Tag: Florence Township News
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Florence council passes ordinance for electronic pet fences
The Florence Township Council passed an ordinance that will set regulations for homeowners wanting to install electronic pet containment fences on their property. The decision to approve the ordinance came from the council at a June 5 meeting. During that meeting, the municipality passed guidelines for the electronic equipment following multiple cases reported in the…
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Decision on Burlington Coat Factory office expected on June 5
The Florence Township Council initialized an ordinance to enter into a financial agreement with Burlington Coat Factory at a recent meeting. A first hearing and public comment session on the ordinance was held at a township council meeting on May 15, when Florence Township officials discussed the reasons for the ordinance. A second public hearing,…
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Roebling Museum is the host to renown author/photographer
The Roebling Museum will present another installment of its monthly “Saturday Lecture Series” when residents are encouraged to attend a discussion and book singing with photographer and author Barbara G. Mensch on May 11 at 1 p.m. Mensch is a contemporary photographer whose work contains subject matters dealing with the curiosity and stamina of a…
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Florence school board adopts $31.5M budget for 2019-20
The Florence Township School District Board of Education has adpted a budget for the 2019-20 school year. Superintendent of Schools Donna Ambrosius and Business Administrator Melissa Livengood presented the budget during a meeting in the Florence Township High School cafeteria on April 29. The two administrators explained the reasoning and formalities for the budget, which…
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Man sentenced to life following armed robbery in Florence Township
A Mount Holly resident with an extensive history of arrests was sentenced to life in prison on April 18 by Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. The sentencing came after a conviction for the armed robberies of a Florence Township convenience store and gas station two years ago. According to Coffina, it was the ninth conviction…
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Florence officials address supposed false online criticism
In response to several individuals who made supposed false claims toward the Florence Township municipality on social media, local officials addressed these instances at a council meeting on April 3. During the administration reports period of the council meeting, township administrator Richard Brook pointed to two particular incidents where an individual had posted photos and/or…
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Florence Planning Board passes resolution for Burlington Coat Factory
The Florence Planning Board passed a resolution to approve Burlington Coat Factory for preliminary and final major site plan to construct additional corporate offices, parking and an interconnection between Florence Township and Burlington Township. The decision regarding the property that is located on Route 130 came from the board members at a meeting on March…
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Florence Historical Society to showcase new display next week
For nearly 20 years, the Florence Historical Society has provided locals with the opportunity to recollect and reminisce in the area’s storied background by showcasing donated relics tied to the township. Township residents will have the opportunity to do so again on April 7 when a new exhibit is showcased. Located at the old Florence…
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Florence baseball optimistic this spring
Versatility and making contact are traits that have resulted in optimism this spring for the baseball program at Florence Township Memorial High School. A scrimmage game against Lawrence High School on March 18 gave Florence coach Kyle Ballay a good look at his squad. “We saw some good stuff, defensively. We made some good plays…
