2021-07-31 - The Toms River Times

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TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 17 - No. 14

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Library Seeks New Café For Historic Church

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Community News Pages 9-11

Inside The Law Page 15

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Classifieds Page 21

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS R I V ER – Usually, residents are calling the fire department with emergencies. Now, Toms River Fire District No.1 has announced that it will be reaching out to the public in a new campaign to increase awareness and recruit new members.

─Photo by Chris Lundy The church, dating back to the 1850s, stands out in downtown Toms River. By Chris Lundy not just for the taste stores have a café in (NJCBVI) and Dunkin TOMS RIVER – A buds. It was a fascinat- them, so it makes sense Donuts was provided historic Presbyterian ing anachronism to see to have one attached to by them, library dichurch has gone from the modern corporate a library, even though rector Sue Quinn said. house of worship to cof- donut shop inside a you can’t bring food or This is the same orgafee house in its lifetime, building that was more drink where the books nization that provides and it is looking for a than 150 years old. are. candy and refreshment new tenant. Beautiful stained glass The Library Cafe is stands in many courts In 2007, Dunkin Do- windows are set up nonprofit and operated throughout the state. nuts set up shop in the behind the counters. by the NJ State ComThe library is curclassic building. Going A balcony overlooks mission for the Blind rently working with the inside was a treat – but the scene. Many book and Visually Impaired (Church - See Page 6)

Fire Company Launches Recruitment, Awareness Drive District No. 1 consists of Toms R iver Fire Companies #1 and #2, East Dover Fire Company, and Ocean Beach Fire Company. It is one of the most active fire districts in the area, receiving 1,500 fire calls in 2020. Campaign awareness effor ts will include click-through social

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media ads, residential mailings, a ‘facts and figures’ newsletter, and increased participation at local events, such as presentations in front of professional organizations and at school functions. The campaign will have a new slogan, “Saving Lives from Woods to Water,” and

a newly designed recruitment website. To learn more about Toms River Fire District No. 1 and their fire companies, community members are invited to visit trfire. org. There, they can complete an inquiry for m and begin the volunteer application process.

“Most people don’t think about how their fire department functions until an emergency occurs. They also don’t realize that we are 100 percent volunteer-run. To continue offering extensive training and new equipment to our firefighters, our goal within

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A little over a year ago, Stephen Genco retired as superintendent of Jackson Township’s School District. He’ll be coming out of retirement this fall as the interim Superintendent of Toms River Schools. Genco will replace Thomas Gialanella, who served in that role since January 1. Gialanella is returning to his position at Ocean County College on August 1. The Toms River School Board approved Genco’s hiring as it continues its search for a longterm appointment. Genco has the qualifications to steer the district through its transition to new leadership. He is a former science teacher and rose from principal at Wall Township High School to assistant superintendent at Jackson Township School District, where he would ultimately serve as superintendent for seven years before retiring. (School - See Page 2)

Toms River Cracking Down On Pool Rentals

By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER - The Township recently reminded residents that they are not allowed to rent out their pools. Pool rental websites like Swimply.com allow pool owners to rent their pools to interested parties. Pool owners can upload photos of their pools online, and those in search of the perfect private pool can arrange when and how many hours they would like to reserve it for. But according to Toms River Municipal Code, these transactions are illegal and can amount to summonses for those who rent their pool to others. “Toms River prohibits property owners from renting any “amenities,” including (Pool - See Page 2)

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