Welcome to the Website of the TOWNSHIP OF LAWRENCE        in MICHIGAN

Thanks for stopping by to learn more about LAWRENCE. You can find information on our site about ongoing projects and events in LAWRENCE, community news and contacts for various public service departments.

Special Holiday Office Closings

Closed Thursday and Friday Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving

Closed Friday and Monday December 23 and 26 for Christmas

Closed Friday and Monday December 30 and Jan 2 for New Years

See Regular Business days and times at bottom of this page.

NOTICE OF THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board Meeting

411 N. PAW PAW STREET

LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN

To:       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 Dec. 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.  It will be held in-person at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

When the Internet is working we will also can offer electronic remote access and participation of the meeting if requested prior to meeting.  It will be held in-person at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

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#

See full public notice under Public Notices above.



NOTICE OF THE LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board Meeting

411 N. PAW PAW STREET

LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN

To:       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 Dec. 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.  It will be held in-person at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

When the Internet is working we will also can offer electronic remote access and participation of the meeting if requested prior to meeting.  It will be held in-person at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064.

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#

See full public notice under Public Notices above.



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

The Lawrence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Township Hall located at 411 N. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064. The purpose of the hearing will be:

1.  Planning Commission action on the request of Casey & Karen Evans for special use permit for recommendation of approval to the Township Board of Trustees for a 4-campsite campground for family use on the following parcel with parcel identification number for property tax purposes: 80-13-018-007-15 (addressed as 58517 CR 681) within Lawrence Township, in accordance with Article 7 of the Lawrence Township Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is also requesting approval of a site plan for the proposed campground. The subject property is located in the A-1 Agriculture Zoning District.

For additional questions, please call or email the Township Clerk.

Judy Janssen, Township Clerk

411 N. Paw Paw St.

Lawrence, MI 49064

Phone (269) 674-4255

Email clerk@lawrence-township.org

Lawrence Township/Village

Senior Citizens

Lunches

At the Township Hall 

"Old Lion's Club Building"

Monday, Nov.  28, 2022

 Lunch and BINGO!

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

we usually play BINGO 12:30 to 1:30pm

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

and live in Lawrence Village or Township. Others joining us can pay $9

We are 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

Our 2022 Senior King is Jim Wesner

and Senior Queen is Mary Golliver

See our full schedule of events at the

Sr Services Tab at top of this web page.

Just added ornament creation Dec. 1st @ 3:00-5pm

Last Trip of this year Dec. 2 Christmas Lights at the MI International Speedway with dinner.

Call Clerk Janssen at 260-674-4255 ext 102 leave a message if you would like to go..

Stretch & Strengthen Classes

Presented by Carol Iverson

Mondays 10:00am - 11:00am

(Free for our 60+ age community members

Others may make a donation for attending)

Tuesdays: 5:00 to 6:00pm - 

except the fourth Tuesdays

Class is for those that can do Yoga. 

See detailed discriptions under our Sr Services Tab above.

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.

Lawrence Housing Committee 

Lawrence Housing Committee was created by Matthew Sanborn in January of 2022 and accepted by the Lawrence Township Planning Commission in February of 2022. The Lawrence Housing Committee is a joint township/village open committee that aims to increase the available housing stock in both communities. See more information under the heading Departments tab above.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MEETINGS NOTICE

 (adopted March 26, 2022)

Meetings for Fiscal Year (April 2022 – March 2023)

Will be Held on the Following Dates at the

Lawrence Township Hall

411 NORTH PAW PAW STREET

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

TOWNSHIP BOARD 7:00 p.m.

(2^nd Thursday of each month)

  April 14, 2022           October 13, 2022

  May 12, 2022           November 10, 2022

  June 9, 2022            December 8, 2022

  July 14, 2022           January 12, 2023

  August 11, 2022       February 9, 2023

  September 8, 2022   March 9, 2023

Annual Meeting March 25, 2023 1:00 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION 5:00 p.m.

(4^th Tuesday of 1^st month of each quarter)

April 26, 2022

July 26, 2022

October 25, 2022

January 24, 2023

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

3^rd Sunday at 6:00p.m.

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 7am - 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 mornings 7am - 11:30am.  to answer questions and assist people.

A SafeBuilt Permit Tech is now in the office daily 7:30-4:00pm. She will handle all permits that the township offers through SafeBuilt.

TREASURER OFFICE HOURS

The Treasurer's office is now open Fridays 9am - 4pm 

Wednesdays 1-8pm(During Tax Season)(AFTER tax season (Oct 1 – Nov 30) Wed. 1 - 6pm),  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 - 4pm. 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