Clarksburg has the blues all summer Earth Friendly farm offers u-pick berries from now until Sept. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The only blues that can rival the sky's hue are about to burst into the summer scene. The 1,500 bushes at Earth Friendly Organic Farm in the Clarksburg section of Millstone are loaded with blueberries this year, thanks to the warm and dry weather conducive to their pollination and careful attenti... More ... Millstone wants to validate AHS tuition costs Reduced spending could result in more state aid BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       The Millstone Board of Education has called for an audit of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Millstone does not have its own high school and has a send/receive student relationship with the neighboring school district. More ... Burnt Tavern's a growing hub for COAH housing BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - A three-lot subdivision on Burnt Tavern Road, including one lot for possible affordable housing, has been approved. The Planning Board voted unanimously at its June 11 meeting to approve the subdivision of the 7-acre property located in the Business Park zone. More ... Upper Freehold to offer three-year dog license Late-fee date also expected to change to coincide with clinic BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Next year, township dog owners will have the option of licensing their pets for three years instead of one. At the June 10 Board of Health meeting, board members decided unanimously to offer the choice to dog owners. The threeyear licensing would have to coincide with the animal... More ... Wygant Rd. residents' petition hits rocky road Street won't be paved due to escalating costs of materials BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD- The skyrocketing cost of oil has affected the price of asphalt, which may mean that a stretch of Wygant Road remains unpaved. Wygant Road resident Tony Pecoraro appeared before the governing body two and a half years ago with a petition, signed by every qualified resident on the r... More ... New building to go up along Prodelin Way BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - An 8,435-square-foot office building is expected to go up in front of theMoto Industrial Park along ProdelinWay. At the June 11 Planning Board meeting, Benton Fibre andDrum's application to build the structure onRikeDrivewas unanimously approved. More ... Local medical students awarded scholarships       The Associate Auxiliaries of CentraState Medical Center recently awarded $500 scholarships to four individuals in the community who have chosen to pursue a career in the medical field. More ... Resident key to keeping community Association names Alice Wikoff Woman of the Year       ALLENTOWN - The Women's Association of Allentown has presented longtime residentAliceWikoff with itsWoman of the Year Award. The association honored Wikoff at a dinner and as their honoree inAllentown's Memorial Day parade, according to Mary Cicco, chairwoman of the association's publicity commi... More ... Battle of Monmouth will rage again in Manalapan       The British are coming (again) to Monmouth Battlefield State Park and George Washington and the Continental Army are not far behind. On June 21-22 the park will be alive with more than 1,000 re-enactors portraying the militia, ContinentalArmy and British Army. More ... Have tea with Cole Porter       "Mrs. Edith Gould" has entertained many a musical luminary from the Gilded Age and beyond, but songwriter Cole Porter may be her brightest star yet. A giant in the American musical lexicon, Cole Porter interwove his musical genius into the culture of the 20th century along with contemporaries Geo... More ... New Jersey Blood Services needs donors       New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, is issuing an alert for blood and platelet donors. The unexpected spring heat wave and related storm damage has resulted in a 30 percent loss of blood and platelet donations projected for this time of year, according to a press... More ... Gathering to showcase new artists Asbury Park hosts three-day festival this weekend       More than 175 artists will perform at 24 venues during the third annual Wave Gathering emerging music festival, slated for June 20-22 in Asbury Park. Many free venues for artist showcases have been announced. Brand new performance additions to the lineup includeAri Hest, L.P. More ...