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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Christie visits Toms River to talk grants, accused police impersonator pleads guilty

In case you missed them, below are some of the top stories from Toms River and the surrounding areas this week:

Toms River Officials Say All Towns Must Work Toward Dune Project

All municipalities from the Manasquan to Barnegat Inlets should consider using eminent domain to ensure a substantial federal dune project can be completed, states an upcoming resolution up for consideration by Toms River’s Township Council.

Police Need Help In Finding Man Who Carjacked Pregnant Toms River Woman

Police again are asking for the public’s help with identifying the man who attempted to carjack a pregnant Toms River woman last week.

Gov. Christie Touts Sandy Grant Program in Toms River

Gov. Chris Christie visited Toms River Wednesday to speak about a grant program that officials have said saved residents from a 30 to 40 percent property tax increase.

Despite Procedural Concern, Interim School Administrator Contracts Approved

Toms River Board of Education members approved the contracts of the interim central administrators who are slated to work in the district from August through December, despite some public concern about the procedural aspect of the interim superintendent vote.

Man Accused of Entering School Admits to Burglary; Has Sex Crime Charge Dismissed

The Toms River man accused of impersonating a police officer and committing an act of aggravated sexual contact on a teacher in a township school will have those charges dismissed after pleading guilty to burglary Thursday, authorities said.


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