SCOTT FRIEDMAN Michael Moroney of Metuchen helps his son, Joseph, 2, down from a look inside a firetruck at the Ladder 5 Dedication event by the Metuchen Fire Department in the borough Sunday. More ... Choi slate sweeps Democratic primary Decisive victory ousts four incumbent council members BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       When the dust settled on a particularly contentious Edison primary campaign June 5, Mayor Jun Choi's slate of political newcomers swept all four Democratic Party nominations for Township Council. More ... EWA files intent to sue over river contamination Environmental group seeks cleanup of site, end to 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. for the alleged seeping of contaminants into the Raritan River. More ... Advocates want ocean testing expedited 2007 Beach Protection Act requires faster testing, public notice BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent       Despite an early blooming and rather large brown tide on Memorial Day weekend, Clean Ocean Action is optimistic about the future of New Jersey's shore. More ... This bust's for you: Tailgaters targeted       49 arrested for underage drinking in arts center crackdown BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer After nearly two weeks of hearing about a proposed crackdown, dozens were charged with underage drinking at a PNC Bank Arts Center event in Holmdel last week, and authorit... More ... Album of children's songs seeks to rock the cradle Metuchen man releases record of 'memorable' children's songs BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Danny Adlerman said he wants to bring back "real" children's music with his new CD "Listen Up!" "There are really no real good kids' music out there other than Disney songs and folk artist songs," he said. More ... Woodbridge to carry torch for Senior Olympics Township to host games for the first time this September BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Let the senior games begin. After months of hard work, township officials announced that the township would host this year's New Jersey Senior Olympics and are ready to light the torch. More ... 30 Something Else Summertime memories: Simple pleasures are the best ones Chrissy Gerity       It's not even 6 a.m., and I'm wondering if we should turn on the air conditioning in our house. I can hear the sweet sounds of the birds' morning chirps. A silver gray shade is just beginning to illuminate the sky. I realize the last day of school for the children is only a matter of day... More ... Local man spends year in Afghanistan as mentor Said progress in embattled country is slow but noticeable BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       EDISON - Louis "Lou" Hoffman said the most difficult thing he had to adjust to in Afghanistan was its austere environment. "Afghanistan is one of the top four poorest countries," said Hoffman. "It's the things we take for granted - electricity, running water, sanitation, school... More ... Vahalla wins Metuchen Democratic primary Despite losing party endorsement, councilman to face Shapiro in Nov. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Voters came out to the polls in last week's Democratic primary and threw their support behind longtime Councilman Thomas Vahalla for the party's mayoral candidate in the November election. "It's a gratifying win," said Vahalla, who celebrated his win at the Megumi Resta... More ... A day of dedication      PHOTOSBY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above, Metuchen Auxiliary Police Officer Joe Accomando, shares a laugh with residents Howard and Ann Tolley at the Ladder 5 dedication event held Sunday by the Metuchen Fire Department. At left, a large flag hangs from the end of the extension of the borough's new truck at t... More ... Police are investigating apparent suicide       EDISON - Police reported an apparent suicide of a 46-year-old Edison resident sometime overnight between Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10. The victim, whose name is still being withheld, lived on Norwood Place, according to Edison Sgt. Robert Dudash. He said that the victim was foun... More ...