Reduction in public-sector costs should start with school districts       State Senate President Richard Codey (D-27) has said that the Gov. Jon Corzine "monetization" plan must be approved as there is no other plan available and that he, personally, has no ideas as to how to improve the state's financial picture. Codey needs to try a little harder. More ... Re-elected mayor offers thanks for support, kind words       Iwould like to thank the voters of Sayreville most sincerely for electing me to a third term as mayor. Our phone rang for three straight days with congratulatory calls and messages of support and appreciation for what I have tried to do for the town I love so much, and I continue to receive your ... More ... Governor ignores voters' wishes       One of the bond questions on the Nov. 5 election ballot was to permit N.J. to raise $450 million for stem-cell research. The voters did not support that bond issue, but Gov. Jon Corzine just a few days after the elections went forward with a bond for $270 million to build offices for stem-cell res... More ...