🎙️ Producer's Notes Freshman Orientation and one Senior Parking Meeting fall on August 25th, the same date as this newsletter; check current dates before relying on them. Several items below are link-only in the source newsletter (no body text to summarize): Student Handbook, Weapons Detection, E-Bikes/E-Scooters, Rideshare policy, district and rotation calendars, fall sports scheduler letter, GoFan ticketing, clubs list, and PTO donation/fundraiser links. "LTEF," "PTO," and "ESY" are not spelled out in the source newsletter; expansions were not assumed. Detailed tables (bell schedules, counselor chart, rotation calendar) are summarized rather than reproduced in full; see links for complete versions. 📌 Key Dates This Edition DateEventMon, Aug 24 | Schedules & bus passes viewable in Genesis Tue, Aug 25 | Freshman Orientation; Senior Parking Meeting (Option 1, 3:00 p.m.) Thu, Aug 27 | Senior Parking Meeting (Option 2, 3:00 p.m.) Tue, Sep 1 & Wed, Sep 2 | Modified schedule (full days) Thu, Sep 3 | Regular daily schedule begins Fri, Sep 5 | LTEF Fun Run, Village Park Tue, Sep 8 | Welcome to the Neighborhood, 6:30–8:00 p.m., LHS Wed, Sep 17 | Dine to Donate, Jersey Mike's (Lawrence Shopping Center) Thu, Sep 18 | Clubs & Activities Fair (fall picnic) Mon, Sep 22 | Senior Portraits, 2nd Session Wed, Sep 24 | Back-to-School Night, 7:00 p.m. Tue, Sep 29 | Underclassmen Picture Days (Grades 9–11) Fri, Oct 2 | Homecoming Football Game Sat, Oct 3 | Homecoming Dance Sat, Oct 24 | Laps for a Cause, LHS track, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun, Oct 25 | Halloween Run/Walk/Dash, Princeton (HomeFront) 📱 New This Year: "Away for the Day" Device Policy New Jersey's statewide bell-to-bell device law takes full effect for 2026–2027. Personal devices (phones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds) must be off and out of sight from first bell to dismissal. Parents should contact the school office to reach a student during the day. 🚌 Schedules, Buses & Attendance Schedules/bus passes: viewable in Genesis starting August 24th Attendance can be reported directly in Genesis (Attendance → Notify our Office) Technical school transportation: AM session reports to Door 27 by 7:25 a.m.; PM session/Mercer County Community College bus departs 11:00 a.m. 🎒 School Supplies (suggested, not required) Backpack, folders/binders/dividers, writing utensils, sticky notes or index cards. 👋 Community & Events Welcome to the Neighborhood: family event with free kids' karate/art class — [registration link] Clubs & Activities Fair: September 18th fall picnic Back-to-School Night: September 24th, 7:00 p.m. 🔗 Policy & Reference Links [2026-2027 Student Handbook] · [Weapons Detection at School Events] · [E-Bikes/E-Scooters] · [Early Dismissal/Rideshare Services] · [District Calendar] · [LHS Rotation Calendar] · [Dining Services / Nutrislice] · [Counselor Appointments] 🏈 Athletics New team scheduler app (letter linked) and online ticketing via GoFan for 2026–2027. 💛 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) One-time donation option available; Dine to Donate at Jersey Mike's (Sept 17); bulb sale fundraiser via Give and Garden. Contact: lmslhspto@gmail.com. 🏃 Fundraisers LTEF Fun Run — Sept 5, Village Park Laps for a Cause — Oct 24, LHS track (breast cancer research) Halloween Run/Walk/Dash — Oct 25, Princeton, benefiting HomeFront ($40 5K / $25 1-mile / $10 preschooler dash; prices rise after Oct 17) ⭐ Brag Bag Recognition for staff who kept the building running over the summer. Nominate someone great: kroche@ltps.org 📬 Stay Connected Email: kroche@ltps.org | Website: www.ltps.org/LHS | Phone: 609-671-5510 | Facebook: LHSCardinalsNJ | Instagram: @cards_lhs | Twitter: @cardinalslhs

