Toms River sensory trailer available at Comfort Food Festival

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Mayor’s Special Needs Advisory Council will provide a sensory trailer at the upcoming Comfort Food Festival, the township government announced Wednesday. The festival, organized…

September 11, 2024

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Toms River Puts Brakes on Illegal Homeless Shelter Operating Inside Public Park

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Toms River, NJ – For years, the recreation building at Toms River’s Riverwood Park has been used each winter to house the homeless during cold winter days. That was under a program…

August 29, 2024

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Rodrick Turns Down Urban Infrastructure Grant to Stop Downtown Toms River City Plan

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has turned down an urban infrastructure grant that would have laid the foundation to turn the downtown village area into a bustling urbanized…

August 22, 2024

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Lakewood Developer Threatens Action Against Toms River Mayor for Downtown Project Delay

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Development has stalled at a large mixed-use urban style construction project in Downtown Toms River. The lawyers for Moshe Tress, a prominent Lakewood developer are accusing Mayor Dan…

August 14, 2024

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Toms River Ends Contract with Silverton EMS Amid Criminal Probe

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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River officials have terminated their contract with Silverton EMS following allegations of financial misconduct. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating these allegations. Mayor Dan Rodrick stated the decision…

August 13, 2024

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Toms River Cuts Ties with EMS Company Amid Investigation

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has cut ties with Silverton EMS, a paid squad, amid a criminal investigation into financial misconduct allegations. These allegations, involving potential criminal financial irregularities, were presented…

August 6, 2024

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Toms River Senior Center Hosts Successful Summer Beach Bash Party

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Toms River, NJ — The Toms River Senior Center celebrated a successful Summer Beach Bash Party on Friday, July 26, with 150 seniors in attendance. The event featured a catered lunch by…

August 5, 2024

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Toms River Cuts Ties With EMS Firm Under Investigation for Financial Irregularities

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River paid EMS squad is again in the spotlight over lingering financial irregularities discussed in public and private for more than five years across three administrations.…

August 3, 2024

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Toms River’s Budget Sees 0% Tax Increase in 2024

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Toms River Mayor Announces 0% Tax Increase Despite Financial Challenges TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick announced a 0% tax increase for 2024, despite rising costs and the end of federal…

July 28, 2024

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Toms River Embraces Its New Status as Family Entertainment Destination

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TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – A wave of excitement is sweeping through Toms River as the town transforms into a burgeoning entertainment and outdoor dining hub, leaving behind its decades-old reputation as…

July 27, 2024

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State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short

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The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…

July 27, 2024

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Toms River Bayfront Concert Series Attracts Large Crowd, Delivers Big Fun For Residents

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council hosted a spectacular evening at Shelter Cove on Wednesday, transforming the picturesque bayfront into a vibrant hub…

July 26, 2024

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The Music Of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band Live in Toms River Tonight

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Toms River Kicks Off Summer Concert Series with Bruce Springsteen Tribute Toms River is ringing in the summer with a lively outdoor concert this Wednesday, June 26th, featuring the acclaimed Bruce Springsteen…

June 26, 2024

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Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

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Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

June 18, 2024

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Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

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George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

June 17, 2024

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Toms River Mayor Serves Cease and Desist on “Fake News” Page for Slanderous And False Claims

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“Fake News” Outlet with History of Misinformation Pulls Slanderous Posts About Toms River Mayor After Served with Cease & Desist JCEN, a fire and emergency scanner news page in Ocean County, made…

June 13, 2024

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Toms River Mayor Says Troubled Animal Shelter Will Be In Better Hands At County Level

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is set to undergo significant changes, transitioning management to the County Board of Health after years of problems and complaints by residents over…

June 12, 2024

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Rodrick Secures Major Win in Toms River Primary

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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Residents of Toms River’s 2nd ward have again shown their support for Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s policies by nominating his successor, James Byrne, as the Republican candidate in the…

June 7, 2024

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Toms River Mayor Scores Major Victory in GOP Primary Election

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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick scored a major victory Tuesday night when his aligned candidate, William Byrne, defeated Mo Hill-aligned challenger Kevin Geoghegan in the Republican primary election. “First, I…

June 5, 2024

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Toms River Hosts 90th Annual Memorial Day Parade

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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Mayor Rodrick joined forces with the American Legion, service members from all military branches, the Toms River Police Department, and the Township Council to commemorate the 90th Annual Memorial Day…

May 27, 2024

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