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Bulk Waste Collection

Friday, September 25

Bulk waste will be picked up on the last Friday of each month. Bulk waste consists of items to be discarded which are too large to fit into your cart. Residents are permitted three bulky items. Each item shall not weigh more than 50-pounds. Please contact the Public Works Department to make an appointment.

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Fire Study Public Presentation

Thursday, October 1

Lawrence Township will host a public presentation of the Center for Governmental Research (CGR) Fire and EMS Study.

At this special meeting of the Public Safety Committee, CGR principal Paul Bishop will walk through the study's findings and key recommendations. The report concludes that the Township handles emergencies effectively today, and that maintaining that standard will take careful planning and phased investment in people, facilities and equipment. Public participation will follow the presentation.

Final decisions on the recommendations rest with the governing body.

For more information, contact Chris Longo at cmlongo@lawrencetwp.com or 609-844-7010.

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New Township Arts Commission

Township Council recently created the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission has been tasked with advising Council on matters related to the Arts and Culture. Individuals interested in serving on the Commission are asked to complete an application.

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Municipal Address Update

The Township of Lawrence will be discontinuing the use of PO Box 6006 as a mailing address. All correspondence, including payments, should be mailed to:

Township of Lawrence

2207 Lawrence Road

Lawrence Township, NJ

08648

Scheduled payments should be updated to reflect this change.

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Sewer Bill Due

2026 2nd half sewer amounts are available and payable on the website. Sewer bills will be mailed the week of September 14th and will be due in the Tax Collector’s office by close of business day on Monday, October 26 to avoid penalty.

Payment

Tax Collector 609-844-7041

For more information, visit our website.

Recreation Department

Fall & Winter Programs

Fall & Winter programs are here! We offer a variety of fun and engaging activities for youth and adults. Follow along every week for updates on program information and registration.

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Community Day

Lawrence Township Community Day is coming!

Join us for an afternoon of community, food, entertainment, activities, and fun.

Saturday, October 3rd

1:00pm to 5:00pm

Village Park

Vendor space is full. Call the Recreation Department to be added to the waitlist.

Food vendors and food trucks should contact esuydam@lawrencetwp.com for participation information. Come be part of a fun new Community Day for Lawrence!

Hula Hoop Exercise Class

Fall Session - Wednesdays

10/14 to 12/25

*no class 11/11*

Bonus Session - Tuesdays

10/13 to 12/22

Lawrence Senior Center

(30 E Darrah Lane)

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Senior Center Activities

Click the buttons below to view the Senior Center Calendar and receive Township information through the Senior Connect.

Call the Lawrence Senior Center at (609) 844-7048 to register for programs.

September Calendar

Senior Connect

Material Donations Needed

The Lawrence Township Senior Center’s “Busy Bees” program is always looking for yarn donations to help create their knitting and crocheting projects.

Donations can be dropped off at the Senior Center - 30 E Darrah Lane.

Every donation helps! For more information, call 609-844-7048.

Recreation Department 609-844-7067

Be sure to follow the Recreation Department on Facebook for programs & events.

Health Department

Mobile Food Pantry

FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Lawrence Township will hold a free drive-through rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats over 7 months old.

Pre-registration is required, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Each pet must be registered separately.

Registration closes Monday, October 19th at 4:30pm

Saturday, October 24th

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Lawrence Township Municipal Building

2207 Lawrence Road

Pre-Registration

Do You Need Assistance?

Our Nursing Services:

- Vaccinations

- Blood Pressure Monitoring

- Community Resource Assistance

Contact

Free Covid Test Kits

The Lawrence Health Department has at-home COVID-19 test kits provided by Mercer County. Feel free to stop by while supplies last.

Details

Health Department 609-844-7089

For more information, visit our website.

Police Department

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Announcement!

Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy food, music and lots of fun! If you would like to participate and set up a trunk, please reach out to Ptl. Campbell to register!

If you are setting up a trunk, make sure you bring lots of treats for our visitors! We can't wait to see your trunks and your costumes!

Thursday, October 22nd

Lawrence High School Parking Lot

6pm to 8pm

We're Hiring!

The Lawrence Township Police Department is currently accepting resumes for Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators to serve as dispatchers. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference while serving the Lawrence Township community, we ask you to apply.

Dispatchers are the vital link between our officers and the public, providing calm and professional assistance when it matters most. Applicants who are interested and meet the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit their resume.

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Operation Blue Angel

Details & Registration

Boards and Committees

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

7:00PM

Monday, September 28

Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

6:30PM

Thursday, October 1

Special Meeting Public Safety Committee

6:30PM

Thursday, October 1

Meeting schedule subject to change for reorganization. Please check the township website for updates on cancellations.

Municipal Clerk 609-844-7001

For more information, such as meeting locations and agendas, please visit our website.

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Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation

Join us at our many events that connects people of all ages with nature, science, cultural history, art, and wellness through education, recreation, and stewardship.

September 26th - Yoga in Nature

September 30th - Meadows Workshop

October 10th - Trail Clean Up

MCLS Community Events

Ignatz award-winning graphic novelist Mike Dawson will show you how to create your own comic book during our Book Festival! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your seat!

Saturday, September 26th

10:00am to 3:00pm

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

The Mercer County Library System offers many events to the community. View the calendar to find a Lawrence Branch event.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Ride under the September full moon! Grab your bike, decorate it, and join us for a fun night out at the 2026 Full Moon Ride & Walk.

6-mile bike ride

1-mile walk

Music and DJ

Food Vendors

Bring your own bike decorations

Saturday, September 26th

Check In: 7:00pm

Ride/Walk begins: 7:30pm

Rosedale Park

Lawrence Hopewell Trail hosts its Trail and Treat Bike Ride, a celebration of the Halloween spirit, for families with children ages 12 and under.

- Face painting

- Halloween games

- music

- Two rides on the LHT

The short 1/2-mile loop is geared toward younger riders 6 and under, and a 1-mile ride for the more experienced riders ages 6-12. Walkers are welcome.

Costumes and bike decorating are encouraged in celebration of the Halloween theme.

Parents with bicycle trailers are welcome. Skating, scootering and strolling participants also welcome.

Sunday, October 25th

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Village Park - Yeger Pavilion

Become an Election Board Worker

Requirements:

- Registered Voter in Mercer County or a student 16-17 years old.

- Complete an application

- Attend a Training Class

General Election

November 3rd

Application

Electronics Recycling Drop Off

Electronics Recycling drop-off for Lawrence Township residents.

Proof of residency required.

Wednesdays

7:30am to 11:45am

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Joseph H. Mayer Jr. Ecological Center

3701 Princeton Pike

Mortgage Assistance

The Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease in income or increase in expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To qualify for assistance, a homeowner must:

• Own and occupy an eligible one to four-unit primary residence.

• Have experienced a COVID-19 related financial hardship, and have been unable to remain current on mortgage payments.

• Meet household income limits.

• Have been current on mortgage and property taxes as of January 2020.

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Mercer County Cooling Centers

Are you or a neighbor struggling due to the excessive heat? Mercer County maintains a list of cooling centers around the County, which is updated whenever we experience a heat wave.

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Mercer County Food Finder

Need Food? Find free meals and groceries near you.

Connect to 100+ food pantries, youth meals, and grab-n-go meal options

Online map lists, dates, times, locations and more!

Food Finder

NJ Disability Information Hub

New Jersey has launched the Disability Information Hub (DIH), an easy-to-use website with information on programs, services, and resources for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.

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