LAWRENCE, MICHIGAN
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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.
Lawrence Township/Village
Senior Citizens
Lunches
Monday July 26, 2021
Meet at the Fire Station
August 9 and 23
Meet at the Township Hall
We are planning to use the Fire Station for our in person Luncheons in July. We are going to enjoy lunch and have prizes! In August we move back to the Township Hall (Old Lion's Club Building) and get back to playing BINGO!
Remember to come get your lunch if you are at least 60 years old and live in Lawrence Village or Township.
We are looking for prizes for our raffles/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
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021
For the purpose of voting on the following local and school millage proposals:
Lawrence Township Road Millage Increase Proposal
Lawrence Public Schools Bonding Proposal
Paw Paw Public Schools Bonding Proposal
See the Public Notice for details.
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City or Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City or Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.express.SOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 19, 2021.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the local clerk’s office (addresses and hours listed below). Please call your local clerk to determine their availability. Appointments may be necessary.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
Lawrence Twp. Hall
411 N Paw Paw St.
Lawrence
Judy Janssen, Twp Clerk
M – TH 7 am – 3 pm
Sat 7/31 9 am – 3 pm
Sun 8/1 noon - 2
The Clerk’s office will be open 7 am – 8 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021
For the purpose of voting on the following local and school millage proposals:
Lawrence Township Road Millage Increase Proposal
Lawrence Public Schools Bonding Proposal
Paw Paw Public Schools Bonding Proposal
A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations as defined by the American with Disabilities Act should contact the local clerk’s office.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
Lawrence Township Hall
411 N. Paw Paw St.
Lawrence
Judy Janssen, Twp Clerk
Next Regular Township Board Meeting
August 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Where: Township Hall, 411 N Paw Paw St
What: Regular board meeting. Discussion items will include review of previous minutes, current month expenditures, committee reports, and other items.
How: Attendence is limited to 50 people in Township Hall or by remote participation. See the Public Notice for details.
To join the meeting remotely, you may phone in or participate online.
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#
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MEETINGS NOTICE
(adopted March 27, 2021)
Meetings for Fiscal Year (April 2021 – March 2022)
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.
(2nd Thursday of each month)
April 8,
2021 October 14, 2021
May 13,
2021 November 11, 2021
June 10,
2021 December 9, 2021
July 8,
2021 January 13, 2022
August 12, 2021 February 10, 2022
September 9, 2021 March 10, 2022
Annual Meeting March 26, 2022 1:00 p.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION 5:00 p.m.
(4th Tuesday of 1st month of each quarter) {Revised 5/13/2021}
April 21, 2021
May 18, 2021
July 27, 2021
October 26, 2021
January 25, 2022
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:00 p.m.
(2ND and 4th Monday of every month, as needed)
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BOARD OF REVIEW
July/December/March as per statute
(Watch for meetings notices in the Courier Leader)
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.
GENERAL OFFICE HOURS
Office hours have resumed and 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.
TREASURER OFFICE HOURS
The Treasurer's office is now open Tuesdays 9am - 4pm,
Wednesdays 1-8pm. People needing service may also call the Treasurer's phone line at 269-674-3840.
If you have any questions, please contact Our Office at 269-674-4255, Ext 100.
NOTE
Lawrence Township has a new mailing address: PO Box 445, Lawrence, MI 49064
Get in Touch
Need to locate contact information? Find the right person to talk to in the offices of LAWRENCE now.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
411 N PAW PAW ST
PO Box 445
LAWRENCE, MI 49064
Office Phone: 269 674-4255
Fax: 269 674-4502
Treasurer: 269 674-3840
Important Notice!
If you will be burning brush or a large burn pile, don't forget to call the Township offices and get a burn permit from the Fire Department by calling 269-674-8833!
Events
Check out the Events page to find out what is going on in our beautiful community.
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