The meeting has been moved to a different date, according to a legal notice.
Fines for rental violations also are increasing to a minimum of $1,500 on a first offense under new ordinances, Mayor Anthony Vaz said.
The vehicle, resembling a firetruck, is equipped with tools Secret Service agents need to respond to a civil disturbance, officials said.
The Ocean County Mall protest drew a large number of people, surprising many in a county where Donald Trump won easily in 2016, 2020 & 2024.
Christ Episcopal Church had applied to build a 949-square-foot addition on its outreach center to host 17 beds year-round for the homeless.
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"It was the worst in my 59 years in Seaside Heights," Mayor Anthony Vaz said. Closing hours, a backpack ban and higher fines are planned.
The Toms River Municipal Band receives funding from the town, but its director says he's waiting for it to be finalized for its 62nd season.
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Records show charges alleged in texts sent by the Rodrick campaign attacking Councilman Jim Quinlisk and Robert Bianchini were dropped.
Stabbings and dozens of arrests stressed Seaside Heights authorities. Borough officials are seeking ways to prevent issues in the future.
"We’re not babysitting for you," is the message to parents from Seaside Heights officials, who don't want rowdy minors causing problems.
Mayor Dan Rodrick says the postponement gives the town time to talk with the owners of the four properties targeted in the ordinance.
Advocates aim to remind Toms River politicians that those who are homeless are human beings, in the wake of recent Toms River controversies.
Turning Christ Episcopal Church into a recreation site would disrupt a memorial garden and loved ones honored there, a Toms River man says.
Supporters of Christ Episcopal Church filled the Toms River council meeting to oppose it. The church diocese leaders say they will fight.
The Toms River Regional board had approved applying for the Tax Levy Incentive Aid program, which promises $1M extra aid for raising taxes.
Christ Episcopal Church has been seeking to open a homeless shelter. Mayor Dan Rodrick says he would make the property a recreation area.
Brian Kubiel, who was Toms River council president at the time, has requested an administrative hearing, his attorney said.
Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he is exploring action against nonprofits he says have dumped people in the area, creating problems.
The district is hoping the state Department of Education will provide additional aid to close a $22.3 million gap.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick insists Ocean County officials are exaggerating the homelessness issue and are making downtown unsafe in the process.
The couple who head JBJ Soul Foundation responded to comments Mayor Daniel Rodrick made regarding homeless in downtown Toms River.
All 4 council ward GOP primaries are contested, with 3 candidates in Ward 4. The Democratic Ward 4 primary is contested as well.
The school district's Hooper Avenue administration building will help fill a need for space for county services, the commissioners said.
Toms River Fire District 2 commissioners reported the allegations against Robert Sinnott Jr. to law enforcement, the board's attorney says.
The Silverton Fire Company volunteers allege they were handcuffed, groped, forced to touch him, and reports of the assaults were ignored.
The beach on the Toms River was closed to swimming in July 2024. It may never reopen for swimming, according to a report.
Ocean County residents who have tried to visit the office found it was closed. The closure is temporary, the Social Security website says.
The district is selling off property to fill a $12.4 million hole in the 2024-25 school budget, Superintendent Michael Citta said.
Dan Rodrick says the charges seeking his dismissal are politically motivated and retribution for speaking up for special needs students.
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Toms River is offering its own calculation of what it should be providing to meet the affordable housing mandate, based on state law.
Public comment is being sought as Toms River applies for Green Acres funding for the inclusive playground at Clifton Avenue Park.
Rob Coppotelli, who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol, says protesters deserve restitution for monetary losses & public apologies.
Town officials say the changes, which were criticized by residents and some council members, will reduce overtime for town staff.
The Toms River council reorganization meeting will include setting rules for council meetings, setting meeting dates and more.
The developer who proposed the 6-story downtown project alleges conflicts of interest, civil rights violations and land use law violations.
The project is set to address eroded areas and improve coastal storm protection from Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet.