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.

Job Posting:

Lawrence Township

Marihuana Agency

Clerk

Position: Part time/20 Hours per week

Job Description: The Marihuana Agency Clerk shall function as the clerical support to the agency staff.

See the Public Notice for details.

Lawrence Township/Village

Senior Citizens

Box Lunches

Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:00am

(June 14 and 28, 2021 Possible Meet at the Park)

  For May we are going to do our outdoor lunch pick up and deliveries as we have done for the last year. Tentatively planning to use the Village Park for our first in person Luncheons in June.

Remember to come get your lunch if you are at least 60 years old and live in Lawrence Village or Township. 

Next Regular Township Board Meeting

June 10, 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 35 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#     

Special Township Board Meeting

May 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm

Where:  Township Hall, 411 N Paw Paw St

What:  Special board meeting:  Discussion items will include Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add excess grow licences, Ordinance #30 increase number for medical grow licences and an administrative site plan review.

How:  Attendence is limited to 35 people in Township Hall or by remote participation. .

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#     

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

The Lawrence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 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 for excess grow licenses and administrative site plan review.

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.

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#  

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

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Lawrence Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall located at 411 N. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.

The purpose of the hearing will be to hear a variance request to the required minimum front yard setback listed in schedule A of the Lawrence Township Zoning Ordinance.  The Address is  48180 70^th Ave. Parcel ID #80-13-186-017-00.

Those unable to attend the public hearing are invited to submit written comments to the attention of the Chairperson of the Zoning Board Appeals 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 application and this notice will be on file at the Township Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please call first to confirm hours of operation.

Note: This meeting may be held by video conference if COVID-19 gathering restrictions are continued. Confirmation of the meeting format will be provided on the Township’s website.

For additional questions, please call the number below. 

Judy Janssen, Township Clerk  

411 N. Paw Paw St.

Lawrence, MI 49064

Phone (269) 674-4255

Email clerk@lawrence-township.org

GENERAL OFFICE HOURS

Office hours have resumed and are Monday-Thursday 7am - 3pm.  The lobby is limited to one person at a time.  Face masks are required. You may also 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 - noon and 1-5pm, Wednesdays 5-8pm.  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.

NOTE

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