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Petition Challenging Toms River Police Cuts Ordinance Certified - Toms River, NJ - The recall petition certification gives the Township Council 2 options on the ordinance that cut 2 captains' positions and a patrol officer.

Toms River Council OKs Controversial Police Staffing Ordinance - Toms River, NJ - A raucous meeting that lasted nearly four hours was punctuated by multiple shouting matches between the public and town officials.

It is unclear if the Toms River Township Council will vote on the police staffing measure Feb. 14. The mayor says a vote is no longer necessary.

Mayor Daniel Rodrick said his actions make it unnecessary for the Township Council to vote on a controversial reduction in police department jobs.

Valentine's Day Vote Set For Toms River Police Staffing Ordinance - Toms River, NJ - Public notices published Wednesday announced the date the ordinance is scheduled for a vote, following a chaotic Zoom meeting.

Antisemitic Commenter Forces End To Chaotic Toms River Zoom Meeting - Toms River, NJ - The meeting, which reached its 500-attendee capacity, was halted before a vote on a controversial police staffing ordinance.

A vote on a measure to cut the two captains' positions is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 31. The meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom.

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he wants to extend animal shelter hours to help more dogs and cats get adopted.

A public hearing on Jan. 31 will allow Toms River residents to speak out on a plan to hire EMTs at the cost of eliminating police captain positions.

Rodrick Makes Sweeping Changes To Toms River Administration - Toms River, NJ - "Wait until you see what we do in our first 100 days," Mayor Daniel Rodrick said in his comments after taking the oath of office.