Full Notification

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - Lawrence Township Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on August 7, 2018, between 5:00 pm. and 8:00 pm. The event will be held on the front grounds of the Municipal Building. See flyer for additional details.



Red, White and Bang Kids Triathlon - Registration is now open! Please click here to register. All payments must be mailed or dropped off at the Lawrence Recreation Department. For more information regarding the Red, White and Bang Kids Triathlon please view this flyer. Children between the ages of 6-16 years old are welcome to participate. The triathlon will be held on the morning of Monday, September 3rd.

Still Available - Lawrence Township Summer Camp!
Space is still available in some camps. Lawrence Recreation Summer Camp offers many different summer camps and clinics including the NEW Lawrence Nature Center STEAM Camps!  See the attached brochure for more details. Click here to register!

TAX INFORMATION - Lawrence Township residents can retrieve their 2017 property tax payment information by clicking this link for "Online Tax Search".



Tips to Reduce Conflicts and Encounters with Bears: Even though overall bear sightings and encounters are declining again this year, New Jersey residents, particularly those living in "bear country'' in northwest New Jersey, are advised to take a few simple precautions to reduce the risk of potential encounters. For more details see the attached flyer. Additional information can be found on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.



Road Work

• US Route #1 Road Widening - NJDOT has begun the Route #1 road widening project. Delays are expected as there will be lane shifts and closures in the southbound lanes between Nassau Park Blvd. and Quakerbridge Mall.  Please use caution in the construction area.
• NJDOT Road Work - The ramp from Whitehead Road NB to Route #1 SB will be closed. The expected start date is Monday, July 16 and will continue for approximately one week between the hours of 8:00 pm through 6:00 am.
• Road Work - Keefe Road - Please be advised that Keefe Road (between Yeger Drive and Cold Soil Road) will be closed on July 18, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm for guide rail installation and improvements.  The roadway will be open to school buses, emergency vehicles, garbage trucks and local residents at all times.

Message from the Department of Public Works:
It is important to know that grass clippings MUST NOT be placed in the roadway.  Grass will not be picked up by the Township.  It should be bagged and disposed of in your blue trash cart.  Please go to the Public Works webpage for more details on how to dispose of grass clippings and other items.  http://www.lawrencetwp.com/pw.html

 

Brush must not be placed at the curb for pick-up earlier than the weekend prior to your designated pick-up week.

The week of July 16 is  Zone 3.  Only those residents in Zone 3 should be placing brush in the roadway this week.  If you are unsure of your designated zone for your property, you may check the On-Line Property search on Township website at www.lawrencetwp.com.

Material should be placed in an area on the street not greater than four feet (4’) from the edge of the pavement.  Trees greater than an 8-inch caliper may not be disposed of through curbside collection.  Materials shall not be piled greater than three (3’) in height.  Once the truck has collected your street, they will not return until the next month’s collection.

If you have questions or need additional information, please call the Department of Public Works at 609-587-1894.

 

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