141 Unit Apartment Complex, Shopping Center Approved in Toms River

Toms River’s zoning board has approved a 141-unit apartment complex and an adjacent shopping center along the growing Route 9 corridor....

Toms River Residents to See $1.2M Reduction In Flood Insurance Premiums

Toms River officials announced Monday that the federal government will provide additional relief for flood insurance policyholders in the township. Toms...

Bill to Ban Smoking on N.J. Beaches Resurfaces

Free from the threat posed by former Gov. Chris Christie’s veto pen, a bill to prohibit smoking on public beaches throughout...

Toms River Council President: Won’t Ask Wittmann to Resign Over ‘Patronage’ E-mail

Responding to a round of tough criticism by a Toms River Democratic party leader, the Republican council president said he would...

Toms River Poised to Formally Purchase Troubled Motel for $3.3M

Toms River council members introduced an ordinance at their meeting Tuesday night to formally authorize the purchase of the Red Carpet...

Toms River Municipal Taxes to Remain Flat for 2018

Though still suffering from a loss of ratables nearly six years after Superstorm Sandy, Toms River officials adopted a municipal budget...

Auto Repair, Sales Facility Proposed for Route 9 in Toms River

A local company has submitted an application to the township’s planning board, seeking permission to build a 4,000 square foot vehicle...

Freeholder: Route 37, 166 Work Will be Sped Up; Economic Relief Sought for Businesses

Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari told Shorebeat on Friday that after meeting Gov. Phil Murphy’s staff at a bill signing ceremony...

Report: Nearly 10 Percent of Ocean County Residents on Food Stamps

Ocean County residents, largely outside the traditional commuting distance from high-paying employers in New York City and Philadelphia, have one of...

Suspect Sought in Toms River Arson, Attempted Murder Case

Police have identified a suspect in an April 7 fire that they say was intentionally set and intended to kill another...