Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two Weeks Later: Douglas Cobb Wanted for Murder Continues to Elude Prosecutors, Police (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Toms River residents are being urged to stay alert as police and prosecutors continue searching for Douglas Cobb, accused of fatally shooting Bruce Gress outside the Route 37 Wawa on September 18. Four people have been charged with helping Cobb evade capture, and multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, are involved; anyone with credible information is asked to contact investigators.
• Freehold, NJ 07728 (redfin.com) — Freehold Township's Rural-Environmental (R-E) Zone helps protect the Manasquan, Toms River, and Metedeconk River watersheds that ultimately affect water quality for nearby communities. The zoning preserves wetlands, floodplains, aquifer recharge areas, and historic landscapes like Monmouth Battlefield State Park and Turkey Swamp's rural roadways, limiting sewered development to safeguard regional drinking water resources.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Carol's Shore Paintings Exhibit and Reception at the Waretown Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
NJ ABLE: Securing Your Disabled Child's Financial Future —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
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ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Toms River. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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