Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River New Jersey average (US Census ACS)
Population93,915
Per-capita income$48,487
Median home value$377,800
Typical home value $470,769 +3.7% yr/yr · +41.9% 5-yr
Reuniones recientes
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
La Junta de Zonificación de Toms River aprueba varias variaciones de volumen
La Junta de Ajuste revisó nuevas solicitudes para una vivienda unifamiliar y un edificio comercial. Varias solicitudes de variación anteriores fueron aprobadas durante esta reunión.
- Variación de volumen aprobada: 49 Edith Court (Apelación #13976)
- Variación de volumen aprobada: 29 Pilot Road (Apelación #13979)
- Variación de volumen aprobada: 219 Kathryn Street (Apelación #13982)
- Variación de uso y volumen aprobada: 201 South Lagoon Road (Apelación #13983)
- Audiencia pública: Nueva vivienda unifamiliar de 3 pisos en 48 West Rutherford Lane
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
JUNE 11, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN ANTHONY FONTANA
JEFF DINGSOR MARK ERB
ANTHONY COLUCCI NELS LUTHMAN
DANA TORMOLLAN
LTE! S:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1)
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2)
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3)
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT#4)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) The application for Anthony & Michelle Trapasso, 229 Trenton Ave,
Block 980, Lot 21 for a Bulk Variance will be carried to the Zoning
Board meeting of June 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm by the applicant's attorney.
Re-notification is not required, and the applicant will waive time
limitations.
b) The application for William Rankin, 1454 Lakewood Road, Block
412.12, Lot 26.01 for a Certificate of Non-Conformance will be carried
to the Zoning Board meeting of June 25, 2026 for insufficient service.
Re-notification is required.
10.
11.
REGULAR MEETING TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 11, 2026
APPROVAL OF GENERAL VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
A. General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC
B. General Voucher for Dasti & Staiger
APPROVAL OF ESCROW VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
A. Escrow Voucher for Dasti & Staiger
B. Escrow Voucher for Remington & Vernick
C. Escrow Voucher for ARH Associates
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
A. Board of Adjustment minutes for the Regular Meetings of March 12,
2026.
BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNM
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Wed May 27, 2026
Township Council
El Concejo votará para reducir los límites de velocidad y aprobar la compra de sal gema
El Concejo Municipal de Toms River Township votará para reducir los límites de velocidad en Walnut Street y agregar señales de alto en siete intersecciones. El cuerpo también aprobará un contrato de $158,000 para sal gema y considerará una resolución enmendada para un permiso de exhibición de fuegos artificiales.
- Reducir el límite de velocidad en Walnut Street de 40 a 35 mph
- Agregar señales de alto en siete intersecciones
- Autorizar la compra de $158,000 de sal gema
- Enmendar el presupuesto para 2026
- Aprobar el permiso de exhibición de fuegos artificiales para Shelter Cove Beach
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✓ Decidido: Council reduces Walnut Street speed limit and amends affordable housing zoning
The Council approved a speed limit reduction on Walnut Street and amended zoning for an affordable housing project at 2008 Route 37. They also approved the May 13, 2026, meeting minutes.
- Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
- Reduced Walnut Street speed limit from 40 to 35 MPH (7-0)
- Amended zoning for affordable housing project at 2008 Route 37 (7-0)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
a. Honoring Eagle Scout David Brierley
Ordinances - First Readings
7. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Amending And Supplementing Section 477-79, Schedule Xxi
(Speed Limits) Of Chapter 477 (Vehicles And Traffic) Of The Township Code,
Reducing The Speed Limit On:
Walnut Street (County Road) From 40 Miles Per Hour To 35 Miles Per Hour, For The
Entire Length To Promote Enhanced Vehicular And Pedestrian Safety, Due To
Complaints Received From Residents
8.
ORDINANCE Adopting Amendments To The Existing Affordable Housing Zone
Known As The “Hb-Mf Highway Business Multi-Family Zone,” Attached As Exhibit A,
To Generate 4 Affordable Units Through The Construction Of Two (2) Floors Atop An
Existing Two-Story Retail And Commercial Structure At Block 796, Lot 3, Commonly
Known As 2008 Route 37
Ordinances - Final Readings
9.
ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Amending And Supplementing Section 477-70, Schedule Xii
(Stop Intersections) Of Chapter 477 (Vehicles And Traffic) Of The Township Code,
To Include The Placement Of Stop Signs At Sev
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Wed May 20, 2026
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación considerará un plan mayor de sitio para un local comercial de 13,500 sq ft en Lakewood Road
La Junta de Planificación de Toms River llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para un plan mayor de sitio preliminar y final con variaciones por parte de Dover Parkade, LLC para un local comercial de 13,500 sq ft en 2360 Lakewood Road. La junta también escuchará un plan menor de sitio con variaciones para señalización y una adición de 72 sq ft en 71 Route 37 East. Adicionalmente, la junta adoptará las actas de siete reuniones previas y actuará sobre una resolución que aprueba un plan menor de sitio para Tommy's Toms River LLC en 1279 Hooper Ave. También está en la agenda una revisión de cortesía de un nuevo edificio de 364 sq ft por la Ocean County Utilities Authority en 2224 South Street.
- Plan mayor de sitio preliminar y final con variaciones – Dover Parkade, LLC para local comercial de 13,500 sq ft en 2360 Lakewood Road (block 146, lots 7&8)
- Plan menor de sitio con variaciones – 71 Route 37 East LLC para señalización del sitio y adición de 72 sq ft en 71 Route 37 East (block 644, lot 1.01)
- Resolución de aprobación – Tommy’s Toms River LLC para una adición de 600 sq ft en 1279 Hooper Ave (block 578.02, lot 2)
- Revisión de cortesía – Nuevo edificio de 364 sq ft de Ocean County Utilities Authority en 2224 South Street (block 724.70, lot 24.02)
- Solicitud reprogramada – Plan menor de sitio de Jesus Is Lord Fellowship en 2236 Massachusetts Ave trasladado a la reunión del 17 de junio
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
ANNOUNCEMENT
THE APPLICATION FOR JESUS IS LORD FELLOW SHIP FOR A MINOR SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES,
BLOCK 135.01, LOT 10.01, ALSO KNOWN AS 2236 MASSACHUSET TS AVE, HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED THE JUNE 17TH MEETING – PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED
5) ADOPT MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2026
JANUARY 21, 2026
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
MARCH 4, 2026
MARCH 10, 2026
MARCH 18, 2026
6) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. MINOR SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED ATT HE MAY 6, 2026 MEETING
TOMMY’S TOMS RIVER LLC BLOCK 578.02
HARVEY YORK, ESQ. LOT 2
GREGORY OMAN, PE ZONE: RC
MARCH 30, 2026 – DEEMED COMPLETE AREA: 3.67 ACRES
JULY 28, 2026 – TIME TO ACT BY 1279 HOOPER AVE.
FILE NO: 26-006 600 SQ FT ADDITION
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA MAY 20, 2026 MEETING
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7) COU
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Wed May 13, 2026
Township Council
El Concejo considera eliminar beneficios de salud para miembros de la Autoridad de Servicios Públicos Municipales
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre ordenanzas relacionadas con el uso de vehículos municipales y la cancelación de un derecho público en Germania Court. También están discutiendo la colocación de siete nuevas señales de alto y la eliminación de beneficios de salud para los miembros de la Autoridad de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Toms River.
- Propuesta de eliminación de beneficios de salud para miembros de la Autoridad de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Toms River
- Propuesta de colocación de señales de alto en siete intersecciones
- Cancelación de derecho público en Germania Court entre Route 37 West y Wren Place
- Certificación de la auditoría anual para el año 2025
- Aceptación de garantías de desempeño para planos de sitio en 2032 Route 37, Route 37 y Bimini Drive, y 1606 Lakewood Road
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✓ Decidido: Council approves stop sign installations and municipal vehicle use restrictions
The Council approved an ordinance to install stop signs at seven intersections. A proposal to eliminate health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority members was tabled, and a new ordinance defining official business for municipal vehicle use was passed.
- Approved April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved stop sign placements at seven intersections (7-0)
- Tabled ordinance to eliminate health benefits for TRMUA members (3-2; 1 abstained)
- Approved ordinance defining 'Official Business' and restrictions for municipal vehicles (4-3)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute: National Anthem led by Arianna Cappacio from Toms River Intermediate
East
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
a. Honoring Mr. Michael (Micky) Motucz, Recent Retiree from the Township's Roads
Department
Ordinances - Final Readings
7. ORDINANCE Of The Toms River Amending 23-10 Of The Toms River Code And
Defining "Official Business" For The Purpose Of Municipal Vehicle Utilization And
Establishing Restrictions On Use.
8. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Vacating The Public Right And Interest In A Portion Of
Germania Court, Between Route 37 West And Wren Place, And Acceptance Of A
Dedication For An Extension Of Wren Place, In The Township Of Toms River, Block
509.01, Lots 16, 18 And Block 509.02, Lots 1 And 2, Pursuant To Township Code,
Chapter 448, Street Vacation Procedures
Ordinances - First Readings
9.
ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Amending And Supplementing Section 477-70, Schedule Xii
(Stop Intersections) Of Chapter 477 (Vehicles And Traffic) Of The Township Code, To
Include The Placement Of Stop Signs At Seven (7) Intersections In The Township Of
Toms Riv
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Wed May 6, 2026
Planning Board
La Junta aprobará tres planes de obra importantes, escuchará la extensión de Clearbrook
La Junta de Planificación de Toms River votará resoluciones que aprueban planes de obra previamente concedidos para un restaurante McDonald's, un lavadero de autos y una expansión de un centro médico. La junta también llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una variación de letrero para una iglesia, una extensión para una subdivisión de 15 lotes por Clearbrook Homes y un plan de obra menor para una ampliación de edificio en Tommy's Toms River LLC. Además, la solicitud de subdivisión menor de Ehrhardt ha sido reprogramada para junio.
