Domestic violence vigil      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Helen Lamore (l-r), Linda Squillace and Phyllis Gemgnani, all of Woodbridge, light one of many candles, as members of the Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team line Main Street with candles on Sunday in an effort to raise awareness of domestic violence. More ... Mayor McCormac begins first full term Dalina is tapped as council president, Luban as vice president BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Starting his first full four-year term as mayor on New Year's Day, Mayor John E. McCormac couldn't help but say thank you to his family, administration, the Woodbridge Township Council, emergency services, the Board of Education, and the volunteers of the township. More ... Youths arrested for firing handgun in Avenel       WOODBRIDGE - Police arrested four black males, including two juveniles, for allegedly firing a handgun at the LaMirageMotor Inn on Route 1 south inAvenel last week, police said. More ... Federal funds secure police upgrades, mobile museum BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Through funds made possible by U.S. Rep. Michael Ferguson (R-7), the township police department's communication system will get a much-needed upgrade and the township will be able to develop a "traveling" historical museum. More ... Animal hospital is just what the doctor ordered Jamesburg resident happy to treat pets in his hometown       JAMESBURG - Area animals can rest at ease. Dr. Ehab Ibrahim has opened the Jamesburg Veterinary Hospital, the first place in town to offer medical care to residents' four-legged friends. "There is no vet in Jamesburg,Monroe Township, Helmetta or Spotswood," Ibrahim said. "It's the perfect spot.... More ... Robbery at Dunkin' Donuts leaves man injured BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - A robbery at the Dunkin'Donuts on InmanAvenue in Colonia left a 58-year-old employee with multiple large, red swollen bruises on his head and neck last week, police said. The incident occurred at 7:46 p.m. Dec. 29, the police report said. More ... Avenel firefighters get kits to help investigate arson BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Fire Official Cory Spillar of the Avenel Fire Prevention Bureau said that unfortunately, there are always going to be arson investigations. That is why for the second time, he reached out to FM Global, a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, based in Johnston, ... More ... County gov't feels new year will be taxing Freeholders sworn in at re-org; director calls for necessary tax reform BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       EDISON - Middlesex County Freeholders Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina, Christopher Rafano and Blanquita Valenti were sworn in as members of the board during the freeholders' reorganization meeting Friday, held at Middlesex County College in Edison. More ...