MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Elks Lodge has donated $10,000 towards People with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements on the new Millstone Park, Purple Valley Highway.

The group’s donation was introduced throughout the Aug. 17 assembly of the Township Committee.

Mike Cunningham, a previous exalted ruler of the Millstone Elks, spoke concerning the donation and stated, “Our lodge has a brand new resurgence of exercise with folks desirous to do one thing for the city.

“In appreciation of that and the cash we’ve been producing, we wish to make a presentation to the ADA playground the township is planning for the brand new park.

“None of this might occur with out all the dedication and exhausting work of the volunteers. I recognize that and I wish to current the township with a $10,000 examine for the ADA playground,” Cunningham stated.

Sean Muto, the present exalted ruler of the Millstone Elks, additionally spoke and stated, “Final 12 months, our lodge gave over $30,000 in donations. This 12 months, with this examine, we’re virtually at $30,000 in simply the previous 5 months (starting in April).

“We want to double our efforts within the amount of cash we give. Our order is all about communities, youngsters with particular wants and veterans.

“We recognize all of the help from the township. We’re right here as a companion and if there may be something we may ever do in response that can assist you out, please tell us. We’re right here as a giant household,” Muto stated.

Millstone Park is a 186-acre facility on Purple Valley Highway which has been below growth since 2016. The park was opened to the general public within the fall of 2021. Work on the second part of Millstone Park is continuous.

In April, a $299,600 contract was awarded by the Township Committee members to Thor Development Group for ADA enhancements to the playgrounds at Millstone Park.

The park will ultimately have 9 basic goal fields (six with lights), restrooms, a kitchen serving facility, a path that can be utilized for strolling, jogging and horseback driving, a playground, and a boat-accessible pond that can be utilized for fishing and irrigation.