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1. DPW Workers Comfort Boy, 6, After Mom Suffers Medical Episode In Toms River (patch.com) — Two Toms River public works employees are being praised after helping a 6‑year‑old boy whose mother suffered a medical episode while walking him to East Dover Elementary on the first day of school. As first responders treated his mom, the workers comforted the child, guided him safely across Vaughn Avenue, and ensured he reached school on time, drawing thanks from school and township leaders.
2. Expansion of Route 37 Burger King Restaurant Approved (shorebeat.com) — A busy Burger King on Route 37 in Toms River has won final approval to add a second drive-thru lane and rework its site to handle more traffic. The expansion comes with strict conditions, including new fencing by nearby homes, multiple agency sign-offs, environmental compliance, and performance guarantees to the township before work can proceed.
3. Toms River Library to Host Veterans' Resource Fair in November (shorebeat.com) — Veterans and their families in Toms River can connect with benefits, health care, employment, housing, and more at a free Veterans' Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Ocean County Library's Toms River branch. No registration is required, and multiple local and state veterans' organizations will be on hand to answer questions and offer support.
4. Builder Sues Toms River Over Downtown Redevelopment (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A key court fight over Toms River's downtown waterfront redevelopment is coming to a head, as a judge hears Meridia's civil rights claim against the township on September 18. The outcome could expose Toms River to financial penalties and influence how tall, dense projects and affordable housing are handled downtown, even though it won't immediately decide whether construction can proceed.
5. Major changes planned for Garden State Parkway in Toms River area (news12.com) — Drivers in and around Toms River face big changes as a $500 million project reconfigures Garden State Parkway interchanges 80 and 81, adding new ramps, lanes, and wider shoulders to ease crashes and backups. Residents can learn more and share feedback at a public meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ocean County Library in downtown Toms River.
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