TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district released documents to political operatives and the media. Rodrick says the allegations against him are retaliation for his policies as mayor, including terminating political consultant Art Gallagher, who has deep financial ties to Middletown School Board members The Middletown School Board is engaged in a political battle against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and has now released confidential employment records in what Rodrick is calling a “total hit … Continue reading School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says