Lawrence Community Center Discussion
The Mayor's Task Force on the Future of the Lawrence Community Center is inviting residents to participate in discussions re;ative to the Community Center. For more details on the event and how to register see the attached.

El Grupo de Trabajo de la Alcaldía sobre el Futuro del Centro Comunitario Lawrence está invitando a los residentes a participar en discusiones sobre; Al Centro Comunitario. Para más detalles sobre el evento y cómo inscribirse, consulte el adjunto.

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

Special Leaf Collection
During April the Public Works will conduct leaf collection in all zones in addition to regular yard waste pick up. For more details see the attached.

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.

Mayor's NJ Municipalities magazine Op-Ed
You can read Mayor Hendricks Farmer's Op-Ed, on the importance of Community Centers, here. The article was published in the NJ League of Municipalities magazine.

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.

Special Leaf Collection
During April the Public Works will conduct leaf collection in all zones in addition to regular yard waste pick up. For more details see the attached.

Sewer Bills
Sewer bills were mailed on March 12 and are due in the Tax Collector's office by close of business on April 25, 2025 to avoid penalty. Payment for sewer bill can be made online by using this link. In order to make an online payment you will need your account number which can be obtained using this link. 

Trenton Water Works Limited Access Update - January 10. 2024
The plant is operating—drawing water from the Delaware River and pumping it to the Pennington Avenue Reservoir for rechlorination and distribution. The interconnection with New Jersey American Water remains active, and the Limit-Water-Use Advisory issued on Wednesday evening remains in place until further notice. Persistent frazil ice build-up on the screens of the plant's $9 million raw water intake, which is submerged in the Delaware River, has prevented regular operation. Systems designed to blow ice from intake screens that filter large debris have not performed according to design parameters, which is concerning. We continue to evaluate the intake's performance and are preparing to examine it more closely using divers. And we continue to speak with officials at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, including Commissioner LaTourette, to formulate a solution. We will keep you updated on our work to restore the plant to sustained regular operation. In the meantime, the water is safe to drink, and we will continue to convey updates to you, our customers, and service-area residents on this matter.

New Jersey American Waters Alert - December 24, 2024
Use this llink for the updated alert from NJAW.

2025 Municipal Calendar
The 2025 Municipal Calendar has been published and is available to be picked up in the Municipal Building as well as at the Senior Center and Public Works facilities, beginning Friday December 20th. The Calendar can also be viewed using this link.

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

NJ DOT Upcoming Projects
The NJ Department of Transportation Public Hearing on upcoming projects is scheduled for December 9, 2024.

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

Notice of Sewer Connection Ban
On January 16, 2024, the Ewing Lawrence Sewerage Authority was compelled by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations and the actions of DEP to adopt a Resolution imposing a sewer connection ban. It is our understanding that if a project has a Treatment Works Approval or a building permit, no further action is required.  All other projects are subject to the sewer connection ban unless NJDEP criteria for an exemption is met. Exemption criteria are provided in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-22.  For all anticipated sewer connections or to determine if an exemption to the ban can be approved, applicants should contact the Executive Director of ELSA, Mr. S. Robert Filler at 609-587-4061.

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.