Toms River Council Grudgingly OK’s Affordable Housing Plan, Expansion of Apartment Complex

Toms River Township council members this week described their position as being between a rock and a hard place, presented with...

Major Upgrades Proposed for Marina Near Route 37 Bridge in Toms River

A marina near the Route 37 bridges in Toms River would receive a significant upgrade under a plan that will appear...

Starbucks, Drive-Through Lane Approved to Replace Route 37 Gas Station

The Toms River Township zoning board has approved the construction of a Starbucks location on Route 37 to replace a long-shuttered...

Toms River Council Approves Affordable Housing Framework One Day Before Judge’s Deadline

The Toms River Township council on Wednesday night voted to approve an ordinance establishing a potential zone for affordable housing, one...

Toms River Mayoral Op-Ed: ‘Council is Trying to Force the 10-Story Towers Back on Us, I Need Your Help to Stop It!’

The following Op-Ed column has been submitted by Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick: The new council majority is trying to force...

Community Medical Center Seeking Approval for 7-Story Expansion

Community Medical Center’s multi-year expansion and renovation plan is poised to enter its second phase, starting with a hearing before Toms...

Car Wash Proposed to Replace Former Friendly’s Restaurant in Toms River

A once-bustling Friendly’s restaurant in Toms River would be replaced by an ultra-modern car wash facility under a proposed filed with...

Judge Gives Toms River Until April 9 to Pass Affordable Housing Measures, Or Face Lawsuits

A judge has granted a request by Toms River Township officials to extend the deadline to pass several measures which would...

New Jersey Plans Flashing Beacons to Ortley Beach, Ocean Beach Pedestrian Crosswalks

The Toms River Township council has been asked to endorse a plan presented by the state Department of Transportation to add...

Toms River Asks Court for Extension to Adopt Affordable Housing, Zoning Ordinances

Toms River Township has asked a judge to grant an extension of time to adopt ordinances that would effectuate an affordable...