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December 23, 2008
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Borough, parks group clash over tree removal
Argument ensues over who owns two trees that were cut down
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent
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... More...

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
Charles Tomaro vying to fill vacant county position
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Former longtime Edison Councilman Charles Tomaro is officially in the running for Middlesex County freeholder, having announced his intentions to fill the position left behind after the death of David Crabiel. Tomaro, in a phone interview, said he filed the appropriate notices with the local part... More...

 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... 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
•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 degenerat... 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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