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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

The Lawrence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 24, 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 Jonathan Mills for special use permit for recommendation of approval to the Township Board of Trustees to expand a sand extraction operation on the following parcels with parcel identification numbers for property tax purposes: 80-13-002-023-01 (addressed as 48868 49^th St.), and 80-13-002-004-00, 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 expansion. The subject properties are located in the A-1 Agriculture Zoning District.

2. To accept and consider public comments regarding a text amendment for short term rental.

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 development plans 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, June 13 and 27, 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

See our full schedule of events at the

Sr Services Tab at top of this web page.

Next Regular Township Board Meeting

June 9, 2022 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 at the Township Hall 

See the Public Notice for details. 

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.

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The Treasurer will be in the Township Office during her regular hours now that tax season is over (See below).

NOTE:  Property Tax Payments must be made at the County Treasure's Office in Paw Paw now that they are past due.

Good information from

Van Buren County Road Commission

There are several good pieces of information. 

See the Public Notice for other notices.

ROAD COMMISSION TO BEGIN SUMMER HOURS
The County Road Commission Wants You to Know . . .
Beginning on Monday, May 2, 2022, the Van Buren County Road Commission will be working four 10-hour days. The Road Commission’s daily work schedule is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. The Road Commission will be closed on Fridays tentatively through Saturday, October 1, 2022.
If there is a road-related emergency outside these hours of operation, such as a stop sign down or a tree across the road, residents should contact Van Buren County Central Dispatch at (269) 657-3101 or dial 911. Central Dispatch will contact the Road Commission's Emergency Duty Superintendent.
This is standard procedure for all after-hour emergencies.
VAN BUREN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Posted 4-26-22

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 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.

GENERAL OFFICE HOURS

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.

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.

TREASURER OFFICE HOURS

The Treasurer's office is now open Wednesdays 1-6pm, Friday 8am - 5pm.  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.

NOTE

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