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TOMS RIVER - The township s oldest fire company will celebrate its 125th anniversary Saturday with a downtown parade and street festival.
Toms River Fire Co. 1 was organized on Jan. 6, 1896, following a fatal fire that happened during Christmas week in 1895.
The 125th anniversary celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade that starts on Hooper Avenue in front of Toms River High School South, proceeds south to Water Street, and then onto Robbins Street where it will end in front of the firehouse.
Parade registration will be held at 9 a.m. on Hadley Avenue and is open to all.
Occupation: Police Officer and Attorney-at-Law
Previous elective office, if any: None
Do you or anyone in your family work for the state, county or local governments? Police Sergeant, (2002-Present), Lavallette Police Department; Sister, Victoria, Police Officer, Lavallette Police Department; Father, Robert P. Lamb, Esq., Republican Councilman Borough of Lavallette (2004-Present)
Why are you seeking office? I could not sit on the sidelines as my opponent s abysmal record on taxes and zoning ruin this town. As a police officer for 20 years, I work with all walks of life and problem-solve on a daily basis. I believe this role needs someone who will make the right choices for the taxpayers. Someone who is not beholden to the pressures of interest groups, re-election, or just to be liked as my opponent has shown. I believe I bring the right background to the table for the taxpayers and I am eager to serve.
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The Toms River Township Council will introduce a proposed $135.2 million budget for 2021 that has no increase in the municipal tax rate. (Karen Wall/Patch)
TOMS RIVER, NJ The 2021 Toms River Township municipal budget is scheduled to be introduced Tuesday with no increase in the municipal tax rate, township officials announced Friday.
The proposed budget for 2021 is $135,205,457.25, and includes no tax increase in spite of the pressures from the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The budget we are introducing is fiscally responsible and meets the needs of our community, Mayor Maurice Hill said in a news release on the budget. Services and amenities will continue to be provided at the same level to our residents. With last year s unanticipated pandemic, we understand the time we are in and glad we can meet the moment with this budget.