Category: Examiner News

  • 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…

  • Smart Growth official offers planning advice

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The executive director of the Office of Smart Growth (OSG) warned township officials to plan now or face the consequences later. At a special meeting Sept. 8, OSG Director Adam Zellner discussed ways in which the township could plan for its own vision…

  • The family dance

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Michele Nixon of Millstone dances with her children, Liam, 4, and Sarah, 2, at the Crossroads of Woodbridge 5K and 10K races.

  • Auditions

    Auditions for an original drama, “Woodrow Wilson — Visionary,” will be held at the Brick Township Cultural Arts Center. Needed are adult actors, two men and one woman, over age 30. There is no pay. First dibs go to Brick residents. The one-hour drama will open Nov. 17. Details: (732) 262-1088, and leave a message…

  • A day to play

    PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Above, 2-year-old David Hall, of East Brunswick, enjoys the Millstone Day Skill-Ball game with his grandmother, Stella Hryniewicz, of Millstone, at Black Bear Lake Day Camp. At right, Jory Horsch, 8, takes it to the water.

  • Super sleuths

    PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Clockwise from top left — Senior park ranger Kelly Cole lets a praying mantis climb on her head during the scavenger hunt at Crosswicks Creek Park in Historic Walnford Aug. 25. Michael Salvatore, 8, Freehold, identifies a chestnut tree during the scavenger hunt. Recreation leader Maggie Stroehlein explains the use…