The Toms River Times

6 hours ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – Although much of Berkeley appears built out, there are still pockets that are under development, and these cause growing pains for those who have lived here a long time.   A few residents brought up traffic and construction issues during the most recent Township Council meeting. One resident noted that there was nearly a head-on collision on Mule Road.   Mule Road becomes a thoroughfare for people trying to get to Route 37, they said.

3 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Board of Education dropped their transgender students policy. While the board president said that the policy was redundant, advocates say that it opens the district to lawsuits and potential harm for students.   The policy, 5756, is 2,800 words long.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – Although the temperature wasn’t anywhere near freezing, hundreds of residents came out to the first ever Winterfest held on the football field near Veterans Park.   In fact, the nice weather meant that more people would come to enjoy the event. A portable ice rink, made up of individual plastic tiles smoothly linked together, was a highlight of the day. Kids donned skates and made their way around the rink. Some used a prop to keep themselves balanced.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

Editor’s note: This article was updated, because the superintendent is not going to head up the special education department as the district originally decided. Another change reflects that a meeting between administration the teacher’s union was postponed.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

OCEAN COUNTY – There’s nothing like a meal to bring people together. In some cases, the meal is being delivered by a volunteer.   The Ocean County Meals on Wheels recently passed its 50th anniversary. The need for this service is just as great now as it was half a century ago. In fact, it’s even more critical to have this support in place.   Last year, they provided 260,000 meals between home delivery and cafes, said Heather DeJong, Community Relations Specialist for Meals on Wheels of Ocean County.