TOMS RIVER, NJ (GovWire) - During a recent council meeting, the topic of FoodFest, a celebration of Toms River's heritage, was brought up for discussion. The event, which began as Founders Day in the 1970s, was changed to FoodFest in 2007, with a focus on food, entertainment, and history.
The event has been postponed for several years due to COVID-19, and there was speculation that it might return in 2022. However, the township decided to err on the side of caution and not hold the event this year.
During the meeting, one resident, Paul Williams, urged the new mayor and council to consider bringing back FoodFest in 2024. "It's the one day of the year we're Toms River can celebrate Toms River, our town's history," he said.
The discussion also touched on the event's name, with some suggesting it be changed back to Founders Day. However, Williams stated that the name was not important, and what mattered was having a celebration of the town's history.
The council did not make any decisions on the matter during the meeting, but the discussion showed that there is interest in bringing back the event in the future.
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