Michele Williams 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...

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...

Toms River mayor, three GOP councilmen, won’t seek re-election

March 16, 2019 3:07 pmApril 1, 2019 1:02 am

Toms River mayor Thomas Kelaher, 86, will not seek re-election to a fourth term, setting up a race for an open seat in New Jersey’s 8th largest municipality. At least four candidates appeared before the Republican screening committee today seeking...