And … LIFT!      SCOTT FRIEDMAN After previously setting a world record of 450 pounds, Woodbridge High School senior Tony Malave lifts 500 pounds to break his own mark at the International Power Lifting Association's 2008 Jersey Power Challenge at Carteret High School on Sunday. More photos, page 3. More ... Plan for Woodbridge proper includes transit village Mayor says condo dwellers would likely be young people with no children BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Aproposed mixed-use transit village development concept is in the works for downtown Main Street, featuring upscale ground-level retail and shopping with one- and two-bedroom condominiums on the second floor. Mayor John E. More ... Corzine plan may take heavy toll on local traffic Plan to increase tolls may lead vehicles to take side roads instead BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to dramatically increase tolls on the Turnpike, Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway, as well as placing a toll on Route 440, has some people worried about the impact the proposal might have on nearby nontoll roads. More ... Hip cats in the art world Cats let loose on finger paint for animal center fundraiser BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Pablo Picasso may have been one of the most recognized figures in 20th century art, but the cats at the Angel PAWS Pet Adoption Center in Colonia showed off their own painting skills over the weekend creating eight "Pawcassos. More ... Jersey Syndicate hopes to follow initial success First year gives band, audiences good feelings as group gets rolling BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       Mike Sasso has always believed that you should never burn bridges because the people you deal withmay be able to help you in the future. That has proved to be a good strategy for Sasso and his band mates in The Jersey Syndicate, who had the rare opportunity to open for Twisted Sister in the band's... More ... Yuhasz announces Board of Ed. candidacy BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Lifelong township resident George Yuhasz wants to bring his experience as an educator to the township Board of Education. Yuhasz, 53, announced on Jan. 7 that he would seek election for the board in April. More ... Four arrested for luring attempts BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - After two attempted luring incidents within six days of each other in the Colonia section of the township, police have arrested four people, including two juveniles in connection with the incidents. Police arrested and charged Timothy McKay, 18, St. More ... Middlesex Co. unveils $398 million budget Freeholder director calls for a public convention to assist in tax reform BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - The Middlesex County Freeholder Board unveiled a $398 million budget proposal on Jan. 10 that calls for the reduction of appropriations to below- 2007 levels and a hiring freeze on nonessential county employees. More ...