Around Toms River: Lifesavers Honored, Zoning Changes, Cannabis

Toms River NJ

18 July, 2021

6:01 PM

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A police officer and three men who jumped in to help a man injured in a motorcycle crash in June were honored for their lifesaving efforts. The Toms River Township Council honored Officer Bridget Badalis and Christopher and Joseph Drago at a very busy meeting on Tuesday. The council also approved an ordinance making zoning changes that are part of the township's settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice of a federal lawsuit that charged Toms River with violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Township officials additionally approved a ban on retail cannabis sales, but introduced an ordinance to set a sunset date for the ban, giving time for a committee to continue reviewing the ban. Read those articles and more below. Toms River Officer, Samaritans Honored For Saving Motorcyclist TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River police officer and the good Samaritans who saved the life of a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a June crash were honored at the Toms River Township Council meeting... Read more Bus Driver Shortage Forces New Start Times For Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — An increasing shortage of bus drivers has forced the Toms River Regional School District to change start times for five of its schools for the fall. The five affected schools... Read more Toms River Ban On Retail Cannabis Businesses May Be Temporary TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council approved a ban on retail cannabis businesses in the township on Tuesday night. But that ban may not be the last word on the matter. ... Read more Child Injured On Six Flags Ride Marks 3rd Incident In Last Month JACKSON, NJ — A child was injured Wednesday while riding The Joker roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, park officials confirmed Friday. The coaster was closed Wednesday after the child... Read more Toms River Council OKs Zoning Changes Approved By Justice Dept. TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night to finalize a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the township's zoning for houses of worship.... Read more Toms River Business Update: Ortley Sandwich Shop, Planet Fitness TOMS RIVER, NJ — There are new businesses coming to Toms River and some that have newly opened in recent weeks, as the township continues to emerge from the effects of the pandemic.Here are... Read more Toms River Township: A Message From The Tax Collector's Office Mailing Of The Final 2021/2022 Preliminary Tax Bills Press release from the Township of Toms River: July 16, 2021 To view your account... Read more 1,400-Pound Shark Swims Off The Jersey Shore OFF THE JERSEY SHORE, NJ — A 1,400-pound great white shark is paying a visit to the New Jersey coast, just in time for Shark Week. The shark, a 13-foot, 3-inch male named Breton, pinged off... Read more COVID-19 Vaccines Mandated For All Hackensack Meridian Staff NEW JERSEY — All employees of the Hackensack Meridian Health System will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November. "We are requiring... Read more Click here to get Patch email notifications, or download our app to have breaking news alerts sent right to your phone. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Toms River Patch on Facebook.