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Thursday, the FBI conducted raids of homes and offices. Today, the Toms River Board of Education has decided to not fire Michael Ritacco as superintendant:

That was the informal decision made by the nine-member Board of Education after a closed-door meeting Saturday that lasted nearly four hours and 30 minutes…. The special meeting, which started at 1:45 p.m. and took place at Toms River Intermediate School North on Intermediate North Way, was held to discuss subpoenas issued for personnel and records of school district employees following a federal raid two days ago.

Interesting that it is an “informal” decision. One resident expressed surprise that he was not at least suspended, but you have to realize “zero tolerance” policies so associated with schools today only apply to those without power.

This seems like it may be very big. NJ.com has posted a very interesting video where another resident says there are lots of rumors that Ritacco is a shady guy (video)

“many, many (what we consider) shady deals… Camp Albocondo, our Bubble, the Ritacco Center… We’ve heard a lot of talk about things that aren’t quite on the up and up. “

She also says he is “a nice man,” “a wonderful businessman,” and reminds us to remember he is innocent until proven guilty.