Since announcing plans to builda proposed restaurant and a 102-room hotel in Beach Havenat the vacant site of Morrison’s restaurant, Christopher Vernon has stressed reaching out to the community, whether it is appearing before the borough council to answer questions or meeting privately with concerned residents. Vernon continued his outreach last Saturday with a presentation and meet and greet at Bonnet Island Estate, one of several area properties owned by his company, Mercer Management.

Vernon is also the developerand owner ofthe Mallard Island Yacht Club, the Mainland/Holiday Inn complex and Hotel LBI,…