Toms River Settles Justice Dept. Zoning Lawsuit: July Highlights

Toms River NJ

01 August, 2021

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council finalized the settlement of a Justice Department lawsuit, changing the town's zoning to 2 acres for houses of worship. That move in early July returned it to zoning that existed before 2017. Toms River also moved to ban retail cannabis businesses, but with an expiration date on the ban of Dec. 31 while officials consider what, if any, businesses they would allow. Read also about parents' concerns regarding potential curriculum changes, masks in the fall and other headlines from July. Toms River Council OKs Zoning Changes Approved By Justice Dept. TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night to finalize a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the township's zoning for houses of worship.... Read more Toms River Parents Tell Board To Say No On Sex Ed, Masks, Vaccine TOMS RIVER, NJ — A group of Toms River Regional School District parents who oppose curriculum changes and fear potential masking and vaccine mandates from the state Department of Education had a message... Read more Masks Optional In Toms River Schools Still The Plan For Fall TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Regional School District students and staff still will have the option on whether to wear masks in school in September, the superintendent said Wednesday, even as masking... Read more Toms River Man's Family Seeks Community's Help After Assault TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man who was seriously injured when he was punched during an argument on the 4th of July is facing several months of rehabilitation, and his family is seeking help with... Read more Toms River Ban On Retail Cannabis Businesses May Be Temporary TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council approved a ban on retail cannabis businesses in the township on Tuesday night. But that ban may not be the last word on the matter. ... Read more Toms River Warns Residents To Stop Renting Out Their Home Pools TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River residents who have been trying to rent out their private home swimming pools through websites are being warned they will face charges for violating the township's ordinances.... Read more Toms River School Board Names New Interim Superintendent TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional Board of Education has approved a new interim superintendent to lead the school district while it goes back to square one on its superintendent search.... Read more Toms River School Board Election: 8 Candidates File For 2 Seats TOMS RIVER, NJ — The field for the Toms River Regional Board of Education race is once again extensive, with eight candidates seeking two, three-year terms in Toms River and two seeking the South... Read more Bus Driver Shortage Forces New Start Times For Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER, NJ — An increasing shortage of bus drivers has forced the Toms River Regional School District to change start times for five of its schools for the fall. The five affected schools... Read more Toms River Officer, Samaritans Honored For Saving Motorcyclist TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River police officer and the good Samaritans who saved the life of a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a June crash were honored at the Toms River Township Council meeting... Read more Click here to get Patch email notifications, or download our app to have breaking news alerts sent right to your phone. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Toms River Patch on Facebook.