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June 10, 2009
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jensen Alana Richert is all smiles after receiving her diploma during the 126th commencement at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison on June 5. More...
Choi being sued by local PBA
Organization alleges 'abuse of office' and 'intimidation and harassing' of union leaders
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Even though Jun Choi lost his bid for re-election as Edison mayor last week, he still apparently has plenty on his plate. An attorney for Edison Police BenevolentAssociation Local 75 filed a formal notice of intent to sue the mayor for "abuse of office" and for "intimidating and harassing" union ... More...


Ricigliano pulls off upset victory in mayoral primary
Councilwoman defeats Choi by fewer than 400 votes
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

Sparked by what she called a "grassroots movement" and the backing of the police and fire unions, two-term Edison Councilwoman Antonia Ricigliano pulled off an upset victory over incumbent Mayor Jun Choi in the Democratic primary election last Tuesday. More...


Here come the graduates

Above: Ernest Blair Jr., Jean M. Brown and Krishna Chandrasekaran sing the school song during the 126th commencement at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison on June 5. Right: Nicole Marianna Kopidakis smiles for her fellow graduates during commencement. More...


Junebug fest dampened but not deterred by rain
Some events canceled, others moved or postponed
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent

It rained on Metuchen's Junebug music and arts festival's inaugural night Friday — literally. Due to the inclement weather, several events were moved and others were cancelled, according to Caroline Woodruff, administrator at the borough's Chamber of Commerce, which organized the second annu... More...


 Bulletin Board
•'They Will Surf Again' slated for June 28
The nonprofit Life Rolls On Foundation will hold its second northeast "They Will Surf Again" (TWSA) event 9 a.m. June 28 at Pier Village Beach, Long Branch. More...
•Seniors invited to June 12 Celebrate Life
•Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting
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 Letters
•Many are unaware of sales taxes on homes
Another form of taxation to the homeowners of New Jersey is the Realty Transfer Fee (RTF), pursued aggressively under Jim McGreevey and continued by Jon Corzine as an additional source of revenue. Many of you who count on the profit of your home to move into another or out of state, are hit with ... More...
•None are protected from toxic smoke from wood burning
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 Editorials
•Mom says, count to three, then take a time out
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH
Since the experts decided that spanking kids is not the way to go, we parents have had to get downright creative with disciplinary measures. I, for one, have been quite imaginative. Take, for example, the enjoyment of, "Don't make me count to three! More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•In Bizarre World, movie popcorn is a bargain
Coda • GREG BEAN
I read the most curious story in the newspaper recently, and it still has me scratching my head. The national motion picture industry, which does 40 percent of its business between May and August when the summer blockbusters reach the theater, is having an unexpected boom this year, in spite of t... More...
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 Obituaries
•Rosalie "Bonnie" Cavanaugh
Mrs. Cavanaugh, 82, of Spotswood, died May 6, 2009, at JFK Hospital, Edison. She was born and raised in Philadelphia and had lived in Sayreville before moving to Spotswood. Mrs. Cavanaugh is survived by four sons and daughters in-law, John and Linda Ann, Michael and Deborah, Joseph and Lori, and D... More...
•Helen Capik Endlich
•William "Willie" MacDonald
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 Sports
•Trojans lose title game in extra innings
CHRIS KELLY staff Bishop Ahr's Julie Braun (14) tries to tag out Immaculate Heart Academy's Victoria Grimshaw during the NJSIAA Non-Public Group A Softball Championship game held at Toms River East High School on June 7. Bishop Ahr lost 5-4 in 11 innings. More...
•St. Joe's baseball caps season with GMC title
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Attorney Wendell A. Smith, Holmdel, has been named chairperson of Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation, Holmdel. Smith is a senior partner at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, Woodbridge, and has served as chair of the board of trustees at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. More...
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