Toms River public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several subdivision and site plan applications, including a large residential project. The board will also vote on resolutions for previously approved commercial and mixed-use projects.

• Proposed 131-lot development by Promenade Toms River, LLC at Lakewood Rd & Clayton Ave
• Proposed multi-family and retail project by EETTSA, LLC at Bimini Drive & Route 37
• Proposed 9,700 sq ft medical/professional office at 354 Lakehurst Road
• Resolution for mixed-use/commercial and 2 residential units at 26 Seventh Ave
• Resolution for 13,500 sq ft office building at 1492 & 1500 Lakewood Road

The Planning Board unanimously approved purchase orders for escrow and general‑fund billing for board professionals. It adopted two resolutions for major site plans at 1256 Indian Head Road and 1492 Lakewood Road, each with four affirmative votes. The board also approved Alcoeur Homes’ minor subdivision with variances, receiving six affirmative votes, and rescheduled two other minor subdivision applications to January 7 2026.

• Approved escrow billing purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, engineers (unanimously)
• Approved general‑fund billing purchase orders for board attorneys and CSR (unanimously)
• Adopted resolution for 1256 Indian Head Road major site plan (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution for 1492 Lakewood Road major site plan (4‑0)
• Approved Alcoeur Homes minor subdivision with variances (6‑0)
• Rescheduled 11 Spruce Street LLC minor subdivision to Jan 7 2026 (extension granted)
• Rescheduled Silvertown Lily LLC minor subdivision to Jan 7 2026 (extension granted)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved escrow refund vouchers for two commercial properties and adopted the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a bulk variance for 1878 Monitor Drive and approved variances for three residential pool applications and a pergola. The most significant action was approving the Riverwood Chase Condo major plan, which removes 12 parking stalls, adds 110 new stalls for a net gain of 99, and includes site redesigns. All approvals were passed with seven affirmative votes except the bulk variance, which received six votes.

• Approved escrow refund vouchers for 1922 Hooper Ave, LLC and 1901 Route 35 North LLC (7 votes)
• Approved February 13, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (7 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for 1878 Monitor Drive (6 votes)
• Approved pool and related variances for Adam Harlan at 297‑54 Tenth Street (7 votes)
• Approved pool and related variances for Michael & Jillian Messina at 15 Barbados Avenue (7 votes)
• Approved pergola variance for Robert Werko at 1821 Lookout Drive (7 votes)
• Approved Riverwood Chase Condo major plan, net gain of 99 parking spaces (7 votes)

Township Council

The Township Council will vote on final readings for ordinances regarding a soccer association lease and a speed limit reduction. The body is also considering the acquisition of property at 1 Robbins Parkway and a settlement regarding the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Acquisition of 1 Robbins Parkway (Block 668, Lot 13) via purchase or eminent domain
• 10-year lease agreement with Toms River Soccer Association for Block 298, Lot 5
• Speed limit reduction from 30 mph to 25 mph on Adams Avenue between Vaughn Avenue and Buoy Place
• Settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (Docket No. Ocn-L-331-25)
• New four-year collective negotiations agreement with Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 137 A

The Township Council approved a resolution ratifying the settlement agreement that resolves the Fair Share Housing Center challenge and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the associated Memorandums of Agreement. The council also approved the November 12 minutes, a high‑school football presentation, and several executive‑session actions. All approvals were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved high‑school football presentation (7-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved return to open meeting (7-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes (6-1)
• Approved Settlement Agreement ratifying affordable‑housing settlement (6-1)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute related Memorandums of Agreement (6-1)

Planning Board

The Toms River Planning Board will approve purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, and engineers. It will also adopt two preliminary and final major site plans with variances that were previously approved at the November 5, 2025 meeting. Additional items include several minor subdivision applications that require board action.

