Toms River Political Pulse

Board members openly admitted lost public trust after parents detailed late buses, unreachable phones, and unsafe conditions at the latest meeting.

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Federal tariffs and bans on Chinese DJI drones risk raising costs for Ocean County Sheriff's Office, which relies on them for 80-90% of U.S. police...

Lidl has signed a lease to open its first Toms River store in the long-vacant Foodtown space at Toms River Center on Route 37, occupying about 19,000...

Chief Guy Maire's retirement on Jan. 1, 2027 after 35 years leaves no current officers meeting state requirements for permanent chief, even as Mayor Rodrick plans promotions to build a stable leadership structure.

Toms River’s first emergency housing at the former Pelican Motel offers 25 pet-friendly rooms with on-site services to help residents secure permanent...

• 30,000 riders on Morristown, Gladstone and Montclair-Booten lines now end in Hoboken instead of New York Penn Station
• Many commuters report...

Restoration work has started at Toms River's Old Methodist Cemetery to fully repair it by 2028 ahead of the 200th anniversary of the township's first...

Toms River homeowners and renters can now install qualifying plug-in solar panels under 1,200 watts without utility approval, permits, or HOA bans,...

• Heavy rain today: 2-3 inches total expected across New Jersey with steady moderate to heavy downpours
• Minor flooding risk: Low threat of street or...

New Jersey's participation in the new bipartisan PJM Governors’ Collaborative seeks to give states more influence over regional electricity decisions...

Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach represented Ronald Hagan, 50, of Brick, who faced charges of hindering the apprehension of murder...

A suspected DUI driver knocked out a utility pole at Cox Cro Road and Whitesville Road in Toms River, sustaining serious injuries and causing a power outage.

Council President Dennis Shaning's inquiry to the Ocean County Board of Elections on Bay Head residents' voting eligibility has drawn bipartisan...

A $3.56 million boardwalk extension is rising on the long-vacant Joey Harrison's Surf Club site, turning a Sandy scar into a symbol of Ortley Beach...

• Commissioners approved nearly 90 acres across Eagleswood, Berkeley, and Plumsted to curb development pressure.
• $850,000 purchase blocks nine homes...

More than four years after a road-rage dispute led to gunfire on the Garden State Parkway, Anthony Zigarelli of Toms River has been charged with...

Chief Guy Maire retires January 1 after over 30 years, prompting internal promotions for the next leader.

• Succession steps: Township will promote...

Ocean County is advancing major infrastructure projects to ease traffic from rapid residential and commercial growth in the Lakewood corridor...

The SALT deduction cap continues to burden New Jersey residents, impacting more than 425,000 families according to Congressman Thomas Kean Jr.

New Jersey proposals to shift energy planning from the BPU into a new Treasury Division or standalone Department of Energy aim to boost generation...