We are delighted to have you visit our online home. Situated in the heart of Van Buren County, the Township of Lawrence combines rich history, natural beauty, and a close-knit community spirit.

This website is designed to serve as your central hub for information, resources, and updates about our township. Whether you are a resident, business owner, or visitor, you will find valuable information about our services, upcoming events, community projects, and local government initiatives.

Explore our site to:

• Stay informed about township meetings and announcements.
• Access essential forms and documents.
• Learn more about our vibrant community and its offerings.
• Connect with departments and leaders committed to serving you.

Thank you for visiting the Lawrence Township website. We are dedicated to fostering a transparent and engaging relationship with our community, and we encourage you to reach out if you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance.

Welcome to Lawrence—where community thrives and traditions endure!

2024 Lawrence Township Master Plan

Paw Paw Township Recycling Transfer Station Access

Residents looking to utilize the Paw Paw Township Recycling Transfer Station will need an access card.

Cost:

• Annual Access Card: $50 

How to Obtain:
Visit the Paw Paw Township Hall at:
114 N. Gremps St., Paw Paw, MI 49079

Contact Information:
Phone: (269) 657-4340
Email: pawpawtownship@pawpawtownshipmi.gov

Stay tuned for updates as we work on bringing similar services to Lawrence Township!

If You Need Assistance

MICHIGAN 2-1-1 is an easy way to find help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We're here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online 211 and we will get you connected. 

If you have a medical emergency please call 911

OTICE OF THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board Meeting

Lawrence Township Hall

411 N. PAW PAW STREET

LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN

          The residents and property owners of Lawrence Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, and any other interested parties.

Please take notice that a Regular Board Meeting of the LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES will be held on February 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in-person at the Lawrence Township Hall 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

Starting with the April 2023 meeting we will no longer be offering internet connection for the public. If you have questions or want a copy of the Agenda the week of the meeting please feel free to contact the Township Clerk at 269-674-4255 or at clerk@lawrence-township.org.

 The public may participate in the meeting via computer or smart phone, through freeconferencecall.com, using the following link.  For best performance, please download the desktop or mobile app for Free Conference Call (FCC). https://join.freeconferencecall.com/clerk060. Online meeting ID: clerk060

The public may also participate by calling into the phone numbers below: Non-Toll-Free number (760) 548-9303 or Toll Free (844) 854-2222 and providing access code 475629#

  All meeting will be held in-person at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MEETINGS NOTICE

 (Adopted March 28, 2024)

Meetings for Fiscal Year (April 2024 – March 2025)

Will be Held on the Following Dates at the

Lawrence Township Hall

411 N PAW PAW STREET

Note:  Any special meetings or budget workshop notices will be posted at least 18 hours in advance. (Twp. Website, Post Office, Fire Station & Twp. Hall)

TOWNSHIP BOARD 6:00 p.m. (Note new time)

(2^nd Thursday of each month)

          April 11, 2024                                      October 10, 2024

          May 9, 2024                                          November 14, 2024

          June 13, 2024                                       December 12, 2024

          July 11, 2024                                        January 9, 2025

          August 8, 2024                                     February 13, 2025

          September 12, 2024                             March 13, 2025

Annual Budget Hearing end of March, 2025 TBA

Planning Commission Meeting 5:00p.m.

(4^th Tuesday of 1^st month of each quarter, additional meetings as needed)

April 23, 2024

July 23, 2024

October 22, 2024

January 28, 2025

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 6:00 p.m.

(2^ND and 4^th Monday of every month, as needed)

BOARD OF REVIEW

July/December/March as per statute

PARKS AND REC MEETINGS 

3rd Sunday of each month at 6pm

Commodities Food Distributions

(Second Tuesdays and extra day (third Wed.) usually until noon or when done) at the Township Hall Parking Lot

Lawrence Township/Village

Senior Citizens

Lunches

At the Lawrence Township Hall 

"Old Lion's Club Building"

411 S. Paw Paw St. for our monthly lunches

Check out "Lawrence MI Senior Services" new page on Facebook

{Lunch and BINGO!}

2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (except Dec.23 and Veteran's Day)

Social at 11am/Lunch at 11:30ish and

we usually play BINGO 12:30 to 1:30pm sometimes we have a speaker

Remember to come get your free lunch if you are at least 60 years old

and live in Lawrence Village or Township and Hamilton Township now.

Others joining us can pay our cost of $12

We are always looking for prizes for our Bingo! If you have any new (or like New) items you would like to donate please drop them off at the Township Hall (7am-3pm, Mon.-Thru.) or bring them to the Monday lunches. Thank you

We have Game Wednesdays from 1-3pm in the Township's Hall.

Our New calendar for 2025 will be posted soon at the Senior Services Tab on top of this website.

Battery Recycling Now Available

The Van Buren Conservation District & local partners are starting lithium-ion battery recycling near you! Stop into our drop-off locations to safely and properly dispose of your batteries. Questions? Contact Kalli at 269-633-9314 or resourcerecovery@VanBurenCD.org 

* For fire safety, tape the battery ends before transporting them.

Recycle at these Locations:
- Antwerp Sunshine Library
 - Bangor Branch Library
 - Covert Branch Library 
- Hartford Public Library
 - Lawrence Branch Library
 - Paw Paw Public Library
 - South Haven Senior Services Center
 - Van Buren Conservation District Office
 - Webster Memorial Library (Decatur) 

Cannabis Agency Notice

 Paid for with a grant from the State of Michigan, Lawrence Township has secure lock boxes available for residents. These boxes help prevent unwanted consumption of legal drugs and provide a safe means of legal transportation. Please visit the Township Hall at 411 N. Paw Paw St. to request a free lock box.

State Tax Commission's

New Poverty Exemption Procedure

The STC has created a new application. Click Public Notice for related documents that need to be used when one applies.  See the Public Notice for details.

OFFICE HOURS

After hours please use our outside secure drop box.

 GENERAL OFFICE HOURS are Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm.  You may drop off items in the secure drop box located at the office entrance of the Township Hall located at 411 N Paw Paw St, Lawrence outside office hours.

If you have any questions, please contact Our Office at 269-674-4255, Ext 100.

SafeBuilt Represenative

A Represenative from SafeBuilt is in the Township Office Tuesday and Thursday  7am - 4:00pm.  to answer questions and assist people.

A SafeBuilt Permit Tech is now in the office lobby daily Tue. and Thurs. 8am-4pm.

Treasurer's Office

The Treasurer's office is now open Mondays - Fridays 9am - 3pm and Wednesdays 9am - 6pm(during tax season only).  People needing service may also call the Treasurer's phone line directly at 269-674-3840. If we don't answer please leave a message and we will get back with you.

Cannabis Agency Office is open Monday - Friday

8am - 3pm. They are happy to answer questions and assist individuals in all things Cannabis related.

NOTE

Lawrence Township has a new mailing address:  PO Box 445, Lawrence, MI 49064