• Approve escrow and general‑fund purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, and engineers
• Approve major site plan for Robert & Julia Shino, Block 1026 (mixed‑use/commercial & 2 residential units, 6,500 sq ft)
• Approve major site plan for 1492 Lakewood Road LLC, Block 412.41 (13,500 sq ft office building)
• Approve minor subdivision for 11 Spruce BH LLC, Block 655.02 (lots 32‑38, zone R‑50, 3,010 sq ft)
• Approve minor subdivision with variances for Silverton Lily LLC, Block 172.04 (lot 15, zone RR, 2.093 acres)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several pending applications, including a Starbucks with drive‑thru and a digital billboard variance on Lots 5.01 and 5.02 of 1632 NJ Route 37. The board will also act on a new pool and outdoor‑kitchen request at 1878 Monitor Drive and approve multiple general and escrow vouchers. An announcement notes that Mary Jo Puma’s variance and minor site plan for 960 Fischer Bivd has been carried to the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of general vouchers for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC; Dasti & Staiger; and Remington & Vernick Engineers
• Approval of escrow vouchers for Dasti & Staiger; Remington & Vernick; ARH Associates; and Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm et al
• Pending application #13945: Starbucks with drive‑thru and digital billboard variance, plus bulk variance, on Lots 5.01 and 5.02, 1632 NJ Route 37
• New application #13955: In‑ground pool, patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and rear deck extension at 1878 Monitor Drive (Zone R‑75)
• Announcement: Mary Jo Puma’s Use (D1) variance and minor site plan for 960 Fischer Bivd carried to the Jan 8 2026 meeting

The Zoning Board adopted a resolution approving a D(1) variance, bulk variance and major site plan for 305 Main Street with six votes. It also approved the Anthony Ciccodicola pool, patio, outdoor kitchen and deck application with seven votes. Several general and escrow vouchers for consulting firms were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution for Manjit Bajwa Singh – 305 Main St – D(1) variance, bulk variance & major site plan (6 votes)
• Approved Anthony Ciccodicola pool, patio, outdoor kitchen and deck application (7 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC (7 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm et al (7 votes)

Township Council

The Township Council is considering the dissolution of the Toms River Township Municipal Utilities Authority and the creation of a new Wastewater Collection Services Utility. The meeting also includes several first-reading ordinances regarding township code amendments and property acquisition.

• Dissolution of the Toms River Township Municipal Utilities Authority
• Proposed acquisition of 1 Robbins Parkway (Block 668, Lot 13)
• Contract for Ortley Beach Streetscape and Gateway Treatment Project with Fai-Gon Electric Inc. not to exceed $1,800,426.25
• Contract for playground equipment and surfacing for five parks not to exceed $1,550,774.11
• Road Drainage Improvements Project contract to Earle Asphalt Company not to exceed $1,322,613.13

The Township Council approved a lease agreement with the Toms River Soccer Association for a 10‑year term on land in Riverwood Park. It also adopted an ordinance reducing the speed limit on Adams Avenue (Zone 2) from 30 mph to 25 mph. The council amended claims‑approval procedures, entered and exited an executive session, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved lease with Toms River Soccer Association (10‑year, all council Yes)
• Reduced Adams Avenue speed limit to 25 mph (all council Yes)
• Amended claims‑approval ordinance (approved 3‑Yes, 4‑No; motion failed)
• Approved September 24 meeting minutes (all Yes, President Lamb did not vote)
• Approved honoring resolutions and presentations (all Yes)
• Entered executive session (4‑Yes, 3‑No)
• Returned to open meeting (all Yes)
• Approved executive‑session minutes (6‑Yes, 1‑No)

Planning Board

The Toms River Planning Board will consider several items, including approval of purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, and engineers. It will vote on a minor site plan (PB 25-035) for Homestead Run LP covering 75.92 acres with a 1,500‑sq‑ft storage shed. The board will note the rescheduling of two major site‑plan applications—McDonald’s USA, LLC and EETTSA, LLC—to future meetings, with one requiring public notice. Additional applications that need public notice will also be reviewed.

• Approve purchase orders for escrow and general‑fund billing to board attorneys, planners, and engineers
• Approve minor site plan (PB 25-035) for Homestead Run LP, 75.92 acres, 1,500 sq ft storage shed
• Reschedule McDonald’s USA, LLC major site plan with variances (Block 539, Lot 2.04, 1256 Indian Head Road) to Dec 17 2025 (no public notice required)
• Reschedule EETTSA, LLC major site plan and subdivision (Block 506.01, Lots 1.01‑1.07, Bimini Drive & Route 37) to Dec 3 2025 (public notice required)
• Review applications requiring public notice: Robert & Julia Shino (Block 1026, mixed‑use/commercial & 2 residential units) and 1492 Lakewood Road LLC (Block 412.41, 13,500 sq ft office building)

The Planning Board unanimously approved purchase orders for escrow and general‑fund billing. A minor site‑plan resolution for Homestead Run LP was approved by five votes. The board approved a mixed‑use development on 1256 Indian Head Road (six votes) and an office building on Lakewood Road (six votes).

