Toms River Takes 1st Step In Eminent Domain Against Church

Supporters of Christ Episcopal Church filled the Toms River council meeting to oppose it. The church diocese leaders say they will fight.

School Budget, 12.9% Tax Increase Rejected By Toms River Board

The Toms River Regional board had approved applying for the Tax Levy Incentive Aid program, which promises $1M extra aid for raising taxes.

Eminent Domain Takeover Planned For Toms River Church

Christ Episcopal Church has been seeking to open a homeless shelter. Mayor Dan Rodrick says he would make the property a recreation area.

Ex-Toms River Councilman Violated Ethics To Get Son Hired, Panel Says

Brian Kubiel, who was Toms River council president at the time, has requested an administrative hearing, his attorney said.

Toms River Mayor Weighs Legal Action Vs. Nonprofits Over Homeless

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he is exploring action against nonprofits he says have dumped people in the area, creating problems.

Toms River Regional Schools Applying For New Tax Levy Incentive Aid

The district is hoping the state Department of Education will provide additional aid to close a $22.3 million gap.

Ocean County 'Dumping' Homeless In Toms River, Mayor Reiterates

Mayor Daniel Rodrick insists Ocean County officials are exaggerating the homelessness issue and are making downtown unsafe in the process.

Bon Jovi, Wife Push Back On Toms River Mayor's 'Soup Kitchen' Claim

The couple who head JBJ Soul Foundation responded to comments Mayor Daniel Rodrick made regarding homeless in downtown Toms River.

GOP Battles For Toms River Council Control In Primaries

All 4 council ward GOP primaries are contested, with 3 candidates in Ward 4. The Democratic Ward 4 primary is contested as well.

Ocean Commissioners OK $15.4M Purchase Of Toms River Schools Building

The school district's Hooper Avenue administration building will help fill a need for space for county services, the commissioners said.

Fire Chief Accused Of Sex Assaults Was Put On Leave: Official

Toms River Fire District 2 commissioners reported the allegations against Robert Sinnott Jr. to law enforcement, the board's attorney says.

Ex-Cop, Fire Chief Sexually Abused Toms River Firefighters, Suit Says

The Silverton Fire Company volunteers allege they were handcuffed, groped, forced to touch him, and reports of the assaults were ignored.

Swimming Banned At Beachwood Beach For 2025, Maybe Longer: Report

The beach on the Toms River was closed to swimming in July 2024. It may never reopen for swimming, according to a report.

Renovations Continue At Social Security Office In Toms River

Ocean County residents who have tried to visit the office found it was closed. The closure is temporary, the Social Security website says.

Property Sale Talks Ongoing Between Toms River Schools, Ocean County

The district is selling off property to fill a $12.4 million hole in the 2024-25 school budget, Superintendent Michael Citta said.

Tenure Charges Filed Against Toms River Mayor By Middletown Schools

Dan Rodrick says the charges seeking his dismissal are politically motivated and retribution for speaking up for special needs students.

Toms River Fire Election 2025: Candidates, Budget Information

The election is set for Saturday. See where to vote.

Toms River Rejects NJ's Affordable Housing Numbers For Township

Toms River is offering its own calculation of what it should be providing to meet the affordable housing mandate, based on state law.

Inclusive Playground Set For Public Green Acres Hearing In Toms River

Public comment is being sought as Toms River applies for Green Acres funding for the inclusive playground at Clifton Avenue Park.

Jan. 6 Pardons Not Sufficient, Toms River Man Says

Rob Coppotelli, who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol, says protesters deserve restitution for monetary losses & public apologies.

Toms River Council Changes Meeting Time, Tightens Public Comment Rules

Town officials say the changes, which were criticized by residents and some council members, will reduce overtime for town staff.

Midday Reorganization Meeting Set For Toms River Council

The Toms River council reorganization meeting will include setting rules for council meetings, setting meeting dates and more.

Developer Sues Toms River Over Repeal Of Downtown Redevelopment Plan

The developer who proposed the 6-story downtown project alleges conflicts of interest, civil rights violations and land use law violations.

Storm-Battered Beaches In Ortley, Seaside To Get More Sand In January

The project is set to address eroded areas and improve coastal storm protection from Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet.

Toms River Mayor On Indefinite Leave From Teaching Position

A letter distributed to Middletown parents says Dan Rodrick is on leave indefinitely; Rodrick said it is a private personnel matter.

Time Change For Toms River Council Meeting

The council agenda includes a vote on an ordinance to repeal the downtown redevelopment zoning and a change to town vehicle use policies.

State Police Would Get Drone Interception Powers Under NJ Rep's Plan

Rep. Chris Smith said he's drafting a bill that would allow state police to take action against drones, after weeks of few federal answers.

Drones Coming From Ocean, Tailed Coast Guard At Jersey Shore: NJ Rep

"This is very, not just suspicious, but provocative," Rep. Chris Smith told Fox News, saying a drone should be shot down to find its source.

Hooper Avenue To Be Closed In Downtown Toms River

The closure is for work on the pedestrian bridge that crosses the road, authorities said.

New VA Clinic In Toms River Hailed As Overdue Tribute To Veterans

The ceremony honored "those who loved this country so much they put their lives on the line for it," Sen. Cory Booker said.

Scaled-Back Parking Garage Repairs Get Toms River Council Approval

The contract, awarded after a third round of bidding, does not include repairs to a fence hit by a driver on the top floor.

Waterfront Apartment Proposal Rejected By Toms River Planning Board

A judge twice ordered Toms River and the planning board to move forward with hearing the proposal for 64 apartments and retail space.

Waterfront Apartments Set For Toms River Planning Board Hearing

The Planning Board has twice been ordered by a Superior Court judge to hear the project.

Byrne Wins Toms River Council Ward 2 Race: Unofficial Results

The 82-year-old holds a substantial lead in the race for the 1-year term. Lisa Contessa, Marisa Matarazzo lead Toms River school board race.

Taxes, Budget Argument Focus Of Toms River School Board Election 2024

Toms River Regional school officials and Toms River township officials have traded threats of legal action over the election campaign.

Toms River Suit Claims Silverton EMS Didn't Pay For 24K Gallons Of Gas

The suit alleges the squad didn't share insurance reimbursements, and that Kevin Geoghegan filled his personal vehicle at town gas pumps.

Battle Over 1-Year Council Seat Focuses On Toms River's Future

Zach Dougherty, 23, is challenging William Byrne, 82, for the remaining year of the unexpired Ward 2 term of Mayor Dan Rodrick.

Toms River Council, School Board Election 2024: Election Day Is Here

Election Day 2024 is here. Take a last look at where to vote and who's on the ballot in Toms River.

Toms River Council Election 2024: Zach Dougherty

Patch is publishing candidate profiles for municipal and school board elections in 2024.

Toms River Moves To Repeal Redevelopment At Chaotic Council Meeting

The meeting was peppered with screaming matches, name-calling, and the forcible removal of an 80-year-old woman by a police officer.