#42 Aug 27, 26

Fall Programs, Tax Deadlines, and a New School Resource Officer

📋 Producer's Notes

Ramp closure (Interstate 295 / Route 206): Newsletter states this began June 4th and runs "through August." Given the episode covers content dated August 27th, this closure may end or already have ended by air time — verify current status before publishing if possible.
MCLS native plant garden event (Saturday, August 29th): Very near-term; confirm this airs before the event date or adjust framing.
Dog licensing enforcement: Newsletter notes summonses "may be issued" beginning in June — already in effect as of this newsletter's date, not a future date.
Omitted, link-only items (no descriptive body text in source): "Schedule for Safety" (Health Dept. CVS vaccine scheduling), "LTPD LinkedIn" follow link, and "Operation Blue Angel" (Police Dept.) were excluded from the audio script per convention, since they contained no substantive text to read aloud. Links preserved below for reference.
All content sourced exclusively from Latest in Lawrence, dated August 27th, 2026.

🏛️ Township Announcements

Bulk Waste Collection — Friday, August 28th. Three items max, 50 lbs. each. Contact Public Works to schedule. Details
Ramp Closure — I-295 southbound (Exit 69B to Rt. 206 southbound), closed/detoured June 4–August for noise barrier installation. Details
Municipal Address Update — P.O. Box 6006 discontinued. New mailing address: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Details

💰 Tax Collector

🎾 Recreation Department

Fall & Winter programs open — Learn more
Hiring: Full-time Recreation Leader — Apply
Junior Wrestling — Mon/Tue/Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM, Lawrence Middle School, starts mid-November. Register
Fall Tennis Lessons — Tuesdays, Sept 15–Oct 27, Lawrence Central Park. Register
Senior Center — September Calendar | Senior Connect | (609) 844-7048
Material Donations Needed — Create to Donate program, fabric/sewing supplies for comfort pillows. Drop off at 30 E. Darrah Lane. (609) 844-7048
Contact: Recreation Dept. — (609) 844-7067

🏥 Health Department

Dog Licensing — 500+ delinquent accounts contacted; summonses may issue. $9 late fee in effect; rabies vaccinations must be valid through November 2026. Application | Clerk's Office: (609) 844-7000
Free COVID-19 Test Kits — Available while supplies last. Details
Nursing Services — Vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance.
Contact: Health Dept. — (609) 844-7089

👮 Police Department

Full-Time School Resource Officers — Second full-time LTPD officer added to LMS/LHS campus, effective September 1st, tied to the $98M bond referendum.
FOP Lodge 209 Golf Outing — October 21st, Mercer Oaks West, West Windsor, NJ. $180/golfer, registration deadline September 21st. Register
Hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers). Submit Resume
(Omitted — link only: LTPD LinkedIn, Operation Blue Angel)

🗓️ Boards & Committee Meetings

Schedule subject to change for reorganization — check the township website for updates.

🌳 Community Events & Resources

MCLS Native Plant Garden Anniversary — Saturday, August 29, 2:00–3:30 PM, Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Register
Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation — Sound Bath for Relaxation (Sept 6 & 18), National Trail Mix Day (Sept 9). Register
Canal House Challenge (Lawrence Historical Society) — Sunday, September 13, 10 AM–4 PM, multiple locations. Details
Lawrence Hopewell Trail — Collecting used children's bikes for Spokes & Skills youth cycling program. Contact
Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) — Details
Mercer County Cooling Centers — Details
Mercer County Food Finder — Find Food
NJ Disability Information Hub — Details
Crisis Support — Call/text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Details
Volunteer Opportunities — Lawrence Historical Society | Meals on Wheels | Lawrence Township Community Foundation

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