- Resolución que aprueba el plan de obra de McDonald's USA LLC (restaurante de 3,964 pies cuadrados) en 1256 Indian Head Road.
- Resolución que aprueba el plan de obra de Spark Car Wash LLC (4,841 pies cuadrados) en 981 Route 37.
- Resolución que aprueba el Plan General de Desarrollo Fase 2 del Community Medical Center (41.5 acres) en 99 Route 37.
- Audiencia pública sobre la solicitud de Clearbrook Homes LLC de extensión de tiempo para subdivisión mayor preliminar y final con variaciones (15 lotes) en 830 W. Briar Ave.
- Audiencia pública sobre el plan de obra menor de Tommy's Toms River LLC con variaciones (ampliación de 600 pies cuadrados) en 1279 Hooper Ave.
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT
THE APPLICATION OF KENNETH & KATHLEEN EHRHARDT FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH
VARIANCES, BLOCK 644.02, LOTS 1-5, ALSO KNOW AS 44 TERRACE AVENUE, HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED TO THE JUNE 3RD MEETING. PUBLIC NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
5) APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
A. ESCROW BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MADELL, STROHM, ET AL - BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. ARH ASSOCIATES – BOARD PLANNERS
3. OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES – BOARD ENGINEERS
B. GENERAL FUND BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MANDELL, STROHM, ET AL – BOARD ATTORNEYS
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6) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. PRELIMINARY& FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE APRIL 15, 2026
MEETING
MCDO
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
La Junta escuchará tres solicitudes de variación, una nueva vivienda en la zona SMF
La Junta de Zonificación de Toms River celebrará audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes: una adición de garaje en Windsor Ave, cambios en la cubierta y área de piso en Ocean Road, y una nueva vivienda unifamiliar en West Rutherford Lane con variaciones de densidad, altura y estacionamiento. Una solicitud para 3217 Route 37 ha sido trasladada a la reunión del 14 de mayo.
- 3304 Windsor Ave: adición de garaje con variaciones de retroceso frontal, lateral y combinado de patio lateral (zona R-75)
- 3152 Ocean Road: reemplazar/cercar cubiertas, agregar cobertizo para bicicletas, con variaciones de relación de área de piso y patio lateral (zona R-40B)
- 29 West Rutherford Lane: nueva vivienda que requiere variaciones de densidad (34.4 vs 23 unidades/acre), altura (31' vs 20') y estacionamiento (1 vs 2 espacios) (zona SMF)
- Solicitud para 3217 Route 37 (Uso Condicional, Variación de Volumen, Plan de Sitio Mayor) trasladada al 14 de mayo por solicitud del solicitante
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
APRIL 23, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN ANTHONY FONTANA
JEFF DINGSOR MARK ERB
ANTHONY COLUCCI NELS LUTHMAN
DANA TORMOLLAN
ALTERNATES:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1)
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2)
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3)
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT#4)
HI
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) The application for 3217 Route 37, LLC, 3217 Route 37, Block 794.10,
Lots 15-20, & 28 fora Conditional Use (D3), Bulk Variance &
Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan will be carried to the Zoning Board
meeting of May 14, 2026 by the applicant's attomey. Re-notification
not required, and the applicant will waive time limitations.
BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
APRIL 23, 2026
NEW APPLICATIONS
| APPEAL #13974- BULK VARIANCE — PUBLIC HEARING OPEN — NO TESTIMONY
HEARD
1. Philip & Diane Zranchev
3304 Windsor Ave
Zone: R-75
Block: 1108.56
Lot: 259
Harvey L. York, Esq.
ESCROW ACCT# X-23—B01-969
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Applicant is seeking approval to construct a one (1) story garage addition on the
subject property.
Min. Front Yard Setback
Min. Side Yard Setback
Min. Combined Side
Yard Setback
-25 required/permitted
-24.5' proposed
-8' required/permitted
-6.4' East proposed
-20' required/permitted
-13.7' proposed
APPEAL #13944 -USE (D4 FAR) & BULK VARIANCE
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Township Council
El Concejo debate nuevas zonas de vivienda asequible y restricciones de vehículos municipales
El Concejo Municipal está considerando varias ordenanzas para establecer nuevas zonas de vivienda asequible en Jamestowne Village, 2008 Route 37 y el Área de Redesarrollo Hooper-Claudina. La agenda también incluye una primera lectura de una ordenanza que define el uso oficial de vehículos municipales y una resolución para comprar quince vehículos con tracción en las cuatro ruedas.
- Zona de vivienda asequible en Jamestowne Village (Block 610) para generar 42 unidades
- Zona de vivienda asequible en 2008 Route 37 para generar 4 unidades
- Enmienda al Plan de Redesarrollo Hooper-Claudina para aumentar la densidad en 6 unidades adicionales
- Renovación del contrato de arrendamiento con Docksider Marina LLC para un lanzamiento de kayak recreativo
- Compra de quince vehículos con tracción en las cuatro ruedas por un monto que no exceda los $841,875.00
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✓ Decidido: Council adopted EMF-23 Multifamily Zone for 42 affordable units at Jamestowne Village (6-1)
The council approved two ordinances: a renewal lease with Docksider Marina for a kayak launch at $8,500 per year (7-0), and a new EMF-23 Multifamily Zone to generate 42 affordable housing units at Jamestowne Village (6-1). Also designated May 22, 2026, as National Poppy Day via a proclamation.
- Approved April 8, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
- Designated May 22, 2026, as National Poppy Day by proclamation
- Approved renewal lease with Docksider Marina LLC for township-operated kayak launch at $8,500/year for 2 years, renewable for additional 2 years (7-0)
- Adopted EMF-23 Multifamily Zone ordinance to generate 42 affordable housing units at Block 610, Lots 1,2,3,5,11,30,31,33 (Jamestowne Village) (6-1)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations: National Poppy Day
Ordinances - Final Readings
7. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing The Mayor To Execute And The Township Clerk To
Attest To A Renewal Lease Agreement With Docksider Marina Llc, To Lease A
Section Of Block 1097.01, Lot 172, For Township-Operated Recreational Kayak
Launch And Associated Amenities
8. ORDINANCE Implementing A New Affordable Housing Zone To Be Known As The
"Emf-23 Multifamily Zone," Attached As Exhibit A, To Generate 42 Affordable Units At
Block 610, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 30, 31, & 33 (Jamestowne Village)
9. ORDINANCE Implementing A New Affordable Housing Zone To Be Known As The
"Hb-Mf Highway Business Multi-Family Zone," Attached As Exhibit A, To Generate 4
Affordable Units Through The Construction Of Two (2) Floors Atop An Existing Two-
Story Retail And Commercial Structure At Block 796, Lot 3, Commonly Known As
2008 Route 37
10. ORDINANCE Enacting An Amendment To The Existing HooperClaudina
Redevelopment Plan In Order To Generate 6 Additional Affordable Housing Units By
Increasing The Permitted Dwelling Units Per Acre From 10 To 18 In The Hoop
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
Planning Board
La Junta revisará nuevas zonas multifamiliares y el aumento de la densidad de viviendas asequibles
La Junta de Planificación de Toms River considerará tres enmiendas a las ordenanzas: la adición de una nueva Zona Multifamiliar EMF-23, una nueva Zona Multifamiliar de Negocios de Carretera HB-MF, y la enmienda del Plan de Redesarrollo de Hooper-Claudina para aumentar la densidad de viviendas asequibles de 10 a 18 unidades por acre. La junta también tiene resoluciones para aprobar una subdivisión de 13 lotes en 1556 Church Road y un redesarrollo del centro comercial existente en 1220 Hooper Ave, ambos aprobados en la reunión del 18 de marzo. Las nuevas solicitudes incluyen un restaurante McDonald's en 1256 Indian Head Road, un lavadero de autos en 981 Route 37, y la Fase 2 del plan de desarrollo general del Community Medical Center en 99 Route 37.
- Ordenanza que crea la nueva zona multifamiliar EMF-23
- Ordenanza que crea la nueva zona multifamiliar de negocios de carretera HB-MF
- Enmienda al Plan de Redesarrollo de Hooper-Claudina: densidad de viviendas asequibles de 10 a 18 unidades por acre
- Subdivisión mayor preliminar y final con variaciones – 1556 Church Road (13 lotes)
- Plan de sitio mayor preliminar y final – McDonald's USA LLC en 1256 Indian Head Road (restaurante de 3,964 sq ft)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
APRIL 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) ADOPT MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 2025
OCTOBER 15, 2025
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
DECEMBER 17, 2025
6) APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
A. ESCROW BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MADELL, STROHM, ET AL - BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. ARH ASSOCIATES – BOARD PLANNERS
3. OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES – BOARD ENGINEERS
7) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
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1. PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE MARCH 18,
2026 METING
1556 CHURCH ROAD LLC BLOCK 230
ROBERT SHEA, ESQ. LOT 10.07 & 11
MATTHEW WILDER, PE ZONE: RR
JANUARY 28, 2026 – DEEMED COMPLETE AREA: 15.294 ACRES
MAY 28, 2026 – TIME TO ACT BY 1556 CHURCH ROAD
FILE NO PB 25-042 13 LOTS
2. PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
Township Council
El Concejo de Toms River votará sobre múltiples zonas de vivienda asequible y el presupuesto 2026
El concejo realizará la lectura final de una ordenanza que crea una zona de superposición de vivienda asequible en Block 171, Lots 23 y 42. Las primeras lecturas incluyen ordenanzas para establecer dos nuevas zonas de vivienda asequible (EMF-23 y HB-MF) y una enmienda al Plan de Redesarrollo Hooper-Claudina para aumentar la densidad. El concejo también presentará el presupuesto municipal de 2026, autorizará la compra de una ambulancia por $370,646 y aprobará una agenda de consentimiento con varias garantías de planos de sitio y un permiso de fuegos artificiales.
