McCormac takes the reins in Woodbridge Former 'boy mayor' earns right to fill unexpired term BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      The man who was once "boy mayor" in the 1970s is now mayor.John E. McCormac, a former CFO under then-Mayor James E. McGreevey and former state treasurer, came in with 13,979 votes, which was over 8,000 more votes than his Republican opponent, Christopher Struben. More ...      Nicole Cougle and Ashley Alfieri pay close attention to a tortoise, which was part of the cast of the Lizard Guys' presentation at the Woodbridge Community Center. More photos, page 21. More ... County jail visits now done by videoconference Officials say change will stop contraband from getting in, cut costs BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      The Middlesex County Adult Correction Center unveiled a new video visitation system, the first of its kind in New Jersey, with a special demonstration at its Apple Orchard Lane facility on Oct. 31. More ... Incumbents retain both freeholder seats BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      The incumbent Democrats who were re-elected to the position of Middlesex County freeholder will seek to expand green initiatives and continue cooperative purchasing and shared services throughout the 25 towns in the region. More ... Judge pushes McGuire murder trial to Feb. 26 Move gives both legal teams an extra month to prepare BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      NEW BRUNSWICK - State Superior Court Judge Frederick P. DeVesa has rescheduled the trial of Melanie McGuire to Feb. 26, the 34-year-old former fertility clinic nurse accused of killing her husband in their Woodbridge Center Plaza apartment and later dismembering his body two years ago. More ... In dress blues, Avenel Marines celebrate birthday Marine Corps Ball commemorates two centuries of Marines BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Vice Commandant George J. Little of the Avenel Detachment let out a loud "Ooh-rah," which began the festivities of the United States Marine Corps celebration for their 231st birthday at the Forge Inn on Route 9 over the weekend. More ... Parish marks 100 years, recalls its Italian roots Mayor of founders' small Italian town on hand to celebrate BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - The 100th-year anniversary Mass for St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Port Reading brought tears of joy to longtime parishioner Tillie Yacovino. More ...      Members of the Middlesex County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums marched in the Hazlet Veterans Day parade on Nov. 12. More ... Attempted robbery yields search for 3 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      METUCHEN - Police are looking for three black males who attempted to steal 42 DVDs from the Blockbuster on Lake Avenue last week. More ... Snake snack      PHOTOSBYMIGUEL JUAREZ staff Above: Enzo Cristiantello, of the Lizard Guys, shows why a corn snake doesn't bite during his visit to the Woodbridge YMCA at the Woodbridge Community Center last week. More ...