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December 23, 2008

Borough, parks group clash over tree removal

Argument ensues over who owns two trees that were cut down

Ablue spruce tree may make for a nice Christmas tree, but two of them didn't belong planted near the sidewalk of Horse Trough Triangle at the intersection of Oak and Middlesex avenues in Metuchen. The trees obstructed the view for drivers exiting Oak Avenue onto Middlesex Avenue, according to the Woodwild Park Association. More...

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The kindergarten to second-graders of St. Francis Cathedral School in Metuchen rehearse their holiday concert in the school's cafeteria on Dec. 16. See story, on page 3. More...

•	Former councilman eyes freeholder seat

•	Kids sing about the reason for the season

•	Local recycling surviving amid market collapse

•	Man robbed in car at mall

•	Man distracts woman, steals her purse

Bulletin Board

•	Candlelight service to be held Dec. 24

Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, welcomes all to a candlelight Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. The Rev. David Martin's message will be "What Is Christmas All About?" The choirs will be under the direction of Debbie Tarby. There will be hot spiced cider and fruitcake before and after the service. More...

•	Freezing Cold Hash Run Jan. 3

•	Events scheduled at Edison Library

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Letters

•	2008 was a good year for Edison

We had a farmers market, (and) a public safety center is being built in RaritanCenter— at no cost to taxpayers. Government has been downsized by about 10 percent, forcing government to work efficiently for us, the taxpayers." Diane King, Nov. 26, 2008. More...

•	Choi needs to make statement on firehouse

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Greg Bean's Column

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Coda

Fed will reform credit card industry, but there's a catch

Ialways laugh at those movies where the loan shark sends out a leg breaker like Rocky Balboa to collect on unpaid debts. In those movies, you get the idea that the loan sharks are always named Sal, and the people late with the payments are always downon their-luck alcoholic gamblers and degenerates named Mickey. More...

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Schools

•	Asst. superintendent retiring after 15 years

Dr. Rose Traficante, the district's assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, will be retiring at the end of this year after 15 years of working in Edison and 35 years in education in general. More...

•	Edison schools up academic standards

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Sports

•	The start of a new season

The Bishop Ahr wrestling squad works out during a recent practice. For a full preview on this year's team, please turn to page 18. More...

•	Zaneto prepares for debut as Metuchen wrestling coach

•	Hawks will mostly likely be under the wrestling radar

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