Wawa opponent says canopy is a building Planning board to decide if a canopy must count as floor space BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      The deceptively simple question of what constitutes a building came under serious debate at a recent Edison Township Planning Board meeting, when the board voted to continue an application on whether to build a Wawa at the corner of Division Street and Route 27 on Jan. 16. More ... Explorers teach youth basics of police work BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      In just a month, the Edison Police Explorers Post No. 215 will begin its 25th year teaching young people about what police work is all about. More ... Twelve-year-old donates hair to Locks of Love BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      METUCHEN - Twelve-year-old Patricia "Trish" Franklin was nervous the day before her big haircut at All About U Salon & Spa last week. More ... New rail cars accommodate more riders and comfortably      Multilevel commuter train cars to be in operation mid-Dec More ... Start up the season!      PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Above: Makayla Heaberg represents the new year during the annual parade celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus at Woodbridge Center on Thursday. Right: Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to children of all ages during the festivities that mark the start of the holiday shopping s... More ... Safe-Heart shirt designed to help young athletes BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer      Concetta Simonetti didn't know what she was getting herself into.What started out simply as a way to help protect her sons during Little League baseball games has become a major business venture, culminating in the Safe-Heart shirt. More ... Exhibit brings message of peace and tolerance Holocaust survivors' stories, views are focus of O.B. library display BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent      OLD BRIDGE - The display is simple, but compelling. Some 29 panels featuring black and white photo portraits of survivors of the Holocaust, accompanied by brief essays each has written about some aspect of their experience. More ... Getting a head      CHRIS KELLY staff Metuchen's Brian Artosrewicz heads the ball toward the net during the Bulldogs' Nov. 14 Group I semifinal win over Burlington City in Toms River. For story, see sports. More ... Judge finds bid process flawed; orders rebid Township has 60 days to complete bidding process for computer system BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer      Absurd and improper - those were the words state Superior Court Judge Robert Longhi used to describe Edison's bid procedures for a contract awarded earlier this year. More ...