JEFF GRANIT staff Top Fuel driver Brandon Bernstein smokes his tires prior to racing at the Pro Care RX NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Speedway on Sunday. For story, see sports. More ... Boro renews clubs' licenses amid concerns New conditions imposed due to several violent incidents BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Sayreville's four largest clubs can continue pouring drinks. Borough officials, however, imposed several new conditions on the establishments while approving their liquor licenses at a hearing held Tuesday for the Colosseum, Club Abyss, Club Deko and Starland Ballroom. More ... Traffic light approved at fatal accident site       Signals coming to Rt. 34 at both Spring Hill and Amboy roads BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer State officials approved the installation of a traffic signal where an Old Bridge teen was killed in an accident last year. More ... Kaplan seeks to change LaMer's final sections Board concerned about proposed increase in 3-bedroom units BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - A changing marketplace has prompted developer Kaplan Cos. to ask the borough for permission to change its approved plans for both the LaMer and Towne Lake developments. Michael Kaplan, former president of Kaplan Cos. More ... Handlin chosen Assembly deputy minority leader BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       Hoping to "have a stronger voice in the Assembly," Amy Handlin was recently appointed to the position of deputy minority leader of the New Jersey Assembly. More ... Over $1M in grants aid police, recreation N.J. 911 Commission funds equipment for emergency services BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Two grants awarded to the township this week will bring improvements to services and infrastructure. "It's a very good day for Old Bridge," Mayor Jim Phillips said. "That's over a million dollars in grants we're receiving this week. More ...      Monsignor John Szymanski helps plant a flowering dogwood at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Old Bridge, to commemorate his 50 years in the priesthood and 40 years as pastor at the Route 18 parish. More ... EWA files intent to sue over river contamination BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       The Edison Wetlands Association, an environmental watchdog group, has filed a notice of intent to sue Basell USA Inc. and Akzo Nobel Chemicals Inc., Edison, for the alleged seeping of contaminants into the Raritan River. More ... Pre-wedding dinner brings back memories of little boy       Cl are Marie C elano Girl Talk Like most little boys tell their moms, when my son was very young, he told me he wanted to marry me. "I wish I had a tape recorder to play those words back to you when you grow up," I'd respond. More ... In the Service       Air Force Senior Airman Michael Cleary, son of Stephen J. Cleary of Old Bridge and Linda G. Crenshaw of Staten Island, N.Y., has deployed overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabilization, secu... More ... Finishing touches      Old Bridge High School students (from left) John Branco, 17, and Chris Walsh, 16, put the finishing touches on one of 10 trophy cases built by students in Richard Sandfort's Woodshop III classes. After being informed that the school was in need of the trophy cases, Sandfort (also pictured) said, the... More ... Teenager pleads guilty to raping neighbor, 91 South River man faces up to 18 years in prison under plea agreement BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - A borough teenager pleaded guilty last week to raping his 91-year-old neighbor a year ago. Jason Jimenez, 19, is expected to be sentenced to 18 years in prison. He would have to serve 85 percent of the term of before being eligible for parole. More ... Police: E.B. man broke into homes, stole car       EAST BRUNSWICK - A 20-year-old township man was arrested last week in connection with a series of local burglaries and the theft of a car. David DeMarco, 20, of Pennsbury Way, is alleged to have burglarized homes on Alexander Drive and Ardmore Place in March and June, respectively, and... More ... Congrad ulations      ERIC SUCAR staff Old Bridge High School class of 2007 members look on during Monday's graduation ceremony at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton. More ...