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As New Animal Shelter Progresses, Your Thoughts

Town Council moves closer to new animal shelter on Oak Avenue next to police headquarters

Tonight's Town Council meeting will take a big step forward in building a for Toms River.

On the agenda is the awarding of a bid for the project, $6.49 million bid. That amount will also expand police headquarters and a , which are all on the same site as the new animal shelter will be.

All three projects — police renovation, court expansion, and new animal shelter — have been discussed over the years, but now that the projects are closer to breaking ground, let's hear your thoughts.

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Are you glad to see some long-discussed projects advancing or do you feel otherwise?


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