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.

Ballots for the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election will be in the mail by Monday Oct. 3, 2022 if you have filed an application (either for the August/Nov. elections or a new one.) If you need an application please contact our Clerk, Judy Janssen 269-674-4255 ext 102. (leave your name and phone number if you leave a message)

Lawrence Township Election Commission Meeting

Monday Oct. 3, 2022

Lawrence Township Hall

411 N Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

On agenda: To pass resolution selecting Election Inspectors/ Chairmen for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Also any other appointments or business concerns for the General Election. 

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

Van Buren Conservation District Invites you to attend our

FREE RECYCLING COLLECTIONS:

Includes styrofoam, (which is new) household waste, passenger & semi tires, electronics, paper for on-site shredding, and paint.

Oct. 15, 2022

9am-2pm 

ISD Conference Center Parking Lot, Lawrence, MI

More information: vanburencd.org

269-633-9314

resourcerecovery@vanburencd.org

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 October 13, 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, October 25, 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 to accept and consider public comments regarding a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for clarification of the definition of contiguous.

Those unable to attend the public hearing are invited to submit written comments to the attention of the Chairperson of the Planning Commission by emailing the Township Clerk at the email address below or by mail: PO Box 445, Lawrence, MI 49064.

A copy of the agenda and meeting information may be found on the Township’s homepage at www.lawrence-township.org before the meeting. A copy of the text amendment, map, and this notice will be on file at the Township Hall.

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, Oct. 10 and 24, 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 Pumpkin Painting class Oct. 4, 6:00pm

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