The future of the Toms River GOP hangs once again with this influential voting bloc

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OP-ED TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, the Ocean County GOP leadership will either fall in line with previously convicted party chairman George Gilmore or show him they can stand on their…

March 7, 2023

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GOP Chairman seeks to decertify Toms River GOP club at county convention

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is purging the Republican party of anyone who opposed his return to power after a federal tax conviction. Gilmore has already worked…

March 5, 2023

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Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a massive wind…

March 2, 2023

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Island Heights joins Toms River in shared garbage service agreement

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of the small borough of Island Heights will soon look to Toms River for their garbage pickup and recycling services. This comes as the two towns signed…

March 2, 2023

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Jack Ciattarelli joined decertified Toms River GOP club as questionable 2023 candidates endorsed

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regular Republican Club, decertified by the Ocean County GOP, has announced their off-line challengers to the Ocean County GOP’s party line. Former GOP President Geri…

February 27, 2023

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Day after Toms River GOP endorses Mo Hill for Mayor, Catalano, candidate drops out of race

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River “Republicans for Toms River” political club has endorsed Mo Hill for mayor along with his running mates Councilman Matt Lotano, Josh Kopp, and Kevin Geoghegan.…

February 10, 2023

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Don’t believe the hype: Toms River worked with think tank on Ciba Geigy development plan

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – In 2005, a North Jersey think tank worked together with officials from Toms River Township and the Toms River Business Improvement District to hash out future plans to…

January 12, 2023

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Toms River invites residents to speak about controversial Ciba Geigy development plan

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that would allow…

January 11, 2023

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Toms River family planning center receives state funding as demand increases in recent months

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says public demand…

January 5, 2023

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Mayor Hill announces plan to develop housing, businesses at Toms River Ciba-Geigy property

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – After denying the existence of a plan to build houses and retail businesses on the former property owned by Ciba-Geigy, now BASF, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill acknowledged…

January 4, 2023

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Toms River to spend $1 million to preserve land owned by Brooklyn LLC

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River is moving to purchase a piece of land in the northern section of the township on Silverton Road from a Brooklyn based LLC.…

December 20, 2022

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Home Sales in Toms River Down Dramatically Compared to Neighboring Towns

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By Toms River Councilman Justin Lamb, Last week, the Toms River Township Council passed an amended MCCUO ordinance that keeps most of the cumbersome mandates imposed on homeowners since July 1 and preserves the…

November 15, 2022

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Toms River North wins state football title 48-14 over Kingsway

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The Toms River North Mariners are the New Jersey Group 5 South champions after crushing Kingsway Friday night 48-14. Micah Ford led the Mariners with four touchdowns including a 25-yard interception return…

November 12, 2022

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Toms River agrees to buy 7.14 acre property in North Dover

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council on Wednesday voted in favor of purchasing a 7.14 acre lot on Silverton Road from its owner, Binyamin Bitel, of Brooklyn, NY. The…

November 12, 2022

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Toms River Ramada Inn shuts down, here’s what it’s going to be

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – After 32 years, the Ramada Inn hotel on Route 9 at the Toms River-Lakewood border is shutting down. The news was released by the former owner,Hotels Unlimited of…

November 5, 2022

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Toms River’s first monthly newsletter arrives in mailboxes

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A controversial newsletter published by the Township of Toms River has been mailed to residents. Dubbed the “Toms River Current” it is the township’s first forray into the…

October 28, 2022

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The winners of the Veterans Day Essay Contest were also present to accept their awards.

Toms River Veterans Day essay winners announced

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by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township At last night’s Council Meeting, the Mayor and Township Council presented proclamations to this year’s Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshals – Daniel Herr & Siegfried Jaworski.…

October 27, 2022

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Toms River dog park will have plenty of rules and red tape

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A dog park being built in Silverton was a welcomed addition to Toms River Township’s parks and recreation offerings, but the township council last week announced the park…

October 12, 2022

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Op-Ed: Toms River Realtors Say New Law Shakes Down Home Sellers

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by Michael Barone, Kimberly Bell, Mary Bueti, Carmela Lerro Calantoni, Rosa Cavallaro, Ed DeBiase, Maria “Marisa” Matarazzo, Lori O’Connell, and Dana Romero. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has been and should…

September 27, 2022

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Toms River North Crushes Long Branch as Undefeated Season Continues

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River North Mariners (5-0) traveled to Long Branch on Saturday to take on the struggling Green Wave (1-3). A dominant all-around performance by the Mariners ended…

September 26, 2022

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