Navrati festival      ANDREW MILLER staff Mohil Patel, 6, of Iselin, watches as women dance to the music of singer Praful Dave during the Navratri festival in Edison on Friday. For more pictures, see page 3. More ... Council approves Hartz Mountain rezoning plan Gas station remains a contentious point BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       The Edison Township Council voted to approve the rezoning of the former Ford Motor Co. site, bringing the proposed Hartz Mountain project one step closer to completion. The vote took place during a special meeting Oct. 18, held specifically to accommodate the massive amount of public comment the p... More ... Durham Woods assault suspects arrested BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - Investigations into a series of assaults in the Durham Woods apartment complex, on Reading Road, have yielded two arrests in connection with the incidents. The attacks, which reportedly started in June, involved residents of Asian Indian heritage and had sparked concerns that the commun... More ... Spaghetti dinner benefits children with cancer Event part of yearlong sponsorship program at local Catholic school BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       EDISON - The love was felt in the air at Bishop George Ahr High School recently. Approximately 600 to 700 of the Bishop Ahr High School staff, students, and former "Ahr Stars" all in red T-shirts came together to kick off their 20th annual Ahr Star program with a spaghetti dinner Oct. 4. More ... Zoning Board denies waivers on build conditions Discussion centers mostly on illegal two-family home, buildings' heights BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       The builder behind a previously approved housing application has asked the Edison Zoning Board to waive some of the conditions placed on the project's initial approval. After a lengthy discussion during the board's Oct. 16 meeting, the board agreed to some waivers but denied most. More ... All bets are on for Woodbridge OTW BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Most came for the curiosity and the convenience. "I wanted to see how it is," said Pete Petrosino, of Perth Amboy, who said he has been betting on races since he was 16 years old. More ... Twp. completes park improvements       EDISON - The township completed its newest round of park improvements this week, with new and upgraded playground equipment being added to five different parks. "Neighborhood parks are an asset to our community. They are a place for children to play and exercise and a place for families to spend... More ... Police seek suspect in Durham Ave. sexual attack BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Police are looking for a dark-skinned male who is a suspect in the sexual assault of a 21-year-old female who was walking along Durham Avenue last week, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. as the victim, a Virginia resident, was walking on Durham Avenue betwe... More ... Church celebrates its 175th anniversary Site's long and storied history explored BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The Woodbridge United Methodist Church celebrated its 175th anniversary with a look back on the church's rich history last week. Members of the church, 69 Main St., kicked off the celebration with a fish and chips dinner provided by Argyle Fish & Chip Restaurant of Kearny, held at t... More ...