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Florence Township is a
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in Burlington County, in the
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of
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. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 12,812, an increase of 703 (+5.8%) from the 2010 census count of 12,109, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,363 (+12.7%) from the 10,746 counted in the 2000 census. The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the
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- Camden combined statistical area and the
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. Florence was incorporated as a township by an act of the
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on March 7, 1872, from portions of Mansfield Township.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 96. Accessed June 19, 2012.
The township was named for
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, Italy.


History

The Florence City Company, formed in 1849, organized the original layout of lots and streets in Florence. It also oversaw construction of the Florence Hotel and wharf. The Florence Iron Works was established in 1857 along the Delaware River by Richard Jones.Florence Iron Works
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. Accessed August 31, 2015.
It continued as a major force in the economy of the community, especially after ownership was transferred to Richard D. Wood in 1867.History of Florence And Roebling
, Township of Florence. Accessed March 30, 2020.
The
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reported that a good portion of the workforce was dependent on the foundry.Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Florence, Burlington, New Jersey - 1900 United States Federal Census
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Florence was soon recognized as an attractive vacation spot with sandy beaches along the
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. Visitors could also partake of hydrotherapy offered by a center established about 1872 by Dr. Trall of Philadelphia.


Geography

According to the
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, the township had a total area of 10.17 square miles (26.35 km2), including 9.77 square miles (25.30 km2) of land and 0.41 square miles (1.05 km2) of water (3.98%). Florence CDP (with a 2010 Census population of 4,426DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Florence CDP, New Jersey
,
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. Accessed June 17, 2013.
) and
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(3,715) are
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and
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s (CDPs) located within the township.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32)
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, p. III-3, August 2012. Accessed June 17, 2013. "Burlington County — Annexations from MCDs: Medford Lakes borough from Medford township; New CDPs: Florence (formed from part of deleted Florence-Roebling CDP), Juliustown (formed from part of Fort Dix CDP and additional area), and Roebling (formed from part of deleted Florence-Roebling CDP); Deleted CDPs: Florence-Roebling (split to form Florence and Roebling CDPs)"
As of the 2000 Census, the CDP's population was 8,200. Up to and including the 2000 United States census, the two CDPs had been combined as Florence-Roebling, which had a total population of 8,200 in 2000. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bustleton, Dobbins, Florence Station and Hoffner's Tract. The township borders Bordentown Township, Burlington Township, Mansfield Township, Springfield Township in Burlington County; and Bristol Township, Falls Township and Tullytown across the
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in
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.


Demographics


2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 12,109 people, 4,775 households, and 3,285 families in the township. The
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was . There were 5,053 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 78.43% (9,497)
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, 12.23% (1,481) Black or African American, 0.19% (23) Native American, 5.04% (610) Asian, 0.06% (7)
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, 1.00% (121) from other races, and 3.06% (370) from two or more races.
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of any race were 4.76% (576) of the population. Of the 4,775 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18; 51.7% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.2% were non-families. Of all households, 25.4% were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07. 22.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010
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showed that (in 2010
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dollars)
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was $75,219 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,776) and the median family income was $88,479 (+/− $5,289). Males had a median income of $54,010 (+/− $3,496) versus $47,707 (+/− $2,587) for females. The
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for the borough was $32,871 (+/− $1,737). About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the
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, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 10,746 people, 4,149 households, and 2,891 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 4,391 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 85.52%
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, 9.74%
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, 0.18% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.01%
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, 0.65% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Florence township, Burlington County, New Jersey
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. Accessed June 17, 2013.
DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Florence township, Burlington County, New Jersey
,
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. Accessed June 17, 2013.
There were 4,149 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were
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living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,843, and the median income for a family was $67,412. Males had a median income of $45,325 versus $31,215 for females. The
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for the township was $23,529. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the
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, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


Economy

Given the accessibility of Florence to various rail and highway corridors, the township's economy is tied to its evolving role as a center for
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. Florence and nearby towns in Burlington County have become prominent regional
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centers, attracting corporations like
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to build such facilities there.Woods, Brian
"Burlington County, towns pull support of huge warehouse zone plan in Florence, Mansfield"
, ''
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'', July 10, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2019.


Government


Local government

Florence Township is governed within the
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(formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under Plan F of the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. implemented based on the recommendations of a
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as of January 1, 1972.Form of Municipal Government
, Township of Florence. Accessed March 30, 2020. "Florence Township is governed under the provisions of the Mayor-Council Plan F of the Faulkner Act, Chapter 210 of the 1971 laws of the State of New Jersey as amended (N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1, et seq.). Under this form of government the voters elect a Mayor for a four year term and two Council members At-Large and three Council members from three wards for over-lapping terms of four years."
The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council. Voters participate in partisan elections held in odd-numbered years to choose a Mayor for a four-year term along with two councilmembers at-large and then two years later choose one councilmember from each of three wards for overlapping terms of four years. The legislative power is vested in the Council and the Executive power is vested in the Mayor. The Mayor appoints a professionally qualified business administrator with the advice and consent of Council.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',
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, March 2013, p. 38.
, the
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of Florence Township is Republican Craig H. Wilkie, whose terms of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Florence Township Council are Council President Bruce Garganio (at-large; R, 2023), Council Vice President Nicholas P. Haas Jr. (Ward 2; R, 2025), Frank K. Baldorossi Jr. (Ward 1; D, 2025), Kristan I. Marter (Ward 3; D, 2025) and Paul C. Ostrander (at-large; R, 2023).Mayor and Township Council
Florence Township. Accessed April 24, 2023.
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, updated November 16, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.
The Township Administrator is Stephen Fazekas and the Township Clerk is Nancy L. Erlston.


