Toms River Town Hall to Close for Two Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office of the MayorTownship of Toms River Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick announced today that Toms River Town Hall will be closed for at least the next two days, and…
Toms River MUA to Meet Tuesday; No Plans to End Free Healthcare Packages for One Hour Per Month Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority will meet Tuesday amid ongoing scrutiny of its spending practices, including continued taxpayer-funded health benefits for part-time commissioners. Despite past criticism, the…
Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …
Rodrick Says ‘No Way’ To New Political Patronage Job Created by ‘Mo Hill Gang’ Council
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – It’s the first regular township council meeting of 2026 and the newly elected township council is already creating jobs for their close friends and political allies by restoring…
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…
Toms River school board president Ashley Lamb named Ocean County deputy clerk
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office ushered in a new leadership team this week as Ashley Lamb, president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education, was sworn in…
Mayor Rodrick: Another Disappointing Day for Toms River Taxpayers
Toms River, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick today expressed deep disappointment over the Township Council’s failure to act on a critical opportunity that could have saved Toms River taxpayers between $900,000 and $1.5…
Jackson Residents Oppose Council Decision to Approve Development Project in Protected Pinelands
My name is Adam Haidi from Jackson Township, reaching out as a concerned resident. I am reaching out to highlight a significant lack of transparency regarding “substantial concerns” raised by the Pinelands Commission over…
Toms River Seeks to Cut Ties With Politically Connected Joint Insurance Fund Under State Investigation, Find Cheaper Coverage in 2026
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Township officials will hold a special meeting on December 30 to ensure employees remain insured after the town’s current coverage with the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund expires…
Toms River MUA votes to keep free healthcare for one-hour-a-month commissioners
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Commissioners of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted last week to continue receiving full taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits, despite working an average of just one hour per month.…
Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise
Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…
Toms River celebrates annual downtown Christmas tree lighting to kick off holiday season
Toms River, NJ – Holiday spirit filled downtown Toms River as residents gathered for the township’s annual Christmas tree lighting, marking the official start of the community’s festive season. Mayor Daniel Rodrick…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Wins Major Fight Against New Jersey Affordable Housing Mandate in Court
Toms River, NJ – Toms River has won its battle against a state affordable housing mandate that could have required thousands of new high-density apartments and 7,000 new apartments to be forced…
Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…
Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…
Toms River MUA Investigating Possible Theft of Fuel At Authority Owned Gas Pump
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted earlier this year to launch an outside investigation into the illegal use of its fueling stations by non-authorized entities. The decision…
GOP Chairman Recommended Council President’s Wife for Deputy Clerk Ahead of Controversial MUA Vote
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick blasted Council President Justin Lamb on Thursday, accusing him of siding with what he called the “Mo Hill Gang” and Ocean County GOP…
Toms River Mayor Calls for Disolving Patronage Pit That Pays $45,000 Public Benefits Package for 1 Hour of Work Per Month
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages to politically…
Orthodox Voters Join Forces with Mo Hill Club to Elect Democrat Eagan to Toms River School Board
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two warring factions of the Toms River Republican Party joined forces on Tuesday with the Orthodox Jewish community to re-elect longtime NJEA boss Kathy Eagan to the Toms…