Developer withdraws from Nat'l Lead plan LNR says economics of the project proved unfeasible BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Sayreville's redeveloper for the 400-acre National Lead property has withdrawn from the project. More ...      A tractor rolls out sod as workers from Tuckahoe Farms, of Hammonton, follow from behind to ensure it is set in place at the John A. Phillips Park cricket pitch in Old Bridge. The park will be dedicated at its official opening on Maple Avenue on Saturday. More ... Bar owner not ready for last call just yet Boro's jurisdiction questioned after denial of liquor license BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      The Sayreville Borough Council shut down Johnny G's bar following a public hearing on the liquor license Monday. More ... Officials say builder should devise new plan Redmond: A third of Woodhaven land could not be built on today BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - The developer of Woodhaven Village last week withdrew its request that the township extend a 20-year-old general development plan (GDP). More ... Cultural festival      Above: Radhike Patel, 11, of Piscataway, performs during the India Cultural Association of Central New Jersey's 25th anniversary celebration, held recently in Sayreville's Kennedy Park. Below: Members of the ICA dance group practice alongside the lake prior to their final performance at the festival... More ... Residents say town's curb program is unfair Old Bridge program replaces curbs; does not install new ones BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - Contention over the township's annual curb replacement program turned a private discussion into a public dispute last week. More ... Comedy club gets OK for former theater site Cinema 9 will be renovated for dining, live comedy BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE -- The owner of a local sports bar is one step closer to opening a comedy club in the former Cinema 9 building. More ... County extends deadlines for loan      SAYREVILLE - Middlesex County officials agreed last week to extend certain deadlines for the borough's repayment of $39 million borrowed to purchase the 400-acre National Lead site, but stressed payment is still due in full by next April. More ... Oktoberfest      Above, 3-year-old Victoria Lee Holthausen dances to the sounds of the Firehouse Polka Band during the Oktoberfest celebration at St. Stan's in Sayreville Saturday. Right, Kira Malik (r) dances with friend Kayla Iaccarino, both 9, to "The Chicken Song." More ... The political education of James E. McGreevey Former governor and mayor discusses raw side of politics in book BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      Former Gov. and longtime Woodbridge Mayor James E. McGreevey's newly released book "The Confession" isn't just about the sex thing. More ... Fall fest arrives Sat.      OLD BRIDGE - The township's Fair and Fall Festival, a free annual outdoor event featuring games, competitions, food and prizes, will return this year in full splendor. More ... County, Rutgers team up for 'bio-blitz' at preserve      OLD BRIDGE - Scientists, students and other residents will join forces Sunday to find and identify as many plant and animal species as possible in the first bioinventory of the John A. Phillips Preserve, located off Route 18. More ... Some say pay-to-play 'loopholes' need fixing Parties also debate need for mayor to sit on redevelopment agency BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE - With the election for two Borough Council seats approaching, Democrats and Republicans are focusing on a familiar issue: pay-to-play reform. More ... Fun with hot air      Top: Capt. Carroll Teitsworth, of Liberty Balloon Co., addresses students at the Arleth Elementary School, Sayreville, from inside a hot-air balloon that was inflated using fans inside the gym Sept. 15. Above: Students can't believe their eyes as they enter the balloon. Below: Upon exiting the ballo... More ... Studio brings fusion of dance styles to stage Tala Shruti dancers perform modern dance, ballet, Bharatanatyam BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent      Classical Indian dance will be merged with modern American dance Sunday on the stage of New Brunswick's State Theatre. More ... Oktoberfest decor      Kayley Erla, 11, prepares to decorate a stand set up for Oktoberfest Saturday at St. Stan's in Sayreville. More ... Concert will honor life, values of Daniel Pearl Noted jazz pianist Cliff Korman to perform Oct. 10 with quartet      EAST BRUNSWICK - The community is invited to celebrate the life of late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl while enjoying the spirited sounds of Brazilian jazz. More ... In unison      Jose Aguilar drives the tractor as other workers from Tuckahoe Farms, Hammonton, More ...