Federal, state and county representation

Florence Township is located in the 3rd Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report
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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.
and is part of New Jersey's 7th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
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. Accessed February 1, 2020.
''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey
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. Accessed October 30, 2019.


Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 7,543 registered voters in Florence Township, of which 2,237 (29.7% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,851 (24.5% vs. 23.9%) were registered as
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and 3,452 (45.8% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as
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or Greens.Voter Registration Summary - Burlington
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Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 25, 2014.
Among the township's 2010 Census population, 62.3% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 80.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide). In the
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, Democrat
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received 3,354 votes here (55.7% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican
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with 2,539 votes (42.2% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 80 votes (1.3% vs. 1.0%), among the 6,021 ballots cast by the township's 7,971 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County). In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 3,235 votes here (53.8% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican
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with 2,656 votes (44.2% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 73 votes (1.2% vs. 1.0%), among the 6,015 ballots cast by the township's 7,452 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.7% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County). In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat
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received 2,703 votes here (49.7% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican
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with 2,682 votes (49.3% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 32 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,439 ballots cast by the township's 6,817 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.8% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican
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received 2,651 votes here (63.8% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat
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with 1,365 votes (32.9% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 46 votes (1.1% vs. 1.2%), among the 4,153 ballots cast by the township's 7,975 registered voters, yielding a 52.1% turnout (vs. 44.5% in the county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 2,130 votes here (49.2% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat
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with 1,866 votes (43.1% vs. 44.5%), Independent
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with 217 votes (5.0% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 52 votes (1.2% vs. 1.2%), among the 4,332 ballots cast by the township's 7,538 registered voters, yielding a 57.5% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).


Education

The Florence Township School District serves public school students in
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through
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. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,581 students and 128.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a
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of 12.3:1.District information for Florence Township School District
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. Accessed April 1, 2020.
Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the
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) are Roebling Elementary School with 396 students in grades K–3, Riverfront Middle School with 694 students in grades 4–8 and Florence Township Memorial High School with 452 students in grades 9–12. Students from Florence Township, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend the
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, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.


Media

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, 1460 AM, is a
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broadcasting out of Florence Township. It has an
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.


Transportation


Roads and highways

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Burlington County, by the
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and by the
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. Florence hosts a section of
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(
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Pennsylvania Extension), which extends from the border with Burlington Township on the west side of the township to the border with Mansfield Township on the east. One interchange, known as "6A" but not actually signed with a number, connects I-95 with
U.S. Route 130 U.S. Route 130 (US 130) is a United States Numbered Highway System, U.S. Highway that is a spur route of U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey, U.S. Route 30, located completely within the state of New Jersey. It is signed with north and south cardinal di ...
, which follows a southwest–northeast alignment through Florence. This interchange previously connected with Cedar Lane in an unusual roadway setup (where Cedar Lane overpasses itself) the locals termed the "whirlybird" until 1999, when the Authority constructed a double-trumpet interchange directly with US 130. The 6 toll gate is just east of Exit 6A on the Pennsylvania Extension. Interchange 6 (itself) is located in Mansfield Township. Interstate 295 also passes through Florence Township, but the nearest interchanges are in Mansfield Township and Burlington Township. County Route 543 also traverses Florence, passing over Interstate 295 without an interchange.


Public transportation

The
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River Line The River Line (stylized as River LINE) is a hybrid rail (light rail with some features similar to commuter rail) service in South Jersey, southern New Jersey that connects the cities of Camden, New Jersey, Camden and Trenton, New Jersey, Trento ...
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system offers service in the township at the Florence station at U.S. Route 130 and Roebling station at Hornberger Avenue providing southbound service to Camden and the
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(with transfers available to the
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) and northbound service to the
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with connections to
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trains to
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,
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trains to
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, and
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trains on the
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. NJ Transit provides bus service on the 409 route between Trenton and
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. BurLink bus service is offered on the B5 route between the Florence light rail station and Haines Industrial Center.


Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Florence Township include: * Joseph Bodner (1925–1982), painter and illustrator * John E. Dimon (1916–1993), member of the
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from 1991 until his death * Heath Fillmyer (born 1994), professional
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for the
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*
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(born 1967), comic book artist best known for his pinup-style renderings of female character including
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and
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*
Richard J. Hughes Richard Joseph Hughes (August 10, 1909December 7, 1992) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. A Democrat, he served as the 45th governor of New Jersey from 1962 to 1970, and as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973 to ...
(1909–1992), politician who served as the 45th
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, from 1962 to 1970 and as Chief Justice of the
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from 1973 to 1979 *
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(born 1983),
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who played in the NFL for the
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* Gia Maione (1941–2013), singer who was the wife of singer Louis Prima * Gene Olaff (born 1920), former U.S. Soccer goalkeeper and former Superintendent of the
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*
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(born 1972), professional football quarterback who played for six seasons in the
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* John A. Sweeney (born 1941), politician who served a single two-year term in the
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from 1974 to 1976 * Curtis Thompson (born 1996), track and field athlete who specializes in the
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Curtis Thompson
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. Accessed November 16, 2021. "Birthplace: Trenton, N.J. Hometown: Florence, N.J. High School: Florence Township Memorial High School (Florence, N.J.) '14"


References


External links


Official websiteFlorence Township School District
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Data for the Florence Township School District
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