Eminent Domain Takeover Planned For Toms River Church

Split Toms River council takes step toward seizing church that wants homeless shelter

A hearing and final council vote on the ordinance to buy or acquire the Toms River church through eminent domain is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 28.

Ocean County Considers Homeless Shelter As Local Mayor Objects

TOMS RIVER – A surprising new proposal from the Ocean County Board of Commissioners could mark a major shift in how the county handles homelessness. Officials are considering turning the Code Blue warming center located at 1959 Route 9 in Toms River into a full-time, supervised shelter offering support services to help unhoused individuals get back on their feet.   The idea wasn’t on the agenda at the board’s latest meeting. But when Toms River …

Eminent Domain Takeover Planned For Toms River Church

Eminent Domain Takeover Planned For Toms River Church - Toms River, NJ - Christ Episcopal Church has been seeking to open a homeless shelter. Mayor Dan Rodrick says he would make the property a recreation area.

Eminent Domain talk stirs questions for property owners

Lexington County leaders hope a new exit at Calks Ferry Road and I-20 can ease area congestion. Nearby property owners aren't so sure.

Toms River Moves to Block Proposed Homeless Shelter by Taking Over Church Property

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Township Council are taking decisive action to stop the opening of a proposed homeless shelter in the heart of downtown by pursuing the acquisition of Christ Episcopal Church — through purchase or eminent domain — after the church filed plans to operate a 17-bed facility at 415 Washington […]

Toms River to Consider Taking Church Proposed As Homeless Shelter Through Eminent Domain

As part of a larger plan to redevelop the Toms River waterfront district, officials will be tasked Wednesday night with deciding whether to introduce an ordinance that would allow the municipality to take several properties by eminent domain, if necessary, including the Christ Episcopal Church where