millstone Township School District's 2007-08 proposed budget amounts to $30,288,011, which is a 6.6 percent increase over th... More ... Millstone may welcome car washes on its borders BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - A proposed ordinance would pave the way for the creation of car washes in certain areas of town. At its March 21 meeting, the Township Committee voted 4-1 to introduce an ordinance that would permit car washes as permitted conditional uses in the highway commercial zones ... More ... Antique appraisal show to stop in Allentown       UPPER FREEHOLD - Find out the truth about your family heirlooms and yard sale finds. As seen locally on "Ask Dr. Lori" on television's Comcast Network Channel 8, Lori Verdame - art historian, certified art and antiques appraiser, and television personality - will present "What's It W... More ... Golf team to travel for tourney Spring break itinerary includes four days on various courses       ALLENTOWN - The alarms will sound early on the first day of spring break for members of the Allentown High School Redbird golf team. On April 4, the team will start its first of four days with a tight itinerary of travel and golf. The Redbird Duff squad will represent the high schoo... More ... U.F. trying to be more sensitive to commerce Planning Board seeks help from Economic Development Committee BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Township officials are looking for ways to make it easier for more businesses to establish themselves in town. At the March 13 Planning Board meeting, Thomas Frascella, vice chairman of the township's Economic Development Committee (EDC), told the board that the ED... More ... County reports growth in nonresidential projects       FREEHOLD - Monmouth County is bucking statewide trends by continuing a healthy growth rate, according to the latest report on nonresidential development compiled by the county's Department of Economic Development and Tourism. More ... Zoning to keep U.F. community attractive Former planner discusses master plan revisions, land preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - A resident who helped write the state's Agricultural Smart Growth Plan has shared his views on land use issues in the township. Dr. S. Perrine Dey, an equine veterinarian who formerly served as president of the state's Board of Agriculture, has lived in the townshi... More ... Spend the summer with theater arts professionals       Young thespians can spend part of their summer with experienced actors and directors at a local theater camp. The Strand Theater in Lakewood will host its fourth annual Summer Theater Youth Camp from July 16-27, according to Marylou Gesslein, the theater's program manager. More ... Girl Scout realignment continues in 2 counties       The national realignment of Girl Scout councils across the country continues with Girl Scouts of Ocean County and Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts among those leading the way; setting an example for others who will soon begin the process as well. More ... Board calls for member's resignation       Alleged racial slur at heart of debate surrounding Krieger BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has asked one of its members to resign for using inappropriate language. More ... Residents' recreational needs studied in Millstone Township needs to acquire 211 acres of open space BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - A report on the township's ongoing recreation study should be made available to residents by July. Two consultants from Environmental Resolutions Inc., a Mount Laurel planning firm, gave an update on the recreation study their firm is doing for the township. The present... More ... Board calls for member's resignation       Alleged racial slur at heart of debate surrounding Krieger BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education has asked one of its members to resign for using inappropriate language. More ... Expo ctr. hosts N.J.'s 1st gay wedding expo For same-sex couples, expo offered comfortable place to plan ceremony BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - When Jimmy Nieves tied the knot last August, planning the wedding was a piecemeal effort done through magazines and the Internet. But now, with the blessing of the New Jersey Supreme Court and the state Legislature, others like Jimmy can plan the wedding of their dreams, a... More ... Harriet Tubman's cousin speaks to local students BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - Local second-graders learned about Harriet Tubman last week from one of her distant relatives. Sid Taylor, a resident of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, visited the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School on March 20 to speak to 130 second-graders about the importanc... More ... Young horse enthusiasts sought for ranch camp Kids learn about, ride and work with equines BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Youths will get a horse of their own to take care of if they spend part of their summer with the YMCA. YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason has announced that enrollment for this summer's 2007 Diamond M Ranch Camp is now under way. The YMCA is looking for first-time campers,... More ...