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Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set For Thursday In Toms River

in Toms River Events/Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Veterans Day Parade is set for Thursday in downtown Toms River, returning after a year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the parade will start at 10:30 a.m., later than originally announced, officials said.

The parade begins at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

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Bill would ban riders from NJ Transit if they assault workers

in Toms River News

TRENTON – In response to growing numbers of violent incidents aimed at NJ Transit workers, a proposed bill moving through the Legislature would ban passengers from NJT’s trains and buses if they’re found guilty of assault.

The bill, S4071/A6013, was endorsed by the Senate transportation committee Monday though was not taken up by the panel’s Assembly counterpart, which will meet again once more in December before the legislative session ends in early January.

Ron Sabol, New Jersey state director of SMART-TD, which represents NJ Transit workers, said the bill would allow people to be banned from accessing public transportation for a year if they’re found by a court to have committed an assault.

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No. 5 Toms River North ousts top-seed Clearview in SJG4 semis

in Toms River News

It was a bit of déjà vu for A.J. Emnace and some of his teammates.

For the second time in three years, the Toms River North boys soccer team made the long bus ride to Mullica Hill to face top-seeded Clearview in the NJSIAA/Wawa South Jersey, Group 4 tournament.

In 2019, the Mariners beat the Pioneers in a first-round stunner that launched their Cinderella run to the sectional championship.

This year, the fifth-seeded Mariners (15-2-1) aren’t quite the Cinderella team they were two years ago – they are ranked 16th in the NJ.com Top 20 – but they did pull off another upset on Monday, scoring a pair of second-half goals to beat top-seeded Clearview, 2-0, in the semifinals.

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300! Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity working on milestone home repair

in Toms River News

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has reached a big milestone working on their 300th Home Repair through their Neighborhood Revitalization program at a home in Brick Township.

Since inception in 1999 the non-profit has built more than 20 homes in Ocean County and began their repair program following Superstorm Sandy in 2012 when they helped restore more than 60 homes, according to NOHFH.

In the years that have followed, they’ve helped a number of individuals and families feel more at ease and a little safer in their homes.

To reach a 300th home repair in a little under a decades time, means a great deal to NOHFH and the community here in Ocean County.

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Lights Now Installed At Toms River Skate Park

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Hill announced that the lights have been installed at the skate park. The lights had been on back order due to COVID, but are now up and running.

“These high intensity LED lights allow the park to be used after dark, which is just in time as the days are becoming shorter. This new skate park has been very successful with our residents, and this will allow the park to be used even more,” Hill added.

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School Districts Get $37M in Stabilization Aid

in Toms River News

The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that 16 school districts will receive $37 million in stabilization aid.

In the fiscal year 2021-2022 state budget, some $50 million was included in stabilization aid grants to assist districts that are adjusting to new funding levels as determined by S-2, the school funding reform measure enacted in 2018.

Districts that experienced a reduction in state aid, or face a structural budgetary imbalance could apply for stabilization aid. The fiscal year Appropriations Act also provides for stabilization aid to military-impacted districts if certain criteria are met.

Three Ocean County school districts were awarded $20.2 million in combined stabilization aid – about 55% of the roughly $37 million that was announced.

Toms River, Jackson, and Brick Township school districts will receive about $7.6 million, $6.5 million and $6 million, respectively, after submitting applications to the New Jersey Department of Education.

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Free barbecue meals available on Saturday in Toms River

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER — Free barbecue meals will be available to residents in need as Operation BBQ Relief returns to the township on Saturday, Nov. 6.

The charity will distribute 1,000 free meals from noon to 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River parking lot, 1070 Hooper Ave. Free coats, blankets, hats, scarves, diapers and gloves will also be given out.

The food giveaway and coat and winter clothing drive are coordinated by The Hope Center, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms River. Masks are required indoors.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening Of New Healthcare Hub

in Toms River News

BARNEGAT – Local officials formally welcomed a new women’s healthcare facility to Barnegat 67 at a special ribbon cutting ceremony recently.

The location acts as the second of six planned off-campus sites of Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. It also represents a collaboration with Ocean Women’s Health Care Group, PA, a practice of the Combined Medical Group of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health.

Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center described the circumstances that led to the possibility of opening a satellite facility in Barnegat.

“Five years ago, I got off the Parkway at this exit just as they were beginning to build here,” said Ahearn. “I saw it as a great place for people to notice the RWJBarnabas name when they were sitting at the light.”

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New Jersey Ranks As Safest US State In Consumer Group’s Survey

in Toms River News

NEW JERSEY — In New Jersey, we’re used to hearing that we’re ranked No. 1 for less-than-positive attributes. But a new survey has ranked the Garden State as the safest in the nation.

The Consumer Affairs Research Team looked at data including recently released data from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau to score each state based on violent and property crime rates, the number of law enforcement officers per capita and law enforcement budgets, the organization said.

That data put New Jersey at the top of the list, largely on the strength of the number of law enforcement officers in the state, it said.

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South Jersey Says It’s Still Too Soon To Start Decorating For Christmas

in Toms River News

Who knew South Jersey had such a strong opinion on this matter!

This lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving is often a heated topic for people regarding one aspect: Christmas decorating.

If you’re anything like me, then you like to let your fall decorations simmer and breathe for a little bit. You won’t catch me decorating for Christmas until it’s almost time to expand this waistline when we all stuff our faces with turkey in a few short weeks. Apparently, the majority of South Jersey agrees with me.

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