Builder: Redevelopment to occur in three phases Toll Bros. seeks changes in Golden Triangle deal BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       Toll Brothers told East Brunswick officials Monday that it is committed to redeveloping the Golden Triangle, but needs more time and wants to make changes that include the elimination of office space. More ... EBPD steps up holiday patrols at shopping malls       EAST BRUNSWICK - Police will maintain an increased presence this month at shopping malls along Route 18. The township police department said it is adding officers from the patrol, investigative and traffic divisions in an effort to maximize the detection and deterrence of crime, address traffic ... More ... Middlesex County celebrates adoption National Adoption Day observed with 16 families adopting 21 children BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - Yellow. Pink. Purple. Green. The fluorescent balloons are everywhere. Gift bags line the floor, filled with toys. Kids are holding Spider-Man coloring books. A young boy sits with his hair gelled, in a suit tailor-made for the happiest of occasions, ready for his big moment: He is... More ... Library board, residents discuss facility's expansion Board addresses residents' concerns about potential cost BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - Residents had an opportunity recently to sound off on the proposed library expansion. The library board of trustees held an information session and public forum at the South River Primary School on David Street on Nov. More ... A slice of history      COURTESY OF EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS A slice of a diseased American elm tree that stood on the grounds of Central Elementary School for about 133 years has been preserved and placed in the school lobby, thanks to David Moskowitz (pictured at right) of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission... More ... Ancient Chinese culture presented in holiday show BY GENEVIEVE LONG Correspondent       This holiday season, two local residents are bringing new wonders to their neighbors - "Holiday Wonders," that is. "Holiday Wonders" is a variety show of traditional Chinese dance, music and singing that will kick off its East Coast tour from New York City on Dec.18. More ... Teen continues family's Eagle Scout tradition BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - Boy Scouts who attain the highest possible rank, that of Eagle Scout, are few and far between. But one borough family now has three of them. The youngest of the Drozd brothers, Jeffrey, 18, is the latest to carry on the family tradition by earning his Eagle Scout rank. His brothers, ... More ... Indoor paintball arena opens in Spotswood BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - Paintball players no longer have to travel far away or even head into the woods. All Star Paintball Arena, which opened for business off Summerhill Road in November, is one of the state's few indoor facilities for the sport, whose popularity has been growing in recent years. More ... Two new patrol officers join EBPD       EAST BRUNSWICK - The police department is welcoming two new officers to its ranks. Michael Methner, 24, of East Brunswick, was sworn in as a patrolman in October and has recently completed his field training. Methner is a graduate of Middlesex County College, Edison, with an associate degree in... More ... Reception to mark opening of Fiddleheads' winter gallery       JAMESBURG - Local artists Selena Palmer, Bernice Rappoport and P.D. Swelt, all members of the Suburban Artists Guild, will host a free opening reception Sunday for the Winter 2007 gallery show at Fiddleheads Restaurant, East Railroad Avenue. More ... Church celebrates finish of major expansion project       JAMESBURG - The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg has more space and better accommodations, thanks to a $1.5 million renovation that was completed this fall. More ... SRFD puts out kitchen fire       SOUTH RIVER - Firefighters saved a Burton Avenue home last week after flames spread from a kitchen stove to an air vent. The fire, which occurred at 3:31 p.m. Dec. 2, was determined to be accidental in nature, according to Deputy Fire Official John Ruzicki, of the borough's fire prevention offic... More ... Jersey bands pay tribute to Johnny Cash Saturday       SAYREVILLE - The music of the "man in black" will be celebrated Saturday during a benefit concert at the Starland Ballroom, Jernee Mill Road. The Johnny Cash tribute, an all ages, seated show, will feature the central New Jersey-based Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire band and several other acts. More ... Religious group plans campus next to racetrack Raceway Park says location is bad choice for spiritual group BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Meditation involves quieting the mind and bringing oneself to a place of peace and serenity, where outside thoughts and distractions can melt away. Members of Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America, an Indian spiritual movement, are willing to try the ancient prac... More ... Legislators debate need for capital punishment BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       People on both sides of the death penalty debate are striving to have their voices heard as the New Jersey Legislature inches toward abolishing capital punishment. On Dec. 3, after a hearing on the issue, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved a bill by a vote of 8-4 that would a... More ...