Small-town war erupts as church land seized for pickleball

A legal war has broken out between a local church and pickleball enthusiasts over land development in .

The drama erupted on April 30 after the Toms River Township Council placed an ordinance to condemn 10 acres of land that is currently home to Christ Episcopal Church to build a new recreational area fit with pickleball court, soccer fields, and playground - among other attractions.

Prior to the ordinance, the church congregation sought permission in July 2023 to use the land to build a 17 - bed shelter to help the

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