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…

A sad day for Toms River Taxpayers as Council Votes Against Eliminating Sewer Bills, Free Healthcare for Political Allies

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…

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 Council Votes to Protect Full Health Benefits for Less Than Part-Time MUA Commissioners

Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today expressed his frustration with Toms River Council President Justin Lamb after Lamb voted on Wednesday night with what Rodrick calls the “Mo…

David Ciccozzi: Downtown Toms River Landowner Who Fought for Ten-Story Tower Votes to Defund Lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Councilman David Ciccozzi is fighting to defund Mayor Dan Rodrick’s lawsuit against a high-density ten-story apartment twin tower developer who is suing the town to push…

Toms River invites residents to hit local beaches and pool during sunny weather stretch

With clear skies and warm temperatures expected throughout the week, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of its local recreational offerings, including Ortley Beach, Bay Beach…

Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…

Toms River said no, but June primary election could revive canceled downtown tower project

Mo Hill allies could revive halted downtown tower project in Toms River GOP primary fight TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A June 10 Republican primary in Toms River is shaping up as a…

Toms River GOP Primary Could Have Big Impact on Downtown Twin Tower Apartments

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by incumbent Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has kicked off its re-election campaign ahead of a heated Republican primary…

Pink Shirt Protest in Toms River Against Cuts to Wasteful Spending at Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ—About eight protesters wearing pink shirts and pink hats descended upon Toms River Town Hall on Thursday to protest the reduction of government spending in the county seat. As Democrats…

School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…

Middletown Schools Silent After Carrying Out Political Hit on Teacher, Ordered by Deputy Mayor

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown school board has gone silent after two board members were caught paying a political operative $20,000 as a part of an orchestrated attack against Toms River Mayor…

Toms River Mayor Targeted at Teaching Job by Paid Middletown School Board Political Operatives

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…

Middletown School Board Members Paid Consultant $20,000 in Revenge Plot Against Teacher

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records in what Rodrick is calling a “total…

Middletown School Board Paid $20,000 to Controversial Political Consultant to Smear Teacher

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown School Board is embroiled in a political dispute with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, releasing confidential employment records in what Rodrick has called a “total hit job”…

Middletown School Board Retaliates Against Toms River Mayor, a Teacher in the District

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records in what Rodrick is calling a “total…

Toms River Rejects New Jersey’s Latest High Density, Low-Income Housing Demands

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council…

Toms River Mayor Slams Patch Reporter for Liberal Bias

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a recent press release, Mayor Rodrick took aim at Patch reporter Karen Wall, condemning what he described as her persistent liberal bias and irresponsible reporting regarding the…

Toms River planning board denies new five story downtown apartment building

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A second large apartment complex planned for Downtown Toms River was rejected last night by the planning board due to the impact the non-conforming project would pose to…

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