MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Ken Misner and nephews Matthew and Brian Zelehoski, all from Metuchen, have some fun with the mini-NASCAR circuit as they visited the Central Jersey Auto Show at the N.J. Convention and Exposition Center in Edison on Friday. More ... Edison BOE gears up for second bond referendum New proposal would range between $44M to $54M BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      Edison Township Board of Education members have decided to move ahead with plans for a bond referendum next year for school renovations. More ... Cause of rising PCBs in creek is a mystery Environmental officials to discuss matter at council meeting tonight BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      The federal Environmental Protection Agency doesn't know why PCB (polychlorinated biophenyl) levels have risen in the Edmonds Creek area near the Kin-Buc Landfill Superfund site over the past few years. More ... Zoners approve 12 new homes      EDISON - The Zoning Board recently unanimously approved construction of 12 new single-family homes on property surrounded by Ashley, Altamount and Miko Roads. More ...      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Anabelle Malamug shows her stuff during practice as a member of the cheerleading and baton twirling class for fifth-graders at the Stelton Community Center on Thursday. More ... Assessor sentenced in child pornography case Former employee gets 5 years probation, can never hold public job BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      NEW BRUNSWICK - A former Metuchen tax assessor who watched child pornography at work has been barred from ever holding a public job again. More ... Choi, council members at odds over budget BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      EDISON - The Township Council will introduce its amended municipal budget for the 2006-07 year at tonight's meeting. More ... Twirling to an Elvis tune      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jazmin Williams and rest of the class practice the baton to the music of Elvis during a cheerleading and baton twirling class for fifth-graders at the Stelton Community Center in Edison on Thursday. More ... Auto Show      Top to bottom - Joshua T. Stasenko, 8, of South Plainfield, checks out the Lamborghini "Murcielago" during a visit to the Central NJ Auto Show at Raritan Center on Friday. Edgardo Pelletier, of North Bergen, and friend Erick Alfonso, of West New York, check out the interior of a BMW convertible. Dan More ... Middlesex Water Company shares annual report      Middlesex Water Co., Iselin section of Woodbridge, recently mailed copies of its annual Consumer Confidence Report on water quality to its retail customers in Woodbridge, Carteret, Metuchen, South Amboy and parts of Edison and South Plainfield. More ... Nearly 800 cars show up to recycle hazmats Middlesex County's next county household waste day is Nov. 19 in Edison BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      NORTH BRUNSWICK - It is never a waste of a day when you are helping the environment. More ... Planners OK project for defunct Gerber site BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Continental Developers Inc. will soon convert the old Gerber property site on Green Street into 192 age-restricted multifamily apartment units. More ... Woman accused of killing husband out on bail again Defense attorney calls state's new charges 'laughable' BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - A 34-year-old former fertility clinic nurse accused of killing her husband in their Woodbridge Center Plaza apartment two years ago walked out of Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick last week after posting bail. More ... Zoners approve larger home on Lund Avenue Neighbor objects, calls it the start of more 'McMansions' BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      EDISON - The Zoning Board of Adjustment recently unanimously approved construction of a new house on Lund Avenue. More ... Making friends      COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Edison resident Treven Smith makes a new friend out of arson dog Scout at Middlesex County College's Health and Safety Fair recently. More ... Noise from trains is making life unbearable Township officials to meet with train reps this week BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Residents on Van Buren Street say that Sewaren is not the only place in town with noise problems from trains. More ... Township man charged with hitting officer       EDISON - Police recently arrested a local man and, charged him with aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. More ... Funeral home providing free bereavement support      The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, continues to offer a bereavement support group. Ongoing sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon, as well as Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. The program, which is free of charge, takes place at t More ... Father of E.B. shooter likely to serve 5 years BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - The father of the boy who shot and killed his 12-year-old friend last June is expected to serve prison time after pleading guilty last week to endangering the welfare of a child. More ... An OASIS in a poor and volatile country Local nonprofit supports small orphanage in Haiti BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      FRANKLIN - In the U.S., $30 can buy tee time at a golf course, a couple of cocktails or a decent pair of jeans. More ...