Florence NewsLocal news for Florence, NJ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Florence will seek voter OK for new tax- June 30, 2008 The Township Council plans to ask voters in the Nov. 4 election whether they favor levying a tax on property owners to raise money to preserve open space and farmland.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/florence-will-seek-voter-ok-for-new-tax?from... Students get taste of politics at Girls State- June 28, 2008 There is a miniature state operating at Georgian Court University this week, with high school students taking on the roles of governor, senators, freeholders and county clerks.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/students-get-taste-of-politics-at-girls-stat... Activities to celebrate patriotism- June 26, 2008 Florence Township will hold onto its national pride past the Fourth of July for its annual Patriotic Celebration Day the following weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/activities-to-celebrate-patriotism?fromrss=1 Road construction- June 24, 2008 Construction on Route 55 southbound between Route 42 in Deptford and Exit 50, Route 322 in Mantua, has the left lane closed until 6:00 a.m. and then again from 9 p.m. today until 6 a.m. tomorrow.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/road-construction?fromrss=1 New job provides challenge for judge- June 22, 2008 The newly appointed assignment judge for Burlington County said Wednesday the need for more judges is the most important issue facing the court.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/new-job-provides-challenge-for-judge?fromrss... Breathing life into our furry friends- June 20, 2008 Now four-legged creatures with wagging tails or purring voices will have access to the same lifesaving oxygen afforded humans overcome by smoke or other potentially deadly fumes or vapors.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/breathing-life-into-our-furry-friends?fromrs... Camp donations exceed club's challenge- June 18, 2008 The Trenton College Club, a branch of the American Association of University Women, challenged area residents to be generous in donating to the 2008 Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/camp-donations-exceed-clubs-challenge?fromrs... 30 charged with failing to pay child support- June 16, 2008 The Burlington County Sheriff's Department has arrested 30 persons on charges they failed to pay child support.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/30-charged-with-failing-to-pay-child-support... Schools dismiss early due to heat- June 14, 2008 Many schools in Burlington County plan to dismiss students early today to provide relief from the sweltering temperatures.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-nj/2008/06/schools-dismiss-early-due-to-heat?fromrss=1 |