• Approved escrow billing purchase orders (unanimously)
• Approved general‑fund billing purchase orders (unanimously)
• Approved minor site‑plan resolution for Homestead Run LP (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved Robert & Julia Shino mixed‑use major site plan with variances (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved 1492 Lakewood Road LLC office building major site plan with variances (6 affirmative votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved several administrative items, including vouchers and meeting minutes, each with unanimous votes. It also adopted three bulk variance resolutions and approved the variance and site plan for 305 Main Street, converting it to a gas station with conditions, by a 7‑vote majority.

• Approved Dasti & Staiger general voucher (7 votes)
• Approved escrow vouchers for Dasti & Staiger, Remington & Vernick, ARH Associates (7 votes each)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 23, 2025 meeting (7 votes)
• Approved the 2026 Zoning Board meeting schedule (7 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Walter & Lisa Gotsch, 263 Harbor Court (6 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Pam Mastronardy, 1235 Coulter Street (6 votes)
• Approved use and D3 variance, minor site plan & subdivision for Hope Sheds Light, 1070 Hooper Ave (6 votes)
• Approved variance and site plan for 305 Main Street gas station conversion (7 votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will note that the application of EETTSA, LLC for a preliminary and final major site plan and major subdivision (Block 506.01 at Bimini Drive and Route 37) has been rescheduled to the November 5, 2025 meeting, and that a public notice is required. The board will also consider a minor site plan for Homestead Run LP, Block 298, Lot 1.01, a 75.92‑acre parcel with a 1,500‑sq‑ft storage shed, which does not require public notice. The remainder of the agenda follows standard procedural items.

• Rescheduled EETTSA, LLC major site plan and subdivision (Block 506.01, Bimini Drive & Route 37) to Nov 5, 2025 – public notice required
• Minor site plan – Homestead Run LP, Block 298, Lot 1.01, 75.92 acres, 1,500 sq ft storage shed – public notice not required

The Toms River Township Planning Board voted to approve the minor site plan for a new 1,500‑sq‑ft storage shed on the existing parking lot adjacent to the clubhouse. The motion was made by Mr. Heinzman, seconded by Mr. Pascarella, and received eight affirmative votes. The board also announced that the EETTSA, LLC major site plan application has been rescheduled to the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minor site plan for 1,500‑sq‑ft storage shed (8-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several bulk and use variance applications for residential additions and commercial developments. The board will also vote on resolutions of approval for previously heard appeals.

• Appeal #13951: Addition, pool, and deck at 263 Harbor Court
• Appeal #13954: Accessory building at 1235 Coulter Street
• Appeal #13947: Second floor addition and two residential units at 960 Fischer Blvd
• Appeal #13952: Subdivision and addition to House of Hope at 1070 Hooper Avenue
• Resolutions of approval for 3304 Windsor Avenue and 24 Bayside Terrace North

The Zoning Board approved four payment vouchers, each with seven affirmative votes. It adopted two bulk variances (5‑0 votes each) and approved three new residential variance applications with seven votes each. The Mary Jo Puma mixed‑use proposal was deferred to the November 13 meeting.

• Approved four payment vouchers (Denise L. Sweet, Dasti & Staiger, Remington & Vernick, ARH Associates) – 7 affirmative votes each
• Adopted bulk variance for Philip & Diane Zranchev, 3304 Windsor Ave – 5 affirmative votes
• Adopted bulk variance for Michael Pisani, 24 Bayside Terrace North – 5 affirmative votes
• Approved Walter & Losa Gotsch residential variance application – 7 affirmative votes
• Approved Pam Mastronardy accessory‑building variance application – 7 affirmative votes
• Approved Hope Sheds Light subdivision and addition variance (no vote tally recorded)
• Deferred Mary Jo Puma mixed‑use variance application to the November 13 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on resolutions for a minor subdivision on Hickory Street and a site plan for an office building on Lakewood Road. The board will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and approve professional purchase orders.

