Tag: Florence Township
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Students from Florence’s Central NJ Ballet Theatre to compete in world event
In November of last year, Florence Township welcomed the Central NJ Ballet Theatre company’s newest location to the area. The theater’s artistic director, Alisha Cardenas, is already establishing her place in the region as multiple students from the studio prepare to compete and/or participate in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest non-profit…
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Florence council considers funding taser guns for police
Florence Township municipal officials heard a Police Chief Brian Boldizar propose funding for a vital piece of equipment that his officers lack compared to other municipalities–taser guns. The Florence Township Council listed to the request of Chief Boldizar during a work session that was held on Feb. 13. Boldizar pointed out to the council members…
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Freeholders pass resolution in support of trail network that includes Roebling Museum
In continuous support of Burlington County’s Circuit Trails Coalition, Freeholder Director Tom Pullion announced on Feb. 14 that the board adopted a resolution supporting the coalition and committed to building 18 miles of trails by 2025, one of which includes the Roebling Museum. When complete, county officials said the Circuit Trails will be a network…
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Florence Township School District to hold referendum fairs
The Florence Township School District will sponsor two Referendum Fairs on Feb. 24 in advance of a March 12 vote on a two-question bond proposal. Staff and students will guide visitors through the two schools where most of the work is proposed. Tours will review improvements proposed for gyms, instructional spaces, bathrooms and other areas. Guests will be invited to see the current…
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Florence man arrested for burglary and assault
The Florence Township police announced that they arrested a 20-year-old Florence man on Feb. 4 for allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a resident. The suspect in custody was charged with burglary, simple assault and criminal mischief. On Feb. 4 at approximately 8:11 p.m., police officials said that officers were dispatched to the area of…
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Florence girls’ basketball team headed to state tournament
What a difference year makes. Just one season ago, Florence High School’s girls’ basketball team did not win a game. This winter, Florence is heading to the state tournament. The Flashes sealed a trip to the state tournament when they rolled to a 39-25 victory over Maple Shade High School on Feb. 7 in Florence.…
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Florence board approves plans for warehouse construction
The Florence Township Planning Board recently approved an application with Industrial Property Trust (IPT) to build a 528,000 square foot warehouse on West Front Street. The parcel of land the proposed warehouse will be built on is the former site used by the Griffin Industrial Pipe factory, which ceased operations in 2009. The application, which…
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Florence Zoning Board deems application for warehouse conditionally complete
The Florence Township Zoning Board unanimously approved a company’s application conditionally complete for preliminary and final major site plans to construct a warehouse. The action was done during the zoning board meeting that was held on Jan. 7. The developer, Foxdale Properties, LLC, submitted an application in November of 2017 to construct a warehouse on…
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Florence school board approves special election
The Florence Township Board of Education recently authorized a special election for a school construction referendum date and a district approved architect to submit building action plans to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). According to the school board, the special election will be held on March 12, and the district approved their appointed…
