Toms River Township Council meetings spiraled into chaos amid bitter political infighting. Mayor Daniel Rodrick and council members clashed over everything from policing to local services. A recent 4.5-hour meeting erupted into shouting and hurled insults. Tensions have turned deeply personal, with accusations flying on both sides. The blowups come as a key deadline looms for towns to meet new affordable housing rules. Council members deadlocked on zoning changes, blocking parts of the mayor’s plan.