• Resolution for 2nd extension of time: Minor subdivision with variances at Hickory Street (Block 87, Lots 1-5 & 11-40)
• Resolution for preliminary & final major site plan: 3-story 11,600 sq ft office building at 1381 Lakewood Rd (Block 410.04, Lot 3 & 4)
• Adoption of 2026 meeting schedule
• Approval of purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, and engineers
• Notice: McDonald’s USA, LLC application for 1256 Indian Head Road rescheduled to November 5, 2025

The board unanimously adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. It also unanimously approved purchase orders for escrow billing and general fund billing for its attorneys, planners, and engineers. The board approved a 2% time extension for a minor subdivision with variances (File PB 23-015 Hickory Street) with four affirmative votes. The board approved a preliminary and final major site plan with variances for 1381 Lakewood Road (File PB 25-019) with four affirmative votes.

• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approve escrow billing purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, engineers (unanimous)
• Approve general fund billing purchase orders for board attorneys (unanimous)
• Approve 2% extension of time for minor subdivision with variances, File PB 23-015 Hickory Street (4 affirmative votes)
• Approve preliminary & final major site plan with variances, File PB 25-019 1381 Lakewood Road (4 affirmative votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment will process escrow refund vouchers for two property owners, adopt a resolution extending time for VRE Storage LLC, and hold public hearings on three bulk‑variance applications—a garage addition on Windsor Avenue, a covered deck on Bayside Terrace, and a Starbucks drive‑thru with a digital billboard on Route 37. No testimony is expected for the three applications.

• Statutory extension of time approved for VRE Storage Toms River, LLC (Oak & Bay Ave, Block 578, Lot 14).
• Refund voucher issued to Sait Aydin (Block 794.02, Lots 1‑6, 16, 17).
• Refund voucher issued to Anthony Gingerelli (Block 724.31, Lot 14).
• Bulk variance for a 1‑story garage addition on Lot 259, 3304 Windsor Avenue (R‑75).
• Bulk variance for a Starbucks drive‑thru, digital billboard and site improvements on Lots 5.01‑5.02, 1632 NJ Route 37 (HB zone).

The Zoning Board approved escrow refund vouchers and adopted the January 9, 2025 minutes, each with seven affirmative votes. It also adopted a statutory extension of time for VRE Storage Toms River, LLC with four affirmative votes. Two variance applications – a garage addition for Philip & Diane Zranchev and a roof over a deck for Michael Pisani – were approved with seven affirmative votes each. The Starbucks and digital billboard proposal was postponed to the November 13, 2025 meeting for further testimony.

• Approved escrow refund vouchers (7 affirmative votes)
• Adopted January 9, 2025 minutes (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved VRE Storage statutory extension of time (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved garage addition variance for Zranchev (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved roof‑over‑deck variance for Pisani (7 affirmative votes)
• Postponed Starbucks and digital billboard application to Nov 13, 2025

Township Council

The Toms River Township Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including tax refund authorizations, veteran status certifications, a road restriping plan for Route 571, and agreements for Clifton Ave Park. Several contracts for police equipment and vehicles are also on the agenda, with total values ranging from $58,919 to $605,797. The meeting includes routine consent items and reports on building and recreation department revenues.

• Authorize award of contracts to Witmer Public Safety ($101,130) and Atlantic Tactical ($56,997.80) for firearms and equipment, total not to exceed $158,127.80
• Authorize purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD for the Police Department, maximum $58,919.22
• Authorize award of contracts to upfit police vehicles, total not to exceed $605,797.18
• Support Ocean County Engineering Department plan to restripe Route 571 (Bey Lea Road) from Route 623 (Old Freehold Road) to N. Bay Avenue and add a center lane
• Enable agreement with NJ Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program for Clifton Ave Park

The Township Council approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and adopted the consent agenda (excluding items J & L). It authorized a $2,155.88 tax refund to Sutton Land Title Agency and approved tax cancellations and pro‑rated refunds for five properties owned by 100% disabled veterans. The Council also supported restriping Route 571 (Bey Lea Road) and authorized levying property‑maintenance code costs as a tax lien.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous among those present)
• Approved Consent Agenda (except J & L) (unanimous among those present)
• Approved refund of $2,155.88 to Sutton Land Title Agency (unanimous among those present)
• Approved tax cancellation and pro‑rated refund for 983 Cedar Grove Road (Block 442.51 Lot 17) (unanimous among those present)
• Approved tax cancellation and pro‑rated refund for 468 Madison Ave (Block 684.02 Lot 1) (unanimous among those present)
• Approved tax cancellation and pro‑rated refund for 3446 Jefferson Avenue (Block 1076.03 Lot 6) (unanimous among those present)
• Approved resolution supporting restriping Route 571 (Bey Lea Road) from Route 623 to N. Bay Avenue (unanimous among those present)
• Approved resolution to levy Section 111 International Property Maintenance Code costs as a tax lien (unanimous among those present)

Planning Board

The Toms River Township Planning Board will meet to act on resolutions approving several site plans and subdivisions, including a motel renovation and a mausoleum, and to consider a request for a second extension of time for a subdivision with variances.

