SCOTT PILLING staff Marisol Sosa and Selena Page have a great time riding on all the fun rides at the St. Cecilia Church's annual fair in Iselin on July 14. Story, page 16. More ... McCormac, Smith break ground for synthetic turf Woodbridge High School to have new field in time for fall season BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       All the speculation and talk of a new state-of-the-art, multipurpose synthetic turf field at the Woodbridge High School will become a reality in the fall. And if everything goes as planned, the first home football game for the 2007-08 school year may be played on the new field. 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Zoning Board rehears application after court order Residents against multifamily unit in single-family area BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Although developer Ralph Mocci said he put $400,000 into the two-story building, which houses Joseph's Barber Shop on Freeman Street, residents said they are still not happy with a multifamily residence in their predominantly single-family neighborhood. More ... Planning Board holds off on Motiva vote Will wait for thumbs up from attorney before voting on application BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Motiva Enter-prises LLC, a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operation, will have to wait until the next Planning Board meeting to see if it can expand the existing rail-car rack system on its Sewaren site. Township officials, at the request of Councilman Charles Kenn... 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 ... 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 ... Matawan to host second SharkFest on Saturday       MATAWAN - When the word shark was mentioned in Matawan during the summer of 1916, it struck immediate fear and dread in residents. On Saturday, the public will be reminded of the attacks that caused that fear, but this time, it will be with an educational approach. More ... Teen makes National Sled Hockey team Played on Woodbridge team, hopes to make 2010 Paralympic Games 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 ye... More ...