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Fireworks Celebration and National Anthem Contest - The Annual Independence Day fireworks display will be held Saturday June 30 at Rider University. More details are included on the the attached flyer. The Recreation Department is holding a contest and is looking for someone to sing the National Anthem prior to the Fireworks. For more details on how to submit your name for consideration see the attached flyer.



Trenton Water Works Public Presentation - Trenton Water Works first public presentation will take place Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Trenton City Hall, 6 – 8 PM. The forum will be for the general public and stakeholders. Experts will be available to share information on the utility, as well as discuss the distribution plant, lead service lines, and details of the Administrative Consent Order (ACO).



Safety Town
The Lawrence Township Recreation Department Safety Town program is a great way to prepare your soon to be kindergartner for the upcoming school year. For more details about this activity see the attached flyer.



Lawrence Township Summer Camp
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 clickng 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.
• Route #1 - This construction project is just about complete; however, we ask that you please continue to use caution in this area.

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 June 18 is  Zone 3.  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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