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🌱 Patch AM: Toms River honors Lt. Ron Sermarini’s 25 years of police service

Be sure to catch Sour Dough Making Class at the Mathis House on the Toms River Patch calendar

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Good morning Toms River! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Toms River honors Lt. Ron Sermarini's 25 years of police service
  • How a minor crash spotlights big zoning changes in Toms River
  • How a Toms River teacher's decision saved a local toddler's life

Also on today's calendar: Sour Dough Making Class at the Mathis House and 15 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Richaard P.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Toms River Police Lieutenant Ron Sermarini Retires After 25 Years Of Service (lakewoodalerts.com) — Toms River is saying goodbye to Police Lieutenant Ron Sermarini, a lifelong resident who has retired after 25 years with the Toms River Police Department. From patrol officer to midnight shift commander and Community Affairs leader, he helped shape school safety, public outreach, and officer representation while mentoring young people and negotiating contracts for local police supervisors.
   

2. Morning Crash Near East Brentwood Shul Briefly Backs Up Traffic in Toms River (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Monday morning crash near East Brentwood in Toms River briefly slowed traffic as worshippers arrived at a home-based synagogue, but no serious injuries were reported and the scene cleared in about 30 minutes. The incident underscores how northern Toms River neighborhoods are changing as small shuls open in residential areas following a 2021 federal settlement that forced the township to relax zoning rules for houses of worship.
   

3. Toms River Teacher Saves Toddler With Liver Donation (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A Toms River High School South teacher has saved a local toddler's life by becoming his living liver donor, uniting two longtime Toms River families. The story traces how a Facebook post, community coverage, and months of testing led to a successful transplant and an emotional reunion at a local flag football game, while encouraging residents to learn about living organ donation and support the family's fundraiser.
   

4. RWJBarnabas opens women's health, urology suites in Toms River (photos) (njbiz.com) — Patients in Toms River now have closer access to advanced women's health and urology care at RWJBarnabas Health's newly updated suites in the Toms River Nexus Building on Lakehurst Road. The multispecialty facility brings OB/GYN, urogynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, and expanded imaging together in one outpatient location, with a breast cancer surgery center planned for 2027 as part of a broader systemwide expansion.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Oceanaires to Perform on Flannel Shirt Night! —Peter Fenzel Read on Patch
  • It's Monday morning....
    enjoy! (TAP IT) 10/05/26. Stay away from that "missing" donut! (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • Hello!
    Can someone help me for a good dentist in the area? I always had bad experiences back in the day . My root canal tooth's cap came out . I don't know… (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • Boscov's Department Store posted a job opening for Retail Sales Department Manager - FT in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Santander posted a job opening for Full Time Teller, North Toms River, Toms River, NJ in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toms River here.

Ok Toms River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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