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Greetings Toms River! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Toms River judge released a mother in fatal boat case
  • How much Toms River really pays into Lakewood's private-school busing
  • Toms River's Ron Marinaccio lands with a new MLB organization

Also on today's calendar: Estate sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother Charged in Fatal Barnegat Bay Boat Crash Released Pending Trial (tapinto.net) — A high-profile boating case tied to Barnegat Bay is unfolding in Toms River, where a mother charged in her son's fatal crash has been released under pretrial monitoring. Prosecutors allege she operated the boat recklessly and under the influence during Memorial Day weekend, while her attorney emphasized her deep community ties and the family's profound loss.
   

• Lakewood STA's New Fees Raise Questions and Confusion Over Publicly Funded Private School Busing (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Toms River families may be interested to know that their district pays Lakewood's Student Transportation Authority millions of dollars a year to bus eligible private‑school students, while Lakewood parents now face a steep $945 fee for non‑mandated busing. The article breaks down how the state's $1,177 aid‑in‑lieu cap works, why neighboring districts like Toms River follow that system, and why Lakewood's opaque LSTA budget is raising questions.
   

• Twins Acquire Former Yankees Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move (yardbarker.com) — A Toms River native is getting another shot at the big leagues, as pitcher Ron Marinaccio has signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins and joined Triple-A St. Paul. The former Yankees reliever, drafted in 2017, is looking to regain form after a bumpy season that saw him move between several teams' bullpens.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Oceanaires Sing National Anthem at Blue Claws Game —Peter Fenzel Read on Patch
  • I just left community hospital today.
    My brother went I. Yesterday he flat lined in ambulance and 3 more times in the ER and in CCU. I witnessed first class medics and nurses and doctors… (Nextdoor Holiday City - Berkeley)
  • Looking for a Tailor, Seamstress to do alterations for a wedding I have coming up.
    Can someone recommend anyone in Toms River please? (Nextdoor Holiday City Berkley)
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Toms River. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toms River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaside Heights

  • Book Senior Care Services in Seaside Heights, NJ with Sean P. from $23/hr (care.com)
  • From the shore to North Jersey, look back at these old arcade games (northjersey.com)
  • njfreaks (livejournal.com)

Brick

  • How F-Cove in Brick became a prized landing spot for shore boaters (pressofatlanticcity.com)
  • Brick Votes to Lower Speed Limit on Lanes Mill Road, But Residents Call for More (shorebeat.com)
  • Brick Residents Get First Chance at Beach Vehicle Permits for 2026-27 Season (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Point Pleasant

  • Point Pleasant Man Seriously Injured In I-195 Crash, Police Say (patch.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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