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🌱 Patch AM: Toms River Man Fired From Sales Job Defrauded Company's Clients, Police Say

Coming up: Outdoor Yoga and Breakfast Event at the Historic Mathis House on the Toms River Patch calendar

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Hello Toms River! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Toms River salesman accused of Zelle fraud after being fired
  • Could this Hooper Avenue proposal reshape Toms River's affordable housing plan?
  • Ready to drum for a cause at Toms River Elks?

Also on today's calendar: Outdoor Yoga and Breakfast Event at the Historic Mathis House and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Toms River Man Fired From Sales Job Defrauded Company's Clients, Police Say (patch.com) — Residents in Toms River may recognize the name of a local man accused of continuing to solicit payments from clients through Zelle after being fired from his sales job, according to Wall police. Investigators say the Toms River resident allegedly diverted customer funds into his own account for personal use, leading to theft and identity theft charges and his recent arrest and jailing pending a court appearance.
   

2. Resident Offers Land To Toms River For Affordable Housing (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Toms River officials are weighing a resident's offer of nearly eight acres behind the Hooper Avenue VA clinic for a new affordable housing complex, just weeks before an October 1 court deadline. The privately driven proposal could shift where required affordable units are built, but questions remain about timing, ownership details, and whether the plan can be folded into the township's compliance strategy in time.
   

3. Pound Out Parkinson's Coming To Toms River, NJ (943thepoint.com) — A high-energy Pound Out Parkinson's charity workout is scheduled for April 24, 2027 at the Toms River Elks on Washington Street, running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $25, residents can join the drumming-style fitness class, browse vendors, and support the Oxx Foundation's work helping families affected by Parkinson's disease.
   

4. Toms River man admits to mortgage and COVID-19 relief fraud schemes (app.com) — A Toms River resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to a multimillion‑dollar mortgage scheme and fraudulent COVID‑19 relief loans, according to prosecutors. Authorities say Arthur Spitzer and two other Ocean County men used fake documents and shell companies to secure more than $20 million in loans and $1.8 million in pandemic aid. Spitzer faces substantial prison time and must repay millions in restitution and forfeiture.
   

5. 23 Jersey Shore Places We Wish Would Come Back (wobm.com) — Residents from Toms River and neighboring Ocean County towns are reminiscing about long‑gone restaurants, shops, and attractions they wish could return. A local writer gathered hundreds of Facebook responses, highlighting how places like Funtown Pier and other beloved hangouts shaped childhoods and family traditions. It's a sentimental look at how much the Jersey Shore has changed over the years.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is a warning to all Microsoft users;
    I have worked on computers for 25 years, built them from scratch, replaced parts and installed software. Microsoft would never contact you in any… (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • Toms River Regional Schools posted a job opening for Day Custodian 6:30am - 3:00 pm in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Tillys Clothing Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Part Time) in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toms River here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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