TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin …
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Toms River Mayor Hill says don’t panic if you got a letter saying your taxes are going up
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Have you received a letter from a tax assessor who you never met and never saw the inside of your home? Are you worried that your …
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This $3.1 million waterfront home for sale in Toms River even has an indoor pool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the market for a $3 million home in Toms River, look no further. A home on Church Hill Drive, overlooking the Goose Creek …
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Toms River Charlie Brown’s closed for over a year? What’s Next? Texas Roadhouse?
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s been more than a year since Charlie Brown’s was forced to shut down. Once the home of the infamous local dive bar, Phil’s Liquor Locker …
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Rita’s Italian Ice CEO goes Undercover Boss in Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River will once again be the location for a hit television show as Rita’s Italian Ice CEO goes undercover. The area is famous for being …
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Marijuana smuggler who crossed the river in a floating truck sent to prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 32-year-old local man has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. …
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Toms River Township announces new recycling schedule after confusion and mixups in 2021
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has announced a new recycling schedule for 2022 to remedy the confusing schedule of 2022. “In an effort to improve service …
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Road rage leads to shooting on Garden State Parkway south of Toms River exit
Toms River, N.J.- The New Jersey State Police have arrested William Sabo, 22, of Berkeley, N.J., for allegedly brandishing a handgun and shooting at another vehicle on the Garden State …
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New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in …
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Woman Stands On Top Of Car To Take Selfie After Driving It Into Frozen River
Local residents used a kayak to rescue a woman whose car fell into icy water after she attempted to drive over a frozen river, police said in a statement. A …
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Toms River Mayor shames local businesses for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – As many cities across New Jersey are imposing indoor mask mandates, in Toms River, it’s the opposite. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has forced a business …
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Lacey township shoplifter detained for outstanding warrants in Toms River
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:34 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to Home Depot in reference to a shoplifter who fled in a vehicle. The …
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Undocumented driver plows into Toms River home also had no insurance, police report
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, January 14, 2022, at approximately 11:25 PM, police were dispatched to Cox Cro Road, near the intersection of Old Freehold Road, for a serious …
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Toms River Council changes meeting date to accommodate no-show attorney McGuckin, same time as school board meetings
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has moved their meeting dates from Tuesday where it has been held historically for many years to Wednesday night. The decision …
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Defiance is illegal, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill says in township property reevaluation message
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and the Toms River Township Council have announced a new property reevaluation. Historically, municipal revaluations balance residents’ fair share of property …
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Toms River Mayor Hill says town is seeking to purchase land to stop overdevelopment along Lakewood border
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill took a sharp turn on Monday and announced the township is now seeking to purchase property in the township’s northern section …
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Lavallette Police Officer Justin Lamb sworn in as Toms River Councilman
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time …
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McGuckin swears in Ciccozzi and Quinlisk at Toms River reorg meeting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – In an oath of allegiance to the McGuckin faction of the Toms River Republican party, James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi were sworn in as members of …
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Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman …
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Toms River man charged for double murder, after shooting two men in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who entered an apartment and shot two men in the head, killing them. Tyshaun Drummond, 39, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of …
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Toms River ‘twin towers’ apartment building approved by planning board
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The future of Toms River is coming soon. This week, the Toms River Planning Board has approved the first step in Toms River Mayor Mo Hill’s …
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Woman in critical condition after collision with garbage truck in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman is in critical condition after driving through a stop sign and colliding with a township garbage truck. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at approximately …
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Soldiers in Germany and Korea receive Christmas cards sent by Toms River students
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas cards sent by the Toms River school district students at the Early Learning Center have arrived at U.S. military bases in Germany and South Korea. …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tracy Seitz, a Washington Street Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, has been named a 2022 Extraordinary Educator by Curriculum Associates. This marks the second consecutive year Curriculum …
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Toms River High School North theatre troupe helps Beachwood PTO collect 170 toys for children in need
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from Toms River High School North’s theatre troupe rolled up their sleeves for the holidays and helped spread holiday cheer in the community. The Toms …