Piccillo and Hopman to lead board for year Six-year member to serve his first term as president BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Two Board of Education veterans were elected to serve as president and vice president Tuesday as a third of the board's seats changed hands. Frank Piccillo, who is starting his sixth year on the board, was chosen as president for the next 12 months, and Annette Hopman,... More ... Council will 'respect will of voters' on tab Accounting firm appointed to review defeated budget BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - The Township Council has set to work in making adjustments to the school budget voters shot down last week. The council's finance committee met Monday to begin discussions, and the council authorized a resolution to retain the services of the accounting firm Hodulik & ... More ... Board, residents thank Barone for BOE service Seven-year member was 'calming, rational' voice on school board BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - The Board of Education had bid farewell to a member who was quiet but revered during his seven years of service. Peter Barone, who did not seek re-election this month, is succeeded on the board by newcomer Maria Stratton, who was sworn in Tuesday. More ... Board taps Macagnone to continue as president Improving public perception among goals for next 12 months BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - The Board of Education swore in one new face and two returning members Monday, and discussed ways to prevent another budget defeat next year. Voters last week rejected the 2007-08 school budget, which called for a $122 tax hike on the average home, by a vote of 1,941 t... More ... Swearing in      At left: Newcomer Maria Stratton (r) is sworn in to the Sayreville Board of Education, as board Business Administrator Emidio D'Andrea holds the Bible during the board's reorganization meeting at the Sayreville War Memorial High School Tuesday. Above: Board member Thomas Biesiada (r) is sworn in to ... More ...