NJ Rock Star's Controversial Library Café Gets Extension In Toms River

The Ocean County Library Commission voted to extend the café's lease, which was set to end Friday.

NJ Cop Broke Into Ex's Home With Help From Fellow Officer, Dispatcher, Lawsuit Says

The ex-boyfriend of ex-Toms River officer Rebecca Sayegh alleges the Berkeley officer waited several minutes to answer the 911 call.

Toms River Council Would Extend Police Promotions List, But Mayor Objects

The mayor and council fight over promotions while the police department's staffing dips to its lowest since 1991.

Special Meeting Of Toms River Council Canceled As Members Refuse To Participate

Mayor Daniel Rodrick called for the special meeting to address township insurance; council members said they had not seen enough details.

Mayor Demands Superintendent Resign As Clash Escalates In Toms River

Mayor Daniel Rodrick calls a raise for Superintendent Michael Citta is "outrageous;" Citta accuses Rodrick of interfering in the district.

Toms River Council Meeting Video Replay, Dec. 10, 2025

Technical difficulties prevented the council meeting from being livestreamed on Wednesday. Here's the video if you missed the meeting.

Affordable Housing Settlement In Toms River 'A Significant Victory', Mayor Says

The mediation agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center protects Toms River from builders' remedy lawsuits and limits its new units.

Mortgage Fraud, COVID Loan Fraud Admitted By Toms River Man

The man admitted taking part in a scheme that faked ownership documents to obtain mortgages and left the real property owners in jeopardy.

Toms River Mayor Sues Middletown Schools, 2 Others Over Tenure Charges

Daniel Rodrick alleges the tenure charges were the culmination of a coordinated political attack against him by several people.

Ordinances To Strip Toms River Council Powers Rejected

Council President Justin Lamb provided the fourth votes rejecting several ordinances that would have reshaped the township government.

Ordinances Would Strip Toms River Council's Governing Role, Dissolve MUA

New rules for the agendas, for bill approvals and more are among 11 ordinances on the Toms River Council agenda on Wednesday.

Ward Races Solidify Lines Drawn On Toms River Council: Unofficial Results

Toms River Republican ward candidates held solid leads in their elections, according to unofficial results.

Wide Margin Separates Toms River School Board Candidates: Unofficial Results

The race for the lone seat representing Toms River has a 2,000-vote margin, according to unofficial results.

Election Site Bomb Threat Targets School In Toms River

The threat was among several to NJ polling places. Students were not in the building. The district has long asked that poll sites be moved.

Election Day 2025 In Toms River: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Toms River voters are choosing council representatives in all four wards and a member of the school board, in addition to statewide races.

Democrats Blast As Antisemitic Mailers Claiming To Back Them In Toms River Council Race

The anonymously sent mailers feature a Jewish man in religious garb and claim GOP candidates will end zoning rules for houses of worship.

Toms River Township Council Ward 3 Election: Jim Quinlisk

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 4 Election: Paul C. Williams

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 4 Election: Justin Moran

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 4 Election: David Ciccozzi

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 2 Election 2025: Susan Payne Gato

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 2 Election 2025: Clinton Bradley

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 1 Election: Robert Bianchini

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Township Council Ward 1 Election: Anthony Colucci

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.

Toms River Councilmen Hosting Town Hall In Wake Of Canceled Council Meeting

The councilmen say they are looking to hear the community's concerns.

Toms River Council Meeting Canceled

The township has announced the cancellation of the October meeting.

Toms River Voter Guide 2025: Who's Running For Office, Where To Vote

The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here's what Toms River voters need to know.

Asbestos Warnings Posted, Tarps In Place At Park Site In Toms River

An investigation by state agencies into possible asbestos contamination is continuing.

National Drug Take Back Day In Ocean County: See Where To Drop Off Medications

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and several police departments are collecting unneeded prescriptions. See where you can drop them off.

Early Voting In Ocean County: What To Know

For those who want to vote in person but cannot get to the polls on Election Day, here are the options in Ocean County.

Work Halted Over Asbestos Concerns At Toms River's Planned Park Site

Debris removal of a house built in 1910 at Clifton and Batchelor has been stopped by state inspectors pending an investigation.

Toms River Fined Nearly $30K In Federal Synagogue Lawsuit

A federal judge has fined the town for failing to turn over documents in a 2021 lawsuit over 2 zoning board denials of synagogues.

Dog Closes Tailgate On NJ Woman’s Head, Prompting Lawsuit Against Volvo

An Ocean County woman suffered a serious brain injury when the tailgate closed after her friend's dog ran under the vehicle, the suit says.

Special Education School Plan Still In Concept Stage, Toms River Superintendent Says

Superintendent Michael Citta addressed community rumors about the district's special education plans and said a presentation is scheduled.

6-Figure Settlement For Gay Ex-Toms River Administrator In Discrimination Suit

Donald Guardian alleged he was ousted from the job in 2020 because he was pointing out questionable actions and because he is gay.

Toms River Schools' Credit Rating Downgraded

S&P Global Ratings says it downgraded the district because of its threat to file for bankruptcy protection and refusal to adopt a budget.

No Merger Of Lakewood Schools With Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Sherrill Campaign Says

A claim that Mikie Sherrill would force the districts to merge is not true, her campaign said. Merging districts would require a state law.

Toms River Fire District 1 Run-Off Election: See The Unofficial Results

Voters cast their ballots Saturday in the run-off election for a commissioner's seat on the board of Toms River Fire District 1.

Toms River Fire District Administrator Set To Leave Post Under Settlement Agreement

Brian Kubiel reached a mutual release agreement with the Board of Commissioners in a matter concerning several employees, an attorney said.

Fire District Run-Off Election In Toms River: When, Where To Vote

A state appellate court ordered a run-off election between Anthony Cirz and Michael Hopson after ruling they had tied in February.