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Town needs big capital projects despite tight budget

by Melissa | Apr 12, 2017 | Florence, Government

Town needs big capital projects despite tight budget by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Town staff is now forecasting it will have $1 million less to spend in the new fiscal year, but continued its discussion with the Town Council of capital...

New board to hear appeals of Florence town actions

by Melissa | Apr 12, 2017 | Florence

New board to hear appeals of Florence town actions by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune A new board to hear appeals of how the town enforces its building and technical codes was created by the Florence Town Council in a special meeting Monday...

Town says Florence historic store hazardous

by Melissa | Mar 28, 2017 | Florence, Government

Town says Florence historic store hazardous by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune A major retailer in the historic downtown has locked its doors, and the town has posted a sign on the door that amounts to “Keep Out.” The landlord said he has lost his...

Private motocross track gets go-ahead despite county controversy

by Melissa | Mar 20, 2017 | Florence, Government, Real Estate

Private motocross track gets go-ahead despite county controversy by Kelly Fisher | Casa Grande Dispatch After more than an hour of debate and the threat of litigation from two parties, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a special use permit to...

Appeal of Florence Copper Mine permit is denied

by Melissa | Mar 8, 2017 | Environment, Florence, Government

Appeal of Florence Copper Mine permit is denied by Mark Cowling | Casa Grande Dispath A state panel on Tuesday denied an appeal of Florence Copper’s state environmental permit, putting the mine a step closer to a small-scale test run off Hunt Highway. The Arizona...

Florence council sets priorities in strategic plan

by Melissa | Mar 3, 2017 | Development, Florence

Florence council sets priorities in strategic plan by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune A conference room full of Town Council members and town staff were asked what they imagine local high school seniors hear most often about their future. “The...