June 11, 2026 – Fireworks, Senior Prom, Juneteenth Celebration & Township Updates

Municipal Mailing Address Update
Lawrence Township is discontinuing PO Box 6006 as a mailing address. Update all correspondence and scheduled payments to:

Township of Lawrence
 2207 Lawrenceville Road
 Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Municipal Offices Closed – Juneteenth
All Lawrence Township municipal offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

I-295 Ramp Closure
I-295 southbound Exit 69B to Route 206 southbound is closed and detoured through August for a noise barrier installation project. The right lane on I-295 southbound just before Exit 69B is also closed for construction barrier installation.

EventDateTimeLocationMaster Plan Public Meeting | Thursday, June 11 | 7:00 PM | Lawrence Senior Center, 30 E. Darrah Lane
DE&I Committee (rescheduled from 6/18) | Thursday, June 11 | 6:30 PM | Check township website
Planning Board Meeting | Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM | CANCELLED
Township Council Meeting | Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00 PM | Check township website
Zoning Board Meeting | Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM | Check township website
3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 18 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Lawrence Township Municipal Building
Lawrence Senior Citizen Prom | Thursday, June 18 | 5:00–8:00 PM | Lawrence Senior Center, 30 E. Darrah Lane
Lawrence Township Fireworks | Wednesday, July 1 (rain date July 2) | 6:00 PM start / 9:30 PM fireworks | Rider University

Meeting schedules are subject to change. Check the township website for cancellations. For locations and agendas, contact the Municipal Clerk at (609) 844-7001.

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a full night of food, music, and fireworks at Rider University. Gates open at 6:00 PM; fireworks at 9:30 PM.

Organized by the Lawrence Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Light refreshments will be served.

📧 Event contact: paigetilljohnson@gmail.com (Paige Johnson, Committee Chair)

Theme: Masquerade | Attire: Semi-Formal | Music: DJ Dennis Rodgers

Open to Lawrence residents age 60+. Presented in partnership by the Lawrence Township Senior Center and Lawrence High School Interact Club.

Thursday, June 18 | 5:00–8:00 PM | Lawrence Senior Center, 30 East Darrah Lane
📞 (609) 844-7048

Spring & Summer Programs
A variety of programs for youth and adults, with details updated weekly.
📞 (609) 844-7067 | Follow on Facebook

Hula Hoop Fitness with Angela – Summer Session I
Tuesdays at Lawrence Veterans Park | June 23 – August 4 (no class June 30) | Drop-in classes now available

LevelTimeLevel 1 – Beginner | 5:00–6:00 PM
Level 2 – Intermediate | 6:15–7:15 PM

Register via CommunityPass or call (609) 844-7064.

Animal Control is contacting 500+ dog owners with delinquent licenses. Summonses may be issued beginning June 2026.

Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Available at the Lawrence Township Health Department while supplies last, provided by Mercer County.
📞 (609) 844-7089

Connecting for Care
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coordinator Elwood Dasher met with Community Care Coordinator Nicholas Henry of Sunrise Detox to strengthen community partnerships. Sunrise Detox offers detoxification and inpatient treatment programs using personalized medical protocols.

Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program
Financial assistance for homeowners with COVID-19-related hardship who are unable to remain current on mortgage payments. Eligibility requires owner-occupancy of a 1–4 unit primary residence, pandemic-related financial hardship, meeting household income limits, and having been current on mortgage and property taxes as of January 2020.
🌐 njhousing.gov | 📞 1-800-647-7550

Mercer County Cooling Centers
An updated list of cooling centers is maintained by Mercer County during heat waves. Check the county website for locations near you.

Medi-Cool Program
Air conditioning units available for eligible Mercer County low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. Funded by the Mercer County Department of Human Services Office on Aging; administered by Rise, A Community Service Partnership.
📞 (609) 443-4464

Mercer County Community College – Fall 2026 Registration
Registration is now open for Fall Semester 2026.

Mercer 250
County Executive Benson launched the Mercer 250 website, a guide to Mercer County's role in the American Revolution and upcoming 250th anniversary events and historical sites.

Mercer County Food Finder
Connects residents with 100+ food pantries, youth meals, and grab-and-go options in the area.

Mercer County Library System
Community events at the Lawrence Branch and beyond. Check the event calendar online.

NJ Disability Information Hub
A new state resource offering information on programs, services, and support for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers.

NJ is Here to Help – 988 Crisis Line
Experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis? Call or text 988 to reach trained crisis counselors.

Looking to give back? Opportunities are available with:

Department / ProgramPhoneLawrence Senior Center | (609) 844-7048
Recreation Department | (609) 844-7067
Hula Hoop Fitness Registration | (609) 844-7064
Health Department | (609) 844-7089
Municipal Clerk | (609) 844-7001
Medi-Cool Program (Rise) | (609) 443-4464
ERMA Mortgage Assistance | 1-800-647-7550
Mental Health / Substance Use Crisis | 988