Producer's Notes
- Ramp closure and dog licensing items reference start dates (June) that predate this edition; included as published in the source newsletter.
- "FOP" expanded to "Fraternal Order of Police" โ not spelled out in source.
- Source discrepancy: body text lists "2207 Lawrence Road," footer lists "2207 Lawrenceville Road." Script uses "2207 Lawrence Road."
- Omitted from audio (link-only, no descriptive detail): Mobile Food Pantry schedule, Operation Blue Angel registration, LTPD LinkedIn, NJ Disability Information Hub, Mercer County Cooling Centers, Mercer County Food Finder, individual volunteer opportunity links.
๐ง Township News
- Ramp Closure: I-295 southbound, Exit 69B to Rt 206 southbound, closed/detoured for noise barrier installation (Lawrence, Mercer County); right lane closure near Exit 69B also planned. Details
- Municipal Address Update: PO Box 6006 discontinued. Mail correspondence, including payments, to: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Details
๐ฐ Tax Collector
ItemDetail3rd Quarter 2026 Taxes | Bills mailed August 6th; due date extended
Last day to pay without penalty | Tuesday, September 8, close of business
Late payment interest | Accrues back to August 1st
Contact | 609-844-7041 ยท website
Last day to pay without penalty | Tuesday, September 8, close of business
Late payment interest | Accrues back to August 1st
Contact | 609-844-7041 ยท website
๐ Recreation Department
- Fall & Winter programs open for registration โ Learn more
- Hiring: full-time Recreation Leader โ applications close 9/4 โ Apply
- Adult Volleyball League: Tuesdays, 10/13โ5/4, Lawrence Intermediate School Gym, 6:30โ8:30 PM โ Register
- Youth Basketball: multiple grade divisions, Saturdays beginning December 5; High School League begins December 12 โ Register ยท Volunteer
- Senior Center: September Calendar ยท Senior Connect ยท call 609-844-7048 to register
- Material Donations Needed: fabric/sewing supplies for "Create to Donate" comfort pillow program, drop off at Senior Center, 30 E Darrah Lane, 609-844-7048
- Contact: 609-844-7067
๐ฉบ Health Department
- Mobile Food Pantry โ Schedule
- Nursing services (vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance): 609-844-7094
- Dog Licensing: 500+ delinquent owners contacted; summonses possible; $9 late fee; rabies vaccination valid through November 2026 โ Application ยท Questions
- Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available while supplies last โ Details
- Contact: 609-844-7089 ยท website
๐ Police Department
- FOP Lodge 209 Golf Outing: October 21, Mercer Oaks West, West Windsor NJ, $180/golfer, registration deadline September 21, includes 18 holes/1PM shotgun start, meals, open bar, raffle โ Register (email)
- Hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers) โ Submit Resume
- Operation Blue Angel โ Details & Registration
- LTPD LinkedIn
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Boards & Committees
MeetingDateTimeRecreation Advisory Committee | Thursday, Sept 3 | 6:30 PM
Health Advisory Board | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5:15 PM
Public Safety Committee | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 6:30 PM
Business & Economic Growth Committee | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 7:00 PM
Senior Executive Committee | Wednesday, Sept 9 | 9:30 AM
Health Advisory Board | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5:15 PM
Public Safety Committee | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 6:30 PM
Business & Economic Growth Committee | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 7:00 PM
Senior Executive Committee | Wednesday, Sept 9 | 9:30 AM
Schedule subject to change for reorganization; check the township website for updates. Municipal Clerk: 609-844-7001.
๐ณ Community Resources
- Environmental Education Foundation: Sept 6 Sound Bath for Relaxation, Sept 9 National Trail Mix Day, Sept 18 Sound Bath for Relaxation โ Register
- Historical Society Canal House Challenge: Sunday, Sept 13, 10 AMโ4 PM, multiple locations โ Details
- MCLS Comic Book Workshop with Mike Dawson: Saturday, Sept 26, 10 AMโ3 PM, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, ages 8+ โ Register
- Lawrence Hopewell Trail Full Moon Ride & Walk: Saturday, Sept 26, check-in 7 PM, begins 7:30 PM, Rosedale Park โ Register
- Electronics Recycling Drop Off: Wednesdays, 7:30โ11:45 AM & 12:30โ2:30 PM, Joseph H. Mayer Jr. Ecological Center, 3701 Princeton Pike (proof of residency required)
- Mortgage Assistance (ERMA): COVID-19 hardship relief for eligible homeowners โ Details
- Mercer County Cooling Centers โ Details
- Mercer County Food Finder โ Find food
- NJ Disability Information Hub โ Details
- Crisis Support: Call/text 988 for mental health/substance use crisis support โ 988 Lifeline
- Volunteer Opportunities: Lawrence Historical Society ยท Meals on Wheels ยท Lawrence Township Community Foundation