VA Clinic Likely To Be Named After Toms River Hero

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER –

Local officials feel that it’s a pretty good bet that the new facility being built will be named after the World War II hero from Toms River. The official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue. The groundbreaking was on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Mall. Officials at the groundbreaking last year said that the building will enhance services currently provided, and will also add more. Some of the specialties noted during the presentation was primary care, mental health, dental, podiatry, (Clinic - See Page 5)

The new shuttle service will provide transportation to seniors in need of dialysis treatments.

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – Mayor John

G. Ducey and the Township Council recently announced the acquisition of $250,000 in federal funding which will launch a dialysis transportation service for seniors.

The funding is included in the 2023 government funding bills that were recently passed by Congress.

“We are grateful to Senator Corey Booker and Congressman

Andy Kim for their securing this vitally important funding for a dialysis transportation service,” Mayor Ducey said. “The Senator’s and Congressman’s dedication to their constituents and ensuring that the needs of our citizens are met is truly appreciated. Thank you, Senator Booker and Congressman Kim.”

The concept of the project is to serve older (Dialysis - See Page 7)