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• Trenton Water Works Sale UPDATE: A public hearing has been scheduled for July 23, 2008. Click for details. Also, full testimony of expert on behalf of Division of Rate Counsel, NJ Department of the Public Advocate is available.

• Nominations are being sought for 10th Annual Lawrence Township Economic Development Awards. See Awards for descriptions and click for Nomination Form, due by August 8, 2008.

• Fireworks Safety: It is important to understand the risks of illegal fireworks. Click for more information.

• UPDATE! Contracts have been awarded for Princeton Pike improvements and 2008 Pavement Milling for various other roads in the Township. It is anticipated that work will begin in early July 2008 and be completed within 30-45 days.

• Utility Work: Verizon is currently installing a fiber-optic upgrade within Lawrence Township to provide cable TV, telephone, and broadband access. This work is being conducted by a contractor for Verizon in the utility easement in front of residential homes throughout the Township. Should any resident have a concern or complaint, please contact the hotline at 1-888-240-5752.
• Princeton Avenue & Spruce Street Traffic Safety Project: The third public meeting for this project has been postponed to allow more time for technical analysis. Click for more information.
• Bicycle Safety: With the arrival of warmer weather many are taking to their bicycles for exercise and transportation. The Lawrence Township Police Department provides tips on how to ride safely. See the press release for more information.
• Dog Licenses: Any dog over the age of seven months is required by law to be licensed. According to New Jersey Law, in order to obtain your dog’s license, their rabies immunizations must be valid for the entire licensing year. Please note the new dog license fee of $9.00 for spayed or neutered dogs and $12.00 if not is now in effect. After March 1 a delinquency fee will be imposed for renewals.
• Beginning April 5 the Joseph Maher Compost site will again be open Saturdays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Compost site will continue operation on weekdays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. with the exception of Holidays.
• See details for more information about Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus (MRSA) and how to prevent the spread of skin infections.
  
• 2008 Adopted Budget (pdf)
  See more budget and finance documents in the document library.
• Flood Water Cleanup Web Sites
• Free Flood Cleanup (pdf)
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Alert (pdf)
• Information about Greater Mercer Ride (pdf)