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Behind Every Face Is A Story In Newly Discovered Homeless Camp
July 29, 2023
Height Of Downtown Apartments Debated
Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Amidst an area nestled near high tension wires, One of the many faces of the newly created rows of tents and people moving about revealed a homeless encampment. hidden world of a homeless encampment. In the wake of county By Stephanie Faughnan near high tension wires, Mastronardy credited TOMS RIVER – A rows of tents and people the sharp-eyed team with officials taking proactive clandestine homeless en- moving about revealed a discovering the hidden steps to create a homecampment has managed hidden world that had suc- encampment, which had lessness trust fund and to defy discovery since cessfully eluded scrutiny been alluded to in a so- task force, the urgency last October, catching local for eight months. cial media post that same for support became all the authorities completely off Ocean County Sher- day. Upon identifying the more evident. guard. iff Michael Mastronardy setup, Toms River Police The revelation came to oversees OASS, which were notified of the sit- Homelessness Advocacy Setting up a community light during a recent week- serves as the county law uation. of tents to address shelter end summer sunset patrol enforcement agency’s Local authorities disby diligent members of the air wing. Utilizing their patched a targeted group isn’t exactly a novel conOcean County Air Sup- own aircraft, skilled pilots to the camp to engage with cept for Minister Steve port Squadron (OASS). conduct surveillance over them and evaluate their Brigham of Destiny’s From the vantage point of waterways, roads, and situations. While some ex- Bridge. At the start of their small aircraft, volun- wooded regions. Through pressed resistance to what the millennium, Brigham teers took a double take as the submission of pho- they perceived as outsider began by providing for the they gazed down upon the tographs, any unusual intervention, others hoped needy by offering food and landscape below. discoveries are diligently to find alternatives to their essentials. However, an Amidst an area nestled documented. current living conditions. (Homeless - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy changes what was alTOMS RIVER – A ready there. Capodagchange in a proposed li had plans for two apa r t ment complex 10 -stor y apa r t ment that would drop the towers, with ground height of the build- level retail and a parking to six stories was ing garage that would agreed upon by the also serve other areas Township Council. of downtown. Accord i ng to t he Du r ing a recent town’s redevelopment Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l a t t o r n e y, F r a n c e s me et i ng, t he r e de Ciesla McManimon, v e l o p m e n t a g r e e a partner at McMan- ment was going to be imon, Scotland and changed to reflect the Baumann, there were new, shortened plan. several changes to reTwo cou ncil men , duce the impact of the Daniel Rodrick and apar tment complex. Jeffrey Lamb, tried to This included making have the new agreeit no more than six ment tabled until it stories and removing could be d iscussed the pool. f u r t h e r. Ta b l i n g T h i s p r o p e r t y i s means that the vote is where the Red Carpet held off until a later Inn used to be. The town- date. ship bought it, knocked it Rodrick noted that down, and assigned Capo- there were deadlines dagli Associates to be the loomi ng that could redeveloper. A redevelop- block the plan entirely. er is a company that (Downtown- See Page 15)
Summer In The Streets Raising Money For Schools
Photo by Chris Lundy Tents and tables are set up during the Summer in the Streets evenings.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – On we eke nd eve n i ngs, downtown Toms River comes alive with a street fair atmosphere, as vendors and restaurants cater to people strolling through. An upcoming night will have a special cause,
as it is a fundraiser for local schools. On August 11, after 5 p.m., va r ious rest au ra nts will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Toms River Education Foundation, a nonprofit formed to help pay for extracurricular activ-
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