Toms River Councilman, Land Developer Matt Lotano Admitted Relationship with Auction House Prior to Pulling Land Sale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Matt Lotano admitted on Tuesday that he had a business relationship with an auction house that facilitated the sale of a 1.2-acre parcel of land…

Lotano’s Legion Square a Shining Example of Downtown Toms River’s Future

TOMS RIVER-Towering high above the entrance of Toms River High School South is an apartment complex known as Legion Square. It is the first of many new high-density complexes planned for the…

Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor Rodrick’s Veto of Council Resolution to Unfairly Extend Promotions List

TOMS RIVER, N.J. –A veto by Mayor Dan Rodrick backing Police Chief Guy Maire could settle an ongoing dispute between the chief and several members of the Toms River Township Council who…

Toms River GOP Primary Could Have Big Impact on Downtown Twin Tower Apartments

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated Republican primary…

Mo Hill Team’s Latest Election Campaign Could Breath New Life Into Downtown Toms River Twin Tower Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has officially launched their re-election campaign for the Toms River Township Council, signaling…

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Toms River’s New Mayor, Council Take Office on Monday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-elect Daniel T. Rodrick. The inauguration will take place during the Township’s Annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024.…

Toms River’s New Mayor to Take Office One Week from Today

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents will ring in the new year on January 1st with a new mayor and possibly four new council members. The first meeting of the new…

Toms River Officials Bid Farewell to Mayor Maurice Hill

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a tumultuous four-year tenure, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill’s last day in office will be on December 31st. On January 1st, Councilman Daniel Rodrick will replace Hill…

Toms River Elects New Mayor Focused on Halting Overdevelopment Plans

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents united on Tuesday night across party lines to elect Republican Councilman Dan Rodrick as its next mayor. Rodrick defeated Democrat Ben Giovine, a top staffer…

Toms River Council Agrees, JCP&L Should Be Held Accountable for Outages

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Township council agreed on Wednesday that action must be taken against electricity provider JCP&L. Hill said that he…

Toms River Launches New Transparent Agenda Document Platform

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Council President Matt Lotano on Wednesday announced the township had launched a new feature on its website that allows residents to have complete information on ordinances,…

Hill Aligned Political Boss to be Seated as Judge in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced that the leader of the Republicans For Toms River political club, aligned with Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, will be installed…

Mo Hill Team Moves to Protect Political Hires After Election Loss

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A move to redefine the employment status of several patronage jobs awarded by Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill into possible unionized and protected positions is on the agenda…

Changes to Controversial Downtown Towers Approved by Lame Duck Council

Toms River, NJ – The Toms River council recently announced a revision to the twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River. Originally planned as a ten-story structure, the project has been…

Toms River residents object to new plan to save defaulted twin towers

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River has been scaled down from ten stories to six, but will include the same amount of apartments, the Toms…

Hill team gets warm send off after loss in Toms River

Toms River, NJ – The recent Toms River GOP club meeting was marked by a somber atmosphere as Republican leaders acknowledged a setback in the political career of Mayor Mo Hill. Hill,…

In Toms River, Rodrick’s defeated opponents pledge support

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a surprising moment Wednesday night at Toms River town hall, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and former mayoral candidate Geri Ambrosio each publicly conceded their defeat…

Mo Hill raises $100k from realtors, builders, engineers and Architects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill’s campaign finance account has been nearly depleted, but not before the mayor, known as being pro-development, received over $100,000 in campaign donations from…

Toms River Parents Irate After Candidate Solicits School Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A political campaign mailer was sent out to young school children across Toms River on Thursday by the campaign of Mo Hill for Mayor and Matt Lotano, Josh…

Local elected officials come together in Lakewood for PAC promoting unity in Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in Lakewood Township on Wednesday. The event was…

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