CHRIS KELLY staff Wrong Answer's bassist Josh Spielman, 15, Colonia, catches a little air during his band's set during a local band showcase in Woodbridge on June 25. More ... Twp. addressing parking on Oak Tree Rd. Suggestions include shuttle bus, multilevel parking garage BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Woodbridge Township officials are working on a plan to add parking of up to 30 to 40 spaces that would alleviate some of the parking issues in the Oak Tree Road Business district in Iselin. "The business owners tell me that the free parking lot at the First Presbyterian Church is pa... More ... Abuse often borne out of hunger for control Experts say leaving relationships safely takes planning BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       Domestic violence will affect one out of four women in their lifetimes.In 2005, the state domestic violence hotline received 1,192 crisis and 1,397 non-crisis calls in Monmouth County, 1,470 crisis and 1,843 non-crisis calls in Middlesex County, 844 crisis and 964 non-crisis calls in Ocea... More ... Group trains counselors for victims of domestic violence Women Aware Inc. seeking volunteers to help victims BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent       Domestic violence is generally a problem dealt with by local police departments. But thanks to Women Aware Inc., an average citizen can learn to become a crisis counselor and help victims decide how to best help themselves. More ... Women broke free from prisons at home       Editor's note: The following are the stories of three area victims of domestic violence. The names of the victims and others mentioned in their accounts have been changed to guard their identities. Their situations are recounted at times in graphic detail. More ... Health main concern at meeting in Avenel Mayor says cleanup of Gen. Dynamics site is high priority BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Preliminary tests on the soil around the exterior of the Fifth District Park in Avenel show compounds of polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], semi-volatile organic compounds, and heavy metals, including arsenic and lead, township officials said last week. More ... Boy, 15, charged with stabbing of stepmother BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - A 15-year-old Keasbey resident was arrested for allegedly stabbing his 50-year-old stepmother last week, police said. Police were dispatched to a Judy Drive residence on a report of an assault with a knife at 6:34 p.m. on June 27, police said. More ... Edison man charged in death       FRANKLIN - An Edison man has been charged in the death of a Franklin man after an altercation on June 22, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. John H. Lee, 39, was charged with first-degree murder after the June 24 death of Jeffrey Johnson, 45. More ... Planning Board mulls over Motiva expansion decision Board will give final approval or denial of application on July 11 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The Planning Board has heard the proposal by Motiva Enterprises LLC, a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-week operation, to expand its existing rail-car rack system on its Sewaren site. The board heard the proposal at its June 27 meeting and will render its decision on July 11. More ...