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🌱 Patch AM: NJ Attorney General Dismissed From Toms River Mayor's Lawsuit

You won't want to miss HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! on the Toms River Patch calendar

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Hello Toms River! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge narrows Toms River mayor's lawsuit, moves case to Ocean County
  • See how Toms River North seniors transformed their parking lot canvas
  • Ocean County investigators probe fatal crash ending at Toms River hospital

Also on today's calendar: HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NJ Attorney General Dismissed From Toms River Mayor's Lawsuit (patch.com) — Toms River residents are watching a key legal battle shift closer to home as a judge removes the New Jersey Attorney General's Office from Mayor Daniel Rodrick's lawsuit and transfers the case to Ocean County Superior Court. The suit centers on Rodrick's claims that Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer interfered with his authority over the Toms River Police Department, with the judge finding no factual basis to keep state officials as defendants.
   

2. Toms River North students paint their parking spots (app.com) — Incoming seniors at Toms River High School North kept a beloved tradition alive on Aug. 19, painting and personalizing their parking spots ahead of the new school year. Advisors supervised as students and some parents turned the lot into a colorful display of creativity. Toms River Regional schools are set to begin the 2026-27 year on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
   

3. 11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Berkeley Township E-Dirt Bike Crash (wpgtalkradio.com) — An 11-year-old girl involved in an electric dirt bike crash in Berkeley Township was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River, where she was pronounced dead. Authorities say the bike ran a stop sign and hit a pickup truck, and multiple Ocean County agencies are still investigating the tragic collision.
   

4. Swarming Defense Helps Young Jackson Team Grow up Fast in Shutout Win (shoresportsinsider.com) — A young Jackson Township football team opened its season with a 21-0 shutout of Ocean, powered by a dominant defense and late scoring burst, and now turns its attention to facing Toms River South next week. The matchup will give local fans an early look at how Toms River South stacks up against a resurgent Jackson squad in Class A South play.
   

5. Cape May becomes third N.J. county to demand Sanctuary Statehood repeal - (savejersey.com) — Toms River is cited among New Jersey towns that have recently passed resolutions opposing the state's sanctuary-style immigration policies, alongside several counties now pushing for repeal. Cape May County's new resolution challenges state limits on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and calls for voter ID and changes to automatic voter registration, signaling growing organized resistance in GOP-leaning areas.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Discover the Musical World of David Foster at the Brick Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Get Groovy with the Strictly 60s Band at the Ocean County Library's Bay Head Branch —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Big Book Sale to Benefit the Friends of the Island Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Guest Column —YMCA of the Jersey Shore Read on Patch
  • After such a positive plumbing experience...
    I needed to share. I have been using Louis for all my plumbing needs for several years now, and he is outstanding. He responds quickly, offers… (Nextdoor Lake Ridge)
  • While we lost Dolly yesterday, those of us old enough to remember, we also lost actor Tim Curry.
    Here he's shown in Home Alone 2 but many of us know him as that "Wild and Untamed Thing" from TRHPS. R.I.P. Tim. (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Edgewood Properties posted a job opening for Maintenance Tech 1 Porter -South Toms River 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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