🎙️ Producer's Notes Two items had links but no descriptive body text in the source and were omitted from the audio script: "Schedule for Safety" (CVS scheduling link) and "Mobile Food Pantry." Same for "Operation Blue Angel" and the LTPD LinkedIn item under Police, which were link-only. Several items are dated "today," August 20th: the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting (canceled), the Election Board Worker Recruitment Day Celebration, and the Lawrence Historical Society walking tour. If this episode publishes after August 20th, these will be past events. The "Township Quick Links" resource list and general social media links were not read aloud but are included below for reference. Volunteer opportunity links (Lawrence Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Lawrence Township Community Foundation) had no descriptive text in the source beyond the organization names. 📋 Township Announcements Bulk Waste Collection — Friday, August 28th. Three items max, fifty pounds each. Contact Public Works for an appointment. Details Ramp Closure — I-295 southbound, Exit 69B to Route 206 southbound, closed through August for a noise barrier project. Details Municipal Address Update — PO Box 6006 discontinued. New mailing address: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Details 💰 Tax Collector ItemDetail3rd Quarter Bills | Mailed August 6th, extended due date Deadline | Tuesday, September 8th, close of business, no grace period Late Payment | Interest charged back to August 1st Contact | 609-844-7041 🚒 Emergency Management Lawrence Township Fire Department (Station 20) and West Windsor Fire Department held a joint training drill August 18th at Mercer County Lake, led by Deputy Fire Chief Ray Nagy. Contact: 609-844-7116. 🏃 Recreation Department Fall & Winter programs open for registration. Learn more Hiring: full-time Recreation Leader. Apply Junior Wrestling: Lawrence Middle School, Mon/Tue/Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM, begins mid-November. Register Adult Walking Program: Mondays 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 9:00–9:45 AM. Starts at Village Park (Yeger Pavilion). Register Senior Center: August Calendar | Senior Connect | 609-844-7048 Contact: 609-844-7067 🏥 Health Department Nursing services (vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, resource assistance): 609-844-7094 Dog Licensing: Animal Control contacting 500+ delinquent owners; summonses possible starting June; $9 late fee; rabies vaccination must be valid through November 2026. Application Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, while supplies last. Details Contact: 609-844-7089 👮 Police Department Thanks to Elwood Dasher (Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Coordinator, Arrive Together Liaison) for supporting Operation Helping Hand and the Arrive Together program at TASK Trenton. Officer Na'Air Campbell partnered with Home Instead (Sabrina Schaller); earlier gave a fraud-awareness presentation to Home Instead clients. Hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators. Submit resume 🗓️ Boards & Committees MeetingDateTimeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (CANCELED) | Thursday, August 20 | 6:30 PM Shade Tree Advisory Committee | Monday, August 24 | 7:00 PM Lawrence Alcohol and Drug Alliance | Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00 AM Environmental Resources & Green Advisory Committee | Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00 PM Schedule subject to change for reorganization. Municipal Clerk: 609-844-7001. Meeting info 🎉 Community Events EventDate/TimeLocationElection Board Worker Recruitment Day | Thu, Aug 20, 5:00 PM | Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave, Ewing Lawrence Historical Society Village Walking Tour | Thu, Aug 20, 5:45–6:15 PM | Weeden Park Sound Bath for Relaxation | Aug 21 | LTEEF Yoga in Nature / Plant Swap | Aug 22 | LTEEF Vigil of American Revolution Remembrance | Aug 26 | LTEEF Sound Bath for Relaxation | Sep 6 | LTEEF National Trail Mix Day | Sep 9 | LTEEF Sound Bath for Relaxation | Sep 18 | LTEEF MCLS Book Festival | Sat, Sep 26, 10 AM–3 PM | Lawrence Headquarters Branch Full Moon Ride & Walk | Sat, Sep 26, 6:45 PM | Rosedale Park LTEEF = Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation. LTEEF Events | Book Festival Calendar | Full Moon Registration Lawrence Hopewell Trail is collecting used children's bikes for its Spokes & Skills program. Contact: claire@lhtrail.org 🤝 Community Resources Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA): Details Mercer County Cooling Centers: Details Mercer County Food Finder: Find food NJ Disability Information Hub: Details Mental health/substance use crisis: Call or text 988. 988lifeline.org Volunteer: Lawrence Historical Society | Meals on Wheels | Lawrence Township Community Foundation 📞 Quick Contact Reference DepartmentPhoneTax Collector | 609-844-7041 Emergency Management | 609-844-7116 Recreation Department | 609-844-7067 Senior Center | 609-844-7048 Health Department | 609-844-7089 Municipal Clerk | 609-844-7001 Source: Latest in Lawrence, August 20, 2026 | Township Website

