Inside a Toms River Council Meeting

June 4, 2025

Tom’s River Council meetings face civil disobedience as residents oppose the mayor’s plan to use eminent domain on church land for a public park. The church’s proposal for a shelter raises questions about the need for seizing its land. With over 8,400 signatures on a petition against the plan, community members express their preference for the church over a park. The council’s decision is postponed to July 30th, highlighting ongoing community engagement.

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Sean Thrunk
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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!