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- NJ
- Mercer County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 120 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Lawrence Township Council meeting, residents discussed a proposed sewer line by the Ewing Lawrence Sewage Authority (ELSA) that could threaten Colonial Lake Park’s ecological integrity. The meeting also covered topics including traffic safety, affordable housing, and environmental preservation, highlighting community concerns and the council’s responses.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Lawrence Township Council meeting covered a range of topics, with attention given to public safety, mental health initiatives, and administrative changes. The Police Chief presented a report on the department’s activities, emphasizing the integration of mental health professionals in police operations through the “Arrive Together” program. This initiative, spearheaded by the New Jersey Attorney General, pairs law enforcement officers with mental health workers to address mental health-related calls more effectively.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence Township School Board meeting was primarily focused on the upcoming referendum vote scheduled for March 11, which proposes a $4 million reconfiguration of the Lawrence Middle School. This plan aims to modernize the educational facilities and reconfigure the middle school to a 6-7-8 grade structure, with the intent to enhance student achievement and optimize district resources. The board emphasized transparency and encouraged community engagement to ensure informed voting.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 2/4/25
- 02/04/2025
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence Township Council meeting on February 4, 2025, centered around the presentation of the 2025 budget, highlighting allocations for emergency services, public health, and infrastructure. Discussions included maintaining the current tax rate, addressing staffing challenges in emergency services, and the impact of state aid on fiscal planning.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Lawrence School Board meeting was marked by discussions on international educational partnerships, particularly a delegation’s recent visit to China and Taiwan, as well as the introduction of new preschool initiatives. The board also addressed the upcoming referendum and community engagement strategies.
