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.

Next Regular Township Board Meeting

Dec. 9, 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 on the agenda followed by public comments.

How:  Attendence is not limited Township Hall or by remote participation when our internet is working.  See the Public Notice for details. 

Lawrence Township/Village

Senior Citizens

Lunches

At the Township Hall 

"Old Lion's Club Building"

Monday, December 13

 Lunch and BINGO!

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

we usually play BINGO until around 1:30pm

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 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

Public Notice

Lawrence Township Board of Review

Please take notice that the Lawrence Township December Board of Review will convene at the Township Office located at 411 N. Paw Paw St. Lawrence MI 49064 on December 15, 2021 at 11:00am. Purpose of the meeting is to correct any clerical error or mutual mistake of fact relative to the 2020-2021 Assessment Roll.

Please see full posting at the Lawrence Township Hall, Lawrence Fire Station, or Lawrence US Post Office.

Good information from

Van Buren County Road Commission

on the Public Notice Page of our website. 

See the Public Notice for details.

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Stretch & Strengthen Classes

Classes discontinued until January 2022

Presented by Carol Iverson

Stretch & Strengthen classes will include varity of therapeutic revitalizing movements and breathing techniques drawn from Yoga, QiGong, Tai Chi and other somatic practices. Classes are limited to 15 participants. Registration is appreciated (at Township Hall) but not required.   

(Free for our 60+ age community members

Others may make a donation for attending)

Marijuana 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 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.

(2^nd 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.

(4^th Tuesday of 1^st 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.

(2^ND and 4^th 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