2018-02-03 - The Toms River Times

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Vol. 15 - No. 36

In This Week’s Edition

THE TOMS RIVER

TIMES

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Auxiliary Police Sworn In Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.

Pages 11-15.

Government Page 9.

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News

Hearing Is A Whole-Health Issue

Page 18.

Dear Pharmacist Chaos And Screaming Over Nutella

Page 19.

Dear Joel Overachiever Parent?

Page 20.

Inside The Law

Residential Real Estate Tax Appeals Basics

Page 21.

Business Directory

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Auxiliary Police officers were sworn in by Mayor Thomas Kelaher at the latest Township Council meeting. Chief Mitch Little thanked the unit, reminding the public that they are volunteers. “They handle all our special events,” he said, noting they log more than 5,000 hours a year.

Project Homeless Connect Helps Serve Toms River Community

Page 24.

Classifieds Page 25.

Fun Page Page 26.

Wolfgang Puck

Summer In Winter: Enjoy The Warm Tastes & Colors Of Summer

Page 31.

Horoscope Page 31.

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Winter coats and shirts were hung up on racks along the wall.

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – With the cold weather and the recent end of the holiday “season of giving,” it is important to remember that there are still homeless and at-risk individuals in our areas that need our help. The Hope Center in Toms River provided their assistance as part of the Project Homeless Connect program and Point in Time statewide survey. On Jan. 24 at the Toms River Presbyterian Church, located directly across the parking lot from the center, members of the organization personally (Homeless - See Page 2)

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| February 3, 2018

Toms River To Ban Recreational Marijuana By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – In the wake of Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to legalize marijuana, Toms River will become another local town that will continue to outlaw the drug for recreational purposes. The Township Council introduced an ordinance at their most recent meeting that would ban the sale or resale of the drug by retailers or individuals. It also bans cultivation and testing facilities, and the paraphernalia involved in the industry. Berkeley Township introduced a similar measure earlier this year. There is an exemption for medical use of marijuana. The ban does not apply to these patients or treatment centers. However, the centers would be restricted to areas of the township where hospitals and medical centers are allowed. Councilwoman Laurie Huryk abstained from voting because she said she had some legal questions on the ordinance that needed some clarification. The rest of the council (Marijuana - See Page 5)

Assemblyman Will Serve Despite New Appointment By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-9th) was hired as the Director of Administration and Program Development for the Ocean County Health Department, but assured residents that he will continue to serve their needs as an elected representative. Daniel Regenye, Public Health Coordinator, described this position as a business administrator for the Health Department. He will be overseeing such aspects as human resources, employee insurance and benefits, risk management, finance, purchasing, and (Assemblyman - See Page 5)

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