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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 14
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October 8, 2022
Lacey Athletic Complex Renamed Zoning Board After Legendary Football Coach Sued For Denying Starbucks By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – The developer and owner of property located across the street from the Acme on West Bay Avenue has filed a lawsuit against the township Zoning Board for denying a use variance and site plan approval that would have brought a Starbucks to the site. The legal action, filed by Attorney Ken Davis on behalf of WP Barnegat, LLC, claims the local board made its decision based on what the developer calls “unsupported concerns about alleged increases in off-site traffic and traffic hazards.” Although a Starbucks already exists within the Acme itself, Starbucks hoped to open a drive-thru and indoor/outdoor standalone building in the shopping center adjacent to the Heritage Bay retirement community. The site was previously owned and initially developed by Barnegat Land Associates and is specifically located at the intersection of West Bay Avenue and Sandpiper Road. The Zoning Board denied the developer’s application on July 11 after listening to a series of expert witnesses who testified in support of the plan. One of the issues focused on the prohibition of fast-food restaurants in that area of the township. A drive-through bank was originally planned for the location and met zoning requirements. According to the lawsuit, the property is
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–Photo courtesy Lacey Schools Long time Lacey High School Head Football Coach Louis Vircillo enjoys the dedication ceremony held in his honor that changed the name of the football field to Vircillo Stadium.
Forked River Woman’s Compassion, Patriotism Recalled
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Forked River resident Agnes Joan Negra was 102-year-old when she died on September 9, at her home. She led an extraordinary life and her incredible life story was chronicled in the book “Waves of Hope.” She was married to August
Edward Negra of Nutley on September 6, 1941. She was active with her husband for many years in civic and charitable organizations and dedicating themselves to the care of veterans. The proudest moment of her life was a book written by her son, Ronald Negra. “Waves of
Hope” notes her extraordinary effort during World War II contacting American Prisoner of War families notifying them their soldiers were alive and in German prisoner camps. Last year she was interviewed in an article for The Southern Ocean Times where (Woman - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The high school’s athletic complex has a new name, well suited to its football history. School Board members approved - with full support of staff and administration - the naming of the Lacey Township High School athletic complex as Vircillo Stadium in honor of long-time Lacey High School Head Football Coach and teacher Louis A. Vircillo. Superintendent Dr. Vanessa R. Pereira announced, “It is with great Lacey Pride that we celebrate the dedication and naming of the Lacey Township Football field Vircillo Stadium.” The naming became off icial at a special dedication ceremony on August 26 where students, staff, former players, coaches and fans filled the stadium. According to the district, Vircillo was hired on September 1, 1981, (Coach - See Page 4)
Man Accused Of Killing Son Appears In Court
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – The father indicted for the murder of his six-yearold son, Corey Micciolo, made his first in-person court appearance on October 4, before Judge Guy Ryan in (Court - See Page 16)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Christopher Gregor is charged with murder and child endangerment of his son, Corey Micciolo.
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