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George Shivas, chairman of the Planning Board, admitted he was torn and didn t know if it was the right decision. But in this case, how [Wawa] worked with us, I felt in my mind, I had to vote yes, Shivas said, adding that the Board has the right to deviate from any regulations, including the master plan. The board s decision came after six meetings, the first on Sept. 10. Board members that voted for the project touted the applicant s thoroughness and willingness to address issues the board had including lighting, signage, landscaping and protection of Lubbers Run, a tributary to the Musconetcong River that flows behind the property. ....