Producer's Notes: Sourced directly from the newsletter link (no PDF needed) — this ActiveCampaign link fetched cleanly. Omitted from the script (link-only or header-only, no body text): "Schedule for Safety," "Mobile Food Pantry," LTPD LinkedIn, Operation Blue Angel, the general social media follow buttons, and the Township Quick Links list. All are preserved below for reference. The I-295 ramp closure item states it began "beginning June 4th," but appears in this August 13th newsletter with no updated end date — flagging this discrepancy in case it's stale content carried over from an earlier issue. Content includes a mental health crisis resource (988) sourced directly from the newsletter; kept as-is since it's a standard, family-friendly public service listing. 📢 Township Announcements $2 Million Grant for the Lawrence Neighborhood Center, secured by State Senator Shirley Turner, for repairs and code compliance. Ramp Closure: I-295 southbound, Exit 69B to Route 206 southbound, closed/detoured through August for a noise barrier project. (See date discrepancy note above.) New Mailing Address: PO Box 6006 discontinued. Mail correspondence and payments to Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. 💰 Tax Collector ItemDetailBills mailed | August 6, 2026 Payment deadline (no penalty) | Tuesday, September 8, close of business Late interest applies from | August 1, 2026 Contact | 609-844-7041 🏃 Recreation Department Fall & Winter programs open for registration — check back weekly. Lawrence Lightning Swim Team registration open; new swimmer evaluations late September (TBD). Adult Walking Program: Mondays 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 9:00–9:45 AM, starting at Village Park (Yeger Pavilion). Senior Center: August calendar & Senior Connect available online. Call 609-844-7048 to register. General Recreation contact: 609-844-7067. 🏥 Health Department Nursing services (vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance): 609-844-7094. Dog Licensing: 500+ delinquent-license owners being contacted; summonses possible starting June; $9 late fee in effect; rabies vaccinations must be valid through November 2026. Contact Clerk's Office with questions. Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available while supplies last. General Health Dept. contact: 609-844-7089. 🚓 Police Department EventDateTimeLocationBlood Drive (with American Red Cross) | Wed, August 19 | 2:00–9:00 PM | 2211 Lawrence Road Now hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers). Resumes: LawrencePolice@LawrenceTwp.com. 🗳️ Boards & Committees DayMeetingTimeStatusMon, Aug 17 | Planning Board | 7:00 PM | Canceled Tue, Aug 18 | Township Council | 6:00 PM | Meeting as scheduled Wed, Aug 19 | Zoning Board | 7:00 PM | Canceled Thu, Aug 20 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee | 6:30 PM | Canceled Schedule subject to change for reorganization — check the township website. 🌳 Community Resources & Events EventDateTimeLocationBrearley House Tour (Lawrence Historical Society) | Sun, Aug 16 | 2:15 PM | 100 Meadow Road Election Board Worker Recruitment Day | Thu, Aug 20 | 5:00 PM | Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave, Ewing Full Moon Ride & Walk | Sat, Sep 26 | 6:45 PM | Rosedale Park Bike donations needed for Spokes & Skills youth cycling program: claire@lhtrail.org ERMA (Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance): help for eligible homeowners with COVID-related financial hardship. Mercer County Cooling Centers list (updated during heat waves). Mercer County Food Finder: 100+ food pantries, youth meals, grab-and-go options. Mercer County Library System events calendar (Lawrence Branch). NJ Disability Information Hub (new statewide resource site). Crisis support: Call or text 988 for mental health/substance use support. Volunteer opportunities: Lawrence Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Lawrence Township Community Foundation.