- Lectura final: Zona de superposición de vivienda asequible en Block 171, Lots 23 y 42.
- Primera lectura: Nueva Zona Multifamiliar EMF-23 en Jamestowne Village (Block 610) para generar 42 unidades asequibles.
- Primera lectura: Zona HB-MF en 2008 Route 37 para generar 4 unidades asequibles sobre el comercio existente.
- Resolución que presenta el presupuesto municipal de 2026 y establece la fecha de la audiencia pública.
- Consentimiento: Compra de ambulancia para el departamento de policía por $370,646.
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✓ Decidido: Council mandates training for members and authorizes special affordable housing counsel
The Council approved a resolution requiring all elected members to complete municipal governance training within 60 days. Additionally, the Council authorized the retention of special affordable housing counsel.
- Approved March 2025, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved amended March 11, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved mandatory training for all elected Council members (7-0)
- Authorized retention of special affordable housing counsel (7-0)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
a. March 2025, 2026 Council Meeting
b. Amend March 11, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Resolutions
7. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Requiring Members Of The Township Council To Complete
Training On The Faulkner Act Form Of Government And Municipal Governance
Responsibilities
8. RESOLUTION Of The Counsel Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean County,
New Jersey Authorizing The Retention Of Special Affordable Housing Counsel By
The Governing Body
9. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, County Of
Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Authorizing The Award Of A Professional Services
Contract Pursuant To A Non-Fair And Open Process For Special Counsel To The
Township Council
Executive Session
10. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing An Executive Session To Discuss Confidential
Matters Including Active Litigation Regarding Affordable Housing, Which Are Covered
Under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(L), Which, By Express Provision Of Federal Law, State
Statute, Or Rule Of Court Shall Be Rendered Confidential Or Excl
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Board approves a static billboard variance for Doren Development at 1632 Route 37
The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several variances, including a static billboard use variance for Doren Development and bulk variances for multiple residential properties. It also approved a D‑1 use variance for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and bulk variances for Matthew Scuitti and Raymond & Catherine Fiorica. The board heard public‑hearing applications for a new pool variance, a two‑story addition, and other residential projects, which remain pending.
- Approved Use Variance (Static Billboard) for Doren Development, LLC – 1632 Route 37 (Appeal #13945)
- Approved Bulk Variance for Matthew Scuitti – 13 Dickinson Ave (Appeal #13966)
- Approved Use (D1) Variance for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 407 Lexington Ave (Appeal #13958)
- Public‑hearing application for an inground pool variance for Margaret Cooper – 634 Parkside Ave (Appeal #13969)
- Public‑hearing application for a two‑story addition variance for Nicholas Moussab – 3149 Creek Road (Appeal #13968)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved eight variance applications and escrow refunds
The Toms River Zoning Board approved an escrow refund voucher and the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It adopted several variance resolutions, including a static billboard and bulk variances. The board also approved four new variance applications for residential improvements. No public comment was received.
- Approved escrow refund voucher for Dominick Diaco (7-0)
- Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adopted Doren Development LLC static billboard variance (6-0)
- Approved Matthew Scuitti bulk variance (5-0)
- Approved Raymond & Catherine Fiorica bulk variance (6-0)
- Approved Margaret Cooper pool equipment variance (7-0)
- Approved Nicholas Mouusab second‑story addition variance (7-0)
- Approved Ortley Breeze Condo second‑story addition variance (7-0)
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10.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
MARCH 26, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN ANTHONY FONTANA
JEFF DINGSOR MARK ERB
ANTHONY COLUCCI NELS LUTHMAN
DANA TORMOLLAN
ALTERNATES:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1)
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2)
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3)
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT#4)
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ESCROW REFUND VOUCHERS
A. Refund voucher for Michael Deem, Block 1946.04, Lot 14
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
A. Board of Adjustment minutes for the Regular Meetings of November
13, 2025
RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 26, 2026
RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
1.
Doren Development, LLC.- 1632 Route 37, Block 1086.14, Lots 5.01, 5.02
Appeal #13945—Use Variance (Static Billboard) & Preliminary & Final
Major Site Plan-Approved
2. Matthew Scuitti- 13 Dickinson Ave, Block 648.03, Lot 9, Appeal #13966-
Bulk Variance-Approved
3. Raymond & Catherine Fiorica— 2524 Matso Drive, Block 724.25, Lot 8,
Appeal #13965- Bulk Variance-Approved
4. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church- 407 Lexington Ave, Block 1093.08, Lot
15.01, Appeal #13958- Use (D1) Variance-Approved
5. Michele Sceppaguerico— 1928 Railway Ave, Block 1020, Lot 2, Appeal
#13960- Bulk Variance-Approved
6. Kevin & Karem Smith— 224 Coolidge Avenue, Block 1046, Lots 305,306,
Appeal #13967- Bulk V
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TOMS RIVERTOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
A meeting of the Toms River Township Zoning Board was held in the L.
Manuel Hirschblond Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal
Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey on Thursday,
March 26 , 2026
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER -Approximately 6:30 pm.
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT – N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT -
Statement was given that proper notice of this meeting had been
given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN -Present ANTHONY FONTANA -NP
JEFF DINGSOR – Not Present MARK ERB - Present
ANTHONY COLUCCI - Present NELS LUTHMAN - Present
DANA TORMOLLAN – Present
ALTERNATES:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1 )- Not Present
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2) – Present
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3) -Present
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT #4) – Present
E ight Board members present
******** **************************************************************
In addition, the fol lowing staff and advisory personnel were present: Christopher Dasti ,
Esq., of the Law Firm of Dasti & Staiger, Zoning Board Attorney, Ernie Peters PE. of
Remington & Vernick Engineers, Zoning Board Engineer, Chr is tine Winters , PP., of ARH
Associates, Zoning Board Planner, Melissa Benedetto, Asst. Zoning Board Secretary;
Denise L. Sweet , CSR , Zoning Board Shorthand Reporter
APPROVAL OF ESCROW REFUND VOUCHERS
A. Refund voucher for Dominick Diaco, Block 1 946.04 , Lot 14
A motion was made by Mr. Luthman and secon ded by M s . Tormollan
to approve escrow
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
Township Council
Council considers $4.3 million contract for boardwalk expansion and parking
The Township Council will discuss a contract award for boardwalk and pedestrian improvements. The body is also reviewing a street vacation on Germania Court and a lease renewal for a recreational kayak launch.
- Contract award to Black Rock Enterprises LLC for Boardwalk Expansion, Parking and Pedestrian Access Improvement Project not to exceed $4,321,500.00
- Purchase of 15 4-wheel drive vehicles from Nielsen Fleet of Morristown, Inc. not to exceed $801,242.06
- Police Department upfit equipment purchase not to exceed $750,076.00
- Ordinance to vacate public right and interest in a portion of Germania Court
- Proposed lease renewal with Docksider Marina LLC for a recreational kayak launch
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✓ Decidido: Council approved affordable housing overlay zone and street vacation ordinance
The Township Council approved an affordable‑housing overlay zone for Block 171, Lots 23 and 42, requiring a 100% set‑aside. It also approved a street‑vacation ordinance vacating public rights on a portion of Germania Court. The Council authorized an executive session to discuss confidential litigation matters and approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved affordable‑housing overlay zone for Block 171, Lots 23‑42 (7‑0 vote)
- Approved street‑vacation ordinance for Germania Court (4‑3 vote)
- Authorized executive session to discuss confidential litigation (7‑0 vote)
- Approved March 11, 2026 council meeting minutes (5‑1‑1 vote)
- Approved reconvening from recess (7‑0 vote)
- Approved motion to close public comment (7‑0 vote)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Executive Session
7. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing An Executive Session To Discuss Confidential
Matters Including Active Litigation, Which Are Covered Under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(L),
Which, By Express Provision Of Federal Law, State Statute, Or Rule Of Court Shall
Be Rendered Confidential Or Excluded From The Provisions Of Subsection A Of
N.J.S.A. 10:4-12
Ordinances - Final Readings
8. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Vacating The Public Right And Interest In A Portion Of
Germania Court, Between Route 37 West And Wren Place, And Acceptance Of A
Dedication For An Extension Of Wren Place, In The Township Of Toms River, Block
509.01, Lots 16, 18 And Block 509.02, Lots 1 And 2, Pursuant To Township Code,
Chapter 448, Street Vacation Procedures
Ordinances - First Readings
9. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing The Mayor To Execute And The Township Clerk To
Attest To A Renewal Lease Agreement With Docksider Marina Llc, To Lease A
Section Of Block 1097.
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order.
Council President Ciccozzi Called The Meeting To Order At Approximately 6:30 PM
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Council President Ciccozzi Read The Following Statement: "This Meeting Is
Convened In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Open Public Meetings Act Of
New Jersey. Let The Official Minutes Reflect That Adequate Notice Of This Meeting
Has Been Provided By Publishing A Notice In The Asbury Park Press And The Star
Ledger On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, And Thereafter Posting Same On The Town
Hall Bulletin Board For Such Notices, And Filing Same With The Township Clerk,
Pursuant To A Resolution Adopted By The Township Council On Thursday, January
1, 2026. The Meeting Dates Have Also Been Posted On The Township Web Page.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY Present
BIANCHINI Present
NIVISON Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Present - Via Telephone
ABER Present
O'TOOLE Present
Councilman Bradley asked for the floor to apologize for the previous Council Meeting
5. Minutes:
Motion: Approve March 11 2026 Council Meeting
Motion Made By: Thomas Nivison
Seconded: Clinton Bradley
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Yes
Council Member Bianchini Yes
Council Vice President Nivison Yes
Council President Ciccozzi Yes
Council Member Coleman Yes
Council Member Aber Yes
Council Member O'Toole Yes
6. H
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Planning Board
Board approves time extensions and major subdivision variances
The Toms River Township Planning Board will vote on two resolutions that were approved at the March 4, 2026 meeting: an extension of time for a minor subdivision with variances, and a preliminary and final major subdivision with variances. The board will also consider two applications that require public notice: a major subdivision for 1556 Church Road LLC and a major site plan for CS Paramount Hooper LLC. All items are listed with their file numbers and project details.
