Published on July 13, 2026
3rd Quarter Tax Bills
3rd quarter 2026 tax amounts are available on the website. Tax bills will be mailed at the end of July and the due date will be extended. The last day to pay 3rd quarter taxes without penalty is Tuesday, September 8th 2026 by close of business day with no further grace period. Late payments will be charged interest back to August 1
CURRENT AMOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE AND PAYABLE ON THE WEBSITE.
2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Workshop
Mercer County is updating its 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Hazard mitigation planning identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events.Mercer County, alongside consultant Michael Baker International, Inc., will host a series of public workshops during this plan update. See the attached for more details regarding this event, to be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on July 27 at the Fire Service Training Center on Lawrence Station Road.
Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission Public Outreach Meeting
The Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission will conduct a public outreach meeting for the public to learn more about the Master plan updates. The meeting will be held September 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Lawrence Library on Darrah Lane.
Township Authorizes Request for Proposals (RFP) for Lease of the Lawrence Neighborhood Center
Lawrence Township Council passed Resolution 217-26 at the meeting held on June 16, authorizing issuance of RFP for the lease of the Lawrence Neighborhood Center located on Eggert Crossing Road. The specifications for this RFP can be found here.
Mortgage Assistance is Available
The Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease in income or increase in expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use this link for more details
Construction of Noise Barriers along Route 295
The NJDOT is planning daily closures to the ramp from southbound 295 onto US Route 206 for the ongoing construction of the sound wall. The closure is planned to start on June 5, 2026 and continue for 8 weeks. Please plan alternate routes.
Municipal Address Update
The Township of Lawrence will be discontinuing the use of PO Box 6006 as a mailing address. All correspondence, including payments, should be mailed to Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Scheduled payments should should be updated to reflect this change.
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
Lawrence Receives Design Award
The Maidenhead Lawrence Hopewell Trail boardwalk project has been selected as a first place award by the NJ Municipal Engineers Association. See attached for more 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.
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.
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.
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.