Developer sues township, mayor over building permit Court orders township to issue building permit within 20 days BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       The development company planning to build a Wal-Mart on Route 27 and Vineyard Road is suing Edison Township, and Mayor Jun Choi personally, for failure to release a building permit almost 2 1 / 2 years after the developer received final site approval. More ...       Antoni Kalogrides moves to the "Hasaposerviko," a traditional Greek dance, to set the mood for the festivities at the 35th annual celebration of the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey at the Pines Manor in Edison on Sunday. More ... Township Council sends 3rd-round plan to COAH Numbers to change when state agency amends methodology BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       After years of noncompliance and a court-ordered plan to do so, come May 15, Edison will finally be square with the state Council on Affordable Housing, at least for now. More ... Middlesex bird population an example of diversity Report: County is home to 308 species of birds, some rare, endangered BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       It turns out, the human population isn't the only thing that is diverse in Middlesex County.According to a report released by the Edison Wetlands Association, an Edison-based grassroots environmental organization, Middlesex county is the home to more than 308 different species of birds, More ... Small fire in Menlo Park Mall forces short evacuation Fire began with cigarette thrown into hole in wall BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - A cigarette caused a fire in the walls of the Menlo Park Mall, resulting in a mallwide evacuation on Friday. According to Edison deputy fire chief Ralph Ambrosio, the fire began at 10:35 a.m. in the wall of a utility corridor network of hallways behind the stores, us... More ... Girl with juvenile arthritis to take part in benefit walk Juvenile arthritis affects 10,000 N.J. children BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - When 4-year-old Cynthia "Cindy" Brown came home from preschool in 2000, her mother, Dianna, noticed her daughter had a swollen right knee. "I asked her if she fell down because it wasn't there that morning," Dianna Brown said. "She said she hadn't, and we went to the d... More ... "Gardens of the Garden State"      (Above) In between shopping, Theresa Aucoin strolls through the painted gardens at the 6th annual "Gardens of the Garden State" exhibit at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison, on Sunday. (Top right) Pat Maila, of South Brunswick, and Mary McCann, of Piscataway, discuss the artwork with Nina Hand, executive ... More ... Metropark face-lift includes serious upgrades $47 million project includes major changes for service, convenience BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - New Jersey Transit broke ground last week on a $47 million project to rebuild Metropark Station on the Northeast Corridor line, which promises to deliver comfort and convenience for thousands who use the station. The Metropark project, which was announced in December 2... More ... County begins traffic light construction Light on Oak Tree Rd. to be operational in three months BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The lights are changing on Oak Tree Road. The Middlesex County Engineering Department has begun work on a traffic light at the intersection of Oak Tree Road and Sugar Tree Plaza to curb accidents and slow down traffic on one of Edison's busiest thoroughfares. More ... Newspaper group boasts banner year for awards Latest tally is 28 awards in state press contest       It was an exceptionally good year for Greater Media Newspapers, when the New Jersey Press Association awarded the group 28 awards for writing, photography, advertising and circulation excellence in its Better Newspaper Contest for 2006. More ... Event to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research Parents of 2-year-old with disease advocate for medical research BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       OLD BRIDGE - Kerryann and Ken Silvestri are in a race against time. The couple's 2 1/2-year-old son Anthony was born with cystic fibrosis, which brings a much shorter life expectancy than the average person. There are several variants of the disease. More ...      Dancers from the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey do the "Hasaposerviko," a traditional Greek dance, at their 35th anniversary party at the Pines Manor in Edison on Sunday. Below, Maria Zalokosta takes part in the celebration. More ...