• Resolution to approve 3rd extension of time for minor subdivision at 231 Warner St
• Resolution to approve minor site plan for 36 motel rooms at 3324 Route 37
• Resolution to approve minor site plan for 5,100 sq ft mausoleum at 1722 Silverton Road
• Resolution to approve minor site plan for driveway realignment at 954 Lakewood Road
• Request for 2nd extension of time for minor subdivision with variances at Hickory Street

The Toms River Planning Board approved multiple resolutions extending timeframes for subdivision projects and authorizing several minor site plans. It also approved a two‑year extension for a minor subdivision with variances. The board gave final approval to a preliminary and final major site plan for a three‑story office building at 1381 Lakewood Road. All motions were adopted with affirmative votes ranging from four to five members.

• Approved extension of time for preliminary & final major subdivision (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved extension of time for minor subdivision (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan with variances for Shria Holdings LLC (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan for Ocean County Memorial Park mausoleum (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan for Woods Equity driveway realignment (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan for Haza Bell expansion of walk‑in freezer (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved 2‑year extension for minor subdivision with variances (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved 3‑story office building site plan at 1381 Lakewood Road (5 affirmative votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a bulk variance for a property at 31 Leone Road. The board also approved a use and bulk variance for a proposed gas station and convenience store at 305 Main Street, and granted a statutory time extension for a self-storage project on Oak Avenue.

• Approved Bulk Variance for 31 Leone Road
• Approved Use & Bulk Variance for 305 Main Street
• Granted Statutory Extension for VRE Storage project
• Approved vouchers for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC
• Approved vouchers for Dasti & Staiger

The Zoning Board approved a one‑year extension of the minor subdivision approval for VRE Storage of Toms River (Block 578, Oak Avenue & Bay Avenue) with six affirmative votes. It also adopted two bulk‑variance resolutions—Doug Klee (31 Leone Road) and Shia Weber/NJ Home Care Services (105 Sunset Ave)—each with four affirmative votes. All general and escrow vouchers presented were approved with six affirmative votes. The application to convert 305 Main Street to a gas station and convenience store was carried over to the October 23, 2025 meeting for further review.

• Approved VRE Storage one‑year subdivision extension (6‑0)
• Adopted bulk variance for Doug Klee‑31 Leone Road (4‑0)
• Adopted bulk variance for Shia Weber/NJ Home Care Services‑105 Sunset Ave (4‑0)
• Approved General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC (6‑0)
• Approved General Voucher for Dasti & Staiger (6‑0)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for Dasti & Staiger (6‑0)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (6‑0)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for ARH Associates (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, and engineers. It approved a street vacation for Dover Development Group and several minor subdivision and site‑plan applications, each receiving the required affirmative votes. All motions were adopted as recorded.

• Approved escrow billing purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, engineers (unanimous)
• Approved general fund billing purchase orders for board attorneys (unanimous)
• Approved street vacation for Dover Development Group (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision for 14 Martin LLC (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision with variances for Anthony Caramico (4 affirmative votes)
• Approved one‑year extension of time for Trestates LLC (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved extension of time for Shore Gardens Realty LLC (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan for Shria Holdings LLC (7 affirmative votes)

Township Council

The council approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes and closed public comment unanimously. It approved Item 7 with one abstention and passed the street‑vacation ordinance for Pinehurst Street (4‑Yes, 3‑No). The bond ordinance for $8.9 M of capital improvements was read but no vote was recorded.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes votes)
• Closed public comment (all members voted Yes)
• Approved Item 7 (Yes: Byrne, Nivison, O'Toole, Quinlisk, Coleman, Lamb; Abstain: Ciccozzi)
• Approved Item 8 – vacated portion of Pinehurst Street between Lakewood Road (Route 9) and Mountain Avenue (4 Yes, 3 No)
• Bond ordinance for $8,906,000 capital improvements presented (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three bulk‑variance appeals for residential properties and granted a use variance to convert a senior‑healthcare facility into a private high school. It also approved a deck and shed variance for a property on Leone Road. All approvals were adopted with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved bulk variance for Donald Oxley, 1944 Merrimac Drive (5 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for John G. Sierchio, 55 Silver Beach Road (5 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Marc & Robyn Harris, 3205 Cart Lane (5 votes)
• Approved deck and shed variance for Doug Klee, 31 Leone Road (7 votes)
• Approved use variance and site‑plan for Shia Weber/NJ Home Care, 105 Sunset Avenue (7 votes)
• Adopted minutes of Dec 12 2024 meeting (7 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Denise L. Sweet Associates, LLC (7 votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved several items, including a recommendation to the Township Council to vacate a portion of Germania Court. It also adopted a resolution for a 4‑lot self‑storage and retail project at 1127 Hooper Ave, and approved two minor subdivision applications. All motions were approved by vote.

