ANDREW MILLER staff A horse-drawn carriage was part of the festivities during a holiday celebration on Main Street in Woodbridge on Nov. 17. More ... Twp., public safety officials unveil new ambulance Funds acquired through partnership with ProLogis Corp. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Woodbridge officials unveiled the new 2007 Med-Tech ambulance last week that is now available to respond to emergency and lifesaving calls in Port Reading, among other areas in the township. "Public safety is, without a doubt, the most important responsibility of municipal government," said Mayor... More ... Pursuit of stolen car leads to arrests Chase ends in crash; suspects apprehended on foot BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Four males, including two juveniles, in a stolen 2003 Cadillac Deville led police on a chase ending in Elizabeth last week, according to a Woodbridge Township police report. The incident occurred at 4:55 p.m. as police Sgt. Christian Laudadio observed the Cadillac make an illegal left turn out of... More ... Holiday kickoff      PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff At left: Darla Hunt of Woodbridge plays the tuba with fellow Glory Brass Quartet members during a holiday celebration on Main Street in Woodbridge on Nov. 17. Above: Girl Scouts sing Christmas carols during the celebration. More ... A mother's nightmare, a son's ordeal Woman shares experience of son's murder trial, tells her story through book BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Hope and faith helped Ann Matthiews deal with every mother's nightmare. In her first book, "Angels Don't Lie," which is part nonfiction and part fiction, Matthiews' 20-year-old son, whom she names Nick Stern in the book, More ... Gardner says traffic light is a hazard Former council president wants signal in front of bowling center removed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - With the holiday season right around the corner, former Woodbridge Fire Department Chief and former Council President Ken Gardner told the Township Council last week that the traffic light in front of the Woodbridge Bowling Center should be removed. More ... Rep. Ferguson announces he will not run in 2008 Cites desire to spend more time with family; may return to teaching BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       U.S. Rep. Mike Ferguson, (R-7th District) who represents parts of Edison and Woodbridge as well as other areas, has declared that he will not be seeking re-election in 2008. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, he announced his retirement from the House of Representatives in a state... More ... BBB: Avoid online ticket scammers       With the college football and National Football League (NFL) seasons under way, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for fraudulent sellers when shopping for hard-to-get tickets online. More ... Keeping PACE with the holidays      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Top: Alyssa Margolin, 8, Avenel, checks out some tie-dyed shirts at the fifth annual PACE Holiday Bazaar at the Matthew Jago School No. 28 in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge on Nov. 16. Above: Joyce Hendlowitch, East Brunswick, arranges the Christmas decorations she is selling at th... More ... Book writing is new goal of hockey player Former New Jersey Devil Chico Resch meets fans, signs autographs BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - Devils fans got to meet the team's original goaltender and current color commentator at his book signing on Nov. 15. "He is so friendly," Cranford resident Nancy Dango said. "He always comes down to the stands and says hi to fans. More ... Baubles, bangles, all things bright and shiny Tiffany & Co. takes its place in new region BY CARA SCHULTZ Correspondent       Brilliant diamonds, lustrous sterling silver and gleaming gold jewelry are designed to dazzle even the most blasé shopper who peruses the display cases at the newly opened Tiffany & Co. at 105 Broad St. More ... Author hopes you'll say 'Oh yes' to 'Oh No, Domino!' BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Kim Adlerman's idea of circles evolved from the wallpaper border hanging in her daughter Rochelle's room when she was 3 years old, eventually turning into her newly published children's book, "Oh No, Domino!" with music by her husband, Danny. More ... Teens' driving habits placed under scrutiny Special commission hears suggestions from parents, students BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       What can be done to decrease the startling recent spike in motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers was the topic of a public hearing conducted by the Governor's Teen Driver Study Commission on Nov. 19 at Colts Neck High School. More ...