- Extension of time – minor subdivision with variances – approved at March 4, 2026 (SP Acquisition Associates II, LLC; blocks 599, 601, 604 & 608; file PB 25-002)
- Preliminary & final major subdivision with variances – approved at March 4, 2026 (1866 Old Freehold LLC; block 172; file PB 25-046)
- Preliminary & final major subdivision with variances – public notice required (1556 Church Road LLC; block 230; file PB 25-042)
- Preliminary & final major site plan with variances – public notice required (CS Paramount Hooper LLC; block 573; file PB 25-045)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approved a major site‑plan redevelopment of the Hooper Avenue shopping center
The board approved three applications: a preliminary and final major subdivision with variances for 1866 Old Freehold Road (six affirmative votes); a preliminary and final major subdivision with variances for 1556 Church Road (eight affirmative votes); and a preliminary and final major site plan with variances for the Hooper Avenue shopping center redevelopment (eight affirmative votes). All motions were made and seconded by board members as recorded.
- Approved 1866 Old Freehold LLC subdivision with variances (6 affirmative votes)
- Approved 1556 Church Road LLC subdivision with variances (8 affirmative votes)
- Approved CS Paramount Hooper LLC site‑plan redevelopment with variances (8 affirmative votes)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.
EXTENSION OF TIME – MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE MARCH 4, 2026
MEETING
SP ACQUISITION ASSOCIATES II, LLC BLOCK 599, 601, 604 & 608
STEVEN MLENAK, ESQ. LOTS 712-723, 1, 502-563 & 2.04
JOSHUA SEWALD, PE ZONE: HOOPER-CAUDINA
FILE NO. PB 25-002 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
4 LOTS
2. PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE MARCH 4, 2026
MEETING
1866 OLD FREEHOLD LLC BLOCK 172
SALVATORE ALFIERI, ESQ. LOT 10.02 & 10.03
MATHEW WILDER, PE ZONE: RR
JANUARY 8, 2026 – DEEMED COMPLETE AREA: 7.03 ACRES
MAY 6, 2026 – TIME TO ACT BY 1866 OLD FREEHOLD ROAD
FILE NO. PB 25-046 7 LOTS
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA MARCH 18, 2026 MEETING
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6) VARIOUS APPLICATIONS:
APPLICANT
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES.
‘A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday March 18, 2026
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ~ Approximately 6:00pm S/zo pele
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FLAG SALUTE “a
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
Proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO - Present CLINTON BRADLEY - Present
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL - Present JAMES BRAATEN - Not present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present ROBERT ROWE - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Eight Board members present.
THE I ESSE SOK IESE IIH TES SEH ISOS HOD IOI IEE MISH sieibhiek
In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq,, Board
Attorney, Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch,
Planning Board Secretary.
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BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1, PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES ~ APPROVED AT THE MARCH 4, 2026
MEETING
1866 OLD FREEHOLD LLC BLOCK 172
SALVATORE ALFIERI, ESQ. LOT 10.02 & 10.03
MATHEW WILDER, PE ZONE: RR
JANUARY 8, 2026 - DEEMED COMPLETE. AREA: 7.03 ACRES
MAY 6, 2026 ~ TIME T
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church seeks variance for family homeless shelter
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several bulk and use variance applications for residential projects. The board is also memorializing professional appointments for engineers, planners, and attorneys for 2026.
- Appeal #13956: Use variance to convert a 2-story dwelling at 407 Lexington Avenue into a homeless shelter for families (max 14 individuals)
- Appeal #13966: Bulk variance for an inground pool and patio at 13 Dickinson Avenue
- Appeal #13960: Bulk variance for a 2-story addition at 1928 Rallway Avenue
- Appeal #13965: Bulk variance for a new single-family home, pool, and patio at 2524 Matso Drive
- Appeal #13967: Bulk variance for a single-family home at 224 Coolidge Avenue
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✓ Decidido: Board approved a new homeless shelter use variance for St. Joseph's Catholic Church
The Zoning Board approved several financial vouchers and appointed its engineer, planner, conflict planner, and conflict attorney for 2026. It also approved three variance applications—including an in‑ground pool, a new single‑family dwelling, and a homeless shelter use—for the properties on Dickinson Avenue, Matso Drive, and Lexington Avenue. All approvals were adopted with seven affirmative votes unless otherwise noted.
- Approved general voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC (7‑0)
- Approved general voucher for Dasti & Staiger (7‑0)
- Adopted resolution appointing Remington & Vernick Engineers as Board Engineer (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution appointing ARH Associates as Board Planner (6‑0)
- Approved variance for Matthew Scutti’s in‑ground pool (7‑0)
- Approved variance for Raymond & Catherine Fiorica’s new dwelling with deck and pool (7‑0)
- Approved variance for St. Joseph's Catholic Church to operate a homeless shelter (7‑0)
- Approved escrow vouchers for Dasti & Staiger, Remington & Vernick Engineers, and ARH Associates (7‑0 each)
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
MARCH 12, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN ANTHONY FONTANA
JEFF DINGSOR MARK ERB
ANTHONY COLUCCI NELS LUTHMAN
DANA TORMOLLAN
ALTERNATES:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1)
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2)
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3)
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT#4)
APPROVAL OF GENERAL VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
A. General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC
B. General Voucher for Dasti & Staiger
APPROVAL OF ESCROW VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
A. Escrow Voucher for Dasti & Staiger
B. Escrow Voucher for Remington & Vernick
C. Escrow Voucher for ARH Associates
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
A. Board of Adjustment minutes for the Regular Meetings of October 9,
2025 and October 23, 2025
REGULAR MEETING TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MARCH 12, 2026
8. RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL
9. BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATION
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution of the Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment memorializing
the appointment of Remington & Vernick Engineers Inc., as Zoning Board
of Adjustment Engineer for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31,
2026.
2. Resolution of the Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment memorializing
the appointment of ARH Associates as Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planner for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
3. Resolution of the Tom
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Te IRTOWNSHIP BOARD JUSTMENT MINUTE:
A meeting of the Toms River Township Zoning Board was held in the L.
Manuel Hirschblond Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal
Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey on Thursday,
March 12, 2026
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER-Approximately 6:30 pm.
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT — N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT-
‘Statement was given that proper notice of this meeting had been
given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
JASON CRISPIN-Present ANTHONY FONTANA-NP
JEFF DINGSOR — Present MARK ERB- NP
ANTHONY COLUCCI- Present NELS LUTHMAN- Present
DANA TORMOLLAN — Present
ALTERNATES:
STEPHANIE SEVASTAKIS (ALT #1)- Present
RICHARD TUTELA (ALT#2)— Present
JOSEPH LYPOWY (ALT#3) -Present
BRIAN BOECKEL (ALT #4) — Not Present
Eight Board members present
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In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Christopher Dasti,
Esq., of the Law Firm of Dasti & Staiger, Zoning Board Attorney, Ernie Peters PE. of
Remington & Vernick Engineers, Zoning Board Engineer, Stuart Wiser, PP., of ARH
Associates, Zoning Board Planner, Melissa Benedetto, Asst. Zoning Board Secretary;
Denise L. Sweet, CSR, Zoning Board Shorthand Reporter
APPROVAL OF GENERAL VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT
A. General Voucher for Denise L. Sweet & Associates, LLC
A motion was made by Mr. Luthman and seconded by Ms. Tormollan
to approve voucher for payment to Denise L. Sweet Associates, LLC.
Vouc
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Township Council
Council considers affordable housing zoning and a resolution of no confidence in the Mayor
The Township Council is voting on final readings for ordinances regarding affordable housing zoning and police staffing levels. The body is also considering first readings to eliminate health benefits for certain officials and a resolution of no confidence in Mayor Daniel Rodrick.
- Ordinance designating properties as an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone with 'Mf-16 Multifamily Zone' designation
- Ordinance mandating minimum staffing levels for the Police Department
- Contract award to Willow's Bend for Bey Lea Golf Course irrigation system control panel not to exceed $98,495.00
- Proposed elimination of health benefits for Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority members and part-time elected officials
- Resolution of No Confidence in Mayor Daniel Rodrick
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✓ Decidido: Council adopted new zoning ordinance establishing multiple affordable‑housing zones
The council approved the February 25 meeting minutes, authorized an executive session and approved its minutes (with one dissenting vote). It then adopted a comprehensive ordinance that creates four new overlay zoning districts to generate affordable housing as required by the Fourth Round Housing Element.
- Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized executive session at 7:25 PM (unanimous)
- Re‑convened from executive session (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes (6 Yes, 1 No)
- Adopted zoning ordinance establishing HB‑MF Highway Business Multi‑Family Zone
- Adopted zoning ordinance establishing EMF‑23 Multifamily Zone
- Adopted zoning ordinance establishing MF‑18 Multifamily Zone
- Adopted amendment to Hooper‑Claudina Redevelopment Plan
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY Present
BIANCHINI Present
NIVISON Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Via Telephone
ABER Present
O'TOOLE Present
5. Minutes: February 25 2026 Council Meeting
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
a. Honoring The Family of Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell
Executive Session
7.
RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean County,
New Jersey, Authorizing An Executive Session To Discuss Confidential Matters Including
Active Litigation, Which Are Covered Under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(7), Which, By Express
Provision Of Federal Law, State Statute, Or Rule Of Court Shall Be Rendered Confidential
Or Excluded From The Provisions Of Subsection A Of N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(7)
Ordinances - Final Readings
8. ORDINANCE Implementing Site-Specific And Area-Specific Zoning Provisions To
Effectuate The Township Of Toms River's Fourth Round Housing Element And Fair
Share Plan, As Amended By The Settlement Structure Approved Through The
Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program
9. ORDINANCE Of The Township Of Toms River To Amend § 348-11, Article Xi ("
Affordable Housing Provisions") With Revised Regulations Pursuant To Newly
Enacted Regulations At N.J.A.C. 5:99 And N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1, Et Seq. (Uniform
Housing And Affodability Controls)
10. ORDI
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
Council President Ciccozzi Called The Meeting To Order At Approximately 6:30 PM
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Council President Ciccozzi Read The Following Statement: "This Meeting Is Convened
In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Open Public Meetings Act Of New Jersey.
Let The Official Minutes Reflect That Adequate Notice Of This Meeting Has Been
Provided By Publishing A Notice In The Asbury Park Press And The Star Ledger On
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, And Thereafter Posting Same On The Town Hall Bulletin
Board For Such Notices, And Filing Same With The Township Clerk, Pursuant To A
Resolution Adopted By The Township Council On Thursday, January 1, 2026. The
Meeting Dates Have Also Been Posted On The Township Web Page.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY Present
BIANCHINI Present
NIVISON Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Via Telephone
ABER Present
O'TOOLE Present
5. Minutes: February 25 2026 Council Meeting
Motion: Approve February 25 2026 Meeting Minutes
Motion Made By: Thomas Nivison
Seconded: Clinton Bradley
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Yes
Council Member Bianchini Yes
Council Vice President Nivison Yes
Council President Ciccozzi Yes
Council Member Coleman Yes
Council Member Aber Yes
Council Member O'Toole Yes
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Councilman Cli
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to recommend ordinances for affordable housing
The Toms River Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and recommend three ordinances to the Township Council regarding affordable housing zoning.
- Public hearing on Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
- Ordinance implementing site-specific and area-specific zoning provisions
- Ordinance amending Chapter 348 Affordable Housing Provisions
- Ordinance designating properties as an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
housingzoningplanning-boardaffordable-housingordinance
✓ Decidido: Board adopts housing element, recommends three housing‑related ordinances
The Planning Board voted 6‑1 to adopt the township's Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. It also approved three recommendations for the Township Council to adopt related zoning ordinances, each passing with a 6‑1 vote. Mr. Bradley cast the dissenting vote on each motion.
- Adopt Amended Housing Element & Fair Share Plan (6-1)
- Recommend Council adopt site‑specific and area‑specific zoning ordinance (6-1)
- Recommend Council adopt amendment to Chapter 348‑11, Article XI affordable housing provisions (6-1)
- Recommend Council adopt ordinance designating affordable housing overlay zone with ME‑16 multifamily zone (6-1)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SPECIAL METING
MARCH 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN
OF THE TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN
6) RECOMMENDATION TO TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
1. AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING SITE -SPECIFIC AND AREA-SPECIFIC ZONING PROVISIONS
TO EFFECTUATE THE TOWNSHIP’S FOURTH ROUND HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE
PLAN.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER AMENDING CHAPTER 348 -11,
ARTICLE XI, (AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS ), OF CHAPTER 348 (LAND USE AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) PURSUANT TO NEWLY ENACTED REGULATIONS OF THE
UNIFORM HOUSING AND AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS.
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTIES
AS AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE WITH THE MF-16 MULTIFAMILY ZONE
7) CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
8) ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT (732) 341-1000 x 8200.
F:\PUBLIC\ENGINEERING & C
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
AA Special Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L.
Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33
Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey on Tuesday March "9 2026
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FLAG SALUTE C
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was
given that proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
DANIEL RODRICK - Present CLINTON BRADLEY - Present
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL - Not present JAMES BRAATEN - Present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present ROBERT ROWE - Not present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
‘Seven Board members present.
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n, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq.,
Board Attorney, Lucia Lynch, Planning Board Secretary.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN OF
THE TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN
Christopher Zangaro, Esq., the Township's Affordable Housing Attorney, gave
a summary of the Township’s Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.
‘The current Amended Affordable Housing Element & Fair Share Plan requires
the Township to create 649 units to be constructed between now and 2035.
All municipalities in New Jersey must adop
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
Planning Board
Board approves major site plans and variances for medical and restaurant projects
The Planning Board will approve purchase orders for escrow billing and professional services. It will adopt resolutions approving several major site plans with variances, including a medical office conversion at 780 Route 37 West, a medical and professional office at 354 Lakehurst Road, and a drive‑thru restaurant at 44 Route 37. The board also noted the rescheduling of the McDonald’s USA, LLC site‑plan hearing to April 15, 2026 and will consider additional subdivision and redevelopment applications.
- Approve purchase orders for escrow billing to board attorneys (Rothstein, Madell, Strohm et al) and for board planners (ARH Associates) and engineers (Owen Little & Associates)
- Approve major site plan and variances for TRC Holdings LLC – 780 Route 37 West, converting building to full medical office (File PB 25‑044)
- Approve major site plan and variances for Hisham Hamza & Hallh Mustafa – 354 Lakehurst Road, 9,672 sq ft medical & professional office (File PB 25‑022)
- Approve major site plan and variances for Parade Restaurants LLC – 44 Route 37, site modifications/2‑lane drive‑thru (File PB 25‑043)
- Reschedule McDonald’s USA, LLC site‑plan hearing to April 15, 2026 (no further public notice required)
planningsite-planvarianceszoningdevelopmentprocurement
✓ Decidido: Planning Board approved six major site‑plan and subdivision applications with variances
The board unanimously approved purchase orders for the board’s attorney, planner and engineer firms. It then adopted six resolutions approving major site‑plan and subdivision projects, each with variances, recording vote counts ranging from six‑to‑one to unanimous. An eight‑vote motion extended the filing deadline for a minor subdivision application.
- Approved purchase orders for board professionals (unanimous)
- Approved TRC Holdings minor site plan/change of use (7‑0 vote)
- Approved Hisham Hamza & Hallh Mustafa major site plan (6‑1 vote)
- Approved Parade Restaurants major site plan (7‑0 vote)
- Approved 120‑day extension for SP Acquisition Associates minor subdivision (8‑0 vote)
- Approved 1866 Old Freehold major subdivision with variances (7‑1 vote)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
CHRISTOPER DITZEL____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
ANNOUNCEMENT
THE APPLICATION OF MCDONALD’S USA, LLC., FOR A PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN
WITH VARIANCES, BLOCK 539, LOT 2.04, ALSO KNOWN AS 1256 INDIAN HEAD ROAD HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED TO THE APRIL 15, 2026, BOARD MEETING. NO FURTHER PUBLIC NOTICE IS
REQUIRED.
5) APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
A. ESCROW BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MADELL, STROHM, ET AL - BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. ARH ASSOCIATES – BOARD PLANNERS
3. OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES – BOARD ENGINEERS
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA MARCH 4, 2026 MEETING
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6) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. MINOR SITE PLAN / CHANGE OF USE WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE FEBRUARY 18, 2026
MEETING
TRC HOLDINGS LLC BLOCK 411
ROBERT SHEA, ESQ. LOT 83
BRIAN MURPHY, PE ZONE: RHB
D
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday March 4, 2026
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - Approximately 6:00pm : | 2olporte
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
Proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO - Present CLINTON BRADLEY - Present
CHRISTOPHER DITZEL - Not present JAMES BRAATEN - Present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present ROBERT ROWE - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Eight Board members present.
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In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq., Board
Attorney, Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch,
Planning Board Secretary.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
THE APPLICATION OF MCDONALD'S USA, LLC., FOR A PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN
WITH VARIANCES, BLOCK 539, LOT 2.04, ALSO KNOWN AS 1256 INDIAN HEAD ROAD HAS BEEN
RESCHEDULED TO THE APRIL 15, 2026, BOARD MEETING. NO FURTHER PUBLIC NOTICE IS
REQUIRED.
‘The Chairman made the above announcement.
THERE TOSI OSC HO OOOH I
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Township Council
Council approves $222,277 NJDOT grant for Ortley Beach streetscape project
The Toms River Township Council will vote on several ordinances, including repealing rent‑leveling provisions for mobile home parks and vacating a portion of Germania Court for a Wren Place extension. It will also adopt an ordinance setting minimum police staffing levels and consider a $90,000 Schedule C agreement for road and vehicle services. A key item is the resolution authorizing a $222,277.25 grant from the NJ Department of Transportation for the Ortley Beach streetscape and gateway treatment project.
- Ordinance repealing Chapter 363 (Mobile Home Parks) rent‑leveling board provisions
- Ordinance vacating public right‑of‑way on Germania Court between Route 37 West and Wren Place for a street extension
- Ordinance amending Township Code Chapter 50 to mandate minimum police department staffing levels
- Resolution authorizing a $222,277.25 NJDOT grant for the Ortley Beach streetscape and gateway treatment project
- Resolution approving a Schedule “C” agreement up to $90,000 for road department and vehicle services
zoningaffordable-housingpoliceroadsgrantscontracts
✓ Decidido: Council mandates minimum of 162 police officers for Toms River Police Department
The Township Council approved an ordinance requiring the police department to maintain at least 162 sworn officers. It also approved a street‑vacation ordinance for a portion of Germania Court and repealed the township's rent‑leveling board for mobile home parks. The council accepted the January 28 meeting minutes, the executive‑session minutes, and the consent agenda (with listed exceptions).
- Approved police staffing ordinance (4-3)
- Approved street vacation for Germania Court (7-0)
- Approved repeal of rent‑leveling board for mobile home parks (3-0-4)
- Approved January 28 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved January 28 executive‑session minutes (6-0-1)
- Authorized executive session to discuss confidential matters (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda with exceptions (7-0)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Executive Session
7.
RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing An Executive Session To Discuss Confidential
Matters Including Active Litigation, Which Are Covered Under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(7),
Which, By Express Provision Of Federal Law, State Statute, Or Rule Of Court Shall Be
Rendered Confidential Or Excluded From The Provisions Of Subsection A Of N.J.S.A.
10:4-12(B)(7)
Ordinances - First Readings
8. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, In The
County Of Ocean, And State Of New Jersey, Repealing Chapter 363 (Mobile Home
Parks), Section Ii (Rent Leveling; Rent Leveling Board), And Repealing Chapter 71
(Statutory Boards And Commissions), Subsection J (Rent Leveling Board)
9. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Vacating The Public Right And Interest In A Portion Of
Germania Court, Between Route 37 West And Wren Place, And Acceptance Of A
Dedication For An Extension Of Wren Place, In The Township Of Toms River, Block
509.01, Lots 16, 18 And Block 509.02, Lots 1 And 2, Pursuant To Township Code,
Cha
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
Council President Ciccozzi Called The Meeting To Order At Approximately 6:30 PM
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Council President Ciccozzi Read The Following Statement: "This Meeting Is
Convened In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Open Public Meetings Act Of
New Jersey. Let The Official Minutes Reflect That Adequate Notice Of This Meeting
Has Been Provided By Publishing A Notice In The Asbury Park Press And The Star
Ledger On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, And Thereafter Posting Same On The
Town Hall Bulletin Board For Such Notices, And Filing Same With The Township
Clerk, Pursuant To A Resolution Adopted By The Township Council On Thursday,
January 1, 2026. The Meeting Dates Have Also Been Posted On The Township Web
Page.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY Present
BIANCHINI Present
NIVISON Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Present
ABER Present
O'TOOLE Via Telephone
5. Minutes: January 28th 2026
Motion: Approve January 28th 2026 Meeting Minutes
Motion Made By: Craig Coleman
Seconded: Thomas Nivison
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Yes
Council Member Bianchini Yes
Council Vice President Nivison Yes
Council President Ciccozzi Yes
Council Member Coleman Yes
Council Member Aber Yes
Council Member O'Toole Yes
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
none
Executive Session
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to review medical office and restaurant site plans
The Toms River Township Planning Board will consider three land-use applications, including a conversion to medical office and a restaurant drive-thru modification. The board will also act on a resolution for a minor subdivision extension.
- Minor site plan to convert 780 Route 37 West to full medical office (TRC Holdings LLC)
- Major site plan for 9,672 sq ft medical and professional office at 354 Lakehurst Road
- Major site plan for site modifications and a 2-lane drive-thru at 44 Route 37 (Parade Restaurants LLC)
- Resolution for extension of time for a minor subdivision at 860 Fischer Blvd
zoningmedical-officecommercial-developmentsite-plans
✓ Decidido: Planning Board approves multiple site plan applications and adopts minutes
The board adopted the August 6, September 3, and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with three affirmative votes. It approved an extension of time for a minor subdivision with variances (8 votes). It also approved three site‑plan applications: a medical office conversion for TRC Holdings (8 votes), a medical/dental office project by Hisham Hamza & Hall Mustafa (7‑1 vote), and a drive‑thru modification for Parade Restaurants (8 votes).
- Adopted August 6, September 3, and September 17, 2025 minutes (3 affirmative votes)
- Approved extension of time for minor subdivision with variances (8 affirmative votes)
- Approved TRC Holdings LLC minor site plan/change of use with variances (8 affirmative votes)
- Approved Hisham Hamza & Hall Mustafa preliminary & final major site plan with variances (7‑1 vote)
- Approved Parade Restaurants LLC preliminary & final major site plan with variances (8 affirmative votes)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
PAUL BRENHARDT____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) ADOPT MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2025
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
6) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. EXTENSION OF TIME – MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE FEBRUARY 4,
2026 MEETING
G&I XI NJ GROCERY PORTFOLIO LLC BLOCK 445.09
ROBERT SHEA, ESQ. LOT 71
DANIEL TARBOKJA, PE ZONE: HB
FILE NO: PB 25-011 AREA: 20 ACRES
860 FISCHER BLVD
2 LOTS
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 18, 2026 MEETING
2
7) VARIOUS APPLICATIONS:
APPLICANT BLOCK(S)
DEVELOPMENT LOT(S)
ENGINEER ZONE
ATTORNEY LOCATION
DATE OF COMPLETION NEAREST CROSS STREET
DATE OF EXPIRATION AREA
ESCROW ACCT. NO. (IF ANY) USE/NO. OF LOTS
1. MINOR SITE PLAN / CHANGE OF USE WITH VARIANCES – PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED
TRC HOLDINGS LLC BLOCK
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Oooered
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - Approximately 6:00pm 8 /zo! 2gue
—
FLAG SALUTE &
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
Proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO - Present CLINTON BRADLEY - Present
PAUL BERNHARDT - Present JAMES BRAATEN - Present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present ROBERT ROWE - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Not present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Eight Board members present.
THEE NEE IEEE TOE SAECO TE HEHE HOH RIS IT TITHE IHS Arid tri ete
In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq., Board
Attorney, Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch,
Planning Board Secretary.
THD a nS SSE aH IG IH EE SHES a IO ISH To HES IH rire niente
ADOPT MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2025
‘SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Motion made by Ms. Ambrosio to adopt the minutes, Ms. Ambrosio abstained from the
‘September 17* minutes, Mr. Braaten abstained from the September 3" & 17" minutes.
Motion seconded by Mr. Braaten with the noted abstentions, motion approved with
three aff
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Township Council
Council considers minimum police staffing and rent leveling repeals
The Township Council will hold first readings on ordinances regarding police staffing levels and the repeal of mobile home park rent leveling. The body is also reviewing several shared services agreements and grant applications for public safety.
- Proposed ordinance to mandate minimum staffing levels for the Police Department
- Proposed repeal of Chapter 363 (Mobile Home Parks) rent leveling and the Rent Leveling Board
- Proposed vacation of public right in Germania Court between Route 37 West and Wren Place
- Agreement with County of Ocean for road and vehicle services not to exceed $90,000.00
- Agreement modification for Ortley Beach Streetscape and Gateway Treatment Project for $222,277.25
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
a. Honoring The Family of Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell
Ordinances- First Readings
7. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Vacating The Public Right And Interest In A Portion Of
Germania Court, Between Route 37 West And Wren Place, And Acceptance Of A
Dedication For An Extension Of Wren Place, In The Township Of Toms River, Block
509.01, Lots 16, 18 And Block 509.02, Lots 1 And 2, Pursuant To Township Code,
Chapter 448, Street Vacation Procedures
8. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, In The
County Of Ocean, And State Of New Jersey, Repealing Chapter 363 (Mobile Home
Parks), Section Ii (Rent Leveling; Rent Leveling Board), And Repealing Chapter 71
(Statutory Boards And Commissions), Subsection J (Rent Leveling Board)
9. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, County Of
Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Amending And Supplementing Chapter 50 Of The
Township Code To Mandate Minimum Staffing Levels For The Police Department
Ordinances - Final Readings
Resolutions
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the heading "Consent Agenda" will be enacte
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board approves multiple minor subdivisions and major site plans
The Toms River Township Planning Board will consider and vote on several development approvals, including minor subdivisions with variances and major site plans. The board will also approve purchase orders for escrow and general‑fund billing for its attorneys, planners, engineers and a shorthand reporter. An extension of time request for a 20‑acre minor subdivision and a carried‑over major site plan for a McDonald’s restaurant will be reviewed.
- Approve purchase orders for escrow and general‑fund billing for board attorneys, planners, engineers, and shorthand reporter
- Approve minor subdivision with variances for Silverton Lily LLC, Block 172.04, 2 lots, 2.093 acres at 1247 Silverton Road
- Approve minor subdivision with variances for 2225 6th Avenue LLC, Block 1082.07, 2 lots, 0.28 acres at 2225 6th Avenue
- Approve preliminary & final major site plan with variances for 954 Lakewood Road LLC, Block 404, 16,221 sq ft office building
- Review extension of time request for G&I XI NJ Grocery Portfolio LLC, Block 445.09, 2 lots, 20 acres at 860 Fischer Blvd
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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approved multiple subdivision variances and major site plans
The board unanimously approved purchase orders for escrow and general billing. It approved several minor subdivision variances and major site‑plan applications, each with recorded vote counts. The board also approved a one‑year extension of time for a minor subdivision application and granted a request to reschedule a McDonald’s site‑plan hearing to the March 4 meeting.
- Unanimously approved escrow billing purchase orders for board attorneys, planners, engineers
- Unanimously approved general billing purchase orders for board attorneys and shorthand reporter
- Approved Silvertown Lily LLC minor subdivision variances (5‑0 vote)
- Approved 2225 6™ Avenue LLC minor subdivision variances (3‑0 vote)
- Approved 2312 4™ Avenue LLC minor subdivision variances (4‑0 vote)
- Approved 954 Lakewood Road LLC major site plan with variances (5‑0 vote)
- Approved The Row at Toms River, LLC major site plan with variances (5‑0 vote)
- Approved one‑year extension of time for G&1 XI NJ Grocery Portfolio LLC minor subdivision (9‑0 vote)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ CLINTON BRADLEY_______________
PAUL BRENHARDT____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ ROBERT ROWE _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
A. ESCROW BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MADELL, STROHM, ET AL - BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. ARH ASSOCIATES – BOARD PLANNERS
3. OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES – BOARD ENGINEERS
B. GENERAL FUND BILLING – BOARD PROFESSIONALS
1. ROTHSTEIN, MADELL, STROHM, ET AL - BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. LINDA HILL – BOARD SHORTHAND REPORTER
6) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES –– APPROVED AT THE JANUARY 21, 2026 MEETING
SILVERTON LILY LLC BLOCK 172.04
ANTHONY PAGANO, ESQ. LOT 15
MATHEW WILDER, PE ZONE: RR
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 – DEEMED COMPLETE AREA: 2.093 ACRES
JANUARY 21, 2026- TIME TO ACT BY 1247 SILVERTON ROAD
FILE NO: PB 25-031 2 LOTS
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2026 MEETING
2
2. MINOR SUBD
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
‘A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday February 4, 2026
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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM.