• Approved purchase orders for board professionals (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for 4‑lot self‑storage & retail at 1127 Hooper Ave (5 affirmative votes)
• Recommended street vacation of part of Germania Court to Township Council (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision for 14 Martin Road (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision with variances for 216 Foster Road (6 affirmative votes)

Township Council

The council unanimously approved the June 30 meeting minutes. It then adopted an ordinance reducing speed limits on Route 527/Whitesville Road to 45 mph between State Highway 70 and Brentwood Avenue and to 40 mph between Brentwood Avenue and the Dover‑Jackson line. Finally, the council approved a new police‑officer hiring ordinance by a 4‑3 vote.

• Approve June 30 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approve speed‑limit reduction ordinance for Route 527/Whitesville Road (unanimous yes)
• Approve police hiring ordinance (4‑3 yes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved several financial vouchers and adopted a variance resolution for John & Ann Peck. It also approved three residential variance applications—Donald Oxley, John G. Sierchio, and Marc & Robyn Harris—with conditions, each by a vote of seven to zero. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved General Voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for Remington & Vernick (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for ARH Associates (7 affirmative votes)
• Adopted resolution for John & Ann Peck variance (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved Donald Oxley garage variance (7 affirmative votes)
• Approved John G. Sierchio addition variance (7 affirmative votes)

Planning Board

The board approved three minor subdivision and site‑plan applications, each with six affirmative votes. It also approved SP Acquisition Associates' proposal for a self‑storage facility and retail buildings at 1127 Hooper Ave with eight affirmative votes. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved minor subdivision at 659 Bay View Dr (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor site plan with variances at 346 Route 37 East (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision with variances at 860 Fischer Blvd (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved SP Acquisition Associates' mixed‑use development at 1127 Hooper Ave (8 affirmative votes)
• Closed public comment period (no comments received)

Township Council

The Township Council unanimously approved resolutions to renew retail and club liquor licenses for the 2025‑2026 term. The council also appointed Stephen A. Hensel as municipal clerk for a three‑year term starting June 30, 2025. Earlier agenda items, including the May 28 minutes and honoring retirements, were also approved.

• Approved renewal of retail liquor licenses (Item 7) – unanimous vote
• Approved renewal of club liquor licenses (Item 8) – unanimous vote
• Appointed Stephen A. Hensel as municipal clerk (Item 9) – unanimous vote
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 5) – unanimous vote
• Approved honoring resolutions and presentations (Item 6) – unanimous vote
• Approved Item 7 motion (reporting to state agencies) – unanimous vote
• Approved Item 8 motion (reporting to state agencies) – unanimous vote

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved three bulk variance appeals—Michael Carroccia, Jeffrey & Elizabeth Somerlot, and M&T Webster, LLC—with vote counts of 5‑0, 5‑0, and 6‑0 respectively. It denied Christ Church of Toms River's use (D1) variance and major site plan with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved a use (D1) variance for John & Ann Peck to build a single‑family home, adopting it by a 7‑0 vote and attaching conditions. No public comments were received.

• Approved Michael Carroccia bulk variance (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved Jeffrey & Elizabeth Somerlot bulk variance (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved M&T Webster, LLC bulk variance (6 affirmative votes)
• Denied Christ Church of Toms River use (D1) variance & site plan (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved John & Ann Peck single‑family dwelling use (D1) variance (7 affirmative votes)

Planning Board

The Toms River Planning Board approved several minor site plans and subdivisions, each with seven affirmative votes. It also adopted the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, amending the township's Master Plan. All approvals will be documented in memorializing resolutions.

