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Coffee in hand, Toms River? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Maire's retirement means for Toms River's next police chief
  • How a former Toms River councilman swayed a Wawa murder hearing
  • Traveling history storytellers are bringing their show to Toms River

Also on today's calendar: Mocktails, Mammos, & More: Supporting the Girls! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Toms River will soon hire fourth police chief in less than three years (app.com) — Toms River residents will soon see another change at the top of their police department as Chief Guy Maire retires Jan. 1, forcing the township to appoint its fourth leader in under three years. Mayor Dan Rodrick highlights new officers, equipment upgrades and ongoing contract talks while prosecutors oversee internal affairs and a judge weighs the township's lawsuit against the county prosecutor.
   

2. Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach Springs Accomplice Who Helped Wawa Murder Suspect Escape (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A fatal shooting outside the Route 37 Wawa in Toms River continues to reverberate as a former township councilman-turned-defense attorney wins release for an alleged accomplice to the still-fugitive murder suspect. The case has sparked sharp criticism from Mayor Dan Rodrick and involves multiple Ocean County defendants accused of helping the Toms River man wanted in the killing evade capture.
   

3. Sean of the South: The view from Lincoln's steps (1819news.com) — A traveling storyteller who performs American history programs with musician Bobby Horton is bringing their show to Toms River as part of an East Coast run. After speaking at Lincoln's birthplace and other historic sites, they'll visit local schools and venues to share stories and songs meant to connect everyday Americans with the nation's past in an accessible, engaging way.
   

4. ACLU sues Ocean County election board over Bay Head voter 'purge' (app.com) — Ocean County's brewing fight over Bay Head voter eligibility is coming to a head in downtown Toms River, where the county election board plans to address controversial questionnaires sent mostly to Democratic and unaffiliated voters. The ACLU of New Jersey has sued, arguing the targeted review violates state and federal voting protections, while board chairman George Gilmore insists the process is legal and nonpartisan.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update to Ocean County Library's Access to Flipster Digital Magazines —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Third Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair Coming to the Toms River Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Community Medical Center Honored by AMA for Commitment to Well-Being of Physicians —Community Medical Center Read on Patch
  • Reclaim Your Inner Wisdom with Author Asha Frost —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Cat found on the corner of Harbor view and Wave Way.
    Super sweet with new Halloween collar. Please call if she belongs to you! 848-448-3584 (Nextdoor Mariners Cove)
  • I need help - my fig tree trunk split in two - I think the deer did it.
    It was big - I was able to dig up a root "ball" attached to piece of the trunk - lots of roots. Here is the problem - it is so big I cannot fit it… (Nextdoor Holiday City - Berkeley)
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty, Beauty Studio) (T1154) in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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