Uproar Arises In Toms River Superintendent Search: April Recap

Toms River NJ

03 May, 2021

5:45 AM

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — It's supposed to be a nonpolitical entity, but allegations of political motivations in the search for a new superintendent are roiling the Toms River Regional Board of Education. The internal strife was revealed at two recent school board meetings and have set off arguments and finger-pointing across the town. You can read more about that below. You also can read about Toms River firefighter Brian Sauers, who went home six weeks after suffering a medical event while fighting the forest fire in Brick and Lakewood in mid-March. Read that and more headlines from May in Toms River below. Toms River Superintendent Search Accusations Heat Up TOMS RIVER, NJ — A week after a Toms River Regional Board of Education member accused a Toms River councilman of trying to pressure school board members on their votes on a new superintendent, the... Read more Read more: Toms River School Board Member Accuses Councilman Of Interference Accusations Fly Over Toms River Superintendent Search 6 Weeks After Forest Fire, Toms River Firefighter Goes Home BRICK, NJ — Brian Sauers paused for a moment as he climbed into New Jersey Forest Fire Service truck No. 33, standing on the passenger-side step, waving to the crowd that gathered to cheer him.... Read more Toms River Residents Urge Council To Reconsider Weed Biz Ban TOMS RIVER, NJ — Six months after 64 percent of Toms River voters approved a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, many are wondering why the Township Council is considering a... Read more Toms River Approves $438K For Dune Repair Project TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council approved a contract Tuesday night for $438,525 to repair the dunes that were badly damaged in the February nor'easter, with the goal of having them... Read more Rental Assistance Grants Available To Ocean County Residents TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County residents who are struggling to pay their rent or may be facing eviction because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental... Read more Four-Story Hotel Proposal For Americana Site OK'd In Toms River TOMS RIVER, NJ — The site of the former Americana Motel is slated to become home to a 79-room hotel designed for business travelers, after the Toms River Planning Board voted to approve the proposal... Read more 2 Toms River Students Earn Spots At International Science Fair TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Toms River North students will be presenting their scientific research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the district announced. Freshman Kaitlyn... Read more Toms River Man Stole Paint For Blue Line On Hooper Ave.: Police TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man accused of painting a pro-law enforcement blue line down Hooper Avenue is facing additional charges, after police say he shoplifted the paint he used for the blue... Read more