Toms River Affordable Housing Victory as Council Approves Mayor’s Solid Plan to Contain State Mandated Overdevelopment

Toms River Council Members vote to approve Mayor Dan Rodrick’s housing settlement with the state of New Jersey, but three council members continue to put politics and petty differences ahead of the township’s future.

Toms River, New Jersey – The Toms River Township Council has approved the key component of Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s affordable housing plan, designating land along Route 9 near Lakewood for potential high-density development just ahead of a court-imposed deadline. The move, required under New Jersey’s Mount Laurel doctri...