JEFF GRANIT staff John DeLooper, of Princeton Plasma Physics Lab in Princeton, demonstrates lightning for Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/Middle School students and their parents during Science Night Live at the school on March 14. For more photos, see page 14. More ... Millstone school district proposes $31.8M budget Taxes for average homeowner would increase $70 per year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Residents will be asked to vote on April 15 for a $25.5 million tax levy to support the Millstone Township School District. During the Board of Education election, Millstone voters will decide the fate of the budget and a second question for $225,000 worth of building maintenance for the school d... More ... Rural towns wait to see if they will pay for policing Gov. wants to raise $20.5M from areas served by state police BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       In the wake of slashed state aid to small towns, 73 New Jersey municipalities also have to deal with Gov. Jon Corzine's proposal to make them pay for New Jersey State Police coverage. Corzine's budget proposed raising $20.5 million in revenue from municipalities using state police services, but d... More ... U.F. master plan revisions seem less over than before U.F. addresses COAH, commercial development, floating hamlet issues BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Parts of the land use element of the master plan that took township officials three years to devise may go back to the drawing board. New Township Planner Charles Newcomb will review the land use element that the Planning Board adopted in December 2007 and report back to the boa... More ... Eagles to run through U.F. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - Can't fly? Then run with the Eagles on April 5. Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 is busy preparing for its second annual Run With Eagles 5K and one-mile fun run at Byron Johnson Park inUpper Freehold onApril 5. In its first year, the 5K attracted more than 100 runners from surrounding ... More ... Millstone seniors to cook breakfast on April 13       The Millstone Senior Citizens Organization is sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m. on April 13 at the Millstone Township Community Center, 524 Stagecoach Road. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The menu includes pancakes, bacon or sausage, orange juice, coffe... More ... China featured in photo exhibit       MANALAPAN - From now through March 31, the Monmouth County Library Headquarters is hosting a photography exhibit called "An American in China." According to a press release, with the 2008 Summer Olympics coming up in Beijing, China, the photographs provide a cultural and physical background in w... More ... Stray cats become issue for U.F. Board of Health BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Cats near Princeton Nurseries have caused some concern among local officials. While the township does not have any ordinances regarding stray cats, the Freehold Area Health Department (FAHD) can come into town to trap the animals if they are considered a public nuisance. More ... UFRSD random drug testing policy reviewed BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education is considering the merits of random drug testing. More ... Church to host Easter cantata on March 21       The Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown, will present an Easter cantata titled "Behold the Lamb" at 7:30 p.m. March 21. All are welcome. Contact (609) 259-7392 for details. More ... Gypsy moth spraying will start in May       FREEHOLD - Gypsy moth spraying in Monmouth County will begin in May when the caterpillars become active. The Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission will hold its Annual Spring Forum featuring the county's 2008 planned gypsy moth spray program at 7 p.m. on March 26 at the Monmouth County Agricultu... More ... Walnford hosts mill demos       UPPER FREEHOLD - It's all about food this spring at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park. Visitors are invited to see how corn goes from ear to mouth during free gristmill demonstrations from 1-4 p.m. on weekends starting April 5 and continuing through November. More ... Communities unite to help fight cancer Local Relay For Life scheduled for May 9-10       Communities that live together can save lives together. For the last six years, area municipalities have come together to support the New EgyptAreaRelay For Life,which helps raise awareness, funds and support for cancer victims and their families. This year will be no exception, and in the hopes ... More ... Camp Invention coming to Millstone this summer       Camp Invention is scheduled to take place fromJuly 14-18 at theMillstone Township Middle School. The weeklong summer enrichment programfosters creativity, teamwork, inventive-thinking skills and science literacy. Joanne Schiumo, a teacher atMillstone Township Primary School, has been named the 200... More ... Roosevelt's architecture explored in documentary       The RooseveltArts Project will present "Jersey Homesteads: In the Architectural Vanguard" at 8 p.m. April 12 at borough hall. More ...