Welcome to the Website of LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

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.

EXCITING NEWS!!

The Township of Lawrence has moved to our new location at 

411 N Paw Paw St (former Lion's Club building)

Township Offices    269-674-4255

Treasurer Office      269-674-3840 

Fax Number          269-674-4502

Upcoming Township Board meeting details below:

Saturday, February 29, 2020:  Township Board Special Meeting

Time:  9:00 a.m..

Place:  Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club Building)

Description:  This meeting is open to the public.  Discussion of the proposed 2020-2021 budget for the Lawrence Township Emergency Services (LTES)

Upcoming Township Board meeting details below:

Saturday, March 7, 2020:  Township Board Special Meeting

Time:  9:00 a.m..

Place:  Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club Building)

Description:  This meeting is open to the public.  Discussion of the proposed 2020-2021 budget for Lawrence Township - all departments

Upcoming Township Board meeting details below:

Thursday, March 13, 2020:  Township Board Meeting

Time:  7:00pm.

Place:  Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club Building)

Description:  This meeting is open to the public.  Discussion of department reports, expenditures and other items of business for the Township.

Upcoming Township Board meeting details below:

Saturday, March 21, 2020:  Township Special Board Meeting -  Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of the Electors

Time:  1:00pm.

Place:  Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club Building)

Description:  This meeting is open to the public.  Discussion of the proposed 2020/2021 budget and annual meeting for 2019/2020.

Upcoming Special Planning Commission meeting details below:

Tuesday, March 24, 2020:  Planning Commission Meeting

Time:  7:00pm.

Place:  Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club Building)

Description:  This meeting is open to the public.  Discussion of the proposed ordinance changes to consider recreational marijuana facilities.

GENERAL OFFICE HOURS

Office hours are held at the Lawrence Township Hall (former Lion's Club building) at:

411 N Paw Paw Street

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Property tax payments must be made by check, if not paid during Treasurer hours (see below).

TREASURER OFFICE HOURS

The Treasurer's office is open every Wednesday from 9am until 8pm at:

411 N Paw Paw Street

Property tax payments may be made by cash or check.

ELECTION - SATURDAY HOURS

Pursuant to MCL 168.761b, Please take notice that the Office of the Township Clerk will be open on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The following are the office hours: Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

The following services will be available. 

1. Registered Voters can request and vote an absent voter ballot in person. 2. Residents can register to vote with proof of residency. Voters who register to vote in person during the 14 days prior to the election, including on Election Day, must show proof of residency. Documents that may be accepted for proof of residency (these items must include the applicant’s name and current address): 

• a current utility bill 

• bank statement 

• paycheck 

• government check 

• other government document. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Township Clerk at 269-674-4255 or Clerk Kim Thompson cell at 269-655-4458.

NOTE

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