Mayor Tom Kelaher

There's a battle brewing between Silverton EMS and Toms River Township after Mayor Tom Kelaher sent a letter to residents in the Silverton section telling them that their first aid squad will change in 2019.

Some good news in the years following Superstorm Sandy for homeowners in Toms River as township officials announce a reduction in flood insurance premiums.

With an increasing amount of criminal activity at Brown's Woods in Toms River police, along with Mayor Kelaher and his administration seek to make this area safer to live, work and play in.

Superstorm Sandy taught them exactly what they needed to know about defenses in Toms River, says Mayor Tom Kelaher. They're readier than ever.

The Township of Toms River is in the running for a $1 million grant from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge... but that's not all. Mayor Tom Kelaher says the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation has also made an offer:  If Toms River wins, the Foundation will match other pledges up to an additional $1 million...

There are Lots of challenges but even greater potential ahead in creating an economic corridor along Route 37 through Toms River, Berkeley Township, Manchester and Lakehurst.

A major setback for a proposed Super Walmart slated for construction on acreage that straddles the Toms River-Manchester border off Route 37.

This weekend's Toms River Food Fest will include a somber moment as the Township officially dedicates its 9/11 Memorial. The monument will be located in the Town Hall courtyard under the gazebo, and Mayor Tom Kelaher says it should be an impressive display...