• Approved Minor Site Plan for Westwood Two, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision with variances for Dennis & Samantha Rome (7‑0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision (public notice not required) for Anthony Schifilliti & Alexandra Delaney (7‑0)
• Approved Minor Site Plan with variances for Honda of Toms River (7‑0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision with variances for G &IXINJ Grocery Portfolio LLC (7‑0)
• Adopted Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board approved escrow vouchers for three contractors and a refund voucher, each with seven affirmative votes. Three new development applications – a pool and deck for Michael Carroccia, a third‑story addition for Jeffrey & Elizabeth Somerlot, and a pool for M&T Webster – were approved with seven votes each. The proposed homeless shelter addition by Christ Church of Toms River was denied after five members voted against approval. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 pm.

• Approved escrow voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for ARH Associates (7 votes)
• Approved refund voucher for Michael Deem (7 votes)
• Approved Michael Carroccia pool/deck variance (7 votes)
• Approved Jeffrey & Elizabeth Somerlot third‑story addition (7 votes)
• Approved M&T Webster pool variance (7 votes)
• Denied Christ Church homeless shelter addition (5 votes against)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved several purchase orders for board professionals. It adopted two resolutions—an extension of time for a minor subdivision and a major site plan with variances—each with seven affirmative votes. The board also approved a minor site‑plan addition and a minor subdivision with variances, both with eight affirmative votes.

• Approved escrow billing purchase orders for board professionals – unanimous vote
• Approved general fund purchase order for board court reporter – unanimous vote
• Adopted resolution extending time for a minor subdivision (PB 24-020) – 7 affirmative votes
• Adopted resolution for preliminary & final major site plan with variances (PB 25-006) – 7 affirmative votes
• Approved minor site‑plan addition at 2373 Lakewood Road – 8 affirmative votes
• Approved minor subdivision with variances at 554 Lillie Road – 8 affirmative votes

Township Council

The Township Council approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes, a resolution honoring National EMS Week, and an ordinance applying Title 39 to the Southwinds Homeowners Association. It also waived local review of the 2025 budget, authorized the budget to be read by title only, adopted the 2025 municipal budget, and approved the 2025 Special Improvement District budget. Additional tax‑refund resolutions for duplicate tax payments were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (7 Yes)
• Approved honoring resolution for National EMS Week (7 Yes)
• Approved ordinance applying Title 39 to Southwinds Homeowners Association I (7 Yes)
• Approved resolution waiving local review of the 2025 budget (5 Yes, 2 Abstain)
• Approved resolution authorizing reading of the 2025 budget by title only (5 Yes, 2 Abstain)
• Approved the 2025 municipal budget (6 Yes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved the 2025 Special Improvement District budget (7 Yes)
• Approved tax‑refund resolutions for overpayments on several properties (consent agenda) (7 Yes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board considered a D1 variance and site plan for a 949‑sq‑ft homeless shelter addition at 415 Washington Street (Block 687, Lot 16, R‑150 zone). After extensive public comment, the Board did not vote on approval but instead carried the application to the June 12, 2025 meeting for closing summations by the applicant and objectors. No vote tally was recorded.

• Carried Christ Church homeless shelter variance application to June 12, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board adopted four bulk‑variance appeals, each passing with three affirmative votes. It also approved three payment vouchers—two general vouchers and one escrow voucher—with vote totals of five, four, and five affirmative votes respectively. All actions were taken during the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved bulk variance for Michael & Richard Stanzione, 14A Haines Cove Dr (3 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Linda Blatt, 33 Fifth Ave (3 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Skora Team, LLC, 2105 First Ave (3 votes)
• Approved bulk variance for Thomas Spinelli & Donna Mazzaferro, 502 Bay View Dr (3 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC (5 votes)
• Approved general voucher for Dasti & Staiger (4 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (5 votes)
• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2024 meeting (5 votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved several pending resolutions, including a street vacation for Pinehurst Street, a minor subdivision, and an extension of time for a major subdivision. It also approved an extension of time for a minor subdivision and a preliminary and final major site plan with variances for an automotive repair facility. All motions were adopted with either four or seven affirmative votes.

