Five Toms River Wells Test Positive for Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene Contamination

Press Release by Toms River Township As previously mentioned, of the initial 41 properties contacted regarding possible PCE and or TCE contamination – five (5) tested positive, ten (10) tested negative, and…

March 22, 2020

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Former Newark Mayor Cory Booker Blamed for City’s Water Contamination Crisis

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NEWARK-U.S. Senator Cory Booker served as mayor of the city of Newark from 2006 to 2013. During that time, critics claim he failed to ensure proper oversight of the city’s public water…

August 15, 2019

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Contamination, 28 Buildings Evacuated, 5 Injured in Steam Explosion in New York City

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NEW YORK CITY-A steam line has exploded in New York City causing evacuations, contamination and injuries in the city’s Flatiron District this afternoon. “We have 5 minor injuries. A steam line exploded…

July 19, 2018

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High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches

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Ten New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories after elevated Enterococci bacteria levels were found in Monmouth, Ocean and Cape May counties.…

September 6, 2026

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Residents will gather in Seaside Park Tuesday evening to watch a documentary examining the history of the Ciba-Geigy Superfund site and its lasting impact on Toms River and Barnegat Bay.

Seaside Park Hosts Documentary Revisiting Ciba-Geigy Pollution That Changed the Jersey Shore Forever

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A public screening in Seaside Park will revisit the Ciba-Geigy environmental disaster, its connection to Toms River's Superfund cleanup, and the ongoing debate over redevelopment of the former chemical plant property.…

August 10, 2026

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Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Eyes $3.4 Million Purchase of One-Third Acre Beach Haven Property

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee is considering whether taxpayers should purchase a 0.33-acre property in Beach Haven with a $3.4 million asking price, a parcel…

August 3, 2026

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Cory Booker Blames Trump for Lettuce Parasites But Top Fact Checker Says “Not True”

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Newark, NJ – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is facing criticism after blaming President Donald Trump’s public health policies for the nation’s ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, a claim that public health experts and fact-checkers…

July 25, 2026

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Manchester Mayor Says No Plan to Close Landfill in the Near Future

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – What was once expected to be the final chapter for the Ocean County Landfill has instead become another extension of one of New Jersey’s largest waste disposal facilities.…

July 13, 2026

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No Asbestos DEP Says as Toms River Moves Ahead With Clifton Avenue Park Project

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Independent testing found no asbestos contamination at the future Clifton Avenue park site, allowing Toms River to move forward with plans for a new downtown green space despite months of scrutiny and…

June 21, 2026

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New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers

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A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

June 7, 2026

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Officials Discover Source of Mystery Illness Making New Jersey Bald Eagles Sick

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7 Bald Eagles Released After Toxic Farm Carcasses Poisoned Birds at Warren County Landfill Oxford, NJ — Seven bald eagles have been released back into the wild after federal and state wildlife…

May 28, 2026

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Toms River Health & Wellness Fair to Bring Free Screenings, 60 Vendors to Senior Center

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — More than 60 vendors, free health screenings and a community drug take back program are expected to draw residents to the Toms River Senior Center next spring as…

May 26, 2026

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Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

May 18, 2026

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World Cup Comes to New Jersey Alongside One of America’s Most Polluted Rivers

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Millions of soccer fans will descend on MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but just beyond the bright lights of the Meadowlands sits one of the…

May 18, 2026

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Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain

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JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…

April 25, 2026

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North Carolina woman accused of poisoning daughters at Thanksgiving faces murder charges

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A family gathering in Hendersonville turned fatal after investigators say a bottle of wine served at Thanksgiving dinner was laced with a chemical that converts to cyanide in the body. HENDERSONVILLE, NC…

April 19, 2026

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New Jersey seeks court order to block ICE detention facility in Roxbury

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State officials argue federal agencies bypassed legal review and risk overburdening local infrastructure. TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Township of…

April 8, 2026

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New York drinking water study finds toxins, thousands of violations statewide

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A new report warns that contaminants linked to cancer and developmental risks are present in water systems across New York, with thousands of violations still unresolved. Suffolk County, NY – A new…

March 28, 2026

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Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach

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$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…

March 26, 2026

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Cold War Nuclear Missile Accident Hidden Away Next to State Wildlife Refuge in Jackson

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A 1960 explosion involving a nuclear-tipped missile at McGuire Air Force Base left radioactive contamination that required decades of cleanup. Wrightstown, NJ – A Cold War missile accident at what is now…

March 9, 2026

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