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Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Cooling Station and Heat Related Safety Tips

Lawrence Township Senior Center – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, tomorrow, and Thursday (with the potential to extend operations through Friday should demand warrant).
Lawrence Township Police Headquarters Lobby – Open 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the heat wave.
Mercer County Library – During its regular operating hours.

If demand exceeds the capacity of these locations, the Slackwood Fire Company will be opened as an overflow Cooling Station.

IMPORTANT: A cooling station is a designated location that provides temporary relief from oppressive heat. It is not intended as a shelter or a location that provides food and entertainment. There will be a water source.

Municipal Offices Closed

Friday, July 3rd

All Lawrence Township Municipal Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Trash will be collected on Friday, July 3rd. Trash will not be collected on Saturday, July 4th as noted on the Township Calendar.

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Township Authorizes Request for Proposals (RFP) for Lease of the Lawrence Neighborhood Center

Lawrence Township Council passed Resolution 217-26 at the meeting held on June 16th, authorizing issuance of RFP for the lease of the Lawrence Neighborhood Center located on Eggert Crossing Road.

Resolution

Request For Proposal

July 21 - Council Meeting Notice

The Lawrence Township Council will consider whether the property at 3641 Lawrence Road should be designated as an Area in Need of Redevelopment at its July 21st meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, and residents are welcome to attend.

Notice

Ramp Closure

I-295 southbound Exit 69B to Route 206 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured beginning June 4, 2026 and continuing through August as a noise barrier installation project advances in Lawrence, Mercer County. In addition, the right lane on I-295 southbound is scheduled to be closed just before Exit 69B to install construction barrier and close the ramp.

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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 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrence Township, NJ

08648

Scheduled payments should be updated to reflect this change.

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Spring & Summer Programs

Spring & Summer 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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Patriotic Concert in the Park

Join us for a Patriotic Concert in celebration of America’s 250th!

Enjoy an evening of music featuring the Lawrence Community Concert Band at Lawrence Township Veterans Park.

Free hot dogs and water will be available while supplies last. Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit for a great summer night in the park!

Thursday, July 9th

7:00pm

Lawrence Veterans Park

100 Oaklyn Terrace

Summer Pool Membership

Summer Pool Membership Available

Individual

Family

Senior

Monday to Friday

Lap Swim Only - 9am - 11:45am

Open Swim - 3pm - 5pm

Saturday

9am - 12pm

Sunday & Holiday

Closed

June 29th - August 15th

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.

July Calendar

Senior Connect

Recreation Department 609-844-7067

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

Health Department

Prevent and Protect

Dog Licensing

Don’t forget to license your dog!

Animal Control is contacting more than 500 dog owners with delinquent licenses. Beginning June, summonses may be issued for unlicensed dogs.

A $9 late fee is currently in effect, and rabies vaccinations must be valid through November 2026.

For questions about your application or your dog’s rabies expiration, please contact the Clerk’s Office.

Application

Questions?

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.

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Health Department 609-844-7089

For more information, visit our website.

Police Department

National Night Out

SAVE THE DATE – National Night Out!

The Lawrence Township Police Department invites you to join us for National Night Out! Come out to meet your local first responders, connect with the community organizations and enjoy an evening filled with fun for all ages!

Tuesday, August 4th

5:30pm to 8:00pm

2207 Lawrence Road

LTPD LinkedIn

Operation Blue Angel

Details & Registration

Boards and Committees

Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting (canceled)

6:30PM

Thursday, July 2

Planning Board Meeting (canceled)

7:00PM

Monday, July 6

Senior Executive Committee (canceled)

9:30AM

Wednesday, July 8

Historic Preservation Committee

7:30PM

Monday, July 13

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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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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Medi-Cool Program

With funding from Mercer County Department of Human Services Office on Aging, Rise, A Community Service Partnership, will provide 5,000 BTU Air Conditioning Units for Mercer County low-income seniors and/or adults who have a disability. Call or Email for questions or to schedule an eligibility screening.

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MCCC Fall Registration

Registration for Fall Semester 2026 is now OPEN!

Whether you're just starting out or finishing what you began, MCCC has the courses and support to help you reach your goals. Lock in your spot and begin your journey today!

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Mercer 250

County Executive Benson recently announced the launch of Mercer 250, a website which highlights Mercer County’s critical role in the American Revolution, and provides visitors with a comprehensive guide to historical sites and events. As the County prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, this website will serve as a resource connecting both residents and tourists with Mercer’s rich history.

Website

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

MCLS Community Events

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

Event Calendar

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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