Show Notes (Transistor.fm) 📝 Producer's Notes Omitted from audio (header-only, no body text in source): "A Sight for Healthy Eyes," "Mobile Food Pantry," "Do You Need Assistance?" nursing box, "LTPD LinkedIn," "Operation Blue Angel." The I-295/Route 206 ramp closure began June 4th and is described as continuing "through August" — it may be nearing its end; worth double-checking current status before the next episode. Today's newsletter date (August 6th) coincides with one of the listed committee meetings (Recreation Advisory Committee), which is canceled. 💧 Township News ItemDetailsBoil Water Advisory | Lifted. Flush taps 3–5 min, clean ice makers, drain water heaters below 113°F, regenerate softeners, drain tank water in tall buildings. Ramp Closure | I-295 SB Exit 69B to Rt 206 SB closed/detoured, June 4–August, due to noise barrier project (Lawrence, Mercer County). Mailing Address Update | PO Box 6006 discontinued. New address: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. 💰 Tax Collector 3rd quarter 2026 tax bills mailed August 6th; amounts available online. Pay by Tuesday, September 8th (close of business) to avoid penalty — no grace period. Late interest accrues back to August 1st. 📞 (609) 844-7041 🏀 Recreation Department Fall & Winter programs: registration info coming weekly. Youth Basketball: clinics/leagues for grades 1–8 (boys & girls) and high school. Begins Saturdays, December 5th (HS league December 12th). Hula Hoop Fitness: Session 2, Aug 18–Sept 29, Lawrence Veterans Park. Level 1: 5–6 PM; Level 2: 6:15–7:15 PM. New drop-in option available. Senior Center: August calendar & Senior Connect online. Register: (609) 844-7048.  📞 (609) 844-7067 🏥 Health Department Dog Licensing: 500+ delinquent owners being contacted; summonses possible starting June. $9 late fee in effect. Rabies vaccination must be valid through November 2026. Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available (while supplies last), courtesy of Mercer County. Nursing services: vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance.  📞 (609) 844-7089 🚓 Police Department Blood Drive with American Red Cross: Wednesday, August 19th, 2–9 PM, 2211 Lawrence Road. Sponsor code: LawrencevillePDCommunity. Hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers). Resumes: LawrencePolice@LawrenceTwp.com 🗓️ Boards & Committees MeetingDateTimeStatusRecreation Advisory Committee | Thu, Aug 6 | 6:30 PM | Canceled Historic Preservation Committee | Mon, Aug 10 | 7:30 PM | Canceled Business & Economic Growth Committee | Tue, Aug 11 | 7:00 PM | Meeting as scheduled Senior Executive Committee | Wed, Aug 12 | 9:30 AM | Canceled Schedule subject to change during reorganization — check the township website.  📞 Municipal Clerk: (609) 844-7001 🌐 Community Resources Election Board Worker Recruitment Day Celebration — Mercer County Board of Elections. Thu, Aug 20, 5 PM, Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave, Ewing. Full Moon Ride & Walk — Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Sat, Sept 26, 6:45 PM, Rosedale Park. Bike Donations Needed — for Spokes & Skills youth cycling program (w/ Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County). Contact: claire@lhtrail.org Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) — for eligible homeowners with COVID-related hardship. Must own/occupy 1–4 unit primary residence, meet income limits, and have been current on mortgage/taxes as of Jan 2020. Mercer County Cooling Centers — updated during heat waves. Mercer County Food Finder — 100+ food pantries, youth meals, grab-n-go options. MCLS Community Events — check calendar for Lawrence Branch events. NJ Disability Information Hub (DIH) — resources for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers. Crisis Support — Call/text 988 for suicide prevention and mental health/substance use crisis support. Volunteer Opportunities — Lawrence Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Lawrence Township Community Foundation.

