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- Mercer County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 120 Minutes
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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
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- 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
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- 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.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 60 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lawrence Township Council meeting on January 21, 2025, was marked by discussions on affordable housing obligations, committee appointments, and community inquiries. A detailed presentation by municipal planner Beth McManis on the township’s fourth round of affordable housing obligations highlighted the meeting, with the council expressing consensus to accept the proposed obligations to avoid potential litigation.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 1/7/25
- 01/07/2025
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Lawrence Town Council meeting, discussions were dominated by public concerns over transparency in the council’s decision-making, especially regarding the proposed ordinance for appointing a Deputy Municipal Clerk. The meeting featured discussions about governance practices, transparency, and community engagement, highlighting the township’s ongoing challenges in balancing administrative authority with public interest.