‘No’ Vote on Toms River Open Space Tax Could Stymie Land Buys for Two Years

Several Toms River officials this week endorsed the passage of a referendum allowing for a 1-cent increase in the township’s open...

Toms River Approves $1M Purchase of Boy Scout Property

Toms River officials unanimously approved the purchase of a four-acre property on Route 571 where the Jersey Shore Boy Scouts Council...

Toms River Signs Docs to Formally Acquire Surf Club Property

Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill signed two documents on Thursday to bring possession of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club...

Toms River Proposes Charging 3% Sales Tax for Hotel, Motel Stays

A proposed ordinance would create a 3 percent sales tax on hotel and motel stays in Toms River.  Currently, no special...

Toms River Council Agrees to Move Forward With 10-Story Building Downtown

The first, large-scale project to redevelop downtown Toms River took a step forward with Township Council approving a financial agreement with...

Plan to Build 10-Story High Rise in Downtown Toms River Draws Controversy

A plan to redevelop a portion of downtown Toms River with a 10-story, 285-unit high rise complex has elicited support from...

Toms River Takes Next Step in Surf Club Acquisition

The transfer of real estate approved this week is the latest step completed in the process of acquiring the Joey Harrison’s...

Toms River Chosen Over Brick for New VA Outpatient Center

A plan to replace the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic on Route 70 in Brick with a larger facility with more...

Developer Proposes Seven Buildings, 142 New Units for Toms River Apartment Complex

A major expansion of a Toms River apartment complex that has occasionally drawn scrutiny due to crime issues has been proposed...

Toms River Ups EMS Manpower on Barrier Island, Will Consider Part-Time Paid Staff

In response to calls from barrier island residents, Toms River officials have increased the number of EMTs on duty serving the...