Toms River was exciting this week, with everything from local heroes making headlines to big events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re into community festivals, surprises, or a feel-good story, this Jersey shore town has it all. Let’s dive into five of the most exciting things in Toms River over the past week!
Man Injured in Toms River Motorcycle Crash Named Honorary Secaucus Police Officer
A Toms River man injured in a motorcycle crash has been honored in Secaucus as an honorary police officer. Dawson Palmarini has been appointed an Honorary Secaucus Police Officer and Chief for a day. His objective is to visit every police department, firehouse, and EMS agency in New Jersey. This mission began after a motorcycle accident on July 20, 2019, in Toms River, which resulted in a traumatic brain injury and a four-month coma.
Superintendent Faces Ethics Charges for Alleged Political Interference
Superintendent of Schools Michael Citta is in hot water after he allowed Democrat political candidate Zach Dougherty, a former Toms River North student, to speak before an audience of 100 students. Political opponents have been accused of violating ethics laws by posting political campaign messages, including a sign out front of Toms River High School North during the political rally.
Inside Toms River’s most expensive home for sale at $3.25 Million A seven-bedroom estate in the North Dover section of Toms River is currently on the market for $3.25 million.
Some great events are coming up in Toms River:
Toms River to Host Fishing Derby at Veterans Park The Toms River Township will host a community fishing derby at Veterans Park on October 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Toms River to Host Halloween Pet Costume Contest at Silverton Park The Toms River Township will host a Halloween Pet Costume Contest later this month at Silverton Park, inviting local pet owners to showcase their costumed companions.
Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau Educates Community, Children on Smoke Alarm Safety Inspectors from the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention are actively visiting schools this month to educate students about fire safety. The effort coincides with Fire Prevention Week (FPW), which emphasizes looking out for working smoke alarms. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms, Make them work for you!” underscoring the importance of operational smoke alarms in homes.
Toms River to host bonfire and movie night at Shelter Cove Beach The township of Toms River is set to host a family-friendly bonfire event at Shelter Cove Beach on October 19. Toms River announces Halloween house decorating contest Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department have announced the start of the town’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest.
Toms River Prepares for 85th Annual Halloween Parade
The Toms River Fire Company No. 1 announced that preparations are underway for the 85th annual Halloween Parade, set to take place on October 31. Known as the second-largest Halloween parade in the world, the event promises an evening of festive fun and community spirit.
The parade will begin at 7 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Highland Parkway. Participants can register on the day of the event at the firehouse on Robbins Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toms River Mayor Says $9 Million Housing Fund Could be Used to Help Local Homeless Population Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and care for the town’s homeless population.
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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick says the township has a $9 million affordable housing fund that can be used to help shelter and care for the town’s homeless residents, but state law doesn’t allow him to use it for that reason. A trust fund funded through developers over the years is flush with cash, but if the township doesn’t use it soon, the state will take that money.
Now, Rodrick is lobbying state officials to allow him to use that money to continue relocating homeless people from the town’s two homeless camps into housing.
“These people should not be living in the woods when there is money to help them,” Rodrick said. “We’ve been working with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to place them in housing. The last administration could have done this, but they were too busy trying to create photo-ops and headlines instead of actually helping these people.”
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Rodrick said he wants to use that money before the state takes it over and even suggested using the fund balance to help the handicapped population with programs and housing opportunities.
“The state seems receptive to my ideas, so we’re continuing the talks, and I hope they will decide in our favor and allow us to move forward,” he said.
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Rodrick said the township collected the $9 million fund by charging developers who wished to build affordable housing and high-density projects in town over the years.
“This is a solution that will cost the people of Toms River nothing,” he said. “But one thing we want to make sure is that we care for our local homeless population and stop others from importing homeless people from around the state into our town.”
Rodrick said the homeless numbers in town have been greatly exaggerated. Still, when asked if he felt any local charities were exploiting the homeless population for profit, he said, “They need to stop bringing these people from all over the state to our town; we cannot afford it.”
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The DCA has reported 166 homeless people living in the woods in Toms River. Rodrick said only 30 people are officially living in those camps.
The numbers don’t add up.
Rodrick said even as he and township officials are working with the state to place those people, people being brought into the town from other parts of the state.
“It makes no sense,” he said. “We’re trying to fix the problem and this isn’t helping. We want to help the homeless in Toms River; we don’t have the money or resources to help the rest of the county and state.”
The mayor said he opposes a plan by county officials to build a homeless shelter in Downtown Toms River, “Why can’t they do this in another town? We are trying to place people into housing, we don’t want a shelter, that’s not a viable long term solution.”
Rodrick said once the homeless are housed, officials connect those individuals to statewide resources to help keep them out of homeless camps and shelters such as drug treatment and mental healthcare, and get them the help they need to improve their situations.
He added that even if the state turns down his proposal, the township will continue working to place all of the town’s homeless individuals into housing.
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