Meadow Lakes -
an Historical Property
Meadow Lakes was built in 1964-'65 on property located by Dr. Robert A. Winters. Today it sits on the same 103-acre site, now named the "Robert Alonzo Winters Arboretum." Meadow Lakes is an official arboretum with many species of beautiful trees. Joe Greipp, our talented, registered arborist, is pictured here.*
The facility encompasses some 56 one and two story buildings each of which looks onto a beautiful vista. There are three lakes, each with a pair of swans. A two-story, 60 apartment complex has just been completed and occupancy will begin in June. The building attaches to the main facility and adds attractive new independent living spaces.
Look for Joe's article about The Trees of Meadow Lakes on another page.
A SLIDE SHOW OF SCENIC LOCATIONS IN THE MEADOW LAKES ARBORETUM by ANNE BENEDICT
Snow - February 4, 2009
THE MEADOW
Did you know that Meadow Lakes has a Meadow? We do! In addition to our three lakes, we have a beautiful meadow just inside the main entrance.
With the coming of fall, the flowers there are especially lovely. A mown path curving through the meadow makes it possible for us to stroll through and enjoy the colorful display of wildflowers.
A portion of the path through the Meadow.
*Joe Greipp is a NJ Certified Tree Expert and International Society of Arboriculture Arborist.
WHIRLIGIG
I have heard that the Whirligig was, at one time, a revolving rack where internal mail was posted. It was known as the whirligig because it whirled around. As Meadow Lakes grew, more space was needed and the Whirligig was modified to the way we use it today.
My recollection is that the late Nicolas Conover "Connie" English, a long time resident with an excellent memory, told me this story. Since I am convinced it was from him, I'm posting Connie's picture here. If I am mistaken, I hope the resident who told me this tale will come forward with more information!
And someone did come forth! Mary Winters Behm, daughter of the late founder of Meadow Lakes, Robert A. Winters, avers that the Whirligig story is true! The mailboxes once were on a rotating stand that had to be changed as the community population increased.
Thank you, Mary! Thanks, too, for your continuing interest in Meadow Lakes.
The Forum is the residents' association of Meadow Lakes. All residents are members of the association and may participate on committees and volunteer in other ways to serve the community. Meetings of the full Forum are held quarterly to discuss such business as may come before the association.