For the fourth year, the Cedar Hill/St. John's CDC sponsored an Angel Tree on Main Street, Boonton.

Angel Trees are erected by towns, schools, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. The most famous user of this method of raising funds is the Salvation Army, which has these trees all across the country. Our Angel Tree of Lights is designed to honor those who have touched our lives. Ornaments made by the children are purchased, placed on the tree and designated as honoring someone, living or deceased, who has touched the donators life in a meaningful way. We have been asked to honor friends, relatives, new babies as well as grandparents, particular soldiers or soldiers in general. Many people add a few extra dollars to mention a pet.

This year a 13-foot pine was donated by Plut's Christmas Tree Farm, owned by relatives of Martha Kagan. It was trucked up here from Long Valley free of charge by one Good Samaritan, wrestled into an upright position by three others — one of whom was conscripted on the spot — and lighted. The electricity is courtesy of Jim, owner of Bob's Men's Shop and thanks to him, the tree was visible through December. Different merchants in the town offered to put up displays explaining the project and allowing people to participate.

On Monday, December 19, 2007, it was left dark and on the evening of the 20th, lighted again and decorated with the hand-made ornaments amid caroling by the children, their supporters and friends. Once again, the ceremony brought all participants back to the original meaning of Christmas.