Toms river digs out after heavy snow shuts schools and delays town operations

Toms River digs out after heavy snow shuts schools and delays town operations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Township officials say crews are working through the night to clear roads after a large snowstorm blanketed the region with heavy, wet snow, prompting closures and delayed openings across the community.

The Toms River Township Government said Sunday that snowplow and salt truck operators have been working continuously to make township roads passable. As cleanup continues, the township announced that the Senior Center will remain closed Monday, while Town Hall and other municipal buildings will open on a delay at noon.

The school district confirmed that all Toms River schools will be closed Monday due to ongoing weather conditions and limited road access. Despite the closures, garbage and recycling collections will continue on their regular schedules, officials said.

  • Township crews are plowing and salting roads after a major snowstorm.
  • Town Hall will open at noon Monday; schools will remain closed.
  • Garbage and recycling pickup will continue as scheduled.

Residents are being asked for patience as crews finish clearing snow from local streets and intersections. Updates on municipal services and cleanup progress are being shared through the township’s official Toms River social media and communication channels.

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