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Toms River Animal Shelter rally fights mayor’s push for county takeover

TOMS RIVER – A rally in support of Toms River’s Animal Shelter is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the shelter at 235 Oak Ave. Supporters of the shelter are concerned about Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to have Ocean County take over care of Toms River’s homeless animals. Rodrick has insisted […]

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No surrender in fight over Toms River mayor’s plan to cut cop jobs

TOMS RIVER – Those opposed to cutting two captains’ positions from the township’s police department plan to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Washington Street entrance to town hall. The press conference aims to show support for Toms River’s police department, according to Philip Brilliant, one of the organizers of […]

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Toms River NJ mayor cuts police jobs, says no need for council vote

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he has rescinded promotions in the township’s police department, and has instructed police Chief Mitch Little to create “a new table of organization based on the current staffing level of one captain and one deputy chief.” The mayor said that his action eliminates the need for the police […]

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