2025 Memorial Day Grand Marshal
The Lawrence Township Patriotic Committee is proud to announce Lieutenant Colonel William H. Kale as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Lawrence Township Memorial Day Parade. Lieutenant Colonel Kale was born in Trenton, New Jersey, into a proud military family and went on to serve more than 22 years in the United States Army as a Field Artillery officer and foreign area specialist from 1966 to 1988. After retiring from military service, he continued his dedication to public service by working for 15 years at the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits. In 2007, he began volunteering at the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey, located at 161 Eggert Crossing Road in Lawrence Township, and has served as its curator for the past eight years. The museum is home to extensive exhibits and artifacts that preserve and celebrate New Jersey’s military history from the colonial era to the present day. Lieutenant Colonel Kale is a graduate of Rutgers University (B.A. in History), American University (M.A. in International Relations), and Trenton State College (M.A. in Teaching). His military education includes the Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and the Army War College. He and his wife, Judy Engster Kale of upstate New York, have been married for 54 years. They are the proud parents of USAF Brigadier General (Retired) William H. Kale III and former U.S. Army Captain Michelle Kale Gilfillan.

Leaf Collection
Effective May 1, 2025, Lawrence Municipal leaf collection has ended.  Please do not place leaves in the road for collection.  Leaves will not be collected by the brush crew until November.  Residents can bring their leaves to the Joseph H. Maher Ecological Facility Monday-Saturday 7:30-2:30.  Please contact the Public Works Department with any questions (609) 587-1894.

Mulch Delivery Program
The Public Works Department will once again provide delivery of mulch, at no charge for the delivery. The cost of the mulch and additional details can be found in the attached. Use this link for an order form.

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.