Tag: Florence Township News
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Florence High boys’ soccer off to strong start this season
The Florence Township Memorial High School boys’ soccer team will look to build off of a strong start this season as it bids to punch a ticket to the state tournament. As of Sept. 13, the Florence boys’ soccer team has hit the ground running this year with a string of three consecutive victories. The…
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Florence Township crossing guard honored by municipal officials for years of service
The Florence Township Council dedicated a portion of it’s Sept. 4 meeting to honor a longtime resident for her years of service to the community. Angela Lowery, a Florence resident for more than 40 years, was recognized by the municipality in honor of her retirement as a township crossing guard. From April 28, 1999 to…
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Florence High teams up with Special Olympics to provide more opportunities
The Florence Township School District has recently teamed up with the Special Olympics of New Jersey to expand its special education programming. At an Aug. 27 Florence Township School District Board of Education meeting, district officials announced that Florence Township Memorial High School has joined the “Unified Sports Program,” which is sponsored by the Special…
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Florence Township School District to take part in nationwide program that promotes equality among students and staff
The Florence Township School District is taking an initiative to ensure equality for students. At an Aug. 27 Florence Township School District Board of Education meeting, district officials announced that Florence Township Memorial High School and Riverfront Middle School have joined a “No Place for Hate” pilot program, which will go into effect this fall.…
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Florence planners discuss future use of waterfront property near Roebling Museum
Discussion is underway for the proposed development and use of township-owned property sited near the Roebling Museum in Florence. Florence Township Planning Board members dedicated a portion of their Aug. 27 meeting to field discussions about the proposed development and use of waterfront property along the Delaware River, which is situated by the Roebling Museum…
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Florence High planned to receive safety enhancements through county grant
Florence Township Memorial High School is planned to receive multiple safety enhancements and upgrades funded through a county grant for the 2019-20 school year. Florence Township School District officials reported in August that the high school is currently undergoing multiple projects and upgrades toward the campus’ safety thanks in part to a grant awarded by…
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Florence police to honor retired officers with new dedication project
When an individual joins the Florence Township Police Department, police force members want to make sure that incoming personnel understand the courage and sacrifice of those who served before them. The township police decided the most suitable way to do so was to acknowledge and commemorate previous officials with a new “Wall of Retired Officers,”…
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Florence Township zoning board sets special meeting to adopt resolution for warehouse
A special meeting has been scheduled by the Florence Zoning Board of Adjustment this month to approve a resolution for the approved Foxdale Properties, LLC warehouse sited at the intersection of Delaware and Railroad avenues. The special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 prior to a meeting of the Planning Board. The…
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Popular youth football camp to be held again in Florence
For 10 years, the Joe Frappolli Youth Football Camp at Florence Township Memorial High School has provided young athletes with the opportunity to not only enhance, develop and learn skills related to the game, but to grow on a personal level as well. The three-day camp is scheduled again during the evening this July. The…
