CHRIS KELLY staff Baby Batman Meikel Spencer, 10 months, East Orange, chases after a ghoul during the Woodbridge YMCA's Family Halloween Festival and Haunt Fest on Oct. 27. More ... Township initiates biodiesel program Effort part of ongoing environmental issues BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Woodbridge Township officials announced their continued efforts to "go green" last week with a proposed pilot biodiesel fuel program. "The program is a practical, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to power township vehicles while conserving nonrenewable petroleum diesel," said Mayor John E.... More ... Student actors Frank in upcoming production St. Joseph's H.S. to put on stage production of 'Diary of Anne Frank' BY JAY BODAS Correspondent       METUCHEN - St. Joseph High School Theatre Company will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "The Diary of Anne Frank," on Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. It is being performed by about a dozen students from local schools who have been preparing for the past two months. More ... Food donations needed for those hungry for democracy Township residents urged to donate canned goods when they come to vote BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Township officials remind residents of the Cast a Can When You Cast Your Vote food drive for the Nov. 6 election. Mayor John E. McCormac and Superintendent of Schools Vincent Smith along with the senior classes of Colonia, Woodbridge and John F. More ... Democratic candidates eye spending, quality of life BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       The Democratic candidates said they are running on their record. And although their record shows a lot has been done, the candidates said they all recognize that a lot more has to be done. "Work is needed in areas like the environment, the arts, history of the township, and much more," said counc... More ... GOP candidates call for more sensible priorities BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Amid rising property taxes, the Republican candidates vow to make a change. The Republicans are running on a full slate with John Vrtaric, the township Republican Organization chairman, running for the four-year mayoral term against Democratic incumbent Mayor John E. Mc- Cormac. More ... Six vie for county freeholder seats       The following candidates are running for three seats on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES Stephen J. More ... Tricks, treats at local Halloween haunted houses BY JAY BODAS Correspondent       EDISON - Some Halloweens, it can be just plain torture scaring up something fun to do. But not this year. Over the weekend Edison and Woodbridge townships each played host to a sprawling haunted house, where thousands were given a good fright. More ... Firemen's dinner to benefit teen car-crash victim Proceeds to help defray family's medical costs BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - A split second changed JoAnn Gubernot's 15-year-old niece Leslie's life forever in November 2006. For privacy reasons, Gubernot, who lives in Fords, said her niece's family wishes to withhold their last name and where they live. More ... That's a wrap!      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Teresa Cardona, 10, wraps up Antonio Cardona, both of Fords, to make him a mummy during the Woodbridge YMCA's Family Halloween Festival and Haunt Fest on Oct. 27. Right, Andrew Santiago, 10, puts the wraps on John Florczak. Both are from Colonia. More ... Ghost hunter's work is of a 'sensitive' nature BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer       has looked for ghosts in places like Alcatraz and Salem, but he finally met his match - Newark Liberty International Airport. After being stuck at the airport, Fleming arrived two hours late for his lecture Thursday night at Brookdale Community College, where more than 50 people stayed to hear w... More ...