Toms River Political Pulse

Toms River Township Council Actions

• 🔥 Mayor Barred from Personal Car Use: Township Council voted 4-3 to prohibit Mayor Daniel Rodrick from...

Ocean County College powers $355.8M in annual economic impact and 4,849 jobs – 1 in every 69 county jobs.

• Vital for Toms River workforce...

Sheriff Mastronardy met federal leaders in D.C. during National Police Week, spotlighting Toms River-area priorities:

• Drugs: Coordinated with DEA...

Ocean County families rally against state funding cuts closing schools and driving tax hikes:

• Seniors stressed on fixed incomes, community...

GOP infighting escalates as council limits Mayor Rodrick's use of township Ford Explorer.

• 4-3 decision: Bars personal use, including 64-mile...

Key details for locals tracking school budgets:

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Community Room - High School Building
• Agenda: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call of members
  Attend to stay ahead on BOE finance decisions.

Cleanup is underway at the Clifton-Batchelor property, targeting at least 200 tons of soil and asbestos debris removal to make Toms River parks safer—at a cost of $94,000. Local taxpayers, watch these remediation costs.

Toms River Council Liquor License Vote

• 🔥 Bar Near Shooting Range: Toms River council members are due to vote this week on approving a liquor...

Public alert: Toms River Police and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office seek tips on a suspect who used a local resident’s stolen debit card.

• Suspect...

Key developments in Stavola Industries' 17-acre site modernization in Brick:

• Board of Adjustment hearings ongoing; must prove plan differs from 2008...

• Key vote ahead: Council to approve liquor license for restaurant/bar.
• Location concern: Adjacent to shooting range in same complex, separate...

Ocean County Courthouse Closure

• ⚡ Fire forces closure of Ocean County courts in Toms River with roads around Hooper and Madison avenues closed...

Gov. Sherrill’s $60.7B plan slashes Summer TAG, vital for 17,000 low-income students catching up in summer.

• Graduation at risk: Loss of momentum...

Toms River drivers brace for delays as $9.9M federal-funded repairs hit Route 70 & 9:

• This week (May 12-15): Daytime shoulder closures 7am-5pm on...

Local residents: Toms River Board of Education held its May 11 meeting – full 35:38 YouTube video now available for review. Stay informed on school matters!

Minor battery malfunction in a portable radio caused smoke odor, triggering full Ocean County Courthouse shutdown on May 11.

• Response: Emergency...

Taxpayer outrage boils over superintendent's pay jump to $308K despite desperate asset sales like trees and properties after $60M state aid loss since...

Jersey Shore towns gear up for tourism with safety measures against pop-up parties:

• Toms River/Ortley Beach enforces 10 p.m. curfew for...

The Toms River Town Council voted down an ordinance amending land use rules following a heated shouting match. This decision highlights local tensions over development policies.

School Board and District Updates

• 🔥 Superintendent Raise Approved: Toms River Board of Education approved a raise for Superintendent Michael...