Lewisville Road Symposium
On September 27, Lawrence Township Historian Brook Hunter, will present a program on the history of Lewisville Road. See the attached for additional details. 
 
New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition
Lawrence Township has earned GOLD recognition level and statewide recognition in the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition Program for 2025-2027. This recognition is for efforts and commitment to enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bike to school have not gone unnoticed. This level holds for three years through 2027. Maintaining and elevating recognition levels helps with Safe Routes grant applications that fund infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, high-visibility crosswalks, and pedestrian-signaled flashing beacons. Lawrence Township is well-positioned to maintain its GOLD-level status beyond 2027.
 
Colonial Lake Shoreline Restoration
The contractor working for the Township will be starting work on the Colonial Lake Shoreline Landscaping Restoration project on or about September 4. The work is expected to be completed within 30 days. Please note that pedestrian access to the trail behind Colonial Bowling and Entertainment may be limited during working hours as construction proceeds. Work will also begin on the pavement removal section of the project on or about September 5. Thank you for your cooperation as water quality enhancements to the lake are implemented.

Trenton Water Works Public Forum
On Thursday September 4th Trenton Water Works will conduct a public forum related to a rate study that TWW will be conducting. The forum will be held at the Senior Center on Darrah Lane between 6:30 pm to 9 pm.

State Planning Commission Public Hearing
the State Planning Commission shall conduct six public hearings for the purpose of receiving testimony on the draft Final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment pursuant to the State Planning Act at N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c) as set forth in the State Planning Rules N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2. The full public notice can be found here.

Curb and Concrete Work Alert
The contractor working for the Township will be beginning curb and related concrete improvements in the Longacres development (West Long Drive, West Church Road, Garden Road, Sunset Road, Orchard Lane) on or about August 6, weather permitting. It is anticipated that this phase of work will be completed in approximately 2 weeks. Milling/re-paving is anticipated in late August/early September. During the work, there may be limited access at certain times as construction proceeds. In addition, use of driveways along the work area may be restricted when equipment is directly in front of your property. Roads will be open to school busses, emergency vehicles, garbage trucks and local residents at all times.

• The contractor working for the Township will be beginning curb, drainage and pavement improvements at the Municipal Complex on Wednesday/Thursday this week. It is anticipated that curb work will start behind the building, in the south parking lot (adjacent to West Long Drive) and near the Police Building. These areas will be blocked with cones. Work will continue for several weeks and some areas of the parking lots will not be accessible at various times. Updated information will continue to be provided as work advances. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

If you have any questions, contact the Engineering Department at 609-844-7087.  

Do you need help with your utility bills?
Join NJBPU on August 14th at the St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in Ewing, NJ for Ewing Utility Assistance Day. use the following link for more details. https://bit.ly/3zJaM8M

Municipal Tax Bill Mailing Delayed
3rd quarter tax bills were mailed out on August 1st and are due in the Tax Collector's office by close of business on September 2nd with no further grace period. Amounts for 3rd quarter taxes are available on the website using this link

PSEG Recycling Program
A free PSEG program where residents can schedule a free pick-up of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. They are offering a $150 rebate for fridges/ freezers and a $50 rebate for air conditioners and dehumidifiers picked up at the same time. You must be a current PSE&G customer receiving residential electric service, or a Butler Electric customer receiving PSE&G residential gas service. Also, your refrigerator or freezer must be 10 to 30 cubic feet and in working order, you must be the owner of the appliances you want to recycle, and the appliances need to be located at your PSE&G service address. Please note that Sub-Zero brand appliances are not eligible for this program, and that PSE&G cannot perform a pickup for only room air conditioners or dehumidifiers on their own. Use this link for more details.

Alternative Routes Survey
Mercer County and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) are currently conducting a concept development study of the Johnson Trolley Trail Corridor.This study will identify an alternative to connect and extend two existing trail segments to create a bicycle and pedestrian corridor between the City of Trenton and the Municipality of Princeton, and pass through Lawrence and Ewing Townships in Mercer County, NJ. For more details about the study and how to participate in the survey use this link for English or Spanish.

Mercer County Board of Elections is Hiring
Want to serve your community and help make elections possible, while earning up to $300? Consider becoming an Election Board Worker! The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Additional details can be found here. Apply today!  Applications are online at this link. If you are new to the process, be sure to complete the 2025 NEW Board Worker Application.

Trenton Water Works Reporting
On September 9, 2024 the City of Trenton, Department of Water and Sewer Water Utility released the Report on Staffing and Budget

Attention Property Owners
Before cutting or trimming trees on your property, please be aware of our Municipal Ordinance 

• Permit Required: Obtain a permit from the Township for cutting down trees of certain sizes  
• Engineering Inspection: The Engineering Department must inspect trees before any removal. 
• Residential Allowance: Homeowners can remove up to 5 trees annually, sized 8-29 inches in diameter. 
• Specimen Trees: Larger trees are considered specimens and require a special permit and replacement if removed. 
• Root System Protection: Damaging root systems or excessive pruning of specimen trees is considered removal. 
• Unauthorized Removal: May result in replacement requirements or contributions to the Shade Tree Account. 

Elder Scam Alert
The NJ Cybersecurity Communication and Integration Cell received reports involving elder fraud scams that reflect recent tactics observed by the FBI. Use this link for further details.

Home Improvement Program
Lawrence is accepting names for participation in its municipally sponsored home improvement program for low and moderate-income families. The attached provides further details, including income limits, on this program. To receive an application for the Home Improvement Program contact:
Affordable Housing Administrators
PO Box 495
Pine Beach NJ 08741
attn: Maureen Fullaway
732-966-0674

Senior Connect
The most recent edition of Senior Connect provides valuable information pertinent to our over 60 residents. Use this link to access Senior Connect.