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THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
Vol. 4 - No. 1
Business Directory...............18-19 Classifieds................................20 Community News.................8-11 Dear Joel..................................22 Dr. Izzy’s Sound News...............14 Government...............................7 Inside The Law .........................23 Letters to the Editor.....................6 Wolfgang.................................23 WWW.MICROMEDIAPUBS.COM
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June 25, 2016
Southern Regional Sends Off Class Of 2016
–Photos courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – The Class of 2016 graduates toss their caps high at the closing of the commencement ceremony for Southern Regional High School. At left, Valedictorian Jordan Shinn, and Salutatorian Avila Reynolds.
Ordinance Paves Way For Rt. 9 Development In Mayetta
By Daniel Nee STAFFORD – The township council has introduced an ordinance correcting the zoning of a lot on Route 9 that will allow for the development of a commercial parcel in the Mayetta section. The lot line of Block 3, Lot 134, which is located across from the Meridian Health and Fitness building, was incorrectly mapped on a former zoning chart, said Mayor John Spodofora, who said a developer is now planning to build a retail liquor
store on the property. The news drew concerns from several residents, who worried the new establishment would bring more traffic to an area where turning onto the highway is already tricky, especially during the summer months. “I’m surprised with the way some of these people pull out that somebody hasn’t been killed,” said Ann Estelle, of South Main Street, the local name for Route 9 in the area. “You’re probably going to have to put a light there somewhere.”
Spodofora said the township will require a traffic study before the liquor store can be built. The store owner has already applied for variances with the Board of Adjustment, which will likely hear the application this summer, he said. Meanwhile, the township has already been looking at the traffic situation. “The traffic engineers have already studied the site, and we’ll go by whatever recommendations they make on the application,” (Ordinance - See Page 4)
Local Candlelight Vigil Honors Orlando Shooting Victims
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The emotional wounds of the recent mass shooting that left 49 people dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida were still fresh for those who attended a candlelight vigil on June 20. The event was held in Toms River’s downtown area and was organized by Ali Longo of Toms River and Chris Rockwell of Brick. Largo said the message they wanted to express was simple: “love conquers (Vigil - See Page 4)
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–Photo by Bob Vosseller From left to right, Tom Early, Tyler Hastie and Kyan Wayman hold up candles and a sign that bears the names of the victims of the shooting.