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Government
/ 3 years agoNo Tax Hike in Toms River This Year Despite Inflation, Mayor Says
Toms River’s mayor administration introduced the township’s operating budget for 2023 at a meeting of the township council Wednesday night, marking...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoCouncil Leaves Toms River Fire District Budget Intact Despite Defeat at the Polls
The operating budget for Toms River Fire District No. 2 was narrowly defeated at the polls in February, however the governing...
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Ocean County
/ 3 years agoOcean County Approves $9.4M Purchase of New Touchscreen Voting Machines
Ocean County residents will experience new technology when they vote in this year’s elections, with the county finalizing a decision to...
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Government
/ 3 years agoToms River Planning to Repair Ortley Beach for 2023 in Absence of Replenishment
[videopress u6qQqP6X] With it becoming clear that the Ortley Beach oceanfront will not be replenished or otherwise repaired in time for...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoRagin’ Bay: Coastal Storm Whips Up Wild Waves on the Bayfront
[videopress 45P6xSuk] A coastal storm that moved through the Jersey Shore region Tuesday brought rain and occasional snow showers throughout the...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoDEP Officials: BASF Approached State With Ciba-Geigy Deal; Land Favored Over Cash
Senior officials with the state Department of Environmental Protection addressed Shore area residents, officials and environmental advocates Monday night at a...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoProsecutors: Toms River Men Tried to Traffic Cocaine in Children’s Toy Boxes
A trio of local residents have been charged with a series of drug-related offenses are prosecutors said they attempted to traffic...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoCoastal Storm to Bring Rain, Snow, Wind to Shore Area Monday-Wednesday
Forecasters are calling for a coastal storm to move through the Shore area between Monday and Wednesday morning, bringing with it...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoToms River Fire That Injured Resident Determined to be Accidental
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has ruled a Toms River fire accidental as the resident of the home recovers from serious...
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Schools
/ 3 years agoProperty Value Increases Drove ‘Apocalyptic’ $14.4M Funding Cut to T.R. Schools, Officials Say
Toms River Regional schools superintendent Michael Citta said he could “scare the Dickens” out of residents by listing the potential consequences...
