CHRIS KELLY staff Fords resident Rosemary Witt shows her pride and support during the Woodbridge Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11. More photos, page 3. More ... Democrats retain mayor, council seats Mayor plans to address quality-of-life issues, township redevelopment in first full term BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Mayor John E. McCormac will serve his first full four-year term as mayor in January. "It's encouraging to know that the people of Woodbridge agree with the direction that we have taken within this past year," he said. "We will work just as hard for the next four years. More ... Honoring those who served      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Edison's Dan Carver, a member of the Central Jersey Military Motorpool, rides around on an old military motorcycle during the Woodbridge Veterans Day parade Nov. 11. Right: Colonia's Stephen Karby, retired captain who served 21½ years in the U.S. Army, watch... More ... Marines celebrate Corps' 232nd birthday BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Marines young and old around the nation, whether it was with the Avenel Detachment Marine Corps League at the Forge Inn on Route 9 over the weekend or on a mountaintop in Iraq, celebrated the Marine Corps' 232nd birthday on Saturday. More ... DNA expert: Don't rule out Fortin as source of evidence DNA found on cigarette butt, under victim's nails, may be suspect's BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - An expert in DNA testing, specifically criminal and biological testing, testified last week that Steven Fortin could not be excluded as the primary source of DNA found on a Marlboro cigarette butt that was found near the crime scene of Melissa Padilla's murder. More ... Zoning Board denies townhouse application Project was strongly opposed by neighbors BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - With a 4-3 vote, the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Gianaren LLC's proposal to construct seven three-bedroom townhome units in three buildings on Old St. Georges Avenue last week. Board member Frank D'Arcio motioned to deny the application, citing intensity issues at the board me... More ... County Freeholders remain Democratic Incumbents Dalina, Rafano and Valenti given another 3-year term BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - Stephen "Pete" Dalina, Christopher Rafano and Blanquita Valenti were re-elected to the Middlesex County Freeholder Board, defeating their Republican counterparts Geoffrey Champion, Daniel Kerwin and John Rucki during elections on Nov. 6. More ... Beyond cans and bottles Keasbey recycling center processes bulk items such as furniture, electronics BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Township officials recently announced a "menu of services" at the Convenience and Recycling Center in Keasbey for residents. "The 'menu of services' is the township's way to continue to improve and expand environmentally friendly and cost-effective public works programs and services... More ... Stem cell initiative defeated Fiscal and moral concerns, low voter turnout cited as reasons for rejection BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - New Jersey voters rejected a plan that would have borrowed $450 million for stem cell research, defeating the statewide ballot initiative 53,785 to 46,069. More ... Open space funding approved for one more year Groups will continue search for long-term funding solutions BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON - New Jersey residents voted to borrow $200 million for open space and farmland preservation programs this Election Day. While the initiative's success was widely hailed by conservation groups across the state, the cash injection was viewed as a stopgap measure to keep the Garden State Pr... More ...