Toms River Business Improvement District

Downtown Toms River business incubator off to a slow start
Downtown Toms River business incubator off to a slow start
Downtown Toms River business incubator off to a slow start
Nearly six months after the Toms River Business Improvement District launched the opening of The Downtown Shops @53 Main to help new entrepreneurs by offering low rent and mentoring in the former Tommy's restaurant building, some of the tenants said it has been a work in progress, but they remain hopeful foot traffic will pick up as word of mouth spreads.
The TR Statues Say Goodbye
The TR Statues Say Goodbye
The TR Statues Say Goodbye
Here in Ocean County, we're used to Summer visitors. And this Summer, we had some unique ones. They didn't really do much traveling, but they hung around Toms River since early May.
Do You Know This Vandal?
Do You Know This Vandal?
Do You Know This Vandal?
Toms River Police are asking for your help to identify this vandal who apparently decided that it would be funny to knock over one of the Downtown Toms River statues. The sculptures, on loan from the Sweard Johnson Grounds For Sculpture, have become familiar sights in Toms River, being both a source of pride and fun, with endless photo opportunities. But one person decided that they wanted to ruin
New “Neighbors” Take Over Toms River
New “Neighbors” Take Over Toms River
New “Neighbors” Take Over Toms River
The newest faces on the streets of Toms River aren't very talkative - but they're not standoffish, they're statues! 20 life-size sculptures of people doing everyday things will be on display downtown through the end of the summer, featuring everything from two businessmen sharing a newspaper to a policeman writing a ticket...
Downtown Toms River Thriving
Downtown Toms River Thriving
Downtown Toms River Thriving
Have you been to Downtown Toms River lately? The addition of new restaurants and businesses is attracting lots of foot traffic, according to Bill Golkiewicz, Executive Director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District (BID).
Revitalizing Toms River
Revitalizing Toms River
Revitalizing Toms River
The Toms River Business Improvement District, known as Downtown Toms River, moves forward with plans to help revitalize the district with the help of new leadership.
Toms River Open For Business
Toms River Open For Business
Toms River Open For Business
Certainly the fenced-in fire-hollowed shell of an office building isn't good for Downtown Toms River, but an official with the Toms River Business Improvement District (TRBID) sees a silver lining in the tragedy. TRBID Executive Director Jody Alessandrine said the fire at the corner of Washington and Robbins Streets presents a new opportunity.