Meridia Toms River 40 Urban Renewal, LLC filed the lawsuit on December 24, 2024 alleging civil rights violations and conflicts of interest over the repeal of the plan. Read for yourself.
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Daniel Rodrick’s Christmas “I Love it When a Plan Comes Together”
We would hope if Toms River has learned anything about Daniel Rodrick over the past 7 years, since he was elected in 2017 as a Democrat and switched to the Republican party in 2018, is that he is a calculated bastard (they can say it on TV). So calculated, knowing he was in trouble as […]
Why Does Councilman Justin Lamb Believe the Law Does Not Apply to Him?
Not once, but twice, Councilman Justin Lamb voted on ordinances that he has a direct conflict in accordance with NJSA 40A:9-22.5 “Code of Ethics for local government officers or employees under jurisdiction of Local Finance Board.” Let’s lay them out, with evidence! On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Toms River Township Council discussed and approved […]
Call All Animal Control Service Companies – Toms River has Finally Bid for Services
Earlier today, Toms River Township Purchasing Agent released Proposal 2025-145, Provision of Animal Control Services, with responses due by January 14, 2025. Let’s not forget that in 2024 Toms River Council declined to contract with A-Academy Termite & Pest Control of Howell, NJ, however Mayor Rodrick and Business Administrator used their services under the name […]
Who was the first to say “Follow the Money” and Why is that Important in Toms River
Screenwriter William Goldman attributed the phrase to Deep Throat, the informant who took part in revealing the Watergate Scandal, however, the phrase is mentioned neither in the book or in the movie. Rather the phrase “The key was the secret campaign-cash, and it should be all be traced, ” which author Bob Woodward says to […]
Toms River Mayor and Council Spar with Attorney for Developer at Council Meeting
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Toms River Council turned back the clock on the Downtown Redevelopment and by a vote of 4 to 2, repealed all of the downtown redevelopment. Mayor Daniel Rodrick said he and his team were put into office to stop the redevelopment and I have delivered. Michael Coskey, a lawyer […]
Mayor Rodrick Violates Toms River Municipal Code By Swearing in Peter Sundack as Chief of Police
At the last Toms River Council Meeting of 2024, Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick continued his rule of chaos and violations of Township Code by swearing in Peter Sundack at Chief of Police, officially replacing Chief Mitch Little, whom Rodrick forced into retirement earlier this year. Peter Sundack, who has been a lieutenant in the […]
Do You Remember Donald F. Burke? Mayor Rodrick’s Personal Attorney, Hired by Toms River Township
Remember on May 22, 2024, the Toms River Township Council approved two resolutions by 4-3 votes to add Donald F. Burke of Brick to the town’s legal pool and to award him a $50,000 contract as special counsel on the Ciba-Geigy litigation. The attorney hired by Toms River to represent the township in its battle […]
Toms River Residents Plead for Code Enforcement on Rentals…We Hear You and Want to Help
Last night, November 13, 2024, Toms River Residents pleaded to the Toms River Council to respond to Code Enforcement violations and issues and stop the boarding houses in our neighborhoods and lack of property upkeep. Toms River Township Attorney Peter Pascarella said “if you report it, they will enforce it. With no CO requirement on […]
Council Vice President Leaves Council Meeting…Again
Council Vice President Lynn O’Toole heard enough last night and walked off the council. Not her first time, we should make it her last! Once again, at last night’s Toms River Council Meeting, Council Vice-President stood up and walk out of the meeting, no “excuse me” and no reason! According to Robert’s Rules of Order, […]