On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry congratulated the Rutgers Master Gardeners 21st graduating class of 32 individuals at the annual graduation ceremony held on Nov. 21 at The Church of St. Anselm, Tinton Falls.
“The Master Gardeners have produced yet another special class of individuals who volunteer their time by beautifying our community and offering assistance to residents who have horticulturally related inquiries,” Burry said.
Since the first graduating class on Nov.19, 1999, there have been 596 Master Gardeners trained in Monmouth County. Now that the members of the 21st graduating class have completed their training, there are currently 256 active Master Gardeners who continue to volunteer their time to the county, according to a press release.
“I am delighted to announce that this year’s graduating class volunteered more than 750 hours in the Plant a Row for the Hungry garden, producing approximately 1,760 pounds of food,” Burry said. “The food produced has been donated to Monmouth County food pantries such as the Open Door in Freehold and Lunch Break in Red Bank.”
To learn more about becoming a Master Gardener, call 732-431-7260, ext. 7262, or visit www.visitmonmouth.com
Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry of Colts Neck was recently recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with a Good Scout Award for her leadership and commitment to service at the 20th annual Good Scouts of Western Monmouth Reception.
“I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America with the Good Scout Award for my leadership in our community,” Burry said. “The Boy Scouts of America should be commended for preparing these young people to be upstanding citizens and our future leaders.”
The Good Scout Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the ideals of the BSA and demonstrate commitment in their daily lives as outlined in the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law. Recipients are chosen for outstanding contributions to scouting and/or service and leadership to their community, according to a press release from the county.
Monmouth Council, BSA has deep-rooted history in Monmouth County. Early troops were chartered in Atlantic Highlands in 1911, Allentown in 1912, as well as in Long Branch and Red Bank, among other municipalities.