• Approved Pinehurst Street street vacation (four affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision (four affirmative votes)
• Approved extension of time for a preliminary & final major subdivision with variances (four affirmative votes)
• Approved six‑month extension of time for a minor subdivision (seven affirmative votes)
• Approved preliminary & final major site plan with variances for automotive service center (seven affirmative votes)

Township Council

The Township Council unanimously approved the March 26 meeting minutes and adopted two proclamations honoring National Poppy Day and the Toms River High School North marching band. The council also approved three traffic ordinances: designating Hancock Road as a through street, reducing speed limits on Windsor Avenue, and replacing yield signs with flashing stop signs at Indian Hill Road intersections. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted National Poppy Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Toms River High School North marching band proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance designating Hancock Road as a through street (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance reducing Windsor Avenue speed limits (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance installing flashing stop signs at Indian Hill Road intersections (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Toms River Zoning Board approved four residential variance requests and three voucher payments, each with five affirmative votes. The board also approved the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes with seven votes. All motions were made by Mr. Luthman and seconded by Ms. Tormollan.

• Approved General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC (5 votes)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for Dasti & Staiger (5 votes)
• Approved Escrow Voucher for ARH Associates (5 votes)
• Approved Refund Voucher for Daniel Arthur, Block 1097.02, Lot 147 (5 votes)
• Approved Board of Adjustment minutes for Oct 24, 2024 meeting (7 votes)
• Approved shed variance for Michael & Richard Stanzione (5 votes)
• Approved pool variance for Linda Blatt (5 votes)
• Approved two‑story dwelling variance for Skora Team, LLC (5 votes)

Planning Board

The board approved several development resolutions, including two major site plans with variances, a minor subdivision with variances, and a minor subdivision without public notice. It also approved purchase orders for board professionals and recommended that the Township Council vacate a segment of Pinehurst Street. All actions were approved by six affirmative votes.

• Approved purchase orders for board professionals (unanimous)
• Approved 673 Batchelor St major site plan with variances (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved NAR‑Palm Development major site plan with variances (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved Bash Properties minor subdivision with variances (6 affirmative votes)
• Recommended street vacation for portion of Pinehurst St (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved Lipa Kellner minor subdivision (no public notice required) (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved Clearbrook Homes one‑year extension for major subdivision with variances (6 affirmative votes)
• Approved minor subdivision at Feldmus Lane (6 affirmative votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board approved several payment vouchers, each with seven affirmative votes. It adopted a resolution granting a bulk variance for 1146 Federal Way, Block 730, Lot 12 (Appeal #13931). The board carried forward two pending applications—a shed variance on Haines Cove Drive and a homeless shelter at 415 Washington Street—to future meetings for further review.

• Approved general voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for Remington & Vernick Engineers (7 votes)
• Approved escrow voucher for ARH Associates (7 votes)
• Approved escrow refund voucher for Edward Gabrielski (7 votes)
• Approved minutes of Sep 26, 2024 & Oct 10, 2024 meetings (7 votes)
• Adopted bulk variance for 1146 Federal Way, Block 730, Lot 12 (7 votes)
• Carried forward shed variance application (Michael & Richard Stanzione) to April 24, 2025
• Carried forward homeless shelter application (Christ Church) to May 22, 2025

Township Council

The Township Council unanimously approved the February 26 meeting minutes and a resolution honoring Toms River High School North's football championship. It also approved five traffic‑related ordinances: designating Hancock Road as a through street, reducing speed limits on Windsor Avenue, removing yield signs and installing flashing stop signs at Indian Hill Road intersections, and adding flashing stop signs and stop bars at Gilford Avenue intersections. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved honoring resolutions & presentations for high‑school football champions (7-0)
• Approved Hancock Road as a through street with stop signs (7-0)
• Approved Windsor Avenue speed limit reductions to 25‑35 mph (7-0)
• Approved removal of yield signs and installation of flashing stop signs at Indian Hill Rd & Carol Drive and Indian Hill Rd & Roundtree Drive (7-0)
• Approved flashing stop sign and stop bar at Gilford Ave & Anthony Ave (7-0)
• Approved stop bar at Gilford Ave & Morris Blvd (7-0)

Planning Board

The board approved a two‑month extension of time for a minor subdivision by Shore Gardens Realty LLC. It also approved a preliminary and final major site plan with variances for NAR‑PALM Development LLC. Finally, the board approved a minor subdivision with variances for Bash Properties LLC. Each motion passed with seven affirmative votes and no dissent.

• Approved 2‑month extension for Shore Gardens Realty LLC minor subdivision (7‑0)
• Approved NAR‑PALM Development LLC major site plan with variances (7‑0)
• Approved Bash Properties LLC minor subdivision with variances (7‑0)