Zoning Board application denies units Applicant sought 90 age-restricted units off Inman Ave. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       After approximately three hours, the Woodbridge Zoning Board of Adjustment denied the hotly contested Mase Land Co.'s application last week to build 90 age-restricted units on the current Rahway Bus Co. site on Inman Avenue at the intersection of Delaware Avenue. More ... Calling the shots      CHRIS KELLY staff Mildred Francis, East Orange, takes aim during the billiards tournament at the Woodbridge Community Center that was part of the Senior Olympic Games held at different facilities throughout the township on Sept. 7, 8 and 9. More ... Manor ladies fill backpacks for students BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - For three years, the seniors at the Maple Tree Manor on Rahway Avenue in the Avenel section of the township have helped to collect backpacks and fill them with school supplies for schoolchildren in the township. More ... Parlin childhood set stage for Diaz's acclaimed works Best-selling author to visit Barnes & Noble in E.B. on Sunday BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       When Junot Diaz arrived in the Parlin section of Old Bridge from the Dominican Republic in 1974 at age 6, he noticed profound differences from his country of birth. Later in his life, these differences, and his experiences, would become indispensable tools for his celebrated writing. More ... Police arrest two men in connection with burglaries BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Two transient men were arrested and charged last week with nine counts of burglary and theft from businesses and properties in the Port Reading section of the township since May, police said. Police arrested James Lorenz, 46, under a bridge on Port Reading Avenue and Ronald Penna, 4... More ... Pound for pound, concert series helps restock pantry Concert series nets 40,000 pounds of donated food for needy families BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Over 40,100 pounds of much-needed food was collected during eight concerts in the annual Mayor's Summer Concert series held outside Woodbridge High School in July and August. "The collection of food allows for a better quality of life for people to have access to food and meals," sa... More ... Prison locked down after string of violent incidents Dept. of Corrections is investigating to see if incidents are related BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Two separate incidents involving seven corrections officers and 11 inmates caused officials to lock down the East Jersey State Prison on Rahway Avenue during the three-day Labor Day weekend. Another incident occurred Sept. 6 at 6 p.m., involving an inmate assaulting an officer, offi... More ... Residents oppose plan for county landfill expansion Middlesex County to add three cells at Edgeboro Rd. site BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       Vermin, foul odors, garbage blowing all over. This is what neighbors of the Middlesex County Landfill, Edgeboro Road, say they've been putting up with for years. A proposal to expand the landfill has those residents wondering just how bad things will get. More ... With 3,500 paper lemons, Rita's helps fund the cure Local Rita's raises $3,500 for cancer research and Alex's Lemonade Stand BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The Rita's Water Ice store on St. George Avenue came in ninth place out of 470 stores in 15 states across the nation to sell the most paper lemons to support the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. The Rita's Water Ice franchise company, which is headquartered in Trevose, Pa. More ... Seniors keep young at their own Olympic games Woodbridge hosts event for the first time; some came from Wash. state BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - With the help of two canes and the crowd cheering him on, 84-year-old Jack Pennington gave it his best in the 100-meter race held at the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's track in Iselin during the Senior Olympic Games over the weekend. More ... Edison turns teal for Ovarian Cancer Month First in county to join, has survivor/resident to thank BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The next time you're on Amboy Avenue, look to the trees. On them, you'll find ribbons of teal tied to the trunks - a symbolic gesture common since the days of Tony Orlando and Dawn. But this time, it is something new. More ... Cty. to get $1.5 million in homeland security funds Freeholders to use money to improve interagency communication BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County freeholders announced this week that Middlesex County will receive $1.5 million in Homeland Security funds, the bulk of which will go to improving countywide communication between various emergency agencies. More ...