Tire Slashings, New Council Makeup, Sandy Thanks Top Local News

Madison's Refurbished Horn Welcomes 2013

A newly refurbished fire horn in the bell tower of Hartley Dodge Memorial sounded at midnight to bring in 2013.

What exactly powered the midnight blasts from Madison's refurbished horn? "A universal sigh of relief that 2012 was over," Mayor Bob Conley said in his New Year's message. "We had our challenges, but every time Madison came out stronger."

What to Do With Your Christmas Tree?

Madison chipped its tree at Waverly Place and Main Street on Wednesday, and has announced when the DPW will be accepting residents' trees.

A Madison Junior School school student nearly had the mayor of Union Beach in tears as she spoke at the Madison governing body's reorganization meeting about a field trip she and fellow students recently took to survey damage from Superstorm Sandy in the shore town.

Madison Borough Council members Astri Baillie and Ben Wolkowitz were sworn in and kicked off their three-year terms. Outgoing Councilman Dr. Vincent Esposito was recognized and thanked the citizens of Madison.

Car Tires Slashed in 'Rash of Criminal Mischief'

Madison police are investigating a "rash of criminal mischief incidents," including car tire slashings that occurred in an area of the borough, authorities said.