SCOTT FRIEDMAN Cub Scouts from Pack 36, Old Bridge, watch as their cars whiz by during their Pinewood Derby, held Saturday at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park, Edison. Veterans who reside at the facility enjoyed and partook in the races. More ... Jammed intersection to soon get overhaul Ernston-Bordentown project includes new bridge, road widening BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Middlesex County is in the process of acquiring properties at a congested Sayreville intersection that many residents know to avoid during rush hour. The narrow intersection of Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue, at the border of Old Bridge, has been the site of at least 50 accidents since 2005, ... More ... Environmental groups object to NL proposal County's pledge of $11M for portion of site is among concerns BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Local environmental groups are raising concerns about the proposed redevelopment plans for the 400-acre National Lead site in Sayreville. More ... Police investigate GPS thefts       SAYREVILLE - Several incidents of theft from a motor vehicle were reported at Winding Wood Apartments this month, with the latest taking place at buildings 123 and 129 on the same night last week. Police are investigating the separate, but related incidents that have been reported since Jan. 5. More ... Library users, directors show dislike of bill Local librarians say proposal would affect programs BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       In attempts to thwart state legislation that would change the long-established formula for funding libraries, the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) has launched a postcard campaign. "We wanted to remind people that the public is very supportive of this dedicated funding for libraries," said ... More ... Residents have brushes with two rabid animals BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       The year's first two cases of rabies in Middlesex County involved a raccoon in one case and a fox in the other. InMonroe, an unidentified resident contendedwith an antagonistic raccoon on Jan. 15; and in East Brunswick, Becky Blumig, 24, and her dog had a run-in with a rabid fox on Jan. 6. More ... Adopt a Pet       Old Bridge Animal Shelter 1 Old Bridge Plaza off Route 516, near municipal complex (732) 721-5600, ext. 6300 www.oldbridgeanimalshelter.petfinder.org Hours:Mon.& Fri. 10 a.m. to noon & 1 - 3 p.m.; Tues.,Wed. 10 a.m. to noon, 1 - 3 p.m.& 5 - 7 p.m. More ... Adopt a Pet Kittens & cats available       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center 1400 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872 (732) 727-3895 www.sayreville.petfinder.org Hours:Mon., Tues.,Wed., Fri., Sat. noon- 5 p.m.; Thurs. non - 6 p.m.; Sun. noon - 3 p.m. More ... Volunteer recognized for decades of service BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Borough officials recently honored a lifelong resident for her service to the community. Stella Misiewicz, of Dolan Street, has served for 35 years on the Recreation Advisory Board, and counting, but has given much more than that to the town. More ... Derby racing      PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Old Bridge Cub Scout Pack 36 held a day of Pinewood Derby racing at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park, Edison, Saturday. At right, Mary Dulack and Joseph Eossert cheer for their favorite car, "Freedom Unit." More ... Police: Massage parlors were operating illegally       EAST BRUNSWICK - Police charged employees at two local spas for allegedly operating without a license. DetectiveRobertKearstan investigated a business located at 24 Brunswick Woods Drive after receiving reports that an illegal massage parlor may be operating there. Upon entering the business at ... More ...