The virtual town hall is sponsored by the prosecutor's office. Residents can submit their questions and watch it live.
The two events are fundraisers for the Toms River Police Foundation.
With the heat index again expected to be well above 100 degrees, the town is opening a spot for those who need relief.
With heat index temperatures anticipated to reach 110 degrees into next week, residents are urged to take precautions.
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The Halloween parade annually draws large crowds of participants and spectators, and organizers say that's a concern due to the pandemic.
Voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to get their ballots postmarked.
With the coronavirus pandemic restrictions limiting the crowd to 500 at Shelter Cove Park, watch the livestream of the fireworks here.
Traffic to Island Beach State Park was backed up and the beaches closed early on Friday, but crowds were manageable, an official said.
The food distribution for families in need is changed this week due to the Fourth of July holiday.
Toms River has opened the township pool for the summer, and social distancing will be enforced. Bring your own lounge chairs.
On Wednesday, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal held a virtual town hall to get the public's input.
Families seeking emergency food kits have a different location for one of the pick-up sites.
If you lost a job or had a substantial reduction in your income due to the pandemic, temporary rental assistance may be available.
The ticket was sold for Monday's drawing, state lottery officials said.
Water that's been stagnating in building pipes needs to be flushed to remove bacteria and restore proper chlorine levels, officials say.
When Gov. Phil Murphy expanded the public gatherings to 500 people as of July 3, a local business decided to host fireworks.
The rainbow flag was raised to honor members of the LGBTQ+ community; a drive-through festival is planned as well.
Families in need of food can get assistance at four Toms River area schools and in Ortley Beach; there are two other distributions as well.
John Menna Sr., a former NJ resident, was slain in his home; his sons, John Jr. and Tommy, are left to pick up the pieces of his life.
After Gov. Murphy extended the public health emergency into July, Beachwood officials postponed the Fourth of July fireworks.
Wednesday's fierce storm took down dozens of trees all over Ocean County and left thousands without electric service. Readers shared damage.
The repair work is disrupting traffic near Whittier Avenue, the water company said.
The Ocean County YMCA and Toms River, through their partnerships with Fufill, and Operation BBQ Relief, all will distribute food this week.
The Summer Meals program aims to make sure children who get free or reduced-price lunch through school don't go hungry while school's out.
The food distribution drive is available to anyone in need of meals to get through the coronavirus crisis.
"Make no mistake about it, (the summer beach season will be) very different from past years," Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz said.
Larry Cohen died at Community Medical Center of the coronavirus; his family received only his phone, keys and 2 coins. A probe is underway.
If you've been wishing you could get out and walk on the beach, in Seaside Park you can resume that activity.
The boardwalk will remain closed until further notice, but may be crossed to get to the beach, town officials said.
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The Toms River nonprofit is planning to deliver 7,500 meals to those who need assistance during the coronavirus outbreak.
The distribution of crisis food kits is happening at five sites in Toms River again.