Tag: Florence Township
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Florence Planning Board approves site plans for warehouse on West Front Street
The Florence Township Planning Board recently approved site plans for the construction of a warehouse on West Front Street. The Florence planners approved an application for the proposed construction of a 508,200 square foot warehouse sited on West Front Street at a Nov. 26 public hearing. Florence planners made a motion to approve and pass…
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Florence Township Fire Dept: One dead, two escaped in house fire
One person was reported deceased during a house fire on Dec. 3 in Florence Township, according to officials. At approximately 2 a.m. on Dec. 3, the Florence Township Police Department reported that police, fire and EMS were dispatched to Amboy Avenue for a house fire with flames showing. According to a released statement from the…
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Florence officials adopt ordinance to rescind redevelopment agreement with manufacturer
The Florence Township Council adopted an ordinance that annulled a redevelopment agreement with a manufacturing company. The decision to approve the ordinance, which rescinded a redevelopment plan for property in the Roebling Steel Plant Redevelopment Area, was passed by the Florence council members at a Nov. 6 meeting. Florence officials said the reasoning for the…
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Florence officials honor Veterans Day with a pair of observances
Florence Township officials and patrons acknowledged their local war heroes with two honorary ceremonies this year on Veterans Day. A pair of ceremonies were hosted in township on Nov. 11, which included an observance at the township’s Eagle Monument located on the corner of Front and Broad streets, as well as an event at the…
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Public hearing for warehouse set to come before Florence planners on Nov. 26
A public hearing for the proposed construction of a 508,200 square foot warehouse is set to come before the Florence Township Planning Board. At an Oct. 22 township board meeting, Florence planners made a motion to approve and pass an application submitted by IPT Florence West Urban Renewal, LLC, for completeness on their plans to…
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Florence Township honors two individuals for their service to community
Two Florence Township residents will be forever remembered after the community came together to honor them with special ceremony last month. On Oct. 5, Florence Township patrons gathered at the municipality’s recreation football field to pay tribute to two individuals, Joseph Pasqualine and Henry Cleveland, who were instrumental in the start of the Florence Township…
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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 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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Freeholders seeking public input from Burlington Township residents for Route 541 development plan
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders is asking Burlington Township residents to provide feedback about traffic and transportation issues along Route 541 this month. Freeholder Daniel O’Connell said county professionals are working with the City of Burlington, Burlington Township, Westampton Township and Mount Holly Township to develop a transportation and circulation plan for Route…
