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Toms River board authorizes outside counsel at up to $250/hour for pending litigation; public commenter questions cost
Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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Summary
The board voted to retain outside counsel for Matarazzo v. Toms River Regional Board of Education at a blended rate not to exceed $250 per hour; one trustee recused, and a public commenter later questioned the expense and urged funds be used for students.
The Toms River Regional Schools Board voted to award a professional services contract to outside counsel to represent the district in Matarazzo v. Toms River Regional Board of Education (OCNL29126), approving a blended hourly rate not to exceed $250 under statutory procurement authority (18A:18-5).
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