📝 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)
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)