GERI AMBROSIO - Present CLINTON BRADLEY - Present
PAUL BERNHARDT - Present JAMES BRAATEN - Present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present ROBERT ROWE - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Nine Board members present.
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in addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq., Board Attorney,
Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch, Planning Board
Secretary.
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APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
A. _ ESCROW BILLING - BOARD PROFESSIONALS.
1. ROTHSTEIN, MANDELL, STROHM, ET AL ~ BOARD ATTORNEYS
2. ARH ASSOCIATES - BOARD PLANNERS,
3, OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES — BOARD ENGINEERS
Motion made by Mr. Bernhardt to approve the purchase orders for payment, seconded by
Mr. Pascarella. Motion unanimously appr
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
Township Council
Council to vote on boardwalk expansion and HVAC contract extensions
The Toms River Township Council will vote on a $3.565 million contract for the Boardwalk Expansion, Parking and Pedestrian Access Improvement Project, along with a $76,006 HVAC maintenance extension for Peterson Service Company. The meeting also includes a resolution to authorize a shared services agreement with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
- Boardwalk Expansion contract awarded to Ashland Contractors LLC ($3,565,000)
- HVAC maintenance contract extension for Peterson Service Company ($76,006)
- Shared services agreement with Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
- Person-to-person transfer of two liquor licenses
- Release of performance guarantees for multiple site plans
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✓ Decidido: Council approved tax refunds, veteran tax exemptions and liquor license transfers
The Toms River Township Council authorized an executive session to discuss confidential matters and approved the consent agenda. It approved a resolution refunding $671.83 for tax overpayments and cancelled 2026 property taxes for two disabled‑veteran owners at 690 White Cedar Drive and 293 Morell Drive. The council also authorized two person‑to‑person transfers of plenary retail consumption liquor licenses and released performance and maintenance guarantees for two major site plans.
- Authorized executive session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved tax refund resolution for overpayments totaling $671.83 (unanimous)
- Cancelled and refunded 2026 taxes for 690 White Cedar Drive (disabled veteran) (unanimous)
- Cancelled and refunded 2026 taxes for 293 Morell Drive (disabled veteran) (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of liquor license 1507-33-046-007 to GMRI, Inc. (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of liquor license 1507-33-006-011 to TR Local House, LLC (unanimous)
- Released performance guarantees and accepted maintenance bonds for site plans at 1374 Hooper Avenue and 924 Fischer Blvd (unanimous)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes: January 14, 2026 Council Meeting
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Executive Session
7. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, Ocean
County, New Jersey, Authorizing An Executive Session To Discuss Confidential
Matters Covered Under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B)(L), Which, By Express Provision Of
Federal Law, State Statute, Or Rule Of Court Shall Be Rendered Confidential Or
Excluded From The Provisions Of Subsection A Of N.J.S.A. 10:4-12
Ordinances - Final Readings
Resolutions
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the heading "Consent Agenda" will be enacted by one motion in the
form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired
on any item, that will be considered separately.
8. Consent Items
a. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey Authorizing Refund And Cancelations Of Tax
Payments
b. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey, Certifying Entitlement Of A 100% Disabled Veterans
Status For The Owners Of Various Properties To Be Canceled And/Or Refunded
c. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Townshi
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
Council President Ciccozzi called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 PM.
2. Flag salute.
Councilman Bianchini Led The Salute To The Flag.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Council President Ciccozzi read the following statement: "This meeting is convened in
accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey. Let
the official Minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by
publishing a notice in the Asbury Park Press and the Star Ledger on Wednesday,
January 7, 2026, and thereafter posting same on the Town Hall bulletin board for
such notices, and filing same with the Township Clerk, pursuant to a resolution
adopted by the Township Council on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The meeting dates
have also been posted on the Township web page."
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY PRESENT
BIANCHINI PRESENT
NIVISON PRESENT
CICCOZZI PRESENT
COLEMAN PRESENT
ABER PRESENT
O'TOOLE PRESENT
5. Minutes: January 14, 2026 Council Meeting
Motion: Approve January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Motion Made By: Craig Coleman
Seconded: Thomas Nivison
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Yes
Council Member Bianchini Yes
Council Vice President Nivison Yes
Council President Ciccozzi Yes
Council Member Coleman Yes
Council Member Aber Yes
Council Member O'Toole Yes
6. Honoring Resoluti
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to appoint officers and contractors for 2026
The Toms River Township Planning Board will elect officers and appoint engineering, legal, and planning firms for the year 2026. The agenda also lists several development applications, including site plans and subdivisions, with some requiring public notice.
- Election of 2026 Planning Board officers
- Appointment of Owen Little & Associates as engineers
- Appointment of Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm & Cipriani as attorney
- Appointment of ARH Associates as planner
- Public notice required for 2312 4th Avenue subdivision
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✓ Decidido: Planning Board approved major site plans and a trash enclosure project
The board adopted six memorial resolutions appointing new planning‑board engineers, attorney, planner, conflict planner and conflict attorney (5‑0). It approved several major site‑plan and subdivision applications, including a trash enclosure and 63 parking stalls project (6‑0). All motions were approved with the vote counts recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted six memorial resolutions appointing Owen Little & Associates, Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm & Cipriani, ARH Associates, Remington & Vernick Engineers, and Rumpf Law as board staff (5‑0)
- Approved Extension of Time – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with Variances for 2363 Lakewood Road LLC (5‑0)
- Approved Minor Subdivision for 11 Spruce BH LLC (5‑0)
- Approved Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Major Subdivision with Variances for PROMENADE TOMS RIVER, LLC (4‑0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Minor Subdivision with Variances for Silvertown Lily LLC (5‑0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Minor Subdivision with Variances for 2225 6th Avenue LLC (4‑0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved Minor Subdivision with Variances for 2312 4th Avenue LLC (5‑0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with Variances for THE ROW AT TOMS RIVER, LLC (6‑0)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ THOMAS NIVISON ________________
PAUL BRENHARDT____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
ROBERT WATSON _____________ _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2026
2. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF OWEN LITTLE & ASSOCIATES AS PLANNING BOARD ENGINEERS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 15, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
3. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE LAW FIRM OF ROTHSTEIN, MANDELL, STROHM, HALM & CIPRIANI AS
PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 15, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
4. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF ARH ASSOCIATES AS PLANNING BOARD PLANNER FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
5. RESOLUTION O
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday January 21, 2026
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - Approximately 6:00pm (D ——
FLAG SALUTE
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO - Arrived 6:20pm THOMAS NIVISON - Present
PAUL BERNHARDT - Present JAMES BRAATEN - Not present
KIM PASCARELLA ~ Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Five Board members present at the time of roll call.
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In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq., Board
Attorney, Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch,
Planning Board Secretary.
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BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2026
2. RESOLUTION OF THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEMORIALIZING THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE F
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Township Council
Toms River Council to vote on police promotion lists and reopen animal shelter.
The Toms River Township Council will vote on final readings for an ordinance regarding police promotion lists and a series of resolutions including refunds for tax payments, policy manual amendments, and the reopening of the Toms River Animal Shelter.
- Police promotion list ordinance
- Refund and cancellation of tax payments
- Reopen Toms River Animal Shelter
- Amend Township Employee Policies and Procedures Manual
- Hiring Records Manager/Council Liaison
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✓ Decidido: Council approves police promotion list amendment and tax refund resolutions
The Township Council voted 4‑3 to adopt an ordinance extending police promotion lists for up to one additional year. The council also approved the consent agenda, a resolution authorizing refunds for overpaid taxes, and two resolutions canceling 2025 property taxes for qualified disabled‑veteran owners. All approvals were recorded in the January 14, 2026 minutes.
- Approved Ordinance amending police promotion list (vote 4‑3)
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution authorizing tax refunds for overpayments (multiple properties, total $677,679.72 and $725,734.20)
- Approved Resolution canceling 2025 taxes for Block 705 Lot 49 (99 Keats Ave) – 100% disabled veteran
- Approved Resolution canceling 2025 taxes for Block 692.04 Lot 10 (547 Clifton Ave) – 100% disabled veteran
- Approved motion to allow insurance presentation by Connor, Strong, and Buckalew (unanimous)
- Approved motion to close public comment on ordinance (unanimous)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag salute.
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY
BIANCHINI
NIVISON
CICCOZZI
COLEMAN
ABER
O'TOOLE
5. Minutes:
6. Honoring Resolutions and Presentations:
Ordinances - Final Readings
7. ORDINANCE Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River, County Of
Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Amending And Supplementing Chapter 50, Section 11,
Subsection E Of The Township Code Regarding Police Promotion Lists
Resolutions
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the heading "Consent Agenda" will be enacted by one motion in the
form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired
on any item, that will be considered separately.
