The café, which has been serving meals to the community since February 2025, will be replaced by another use, a library official said.
The court filing seeking to take the property by eminent domain comes after months of efforts by the town to buy the site for $1.8 million.
The possible extension was raised by the judge overseeing Mount Laurel cases after the Hope's Crossing developer withdrew, a letter says.
After more than 4 hours of shouting and insults, the fate of Toms River's affordable housing plan and ordinances were unclear.
The Toms River Jewish Community Council said it opposes multifamily zoning and officials should stop blaming the Jewish community for it.
Soil is being removed at the request of the EPA even though soil testing showed no asbestos at the site, engineer John Mele said.
The board is seeking applicants to replace Paola Pascarella, who was accused of failing to include $300,000 in income on her financial form.
Marisa Matarazzo, accused in December by Superintendent Michael Citta of peeking in the windows of his home, wants the contract voided.
A state judge cited conflicts of interest and improper legal notices in ruling the ordinance repealing the redevelopment plan was invalid.
Students at Toms River North plan a peaceful demonstration to support schoolmates who have been affected by ICE detentions.
Benjamin Silkowitz alleges in a suit his rights were violated. Mayor Daniel Rodrick says he was giving favors to an Orthodox Jewish friend.
The Township Council meeting set for Wednesday has been canceled, the township said.
The Ocean County Library Commission voted to extend the café's lease, which was set to end Friday.
The ex-boyfriend of ex-Toms River officer Rebecca Sayegh alleges the Berkeley officer waited several minutes to answer the 911 call.
The mayor and council fight over promotions while the police department's staffing dips to its lowest since 1991.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick called for the special meeting to address township insurance; council members said they had not seen enough details.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick calls a raise for Superintendent Michael Citta is "outrageous;" Citta accuses Rodrick of interfering in the district.
Technical difficulties prevented the council meeting from being livestreamed on Wednesday. Here's the video if you missed the meeting.
The mediation agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center protects Toms River from builders' remedy lawsuits and limits its new units.
The man admitted taking part in a scheme that faked ownership documents to obtain mortgages and left the real property owners in jeopardy.
Daniel Rodrick alleges the tenure charges were the culmination of a coordinated political attack against him by several people.
Council President Justin Lamb provided the fourth votes rejecting several ordinances that would have reshaped the township government.
New rules for the agendas, for bill approvals and more are among 11 ordinances on the Toms River Council agenda on Wednesday.
Toms River Republican ward candidates held solid leads in their elections, according to unofficial results.
The race for the lone seat representing Toms River has a 2,000-vote margin, according to unofficial results.
The threat was among several to NJ polling places. Students were not in the building. The district has long asked that poll sites be moved.
Toms River voters are choosing council representatives in all four wards and a member of the school board, in addition to statewide races.
The anonymously sent mailers feature a Jewish man in religious garb and claim GOP candidates will end zoning rules for houses of worship.
Patch is publishing candidate profiles for the Township Council election for 2025.
The councilmen say they are looking to hear the community's concerns.
The township has announced the cancellation of the October meeting.
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here's what Toms River voters need to know.
An investigation by state agencies into possible asbestos contamination is continuing.