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Florence council recognizes longtime staff, approves Shop With a Cop funding and hears from local youth nonprofit
Summary
Council honored two long-serving employees, accepted a grant to launch a Shop With a Cop program and heard a presentation from Active Family Development, a Florence-based nonprofit offering free youth sports and family events. A local deputy and nonprofit founder outlined programs that provide equipment, snacks and camps for children.
During the Oct. 7 meeting, the Town Council presented service awards and heard several community presentations.
Service awards: The council honored Stephanie Lamas for 25 years of service and James (Jim) Walter for 20 years with the town; both were presented plaques and thanked publicly for their long service.
Shop With a Cop: Police staff described a new Shop With a Cop initiative to support children during the holidays. Chief Matt Thomas and Sergeant Williams…
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