8. Consent Items
a. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey Authorizing Refund And Cancelations Of Tax
Payments
b. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey, Certifying Entitlement Of A 100% Disabled Veterans
Status For The Owners Of Various Properties To Be Canceled And/Or Refunded
c. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey Canceling Outstanding 2025 Property Taxes For
Township-Owned Property
d. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey, Authorizing T
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
6:30 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
Council President Ciccozzi called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 PM
2. Flag salute.
Council President began with the Salute to the Flag
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Councilman Ciccozzi read the following OPMA statement:
"This meeting is convened in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public
Meetings Act of New Jersey. Let the official Minutes reflect that adequate notice of
this meeting has been provided by publishing a notice in the Asbury Park Press and
the Star Ledger on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and thereafter posting same on the
Town Hall bulletin board for such notices, and filing same with the Township Clerk,
pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Township Council on Thursday, January 1,
2026. The meeting dates have also been posted on the Township web page."
4. ROLL CALL:
BRADLEY PRESENT
BIANCHINI PRESENT
NIVISON PRESENT
CICCOZZI PRESENT
COLEMAN PRESENT
ABER PRESENT
O'TOOLE PRESENT
5. Minutes: January 1, 2026 Meeting
Motion: Approve Jan 1 2026 Meeting Minutes
Motion Made By: Craig Coleman
Seconded: Thomas Nivison
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Yes
Council Member Bianchini Yes
Council Vice President Nivison Yes
Council President Ciccozzi Yes
Council Member Coleman Yes
Council Member Aber Yes
Council Member O'Toole Yes
6. Honoring Resolutions and Present
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
Planning Board
Board approves major subdivision with variances for EETTSA, LLC
The Toms River Planning Board will elect officers, appoint board professionals, and vote on several development actions. It will approve a minor subdivision with variances for Alcouer Homes at 1126 Lakewood Road and a major site plan and subdivision for EETTSA, LLC on Bimini Drive & Route 37. Additional items include an extension of time for a site plan at 2363 Lakewood Road and two minor subdivisions at 11 Spruce Street and 1247 Silvertown Road.
- Approval of minor subdivision with variances for Alcouer Homes, LLC – 4 lots at 1126 Lakewood Road (File PB 25-039)
- Approval of preliminary & final major site plan and major subdivision with variances for EETTSA, LLC – lots 1.01‑1.07 on Bimini Drive & Route 37 (File PB 25-020)
- Extension of time for preliminary & final major site plan with variances at 2363 Lakewood Road – 8,434 sq ft addition (File PB 22-027)
- Minor subdivision for 11 Spruce BH, LLC – lots 32, 34‑38 at 11 Spruce Street (File PB 25-030)
- Minor subdivision with variances for Silvertown Lily, LLC – lot 15 at 1247 Silvertown Road (File PB 25-031)
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✓ Decidido: Board approved a 131‑lot mixed‑use development by PROMENADE TOMS RIVER
The Planning Board elected its officers and appointed its attorney, engineer and planner for 2026. It approved several minor subdivisions, a major site plan for EETTSA, a one‑year extension for a Lakewood Road project, and a large 131‑lot mixed‑use development by PROMENADE TOMS RIVER. All approvals were recorded with vote counts as noted in the minutes.
- Appointed Nizzardo Chairman, Bernhardt Vice Chairman, Lynch Secretary (8-0)
- Appointed board attorney, engineer, planner, conflict attorney and conflict planner (8-0)
- Approved Alcuer Homes minor subdivision with variances (4-0)
- Approved EETTSA major site plan and subdivision (3-0)
- Approved 1-year extension for 2363 Lakewood Road project (6-0, 2 abstain)
- Approved 11 Spruce minor subdivision (8-0)
- Approved PROMENADE TOMS RIVER 131‑lot mixed‑use development (6-0, 2 abstain)
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2026
6:00 p.m.
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
4) ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO ____________ THOMAS NIVISON ________________
PAUL BRENHARDT____________ JAMES BRAATEN____________
KIM PASCARELLA___________ KEVIN FENCHEL____________
_____________ _______________
ANGELO NIZZARDO______________
(ALTERNATE NO. 1) ________________
(ALTERNATE NO. 2) ____________________
5) EXECUTIVE SESSION
6) REORGANIZATION:
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN -
VICE CHAIRMAN -
SECRETARY -
B. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD PROFESSIONALS FOR SERVICES FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
1. PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY
2. PLANNING BOARD ENGINEER
3. PLANNING BOARD PLANNER
4. CONFLICT PLANNING BOARD ATTORNEY
5. CONFLICT PLANNING BOARD PLANNER
TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AGENDA JANUARY 7, 2026 MEETING
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7) BOARD ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS - SEE ATTACHED SHEETS
A) RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES – APPROVED AT THE DECEMBER 17, 20205 MEETING
ALCOEUR HOMES AT TOMS RIVER, LLC BLOCK 405.08
HAROLD HENSEL, ESQ. LOT 62.01
JEFFREY CARR, PE ZONE: R-50
OCTOBER 24, 2025 – DEEMED COMPLETE AREA: 2.76 ACRES
FEBRUARY 21, 2026 – TIME TO ACT BY 1126 LAKEWOOD ROAD
FILE NO: PB 25-039 4 LOTS
2. PRELIMINARY & F
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
A Meeting of the Toms River Township Planning Board was held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond
Meeting Room of the Toms River Township Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms
River, New Jersey on Wednesday January 7, 2026
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - Approximately 6:00pm Sygpae
FLAG SALUTE 4 ~
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Statement was given that
proper and legal notice of this meeting has been given.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
GERI AMBROSIO - Present THOMAS NIVISON - Present
PAUL BERNHARDT - Present JAMES BRAATEN - Present
KIM PASCARELLA - Present KEVIN FENCHEL - Present
ROBERT WATSON - Present
ANGELO NIZZARDO - Present
(ALTERNATE NO. 1)
(ALTERNATE NO. 2)
Eight Board members present.
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In addition, the following staff and advisory personnel were present: Melanie Szuba, Esq., Board
Attorney, Douglas Klee, PE., Board Engineer, Christine Winter, PP., Board Planner, Lucia Lynch,
Planning Board Secretary.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - Board moved into executive session to reorganize for the year
2026.
The Board reconvened and continued with the scheduled agenda.
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REORGANIZATION:
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion made by Ms. Ambrosio to appoint Mr. Nizzardo as Board Chairman, Mr.
Bernhardt for Vice Chairman, Lucia
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Thu Jan 1, 2026
Township Council
Toms River Township Council holds reorganization and 2026 budget meeting
The Council is conducting oaths of office for council members and electing its President and Vice President. The body is deciding on the 2026 temporary budget, meeting schedules, and various administrative appointments. Several contract extensions and grants are also being considered.
- Establishing the 2026 Temporary Budget
- Grant of $120,000.00 from Ocean County for Senior Services and Caregivers
- Contract extension for snow plowing and disaster cleanup not to exceed $125,000.00
- Software purchase from Dell Inc. not to exceed $74,193.96
- Grant of $26,286.00 for the Governor's Council on Substance Use Disorder
budgetappointmentscontractsgrantspublic-safety
✓ Decidido: Council elects new President and Vice President, adopts 2026 meeting rules
The council approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. Councilman Ciccozzi was elected Council President for 2026. Councilman Nivison was elected Council Vice President for 2026. The body adopted a resolution setting rules and regulations for council meetings in calendar year 2026.
- Approved Dec 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
- Elected Councilman Ciccozzi as 2026 Council President (7-0)
- Elected Councilman Nivison as 2026 Council Vice President (7-0)
- Adopted resolution establishing rules and regulations for CY2026 council meetings
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA
Thursday, January 1, 2026
12:00 PM
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Flag Salute and National Anthem by Faith Erdman
3. Open Public Meetings Act statement.
Oaths of Office
4. Councilman-Elect Harry Aber
Administered by The Honorable Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick
5. Councilman-Elect Robert Bianchini
Administered by Commissioner Emeritus Ginny Haines
6. Councilman-Elect Clinton Bradley
Administered by the Honorable Mayor Emeritus Paul Wnek
7. Councilman David Ciccozzi
Administered by Commissioner Emeritus Ginny Haines
ROLL CALL:
ABER Present
BIANCHINI Present
BRADLEY Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Present
NIVISON Present
O'TOOLE Present - Via Telephone
9. Minutes: December 10, 2025
Council President & Vice President Elections
10. Election and Oath of Office of 2026 Council President
11. Election and Oath of Office of 2026 Council Vice President
Resolutions
12. RESOLUTION Establishing Rules And Regulations For Calendar Year 2026 Toms
River Township Council Meetings
13. RESOLUTION Of The Township Council Of The Township Of Toms River,
Ocean County, New Jersey For Renewal Of Membership In The Ocean County
Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the heading "Consent Agenda" will be enacted by one motion in the
form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired
on any item, that will be considered separately.
14. Consent Items
a. R
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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MINUTES
Thursday, January 1, 2026
12:00 PM
1 Meeting called to order.
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Councilman Coleman called the meeting to order
2 Flag Salute and National Anthem by Faith Erdman
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Councilman Bradley Opened with the Salute of The Flag
Faith Erdman sang the National Anthem
3 Open Public Meetings Act statement.
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This meeting is convened in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings
Act of New Jersey. Let the official Minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has
been provided by publishing a notice in the Asbury Park Press, the Star Ledger, and the
Press of Atlantic City on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, and thereafter posting same on
the Town Hall bulletin board for such notices, and filing same with the Township Clerk.
This meeting has also been posted on the Township ’s webpage.
Oaths of Office
4 Councilman-Elect Harry Aber
. Administered by The Honorable Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick
5 Councilman-Elect Robert Bianchini
. Administered by Thomas E. Kunz Esq.
6 Councilman-Elect Clinton Bradley
. Administered by Thomas E. Kunz Esq.
7 Councilman David Ciccozzi
. Administered by Thomas E. Kunz Esq.
ROLL CALL:
ABER Present
BIANCHINI Present
BRADLEY Present
CICCOZZI Present
COLEMAN Present
NIVISON Present
O'TOOLE Present - Via Telephone
9 Minutes: December 10, 2025
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Motion: Approve December 10th 2025 Meeting Minutes
Roll Call:
Council Member Bradley Did not vote
Council Member Bianchini Did not vote
Council Member Nivison Yes
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