Borough of South Toms River, NJ

Created by an Act of the 151st Legislature Chapter 170, Laws of 1927, Approved March 28, 1927 Election held May 3, 1927 Mayor and other officials took over the administration on May 23, 1927, having organized on that date. The Borough of South Toms River was incorporated as a separate municipality on May 3, 1927. It is 1.2 square miles, situated along N.J. Route 9 and Ocean County Route 530 (Dover Road). It is governed by a Mayor and six Council members. Elections are held twice a year. The Primary Election is held in the month of June and the General Election is held in the month of November. The Mayor is elected to a four (4) year term and Council-members are elected to a three (3) year term. The Mayor and other officials took over the administration of the Borough on May 23, 1927, having organized on that date. The first meeting was held at the P. Furman residence on May 23, 1927. Present at the first meeting were Mayor Horite G. Flint; Councilmen Arthur Corn...