Seaside Heights voters have turned down a proposal to leave Central Regional and join Toms River Regional Schools, unofficial tallies show.
The suspension comes amid ongoing tensions between the police department and administration in Toms River.
Voters on Tuesday, April 16, will decide whether Seaside Heights will become part of the Toms River Regional School District.
Toms River is preparing to restore Ortley Beach after another brutal storm season. Industry experts explain why the erosion is so extensive.
The rest of the special meeting agenda was not yet known as that meeting has not yet been formally advertised beyond the ordinance repeal.
Mayor Dan Rodrick has criticized a bid rejected in February as "just paint and stucco" but says a structural engineer is taking a look.
Kevin Geoghegan, who was unseated from his at-large position in the 2023 Republican primary, is challenging William Byrne in Ward 2.
The recall petition certification gives the Township Council 2 options on the ordinance that cut 2 captains' positions and a patrol officer.
The maintenance on the county's parking structure in Toms River is anticipated to take three months, officials said.
Anthony Merlino will join the bench in Ocean County when he is sworn in.
The resignation comes amid anger over the proposal to merge the Seaside Heights School District with Toms River Regional.
Here are the dates and key facts to know for the April 16 referendum.
The federal funds also are set to pay for public restrooms and a viewing deck for those with disabilities at the boardwalk, officials said.
Take a look at how Gov. Phil Murphy's suggestion of closing schools in response to aid cuts would affect Toms River Regional's schools.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick threatened to dissolve the downtown business group if they didn't agree to host fireworks.
The meeting has been scheduled so the council can hold a public hearing on the fire district budget, according to a legal notice.
The proposal to allow Seaside Heights to withdraw from Central Regional and join the Toms River Regional district will be put to voters.
The Toms River Business Improvement District hosts 68 events per year. Mayor Daniel Rodrick wants the BID to pay for fireworks as well.
The in-person opportunity to ask questions and see the plans is set for Toms River Intermediate North.
The merger has faced significant criticism over the proposal to move Seaside Heights elementary students to the mainland.
The resignations are just the latest exits from the Toms River Township administration.
The grant is part of $100 million the state of New Jersey has set aside to assist communities in addressing problems with their boardwalks.
Presidents Day is a federal holiday and town offices will be closed. See how it affects trash and recycling collections.
A raucous meeting that lasted nearly four hours was punctuated by multiple shouting matches between the public and town officials.
A rally is planned before the Township Council meeting to urge council to vote no on a controversial ordinance, if a vote happens.
The Toms River police unions in a letter have challenged statements by Mayor Daniel Rodrick, who says he has finalized the captain cuts.
A March 12 special election to ask voters if Seaside Heights can withdraw from Central and join Toms River looks unlikely, officials said.
John Brogan spent 2016-2018 promising recovery as the opioid crisis exploded. A state report says he exploited addicts and the system.
Seven ordinances are scheduled for a vote at the special meeting.
A rally at Town Hall to oppose the staffing changes before Wednesday's chaotic council meeting also kicked off a recall petition.
Mayor Dan Rodrick said the shelter is not closing yet, but said it could be given to the county if changes in operations are not made.
The meeting, which reached its 500-attendee capacity, was halted before a vote on a controversial police staffing ordinance.
The council is scheduled to vote on the controversial police roster ordinance, along with ordinances to restructure the town administration.
Two rallies are set ahead of the now-virtual Toms River Township Council meeting where an ordinance to make changes is set for a vote.
Police Chief Mitch Little responded to claims by Mayor Dan Rodrick in a letter to residents about the mayor's plan to cut 2 captains' slots.
Two members of the council want the controversial Jan. 31 meeting to be held in-person instead of on Zoom.
A controversial ordinance to eliminate two captains, a police officer and the media relations post was expected to draw a large crowd.
Four positions — two captains, a patrol officer and the media relations person — would be cut to add 8 EMTs, Mayor Dan Rodrick said.
Toms River is making preparations ahead of a snowstorm predicted to bring as much as 6 inches of snow to the area.