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Toms River is the county seat for Ocean County, New Jersey.

Toms River Township consists of a town center, Downtown Toms River, and many suburban neighborhoods. The proximity to the River, Bay, and Ocean make it an ideal spot for boaters and summer vacationers.

The 2021 Census revealed that there are close to 90,000 people residing in the Toms River area.

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TOMS RIVER NEWS

Ordinance Overturned, But Police Cuts Stay

  TOMS RIVER – A controversial ordinance that cut two police captains will be overturned, however the positions won’t return.   Two captains are retiring...

Toms River Police Cuts Sent Back To Council

  TOMS RIVER – A controversial cut to the police administration might be overturned due to a recall movement that collected thousands of signatures.  ...

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