TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 19 - No. 5
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June 10, 2023
Toms River’s First Dog Park Is Popular With Pups
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─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Left): A senior beagle waddles around the big dog park as its canine mayor. (Right): Ben, a treeing walker coonhound, and Tammy, a Manchester terrier, get their exercise in for the day.
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Seven months after its “paw-some” debut, a local dog park has already unleashed a flurry of tail-wagging fun and playful romps. The rear of Silverton Park serves as the premier location for dogs of all sizes to sniff out some new friends. The park, located at 71 Maine Street, features separate sections for small and large pups and plenty of space for them to run and play. That’s not to say that some tinier breeds aren’t ready to run with the big dogs. Tammy, a pint-sized Manchester (Dog - See Page 4)
5K Raises Money For Homeless Vets
─Photo courtesy Just Believe The Just Believe inaugural fundraising 5-K was a great success.
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A long journey starts with a few steps. At the end of the road is Larry’s Home, transitional housing that will be for homeless veterans trying to get back on their feet. Part of that journey took place at Winding River Park,
where Just Believe held their first 5K run/walk and 1K run/walk. Just Believe runs the township’s Code Blue center at Riverwood Park, which opens its doors on nights when temperatures approach freezing. CEO Paul Hulse called the 5K “A beautiful day, a won-
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derful event to help and support our disenfranchised and homeless. Every step, every breath was focused on raising funds to support our community in need.” He told this newspaper that the event raised $3,500 for
Mayor Unseated In Primary Election By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Councilman Daniel Rodrick staged an upset, winning the primary over Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, meaning that Rodrick will be leading the Republican ticket in November. The primary is when the voters of each party decide who they want to run in November’s general election. This was a very congested field, with four people running for mayor, not to mention the nine council candidates. The election will be for mayor and three at-large council candidates (which means they can live anywhere in town). If chosen, they will serve for four years. Rodrick said he had been a Republican early in his career. He ran as a Democrat and won a spot on the council. He quickly switched to the Republicans and won his re-election. Then, he bested Hill during the June (Election - See Page 6)
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