Millstone taxpayers see relief Proposed municipal budget would not impact tax rate BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The proposed 2007-08 municipal budget would not take more money out of Millstone taxpayers' pockets. During a special budget workshop meeting at 8 a.m. on April 15 in the municipal courtroom on Millstone Road, the Township Committee announced it will introduce a proposed municipal b... More ... Dragons take over U.F. Lacrosse club starts inaugural season BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       There's fire in their bellies and passion in the hearts, but these dragons aren't after a princess. The Allentown/Upper Freehold Dragons are a new lacrosse club that started its inaugural season on April 14, storming onto home field at Byron Johnson Park to battle Old Bridge. More ... Boroughs set for upcoming June primary BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Two small boroughs in the area will likely have the same mayors for the next four years. Allentown Mayor Stuart Fierstein has filed to run in the June 5 Republican primary for his party's nomination to again seek the mayoral seat in Allentown. The Democratic Party in the borough did n... More ... Freeholder helps celebrate Women's History Month       COLTS NECK - Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry attributes her success in business and politics to the generations of American women who have come before her. More ... Panel presents differing views on eminent domain Schneider: City of Long Branch 'is a destination again' BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       It's been said that Long Branch has become the poster child for eminent domain abuse, but recently Mayor Adam Schneider has offered another perspective. Schneider was one of three panelists at a forum on eminent domain at Brookdale Community College in Lin-croft March 28. More ... Bank makes long-term investment in local art Guild will showcase artwork on financial institution's walls       ALLENTOWN - Returns on the investment that The Bank just made won't be paid out in dollars and cents. The Bank's Allentown branch manager, Yovonne Rasor, recently contacted the Allentown Art Guild to ask if the organization would like to use the financial institution's empty lobby wa... More ... April 2007: Bold foliage with an attitude       Go tti K elley Green Scene Spring is the time for renewal, a chance to make your garden the best yet. An abundance of new cultivars are available on the market and one of the hottest trends is foliage. Ideally suited for a semi-shade environment, these plants are the a... More ... Persistence + passion = tenacity Little Silver author launches mystery novel series BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       For Jack Getze, getting his mystery novel "Big Numbers" published is a big deal. In fact, it is a huge deal. It is the culmination of 37 years and 11 unpublished manuscripts as well as years of writing in the mornings and working at a job that, at its best, was tolerable, and at it... More ... Upper Freehold mayor will not seek re-election Fleischacker may not get to see master plan revisions through BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Although Mayor Stephen Fleischacker has chosen not to run for re-election, he believes he could have been elected to serve a second term. Fleischacker said he will not run for office again because he cannot make a three-year commitment to serve another term at thi... More ... Millstone firefighters fill boots with $3,000 Money raised will support Muscular Dystrophy Association BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - These boots were made for walking, but they collect money, too. Millstone Township Uniformed Firefighters Local No. 4388 used their work boots to participate in a fundraiser called "Fill the Boot" on Saturday, April 7. Money raised during the event will benefit the Mus... More ... Over troubled waters      DENNIS SYMONS JR. Members of Allentown's Hope Fire Company were called out to the Main Street bridge on Sunday, April 15, just after 6 p.m. to use powerful hydraulic rams to open the aged flood gates that were stuck in the down position. The bridge also serves as the Conies Millpond dam. More ... Little League will go to bat for Becca       ALLENTOWN - The Allentown/ Upper Freehold Little League has a lot more than the new season on its mind. The teams are joining forces to hold a blood drive on Saturday, April 28, to help support Rebecca "Becca" Wishbow, who was diagnosed with leukemia last fall. Becca is a junior at... More ... Little League inducts three into Hall of Fame Fisher, Wingerter, Byer recognized on opening day BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Out to the ball game. Out to the crowd. Into the Hall of Fame. The Millstone-Roosevelt Little League (MRLL) inducted Jim Fisher, Cory Wingerter and past MRLL President Ron Byer into its Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held on opening day, which was April 14. More ... New Jersey Horse Park booked solid with shows Biggest event of the season slated May 31 to June 3 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Riders will travel to the Horse Park of New Jersey from all over the world for the fourth annual Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event and Advanced Horse Trials. The Horse Park is a 157-acre facility, owned by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and lease... More ... Freeholders establish task force to review budget       FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has established a bipartisan task force to review the Monmouth County budget and make recommendations for 2008. More ... New commercial building will go up on Route 537 Auto restoration business to be first occupant BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The mayor called a recent presentation before the Planning Board one of the best he has ever seen. Mayor Stephen Fleischacker, an engineer, made the remark at the April 12 Planning Board meeting regarding the Schultz application to put a 16,000-square-foot commerci... More ... Peace demonstration a call to contribute to peace Human toll of armed conflict depicted in symbolic die-in BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       WEST LONG BRANCH - - Against a backdrop of the war in Iraq and random acts of violence in communities throughout the nation, members of the Monmouth University community made a statement for peace this week. More ... U.F. deputy mayor wants out of politics Miscoski will miss town work, but not public scrutiny BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - After 15 years on the township's governing body, Bill Miscoski is calling it quits. Miscoski, who is currently serving as the township's deputy mayor and who has filled the mayoral seat several times over the years, did not file to run for the June Republican prima... More ... Three vie for two open seats in Upper Freehold Former mayor teams up with longtime resident to try to best Moslowski BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers      If elected, LoriSue Horsnall-Mount would be the first-ever Upper Freehold Township committeewoman. However, before she can earn that title, she will have to get the Republican Party’s nomination in the June 5 primary as well as win the November election for one of the two open Township Committee sea... More ...