Toms River Nursing Home To Repay $165K In Medicaid Reimbursements

The nursing home was supposed to bill other entities for payment before filing claims with Medicaid, the state comptroller's office said.

Toms River Animal Shelter Lease Repeal Petition Effort Underway

A group of residents are gathering signatures to repeal the ordinance that would lease the shelter to Ocean County.

'Keep Kids Alive Drive 25' Signs' Removal Causes Uproar In Toms River

A township employee removed the small plastic signs, which remind people to drive slowly in neighborhoods where speeding was reported.

Geoghegan Seeks Ouster Of GOP Opponent In Toms River Council Primary

Kevin Geoghegan has filed a complaint alleging William Byrne failed to change his political party in time to run as a Republican in Ward 2.

Seaside Heights Rejects Merger With Toms River: Unofficial Results

Seaside Heights voters have turned down a proposal to leave Central Regional and join Toms River Regional Schools, unofficial tallies show.

Police Chief Suspended In Toms River

The suspension comes amid ongoing tensions between the police department and administration in Toms River.

Toms River-Seaside Heights School Merger Referendum: Voting Info

Voters on Tuesday, April 16, will decide whether Seaside Heights will become part of the Toms River Regional School District.

$314K For Ortley Beach Sand In Toms River; Will It Be Enough?

Toms River is preparing to restore Ortley Beach after another brutal storm season. Industry experts explain why the erosion is so extensive.

Toms River Council Set To Finalize Repeal Of Police Job Cuts Ordinance

The rest of the special meeting agenda was not yet known as that meeting has not yet been formally advertised beyond the ordinance repeal.

Canceled Toms River Parking Garage Work Revisited As Concrete Crumbles

Mayor Dan Rodrick has criticized a bid rejected in February as "just paint and stucco" but says a structural engineer is taking a look.

Geoghegan Seeks Re-Election To Toms River Council

Kevin Geoghegan, who was unseated from his at-large position in the 2023 Republican primary, is challenging William Byrne in Ward 2.

Petition Challenging Toms River Police Cuts Ordinance Certified

The recall petition certification gives the Township Council 2 options on the ordinance that cut 2 captains' positions and a patrol officer.

Maintenance Will Close 2 Levels Of Ocean County Parking Garage

The maintenance on the county's parking structure in Toms River is anticipated to take three months, officials said.

Toms River Assistant Attorney Confirmed As Superior Court Judge

Anthony Merlino will join the bench in Ocean County when he is sworn in.

Seaside Heights Police Officer Resigns From Borough's School Board

The resignation comes amid anger over the proposal to merge the Seaside Heights School District with Toms River Regional.

Voter Information For Toms River-Seaside Heights Merger Referendum

Here are the dates and key facts to know for the April 16 referendum.

$1.6M Grant To Fund Beach Changing Rooms, Showers In Seaside Heights

The federal funds also are set to pay for public restrooms and a viewing deck for those with disabilities at the boardwalk, officials said.

Just Close Schools, Murphy Says To Toms River, Districts With Aid Cuts

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.

Toms River BID, Mayor Reach Fireworks Agreement

Mayor Daniel Rodrick threatened to dissolve the downtown business group if they didn't agree to host fireworks.

Special Council Meeting Set In Toms River

The meeting has been scheduled so the council can hold a public hearing on the fire district budget, according to a legal notice.

Toms River-Seaside Heights School Merger Referendum Approved By State

The proposal to allow Seaside Heights to withdraw from Central Regional and join the Toms River Regional district will be put to voters.

Mayor Demands Fireworks Funding From Toms River BID

The Toms River Business Improvement District hosts 68 events per year. Mayor Daniel Rodrick wants the BID to pay for fireworks as well.

Poster Info Session On Ciba-Geigy Site Plans On Tap In Toms River

The in-person opportunity to ask questions and see the plans is set for Toms River Intermediate North.

Merger Proposal Amended To Keep Seaside Heights School Open

The merger has faced significant criticism over the proposal to move Seaside Heights elementary students to the mainland.

Toms River Financial Chief, Engineer Quit: Report

The resignations are just the latest exits from the Toms River Township administration.

Seaside Heights Awarded $4.7M Grant For Boardwalk

The grant is part of $100 million the state of New Jersey has set aside to assist communities in addressing problems with their boardwalks.

Toms River Awarded $1M Grant For Boardwalk Repairs

The grant is part of $100 million the state of New Jersey has set aside to assist communities in addressing problems with their boardwalks.

Trash Collection Schedule Reminders For Presidents Day In Toms River

Presidents Day is a federal holiday and town offices will be closed. See how it affects trash and recycling collections.

Toms River Council OKs Controversial Police Staffing Ordinance

A raucous meeting that lasted nearly four hours was punctuated by multiple shouting matches between the public and town officials.

Will Toms River Council Vote On Police Staffing Ordinance?

A rally is planned before the Township Council meeting to urge council to vote no on a controversial ordinance, if a vote happens.

Toms River Police Push Back As Mayor Declares Cuts Final

The Toms River police unions in a letter have challenged statements by Mayor Daniel Rodrick, who says he has finalized the captain cuts.

Delay Likely For Vote On Toms River-Seaside Heights Regionalization

A March 12 special election to ask voters if Seaside Heights can withdraw from Central and join Toms River looks unlikely, officials said.

Toms River Man Set 'Gold Standard' Of Addiction Rehab Abuse: NJ Report

John Brogan spent 2016-2018 promising recovery as the opioid crisis exploded. A state report says he exploited addicts and the system.

Toms River Police Staffing Ordinance Set For Valentine's Day Vote

Seven ordinances are scheduled for a vote at the special meeting.

Police Staffing Controversy Sparks Recall Petition In Toms River

A rally at Town Hall to oppose the staffing changes before Wednesday's chaotic council meeting also kicked off a recall petition.

Toms River Animal Shelter Still Not Accepting New Pets: Report

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.

Antisemitic Commenter Forces End To Chaotic Toms River Zoom Meeting

The meeting, which reached its 500-attendee capacity, was halted before a vote on a controversial police staffing ordinance.

Toms River Council Meeting: Zoom Link, How To Participate

The council is scheduled to vote on the controversial police roster ordinance, along with ordinances to restructure the town administration.

Rallies Planned By Opponents Of Toms River Police Captains' Cuts

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.

Toms River Police Chief Refutes Mayor's Claims On Police Staffing

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.