Category: Examiner News

  • Democratic committee candidate withdraws

    GOP candidate: This will not affect my message BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer GOP candidate: This will not affect my messageBY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer David Lee announced Tuesday that he has withdrawn from the Millstone Township Committee race. Lee, who also serves on the Planning Board, was the Democratic candidate in a three-way race with…

  • Millstone Day brings many opportunities for enjoyment

    The beautiful weather made Millstone Day twice as nice this year. Black Bear Lake Day Camp hosted this year’s event, which was held on Sunday. As residents walked into the camp, they were immediately surrounded by activities to keep their children occupied. The lake provided for canoeing, kayaking, riding paddleboats and jumping on a water…

  • Chorus members love thrill of performing

    Heart of New Jersey group has members from all walks of life BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer Heart of New Jerseygroup has membersfrom all walks of lifeBY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, part of the Sweet Adelines International, is looking for women who love music and who love to sing. In…

  • Development plan paves the way for warehouses

    Residents support clean ratables, worry about traffic and buffers BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Officials approved a General Development Plan (GDP) that could eventually bring $1.5 million in tax revenue. The committee approved the GDP at its Sept. 2 meeting following a developer’s request to adopt such a…

  • Creative art provides solace on anniversary of 9/11

    BY MARIE MABER Correspondent BY MARIE MABERCorrespondent Works of art created in response to 9/11 include (clockwise) a quilt with an appliqué of the Twin Towers by Kathryn Hodecker of Aberdeen; a vest covered with donated pins created by Geri Stewart and Terry Truelove; journals created by art therapist Stephanie Hagadorn, Red Bank. All Americans…

  • BOE denies Waters family naming request

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Howard Waters Jr., of Waters Nursery, holds a cedar plant at his Millstone Township farm. Behind him are red twig dogwood trees. MILLSTONE — History and children are two things that matter a great deal to Kathy Waters. That is why she would…

  • Paddling away

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff George Sands enjoys kayaking at Millstone Day at Black Bear Lake Day Camp on Sunday.

  • Renowned tree pioneer dies of cancer at 80

    Halka Nurseries is famous for its large-caliper trees BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer Halka Nurseries is famous for its large-caliper treesBY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Chester Halka Sr. and wife Elsie If you want to see a small piece of Chester Halka Sr.’s legacy, just look at the back of a new $50 bill. His trees…