TOMS RIVER, NJ (update)—A deal signed between Toms River Township and the federal government under the previous administration is leading to more applications to convert and expand single-family homes into religious houses of worship. Following a crucial land use agreement executed by former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, Toms River has seen a surge in applications for synagogues in private residences and smaller land parcels. Two additional synagogue applications have recently been submitted. This increase comes after a 2021 agreement, facilitated by former Mayor Hill and his team with the Department of Justice, which reduced the minimum acreage requirement for houses … Continue reading Hill Agreement with Federal Government Leads to Increase in Home Synagogue Applications