Toms River Police Department Wishes Orthodox Residents Shanah Tova

TOMS RIVER-As the township council of Jackson continues to clash with residents of the growing Orthodox Jewish population, the police department of neighboring Toms River is taking an opposite approach. Today, a…

September 15, 2017

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Jackson Township Council Successfully Blocks Public Eruv

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday night met to discuss an ordinance that will effectively block the construction of a public eruv utilizing existing utility poles and wires across some neighborhoods in…

September 13, 2017

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Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

Politics

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

May 26, 2017

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Reagan's 11th Commandment All But Forgotten in Toms River GOP Primary

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Republicans in Toms River have long adhered to the 11th commandment, an often spoken, unspoken rule that is cherished by many party loyalists. It was created by GOP’s most revered leader in…

May 19, 2017

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Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Jersey Shore News·Police Blotter

Anarchists are on the loose in Toms River according to statements made by Toms River GOP leaders after voters turned down a $14 million firehouse in a special election on Saturday. According to…

May 16, 2017

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Toms River Voters Say No to $14 Million Firehouse

Police Blotter·Politics

Voters on Saturday voted in a special election to build a $14,000,000 firehouse in Downtown Toms River. The effort was touted by Toms River Fire District 1 Administrator, Brian Kubiel, who also…

May 14, 2017

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With Rullo Endorsement, Lamb Vows to Challenge Status Quo in Toms River

Politics

PELICAN ISLAND-This weekend, Joe Rullo, an anti-establishment Republican candidate running for Governor of New Jersey in the June 6th Republican primary election endorsed political newcomer Justin Lamb for Toms River’s Ward 1…

May 2, 2017

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Establishment Republicans in Toms River Launch Attack Against Primary Challenger Lamb

Community News·Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A press release issued by the Toms River Republican Club, the political powerbrokers of the community, criticized fellow Republican opponent Justin Lamb, just days after Lamb thanked the town council for…

May 2, 2017

1 min read

Taking on Town Hall in Toms River: Lamb Criticizes New Budget as Political Posturing Ahead of Election

Politics

TOMS RIVER-Justin Lamb, who has been taking on town hall this week in his bid to unseat establishment Republican incumbent Maria Maruca in the town’s coastal first ward issued another release today,…

April 19, 2017

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Jackson Council Pulls Ordinance Targeting Orthodox Jewish Dormitories

Community News·Government News·Politics

The following is a brief recap of the February 28, 2017 Jackson Township council meeting. A full story will follow later today. JACKSON-When Jackson Township Council President Ken Bressi proposed a township wide…

March 1, 2017

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Jackson Council Approves Very Exorbitant $140,000 Bathroom Upgrade for Senior Center

Government News

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council approved a very exorbitant $140,000 project paid for through the community development block grant to upgrade the facility’s bathrooms on Tuesday. “Improvements to restroom facilities at the Jackson…

February 15, 2017

1 min read

Toms River Senior Blasts New Jersey Newspaper Public Notices, Fire Elections

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-A Toms River senior this week blasted New Jersey’s firefighter elections. William McPhail said his local fire department, “Doesn’t know my address to mail a ballot, but know it when they…

February 12, 2017

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On the Agenda: 2017 Jackson Township Council Reorganization Meeting

School and Education News

by Phil Stilton JACKSON-Few changes will occur at Tuesday night’s township reorganization meeting, the town’s 173rd such meeting. The township will swear in incumbents Ken Bressi, Barry Calogero and Robert Nixon after…

January 2, 2017

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Video: Jackson Council Spars with Resident Over Political Caucus Meeting

Politics

by Phil Stilton JACKSON-Township councilman Robert Nixon had nothing to say at the December 13th council meeting when confronted by resident Elenor Hannum about a political caucus meeting held on Saturday, December…

December 17, 2016

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Poll: 86.9% of Residents Approve of Toms River's Cease and Desist Order Against Realtors

Community News

In an online poll by the Shore News Network with 770 readers, 86.9% of our readers said they approve of the performance of Toms River Mayor Tom Kelaher and the township council’s cease…

February 29, 2016

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After Toms River Rejection, Empanada Guy Finds Open Arms in Brick

Business News

BRICK-After his business was rejected by the Toms River township council last March, Carlos Serrano, the “Empanada Guy” has received a warm welcome from nearby Brick Township. Serrano’s very popular food…

February 25, 2016

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Toms River Township Bans Real Estate Soliciting in North Dover

Business News·Community News

Township Administrator: Unchecked real estate canvassing is fertile ground for blockbusting. TOMS RIVER-A large portion of the North Dover section of Toms River Township has been declared as off-limits to door to door…

February 24, 2016

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PETA Takes Aim At Toms River's Beaver Trap & Kill Program

Community News

Toms River’s program to curb its beaver population has caught the attention of PETA, who calls the campaign a “Beaver Massacre”. PETA objected to the township’s use of Conibear traps which snap…

January 9, 2016

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How a Grisly Murder Shaped Toms River's No-Knock Ordinance

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-It was a sunny and warm June morning in 2004 when criminal investigators were canvassing the Dover Township neighborhoods around Chestnut Street that would eventually lead to Toms River’s enacting of a…

October 27, 2015

5 mins read

Lakewood Realtors Approved for Canvassing of Northern Neighborhoods of Toms River

In the News

TOMS RIVER-Four Lakewood based realtors have applied for canvassing permits to knock on doors to ask homeowners to sell their property this past week in Toms River. This is according to Toms…

October 22, 2015

3 mins read

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