SCOTT FRIEDMAN John Foiles, 15, of Sayreville, carves up the bowl, as a skateboarder might say, in Kennedy Park, Washington Road, on Sunday. More ... Heralded plan to fix up Lombardi field nixed Developer, township, school board were to share $3M expense BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Aproject that would turn the aging Vince Lombardi Stadium into what some Old Bridge officials called a "field of dreams" stands rejected, but those championing the improvements have not lost hope. "It's back to the drawing board to try to find another funding source," Mayor Jim Phillips said. More ... Plan for housing, hotel, retail, offices is back Judge sends proposal for Metropark South to Planning Board BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Developer Michael Alfieri has another chance to seek approval for his Metropark South project in Old Bridge, thanks to a Superior Court Appellate Division ruling. Alfieri, whose plans were rejected by the town's Zoning Board of Adjustment last year, began testimony before the Planning Board on Fe... More ... American regional music will be heard at library       Ken Parker on violin and Jerry Ziets on guitar and vocals will kick off a new season of First Friday Concerts at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on March 7. More ... Boro settles on charges against The Deko Lounge Nightclub agrees to close on Tuesdays through end of May BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Borough officials have dismissed charges against a Route 35 nightclub, whose owner has accepted new conditions in light of problems related to the bar's closing time. The Deko Lounge, owned by Stingrays Inc., faced three charges stemming froman incident that occurred on Sept. More ... Man's best friend      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Phil Molinari, of Sayreville, and his dog Sophie enjoy a lap around the frozen pond in Kennedy Park, Washington Road, on Sunday. More ... Teacher: Race issues need to be addressed Board vows swift action against any pupils guilty of harassment BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Two school teachers have voiced concerns about what they described as racial bias incidents involving their own children and other students. More ... Heirloom ring rescued from recycling truck Recycling workers help locate wedding, engagement rings BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       OLDBRIDGE- Itwas almost like finding a needle in a haystack. Linda Bode thought she'd never see her wedding and engagement rings again. She had been soaking the rings in cleaning solution in a jar, but inadvertently discarded the jar in a recycling container. By the time she realized this on the ... More ... Authorities seek man who fled hearing BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - Authorities are on the lookout for an Old Bridge man who fled a state Superior Court hearing on charges related to a local shooting. Bernard E. Lopez, 28, of the London Terrace Apartments, Westminster Boulevard in Old Bridge's Parlin section, disappeared from the New Brunswick co... More ... On a high note      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Dave Schlossberg, 24, of East Brunswick, performs for a large audience at the Old Bridge Public Library on Feb. 16. Schlossberg, whose music runs the gamut from traditional Jewish songs to jazz and everything in between, treated listeners at the library to unique rendition... More ... House party leads to charges       SAYREVILLE - Police charged several 18-year-old partygoers with summonses related to underage drinking at a Kierst Street home recently. Police were dispatched to the residence on a report of underage drinking there at 11:27 p.m. Feb. 17. More ...      JEFF GRANIT staff Jim McCabe and his son, James III, 3, of Monroe, enjoy a sleigh ride in Thompson Park Friday in Jamesburg. The ride through the snow was a first for the younger James. More ... Child's plight inspires outpouring of help BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       What started out as a community effort to find a miracle for one Marlboro boy has spread across the nation. Born with the rare blood disorderHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH),Marc Weinstein, 9, is in need of a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant. According to the Histiocytosis Associ... More ... Filling spot in the family helps fill need in Ethiopia Spaghetti dinner March 8 will raise funds to offset adoption costs BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - While Michele and Ronnie Conte know they cannot adopt every one of the 143 million orphans in the world, they are determined to do everything they can to help alleviate the problem. "In the Bible, God tells us to care for the orphans, and I guess we really take that to heart," Mich... 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 ... Man gets drug distribution charge       SAYREVILLE - Police officers made a drug arrest recently after spotting a suspicious vehicle in a nightclub parking lot. Police charged Edgar A. Perez, 35, of South Amboy, with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle ... More ...