#40 Aug 20, 26

Full Moon Rides, Firefighters Train Together, Book Festivals ... This Week in Lawrence

🎙️ 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

Schedule subject to change for reorganization. Municipal Clerk: 609-844-7001. Meeting info

🎉 Community Events

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

Source: Latest in Lawrence, August 20, 2026 | Township Website