Slots crucial to horse industry, open space Horse Park event used to gain N.J.'s legislators' support BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Without intervention from state officials, New Jersey may lose its $1.1 billion horse industry to surrounding states. More ... Upper Freehold mayor pitches new master plan Fleischacker will seek re-election to see land use changes through BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers       The mayoralty has become another factor in the current status of the controversial master plan revisions in Upper Freehold Township. A review of the township's master plan that began in early 2005 is still incomplete nearly 2 1/2 years later. More ... Going against the status quo for cancer treatment Healthy lifestyle changes help Millstone man win cancer battle BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - When doctors couldn't agree on a method of treatment for him, Jim Matthews decided to take matters into his own hands to fight off cancer that had invaded the right half of his body. Matthews, 46, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, was diagnosed with cancer in 1996... More ... Summer enrichment offered       Monmouth County middle school students will have the opportunity to experiment with science and technology this summer through a summer enrichment program for academically motivated students. The program is open to all Monmouth County middle school students, including those children who... More ... Annual 5K attracts over 100 runners Funds raised for individuals with disabilities BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - More than 100 runners took to local country roads April 28 to help people with disabilities. Allies Inc. held its second annual Country Roads 5K at Walnford Park. The event hosted dozens of runners in its 5K run, while others enjoyed the one-mile fun run/walk or the chi... More ...      More than 100 runners begin the Country Roads 5K held at Walnford Park in Allentown on April 28. More ... Property tax rebates are on the way in N.J. Senior and disabled citizens should have already filed for benefit       New Jersey homeowners with less than $250,000 income in 2006 are beginning to see some property tax relief. The New Jersey Division of Taxation began mailing the 2006 homestead rebate applications on April 26. The applications for the rebate are being mailed in two groups, according t... More ... June: Survival of the fittest       Go tti K elley Green Scene With hurricane season just around the corner (oh yes!) you need to know if your trees will be safe from the possible wrath of Mother Nature. The following suggestions from the International Society of Arboriculture, www.treesaregood. More ... Dr. Lori finds worth in locals' stored-away stuff Proceeds from antique and other item appraisals benefit Horse Park BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Some of the trash in Cindy Mayer's basement turned out to be treasure. The Millstone resident and her daughter, Katie Shields, of Morrisville, Pa., brought several items that once belonged to Mayer's grandmother to the Horse Park of New Jersey on June 2, where Lori... More ... Bonus density on the line in Upper Freehold Township Faber says removing cluster option could foster more land preservation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Township officials will discuss eliminating the 35 percent bonus density cluster option from the township's master plan on June 7. In April, it was the consensus of the governing body that the bonus density should be removed from the master plan. More ... Wright resigns, feeling ineffective against mayor's plan Former Planning Board member says master plan is going nowhere BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - After spending 12 years on the Planning Board and the last year as its vice chairman, Barry Wright has resigned. The reason for his resignation, he said, is that he is tired of wasting the taxpayers' money on a master plan that is going nowhere. Revisions of the t... More ... Allentown man accused of stabbing fellow worker BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - One worker at a large horse-training facility in the borough was hospitalized and another was taken to the county jail after a stabbing incident over the Memorial Day weekend. According to Lt. Gerald Lewis, of the New Jersey State Police, troopers from the Hamilton barrac... More ... Roosevelt taxpayers could see $467 increase Spending increases anticipated for attorney, planning expenses BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - The average borough homeowner can expect a tax increase of about $35 per month this year if the proposed municipal budget passes. The Borough Council introduced its $836,635 spending plan for 2007-08 at its May 29 meeting. Councilwoman Pat Moser abstained from introduci... More ... Decades of hope, time for a cure Sixth annual Relay for Life of New Egypt will take place this weekend BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       A community of hundreds of local residents, business people, and military servicemen and servicewomen, along with their families and friends, will spring up at the New Egypt High School in Plumsted Saturday night. More ... Exploring human nature Jacob Landau's work at Monmouth University through June 22 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       While not exactly a household name, Jacob Landau was a force for reason in the world. A resident of the community of Roosevelt artists, he is internationally known for his drawings, lithographs, limited-edition prints, watercolors and stained-glass designs. More ...