Show Notes (Transistor.fm)

📝 Producer's Notes

• Omitted from audio (header-only, no body text in source): "A Sight for Healthy Eyes," "Mobile Food Pantry," "Do You Need Assistance?" nursing box, "LTPD LinkedIn," "Operation Blue Angel."
• The I-295/Route 206 ramp closure began June 4th and is described as continuing "through August" — it may be nearing its end; worth double-checking current status before the next episode.
• Today's newsletter date (August 6th) coincides with one of the listed committee meetings (Recreation Advisory Committee), which is canceled.

💧 Township News

ItemDetailsBoil Water Advisory | Lifted. Flush taps 3–5 min, clean ice makers, drain water heaters below 113°F, regenerate softeners, drain tank water in tall buildings.
Ramp Closure | I-295 SB Exit 69B to Rt 206 SB closed/detoured, June 4–August, due to noise barrier project (Lawrence, Mercer County).
Mailing Address Update | PO Box 6006 discontinued. New address: Township of Lawrence, 2207 Lawrence Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648.

💰 Tax Collector
3rd quarter 2026 tax bills mailed August 6th; amounts available online. Pay by Tuesday, September 8th (close of business) to avoid penalty — no grace period. Late interest accrues back to August 1st.
📞 (609) 844-7041

🏀 Recreation Department

• Fall & Winter programs: registration info coming weekly.
• Youth Basketball: clinics/leagues for grades 1–8 (boys & girls) and high school. Begins Saturdays, December 5th (HS league December 12th).
• Hula Hoop Fitness: Session 2, Aug 18–Sept 29, Lawrence Veterans Park. Level 1: 5–6 PM; Level 2: 6:15–7:15 PM. New drop-in option available.
• Senior Center: August calendar & Senior Connect online. Register: (609) 844-7048.
  📞 (609) 844-7067

🏥 Health Department

• Dog Licensing: 500+ delinquent owners being contacted; summonses possible starting June. $9 late fee in effect. Rabies vaccination must be valid through November 2026.
• Free at-home COVID-19 test kits available (while supplies last), courtesy of Mercer County.
• Nursing services: vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, community resource assistance.
  📞 (609) 844-7089

🚓 Police Department

• Blood Drive with American Red Cross: Wednesday, August 19th, 2–9 PM, 2211 Lawrence Road. Sponsor code: LawrencevillePDCommunity.
• Hiring: Per Diem Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers). Resumes: LawrencePolice@LawrenceTwp.com

🗓️ Boards & Committees

MeetingDateTimeStatusRecreation Advisory Committee | Thu, Aug 6 | 6:30 PM | Canceled
Historic Preservation Committee | Mon, Aug 10 | 7:30 PM | Canceled
Business & Economic Growth Committee | Tue, Aug 11 | 7:00 PM | Meeting as scheduled
Senior Executive Committee | Wed, Aug 12 | 9:30 AM | Canceled

Schedule subject to change during reorganization — check the township website.
📞 Municipal Clerk: (609) 844-7001

🌐 Community Resources

• Election Board Worker Recruitment Day Celebration — Mercer County Board of Elections. Thu, Aug 20, 5 PM, Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave, Ewing.
• Full Moon Ride & Walk — Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Sat, Sept 26, 6:45 PM, Rosedale Park.
• Bike Donations Needed — for Spokes & Skills youth cycling program (w/ Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County). Contact: claire@lhtrail.org
• Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) — for eligible homeowners with COVID-related hardship. Must own/occupy 1–4 unit primary residence, meet income limits, and have been current on mortgage/taxes as of Jan 2020.
• Mercer County Cooling Centers — updated during heat waves.
• Mercer County Food Finder — 100+ food pantries, youth meals, grab-n-go options.
• MCLS Community Events — check calendar for Lawrence Branch events.
• NJ Disability Information Hub (DIH) — resources for people with disabilities, families, and caregivers.
• Crisis Support — Call/text 988 for suicide prevention and mental health/substance use crisis support.
• Volunteer Opportunities — Lawrence Historical Society, Meals on Wheels, Lawrence Township Community Foundation.