Toms River mayor, who led town through Superstorm Sandy, serves last day in office

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Toms River mayor, who led town through Superstorm Sandy, serves last day in office

Tuesday was the last day in office for the three-term mayor of Toms River Tom Kelaher.

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Dec 31, 2019, 6:55 PM

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Toms River mayor, who led town through Superstorm Sandy, serves last day in office

Tuesday was the last day in office for the three-term mayor of Toms River Tom Kelaher.

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