TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 18 - No. 18
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September 10, 2022
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The whale breached close to people. By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – A pod of dolphins slips th roug h the waves. A humpback whale breaches close to shore. Are you in Hawaii? No, you’re in Seaside. Beachgoers were
thrilled to see a humpback putting on a show during the last days of summer vacation, plowing through the water and feeding. It was accompanied by a score of dolphins. Trisha DeVoe was on
the beach when she – and everyone else there – noticed the huge mammal. She called her son to bring her the camera so she could take some pictures. She said she followed the whale for about a
mile from shore. It was entertaining how people on the beach slowly started becoming aware that it was there. Electricity f lowed through the crowd as people noticed it. (Whales - See Page 23)
Town To Publish Quarterly Newsletter By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s plans to release a quarterly newsletter received council approval at the governing body’s most recent meeting. The first edition of the 8-12 page “Toms River Current” should hit resident mailboxes at the end of the month or the beginning of October. “The cost for printing the newsletters is under $19,000,” said Art Gallagher, the mayor’s spokesperson. “We plan to send it to every residential address in Toms River and anticipate that postage will be approximately $7,000.” A number of municipalities throughout the state already use newsletters to keep their communities appraised of upcoming events, resources, and work done by their administrations. Gallagher said that while he is (Newsletter - See Page 4)
Former Projectionist Focuses On Theater’s Closing
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Cops Connect With Neighborhood Watch Group By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Not everyone who shows up at Toms River Township’s Police Department walks in with a problem. Some come hoping to be part of the solution. Around 30 township residents appeared at police headquarters as part of
the town’s Neighborhood Watch group. Meetings are on the first Thursday of most months and run for just one hour, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Before last week’s get-together, representatives from at least two dozen Toms River neighborhoods had already met with local law enforce-
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ment officials. Lt. Gene Bachonski of the police department’s Community Affairs Division began a presentation with a review of materials covered when the group last met in June. Bachonski suggested those unfamiliar with the concept of “Run, Hide, or Fight,” as it pertains to
active shooters, should check either the FBI or Division of Homeland Security’s websites. Many might be surprised when it comes to making the right choice when confronted with someone looking to harm with a gun. “We’ve seen the biggest baddest people that look
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like they’re ready to fight anybody,” Bachonski shared. “When a critical incident happens, they are hunkering down and don’t want anything to do it.” “And then, we’ve seen people who don’t look like they would take action,” continued Bachonski. “Take (Cops - See Page 4)
─Photo by Patrick LaMorte The projection booth served as a museum of film posters from days gone by. By Patrick LaMorte TOMS RIVER - With the AMC Seacourt 10 Movie theater closing, it’s not hard to feel like a little piece of the community will go with it. (Theater - See Page 5)
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