Tag: Toms River
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Guests enjoy Silverton Volunteer Fire Company’s annual fall festival
For 11 years in the Silverton section of Toms River, the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company has held an annual fall festival for the community at its firehouse on Kettle Creek Road. This year’s event took place on Oct. 6. Silverton Volunteer Fire Company Vice President Michael Cocco served as the co-chairman of the fall festival…
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Council proposes the addition of a stop sign at intersection
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, permit the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Duchess Court and Northstream Drive. The ordinance was introduced during a meeting on Oct. 9. A public hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 23. The council may adopt…
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Harvest Arts Festival returns to downtown Toms River with vendors, entertainment
The Harvest Arts Festival will be held for the eighth year and will be showcased in downtown Toms River on Oct. 20. This event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission fee and all public parking throughout the downtown is free. The Harvest Arts Festival is organized by the nonprofit…
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Century 21 Burke Realty new Seaside Park office will serve the Toms River area
Century 21 Burke Realty of North Brunswick is expanding its services to Monmouth and Ocean counties with the opening of an agency office in Seaside Park. “We aim to service buyers and sellers in Monmouth and Ocean counties, especially in the Toms River area,” said John H. Burke, broker/owner of the firm. “Our success in…
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Toms River police participant in Project Medicine Drop
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced recently that more than 38,000 pounds of unused medicine has been destroyed during the last four years through a program known as Project Medicine Drop. According to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Project Medicine Drop allows individuals to dispose of unused and expired medications…
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Count Basie Center to present shows at Toms River North
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional School District Board of Education has announced a partnership with the Count Basie Center for the Arts that is expected to produce revenue for the school district. The partnership was announced during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. According to the agreement, the Count Basie Center for the Arts,…
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Walk N’ Workout continues at Cattus Island County Park for second year
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation is continuing a workout that was created for the community in 2017. The Walk N’ Workout takes place at Cattus Island County Park, Cattus Island Boulevard. “We are always trying figure out the programs the community can become involved with,” said Mary Bavais, assistant…
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Exit 82 drama program teaches children the value of self-expression
TOMS RIVER – In downtown Toms River, Exit 82, a local nonprofit organization, offers children a chance to express themselves through creative drama. For the next four months, Exit 82 theater company instructor Nicole Grassano will teach the evening class. According to Grassano, in the last four years the company has been implementing programs for…
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Jazz musician to perform works of Mercer, Carmichael during show at Grunin Center in Toms River
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will present Gabrielle Stravelli at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. “I Walk With Music” is dedicated to the classic music of Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael. Joining Stravelli will be pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Pat O’Leary and drummer Eric Halvorson. Tickets are…
