TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Zach Dougherty, a Democratic candidate in Toms River, has raised eyebrows with his decision to appoint Ben Dziobek, a climate activist and outspoken advocate for the abolition of single-family housing zoning, as his campaign manager. Dziobek, who currently works with New Jersey Future, has long championed high-density affordable housing, a stance that could significantly alter the fabric of suburban communities like Toms River. New Jersey Future’s push for zoning reform—specifically, eliminating single-family housing in favor of multi-unit developments—has been met with concern in towns that fear overdevelopment. Toms River, like many communities in New Jersey, has … Continue reading Dougherty Campaign Manager Endorses Offshore Wind Energy, High Density Housing for New Jersey