📝 Producer's Notes The "Mobile Food Pantry" section header in the source newsletter had no accompanying body text; the content beneath it was actually the coyote safety alert. Mobile Food Pantry was omitted from the script; flagging in case a follow-up with the township is needed to recover that content. The I-295 ramp closure is described as beginning June 4th and running through August, meaning it predates this newsletter's July 30th date. Included in the script as an ongoing/current closure since August is still ahead. Several newsletter items were link-only or visual with no body text and were omitted from the audio script: Operation Blue Angel, the LTPD LinkedIn follow prompt, and several Community Resources listings (Mortgage Assistance/ERMA, Mercer County Cooling Centers, Mercer County Food Finder, MCLS Community Events, NJ Disability Information Hub, and Volunteer Opportunities links). These are preserved below so no information is lost. 🏛️ Township Announcements Bulk Waste Collection — Friday, July 31st. Three bulky items max, 50 lbs. each. Contact Public Works to schedule. Details Ramp Closure — I-295 southbound, Exit 69B to Route 206 southbound, closed since June 4th through August for noise barrier construction. Details Municipal Address Update — PO Box 6006 discontinued. New mailing address: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Details 💰 Tax Collector Item Detail 3rd Quarter Tax Amounts Available on township website Bills Mailed End of July Deadline (no penalty) Tuesday, Sept. 8, close of business Late Interest Applied retroactive to Aug. 1 Contact 609-844-7041 | website 🌳 Public Works Brush Pile Update — Pile length temporarily extended to 25 ft. for July only. Branches ≤6" diameter, ≤3 ft. length; pile height ≤3 ft. No stumps in roadway. Place at curb the weekend before your zone's collection. Contact: 609-587-1894 | website 🏃 Recreation Department Program Details Fall & Winter Programs Registration info to follow — Learn more Zumba Fitness w/ Sylvia Mon., Aug 3, 10, 17, 6–7 PM, Lawrence Senior Center (30 E Darrah Ln.) — Register Senior Center Activities July Calendar | Senior Connect — register at 609-844-7048 Contact: 609-844-7067 🏥 Health Department Coyote Safety Alert — Never feed wildlife; leash dogs; don't approach or photograph coyotes; make noise if one approaches. Report sick/injured coyotes: Animal Control 609-844-7092 or NJ Fish and Wildlife 908-735-8793. Nursing Services — Vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance. Contact: 609-844-7094. Dog Licensing — 500+ delinquent license notices sent; summonses possible starting June. $9 late fee in effect; rabies vaccination must be valid through Nov. 2026. Application | Questions: Clerk's Office, 609-844-7000. Free COVID Test Kits — Available while supplies last, provided by Mercer County. Details Contact: 609-844-7089 | website 🚓 Police Department Event Date/Time Location National Night Out Tue., Aug 4, 5:30–8 PM 2207 Lawrence Road Blood Drive (w/ Red Cross) Wed., Aug 19, 2–9 PM 2211 Lawrence Road — Schedule (code: LawrencevillePDCommunity) Hiring — Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers). Submit resume Also mentioned in source (link/visual only, omitted from script): LTPD LinkedIn, Operation Blue Angel registration 🗓️ Boards & Committees Meeting Date Time Status Planning Board Mon., Aug 3 7:00 PM Confirmed Trails, Open Space & Stewardship Advisory Committee Wed., Aug 5 7:30 PM Canceled Recreation Advisory Committee Thu., Aug 6 6:30 PM Canceled Schedule subject to change for reorganization; check the township website for updates. Municipal Clerk: 609-844-7001. 🤝 Community Resources Creek Walk and Talk (Lawrence Environmental Education Foundation) — Aug 5, 5:30–7 PM, Lawrence Township Nature Center, 481 Drexel Ave. RSVP Election Board Worker Recruitment Day (Mercer County Board of Elections) — Thu., Aug 20, 5:00 PM, Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave, Ewing. Application Full Moon Ride & Walk (Lawrence Hopewell Trail) — Sat., Sept 26, 6:45 PM, Rosedale Park. Register Bike Donations Needed (Lawrence Hopewell Trail / Spokes & Skills) — Contact: claire@lhtrail.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call/text 988 for crisis support. Details Also listed, link-only, omitted from script: Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program, Mercer County Cooling Centers, Mercer County Food Finder, MCLS Community Events, NJ Disability Information Hub, Volunteer Opportunities (Lawrence Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Lawrence Township Community Foundation)