Letter: Why I support Daniel Rodrick For Toms River Council
I can tell you from the late 80’s to the current timeframe Toms River has expanded, developed and utilized almost every lot or site in town! We have come full circle from…
Toms River Council Candidate: End Special Deals for Developers on Lakewood Border
by Daniel Rodrick, Toms River Special deals given to developers by the Council and their appointed boards have resulted in the construction of 1400 new units of housing on the Lakewood border.…
Wall Street Millionaire Tax Increase Pledge Rises to $9.2 Billion
TRENTON-So far this month, one candidate for governor has vowed to increase New Jersey taxes by $9.2 billion dollars. Yes, I said billion. After pledging a $9 billion increase just a week…
District, Legislative Efforts Help Restore State Funding for Toms River Schools
$3.3 million cut reduced to zero Oct. 18, 2017, Toms River— This past June, the state announced a revised funding plan that would cost Toms River Regional Schools $3.3 million, despite…
Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be the beneficiaries of a new building to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy that will be located on…
Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations
TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…
Robert DeNiro, Harvey Weinstein Fundraiser Canceled for Millionaire Murphy’s New Jersey Governor Campaign
TRENTON-Did Democrat millionaire Wall Street executive take nearly $30,000 in cash from disgraced Hollywood icon Harvey Weinstein? That was a topic of debate at this week’s gubernatorial debate between Lt. Governor Kim…
Pups, pigs arrive in N.J. from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico (PHOTOS)
MADISON — Another 181 pets from Puerto Rico are on the path to finding new homes in New Jersey after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, thanks to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare…
Public Records Reveal Jackson Business Administrator, Mayor Feared Charlottesville Style Attacks During Town’s Battle Against Orthodox Jews
JACKSON-As the situation got tense during township council meetings this summer over a battle between the Jackson Township Council and the Orthodox Jewish community regarding the construction of eruvs, emails released this…
Is Christie’s New Opioid Fight Sincere or is it a Stepping Stone to Becoming Drug Czar
TRENTON-Governor Chris Christie sat back and watched New Jersey’s heroin epidemic spiral out of control for 7 of his first 8 years in office, but in the past year, the governor has…
Did Christie Divert Millions of Education Dollars to Opioid Fight? Gov Says “Liar!”
TOMS RIVER — They’ve called each other names before, and it continued Wednesday. Gov. Chris Christie had an angry response when asked about Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto’s statements that he broke a…
Governor Christie Dumps $20 Million into Barnegat Bay
Press Release Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today visited Ocean County’s Cattus Island Park in Toms River to announce a comprehensive action plan…
Toms River School District Celebrates Grand Opening of Grant-Funded Active Learning Center
In an event culminating months of efforts, Toms River Regional Schools hosted a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of a new Active Learning Center located at…
AP, SAT Scores Offer Evidence of Growth for Toms River Students
Recent statistical evidence shows that students at Toms River Regional Schools are performing at a higher level than in years past. Participation in advanced placement (AP) classes has increased rather dramatically at…
Freeholder Director Vicari To Lead 2020 Census Count Efforts for Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari will lead Ocean County’s 2020 Census Count efforts. “Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, our nation conducts a census…
AP, SAT Scores Offer Evidence of Growth for Toms River Regional Students
Performance Improvement Aligns With Dropoff in Dropouts Recent statistical evidence shows that students at Toms River Regional Schools are performing at a higher level than in years past. Participation in advanced placement…
REPORT: Toms River Police Department Hacked, Thousands of Records May Have Been Exposed
TOMS RIVER — Thousands of people may have had sensitive personal information exposed to hackers in a data breach at the Toms River Police Department headquarters, according to a report. The township…
Toms River 11u All Star Champs Honored at Town Hall
While most of New Jersey was focusing on the Holbrook 12u Little League All-Stars at the Little League World Series this summer, the Toms River Little League 11u all-stars quietly secured a…
Toms River Regional Schools Named 2017 Distinguished Organization of the Year
The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has named the Toms River Regional School District its 2017 “Distinguished Organization of the Year.” In a notification letter to Superintendent David Healy, the Chamber…
Toms River Regional Schools Publishes Booklet of District Feats, Goals
Toms River Regional School District has issued a 23-page booklet outlining its recent accomplishments, providing historical context, and informing the community about exciting initiatives as it dives into the 2017-2018 school year.…