Hurricane Sandy
'Return to Normalcy': Christmas Tree Lighting Today, Charity Tree Sales Throughout Town by Firehouses
Annual fundraisers for firehouses impacted by Hurricane Sandy
On the days after Hurricane Sandy, so much of Toms River was in the dark and powerless, but the one-month anniversary of the devastating storm, the day will be marked by turning on some of the most symbolic lights in town: the Christmas Tree Lighting. The event is already a symbol for the start of the holiday season. But for many others today's lighting of the Christmas tree serves as another symbol: the return to normalcy. The agenda for the event is identical to previous years. The event will again take place in the Courtyard between Toms River Township Hall, and the Ocean Co. Library, Toms River Branch. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with entertainment, featuring The Bill & Ron Show and The Monsignor Donovan High School Chorus and a …
