SCOTT PILLING staff Tyler Marsh, 10, of East Brunswick glides along on his in-line skates at the new skate park in Roosevelt Park in Edison on July 13. More ... Ward question in the hands of the voters Council approves placing of ballot question for government change BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       Give it to the voters. That's what they said.The Edison Township Council passed an ordinance July 11 to put two referendum questions on the November ballot that could change the current form of government that many believe is no longer adequate for the state's sixth-largest town. More ... Writer travels a new road with 'Highwaymen' Visits Old Bridge to sign copies of DC Comics book BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer       Imagine a world where a dead Bill Clinton is fond of sending dramatic videotapes of himself to washed-up vigilantes, the Centers for Disease Control imprisons superhuman she-terrorists and the world's most evil villain is a top U.S. government official. More ... Teen makes National Sled Hockey team BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Nineteen-year-old Nick Teodoro traveled to Colorado Springs last week to hang out with the Adult National Sled Hockey team, hoping to make the team. On July 8, it happened. "I didn't expect it; it's quite surreal," said Teodoro with a smile. "This is my second year... More ... Seniors wait for gambling license from state Groups to stop weekly bingo games until receipt of proper state permits BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - Senior centers throughout the township are silent. The clack-clack of bingo balls, a staple of the Senior Center soundscape, has been replaced with the shuffling of paperwork. The township's many senior citizen groups have been forced to cease their weekly $2 bingo g... More ... Woodbridge teacher named 'Artist of the Season' Teacher/painter adds another accolade BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent       EDISON - After a stressful day at work, happy hour at the local dive bar might sound pretty good. But for Lois Nagy-Hartnack, painting is a better choice. Hartnack, a Woodbridge native and full- time teacher, was recently named the Edison Arts Society's Summer 2007 "Artist of the... More ... A day at the beach ... what's the cost? Public advocate looks at price of accessing shore BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       State Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen released the second annual beach report June 28, citing wide disparities in the cost of accessing the state's beaches. According to Chen's office, fees range from free at the Bayshore beaches of Middletown, Keansburg and Highlands up to a $17,000... More ... Vonage faces suit for religious discrimination BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer       HOLMDEL - An Orthodox Jewish man has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against Vonage, the telephone giant headquartered in the township. Attorneys for Mikhail Rozenberg, of Edison, filed the suit in federal court on June 26, alleging Rozenberg was fired after the company refu... More ... Twp. moves to preserve 22 acres of open space Closing expected this week on property bought from housing authority BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The township recently closed on a deal preserving 22 acres of open space purchased from the Edison Housing Authority. The property, composed of two separate tracts of land along Inman Avenue, was originally slated to be developed by the housing authority. More ... Metuchen Library to host international film fest       The Metuchen Public Library will continue its annual summer foreign film series, the Edna Newby International Film Festival, with the Japanese film "Fear and Trembling." The festival will run through Aug. 13. Each film will be shown twice, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on the indicated date. Admissio... More ... Knitting club meets first Thursday of month       The Middlesex County Knitting Meet Up group will meet on the first Thursday of every month on the second floor of the Metuchen Branch YMCA from 7-9 p.m. Joining is free. Call (732) 548-2044 for information. More ... 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to be shown July 28       The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission will be sponsoring a classic film night on Saturday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. The commission will be showing "To Kill a Mockingbird" starring Gregory Peck. Peck won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Atticus Finch, a lawyer, in a radically divided Alabam... More ... St. Luke's announces Vacation Bible School       Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, announces its 2007 Vacation Bible School - Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word. Children in grades K-5 as of Fall 2007 are invited to join Buc the Bronco, Ranger the Buffalo and other characters. More ... Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 in East Brunswick       The 2007 Middlesex County Fair will take place Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds at 655 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Amateur crafters, artists, photographers, bakers, canners, and those who sew are invited to take part in "home arts" competitions at the event. There are also categories f... More ... N.J. enacts far-reaching greenhouse gas standards Demands 80% emissions drop by 2050; how to do it remains uncertain BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       New Jersey residents have heard it all before. Their home state has been called everything from "the armpit of America" to the "landfill of opportunity," all while being asked, repeatedly, "So, what exit?" On July 7, however, it was the Garden State that got the last laugh as Gov. ... More ... Police say gang activity remains on rise in N.J. BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       MIDDLETOWN - At least one high-ranking state police official recently stated that gang activity in New Jersey is on the rise and is not only confined to urban areas. This was part of Sgt. Ron Hampton's message during his presentation as part of the New Jersey Gang Summit 2007 Focus ... More ... 74 and going strong; fair returns to Iselin church After 74 years, the Iselin fair still boasts rides, food and fun BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent       WOODBRIDGE - This past week, the Saint Cecilia Church celebrated its seventy-fourth year of its Iselin Fair. The fair was held from July 9 through July 14 at the Saint Cecilia Church in the Iselin section of Woodbridge. The fair was originally started as a parish carnival th... More ... Police say man faked kidnap to avoid charges BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - It was 8:45 p.m. on Independence Day and on Route 27, a blue Toyota 4-Runner was tearing down the road at over 80 mph with a Princeton police officer in hot pursuit. More ...