It’s Time to Reopen Toms River’s Motor Vehicle and Unemployment Offices, Holzapfel said

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy maneuvers himself and his administration into a post-pandemic stance, State Senator James Holzapfel this week said it’s time for the Governor to put…

How Mo Hill’s Surf Club Purchase Could Lead to Ocean County building massive homeless shelter next door to Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The amount of wheeling and dealing done between Toms River Mayor Maurice “MO” Hill and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines to close the purchase of the destroyed and…

Lavallette Police Officer Justin Lamb sworn in as Toms River Councilman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time Republican councilwoman…

Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…

Toms River Township to increase tax rate for open space purchases

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Township Council on Tuesday will vote to increase the amount of taxes collected to be used to purchase open space. 2020 was a divisive year…

Toms River Mayor Hill Welcomes Vito’s Sandwiches and Specialties to the community

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Councilwoman Maria Maruca attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Vito’s Sandwiches & Specialties in Ortley Beach. “At VITO’S SANDWICHES & SPECIALTIES…

July 2019: Toms RIver Mayor Mo Hill poses with his council candidates and campaign supporters after 2019 election victory.

Mo Hill Team Says “There is No Lakewood Style Development” in Toms River, no “Vaad”

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Agents for Mo Hill candidates James Quinlisk, Jason Crispin and Maria Maruca today denied the existence of “Lakewood Style Development in Toms River”. In a blog that has…

After showing support for marijuana ban, town council tables new ordinance for now

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For now, a ban on the sale of marijuana within Toms River is on hold after the township council members who pushed for the prohibition realized their ordinance…

Mo Hill team cries foul over Rodrick Team campaign literature

Mo Hill and his candidates for public office in 2021 aren’t happy about a mailer sent out by their opponent Councilman Daniel Rodrick. Hill’s team today called the literature insensitive and inaccurate.…

Toms River Council Approves NJ Natural Gas Contract Despite 25% rate hike

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towns across Ocean County have been passing resolutions to oppose the proposed 25% rate hike for customers of New Jersey Natural Gas. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners…

School union leader pushing for former Ritacco underboss as new TR Schools Superintendent

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former disgraced Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco was always a friend to the Toms River teachers union which is why so many adored him despite his multiple…

Toms River Commissioner resigns, says Mayor Mo Hill turned parking authority into a political patronage money pit

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Parking Authority has one job, to enforce parking regulations in downtown Toms River. It used to be that the authority was responsible for collecting change…

Mo Hill’s newly formed political club to run four candidates in June Republican Primary

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For the past year, embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill had tried on several occasions to take over the Toms River Republican Club. Each time, his attempted…

Facing a Possible Recall, Outcast Toms River Republican Mayor Mo Hill Has Just Formed a Third Political Party

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who also serves as consigliere to Hill and officially as the head of the Toms River Department…

Toms River Mayor Mo Hill to be Recalled, Robocall Suggests

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It looks like embattled Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill could be facing his own recall after hundreds of residents in Toms River reported getting a robocall in…

Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Publishes $60,000 Press Release. Here it is.

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Mo Hill has hired a public relations firm to create public press releases on behalf of himself and the township. The contract award was $60,000…

The reward for being a bad neighbor: Toms River to buy Surf Club, debris for $8.4 million

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – In the 8 years since Superstorm Sandy, most of the Shore has been restored. Debris has been cleaned up, homes and businesses have been rebuilt. That is, except…

Toms River Hires $60,000 Public Relations Firm to Combat Residents, Others Spreading “Rumors” on Social Media

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Kevin Geoghegan said Toms River Residents deserve the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and the town is going to spend $60,000 with…

Watch the Toms River Township Council Meetings on Video, What’s Going on at Town Hall?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our readers have inquired about how to watch the Toms River Township Council meeting videos? It’s understandably not straightforward on the township’s website,…

Toms River Democrats Ask Attorney General to Silence Those Who Oppose “Lakewood Style Development”

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Democrats won the 2017 Toms River election, it sent shockwaves through the local political world. Republicans in Toms River suffered a major upset, losing 3 out of…

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