Drew Boyle Archives - New Jersey Globe

Seven Republican candidates running for Toms River council

April 1, 2019 12:02 amApril 1, 2019 12:42 pm

Seven candidates are seeking three open seats on the Toms River Township Council in the June Republican primary. Republican mayor Thomas Kelaher, 86, is not seeking a third term. Three councilmen – Maurice (Mo) Hill, Brian Kubiel and George Wittmann...

Jonathan Petro is accused of election fraud.

Toms River Democrats pick Jon Petro for mayor

March 21, 2019 12:10 pm

Toms River Democrats have endorsed Jonathan Z. Petro as their candidate for mayor, setting up a potentially competitive race in New Jersey’s 8th largest municipality against a sharply divided Republican Party. The incumbent, 86-year-old Thomas Kelaher, is not seeking re-election...