Documents Seized From Holiday City Clubhouse In Toms River

On May 14, 2025, law enforcement seized multiple boxes of documents from the Holiday City Phase II clubhouse in Toms River, NJ, following allegations of financial misconduct. A resident claims the community’s board of trustees, led by President Lynn O’Toole, misappropriated funds, including money from weekly bingo games, which may violate New Jersey laws on bingo proceeds. O’Toole, who has served as board president for most of the past 24 years and is a Toms River Township Council member, declined to comment. Another council member,

William Byrne, also on the Holiday City board, is facing re-election for the Ward 2 Council seat after a controversial five-month tenure. Byrne has appeared disengaged, admitting to voting with the majority without clear reasoning or understanding of what is being voted on and reportedly falling asleep during a contentious April 30, 2025, meeting. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, overseeing the investigation, has not confirmed details, and no charges have been announced.