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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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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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3rd Quarter Taxes

3rd quarter 2026 tax amounts are available on the website.

Tax bills will be mailed at the end of July and the due date will be extended.

The last day to pay 3rd quarter taxes without penalty is Tuesday, September 8th by close of business day with no further grace period. Late payments will be charged interest back to August 1st.

Tax Collector 609-844-7041

For more information, visit our website.

Emergency Management

Air Quality Alert

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires may impact air quality in our area. If you notice smoky conditions, please take the following precautions to protect yourself, your family, older adults and those with heart or lung conditions.

Stay informed and look out for one another.

- Check air quality before spending time outdoors.

- Limit prolonged outdoor activites.

-Keep windows and doors closed if smoke is present.

-If outside for an extended period of time, consider wearing an N95 mask.

Emergency Management 609-844-7116

For more information, visit our website.

Public Works

Brush Pile Update

Lawrence Township is temporarily permitting the length of the brush pile to be 25 feet for the yard waste collection program for the month of July. All other yard waste rules will still apply, tree branches shall be no greater than six inches in diameter and no greater than three feet in length. Please do not pile more than three feet in height. Please do not place stumps or large tree sections into the roadway for collection. The length of your yard waste pile shall be increased to 25 feet for your next collection only (July). Vegetative material shall be placed in an area of the street/road edge in the front of your property the Saturday/Sunday immediately preceding the week in which the zone is to have collection. This exemption will expire after your street has been collected during your zone in the month of July only.

Public Works 609-587-1894

For more information, visit our website.

Recreation Department

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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Art Camp

Spots are still available!

Sign up now for this one week Art Camp! Artists will work on all different kinds of art, from painting to drawing to abstract and much more!

Session 1

July 27th - July 31st

Session 2

August 3rd - August 7th

9:00am to 12:00pm

Lawrence Nature Center

Grades 3rd to 8th

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

Mobile Food Pantry

Help Prevent

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.

Details

Health Department 609-844-7089

For more information, visit our website.

Police Department

A Very Special Visit

A special thank you to police officer, Na'Air, for stopping by The Learning Experience.

The children had an amazing time meeting a real-life community helper, asking so many great questions, and learning about the important role police officers play in keeping our neighborhoods safe. Experiences like these help build trust, spark curiosity, and inspire respect for those who serve our community.

Thank you for taking the time to make such a positive impact on our students' day. We appreciate all that you do!

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

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

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Boards and Committees

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (canceled)

6:30PM

Thursday, July 16

Planning Board Meeting (canceled)

7:00PM

Monday, July 20

Township Council Meeting

6:00PM

Tuesday, July 21

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 Environmental Education Foundation

Join together at the Lawrence Township Nature Center for a summer full of hands on, outdoor learning for the whole family! All programs are free, thanks to our wonderful guest educators and community partners.

July 22nd - Ecosystems with Allegra Ceci

July 29th - Rocks and Gems with Tom Duffy

August 5th - Creek Walk and Talk with The Watershed Institute

5:30pm to 7:00pm

481 Drexel Avenue

RSVP

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Bike Donations Needed.

Do you have a children's bike collecting dust? We're collecting used bikes in any condition for Spokes & Skills, our free youth cycling program with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County. Your old bike could become a child's first.

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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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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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