Public Notices

The Open Meetings Act (OMA) of Michigan requires notice to be given before a meeting is held and requires minutes to be prepared as a record of actions taken at the meeting.  Perhaps most importantly, the OMA is the source of requirement that all votes of a public body must be made public.

Lawrence Township complies with the OMA by posting notices of meetings at three locations:  Lawrence Community Services Building (Fire Station), Lawrence Post Office, Lawrence Township Hall (near the Business Office door).  In addition, public notices are posted to this website.

Lawrence Township is inviting you to join their FreeConferenceCall Meeting Room.

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MEETINGS NOTICE

 Meetings for Fiscal Year (April 2025 – March 2026)

Will be Held on the Following Dates at the

Lawrence Township Hall

411 N PAW PAW STREET

TOWNSHIP BOARD 6:00 p.m. 

(3nd Thursday of each month)

          April 17, 2025                                      October 16, 2025

          May 15, 2025                                        November 20, 2025

          June 19, 2025                                       December 18, 2025

          July 17, 2025                                        January 15, 2026

          August 21, 2025                                   February 19, 2026

          September 18, 2025                             March 19, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting 5:00p.m.

(4th Tuesday of 1st month of each quarter, additional meetings as needed)

April 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

October 28, 2025

January 27, 2026

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 6:00 p.m.

(2ND and 4th Monday of every month, as needed)

BOARD OF REVIEW

July/December/March as per statute

PARKS AND REC MEETINGS 

Quarterly at 6pm

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2026–2027 TOWNSHIP BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lawrence Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Township Budget for the fiscal year 2026–2027.

The Public Hearing will be held:

Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Lawrence Township Hall
411 N. Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Township Budget prior to its adoption.

A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Lawrence Township Hall during regular business hours.

This meeting is open to the public and is being held in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (MCL 15.261 et seq.).

ADA Accessibility:

Lawrence Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) days’ notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at 269-674-4255 Ext. 3 or at 411 N. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.

Tracie Rindfield
Lawrence Township Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fire Service Contract Negotiation Meeting

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Lawrence Township Board will hold a meeting with the Arlington Township Board for the purpose of contract approval regarding the renewal of the Fire Service Contract, which is set to expire March 31, 2026.

Meeting Details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location:Lawrence Township Hall

411 N Paw Paw St

Lawrence, MI 49064

This meeting is open to the public and is being held in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA).

No formal action is expected to be taken at this meeting.

ADA Accessibility:
The Lawrence Township meeting location is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require auxiliary aids or services (such as an interpreter or assistive listening device), please contact the Township Office in advance to allow for reasonable accommodation.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Lawrence Township Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on the date and time listed below. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct Planning Commission business.

Meeting Details:

• Date: April 28, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Lawrence Township Hall

411 N. Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

This meeting is open to the public and is being held in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (MCL 15.261 et seq.). Formal action may be taken.

ADA Accessibility:
The Lawrence Township meeting location is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require auxiliary aids or services (such as an interpreter or assistive listening device), please contact the Township Clerk in advance to allow for reasonable accommodation.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Lawrence Township Board will hold a meeting with the Village of Lawrence Council for the purpose of joint discussion and potential action on matters of mutual interest.

Meeting Details:

Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Township Hall
411 N. Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064

Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this Joint Special Meeting is to discuss and consider matters of mutual interest between the Village of Lawrence and Lawrence Township

This meeting is open to the public and is being held in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (MCL 15.261 et seq.). Formal action may be taken.

ADA Accessibility:
Lawrence Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) days’ notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at
269-674-4255 Ext. 3 or at 411 N. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.

Information from the Lawrence Township Board of Directors

On January 15, 2026, the Lawrence Township Board of Directors approved the posting of the following letter to provide residents with background and context regarding the Van Buren District Library (VBDL) building located in Lawrence Township.

This letter outlines the historical agreements related to the building, how circumstances have changed over time, and the Board’s responsibility to evaluate long-term financial obligations on behalf of Lawrence Township taxpayers.

The Board remains committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and open, good-faith communication as discussions continue.

Public Information Notice
Data Center Educational Resources

Lawrence Township is sharing the following educational resources provided by Consumers Energy for general informational purposes only.

These materials are intended to help local officials and community members understand how data center projects are discussed at a statewide level, including general information about energy usage, infrastructure considerations, and regulatory processes.

Important clarification:
Lawrence Township has not approved, proposed, or received an application for a data center project.

No data center development is currently planned, under review, or authorized within Lawrence Township.

The Township is providing these links solely as public education resources so residents may review general information and better understand how such projects are discussed elsewhere in Michigan.

Consumers Energy Data Center Information Hub:
https://brandfolder.com/consumersenergy/data-center-information

Consumers Energy – Michigan Growth webpage:
https://www.consumersenergy.com/work-with-us/economic-development/michigan-growth

Sharing these materials does not indicate Township support, endorsement, or intent related to any specific project.

Questions regarding Township planning, zoning, or development processes may be directed to the Lawrence Township Office.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2023

We are often asked about local food pantries.  Here is a great website that is helpful for local listings.

Feedwm.org/findfood/

 If you want Programs you have to qualify for that do distributions locally.  

SMCAA Commodity supplemental Food Program:  http://www.smcaa.com/programs/commodity-supplemental-food-program

Van Buren County Brush and Invasive Species Spray Program

Road Commission Launches New

Service Request App

Recently the Van Buren County launched SeeClickFix, a new app allowing citizens to report non-emergency road issues.  Residents and the motoring public can take a photo of a road issue, such as a pothole, give the location, add a description, and click “submit” to send requests directly to the Van Buren County Road Commission through SeeClickFix.  

Road Commission Interim Managing Director/Operations Director, Greg Brucks, states, “SeeClickFix makes it easier for staff at the Van Buren County Road Commission to identify and address road-related issues in a timely fashion.  SeeClickFix is a mobile app that lets citizens report issues on-the-go, and receive real time notifications when the service request has been updated.  This will not only serve to increase civic engagement by involving citizens in community dialogue, but will also improve the efficiency in which service requests are addressed.”

SeeClickFix is available immediately for citizen use as follows:

•On Facebook at www.facebook.com/VBCRC

•On the Van Buren County Road Commission’s website at www.VBCRC.org

•Download on the App Store or on Google Play

•On line at www.SeeClickFix.com

For answers to any questions about SeeClickFix, please contact the Van Buren County Road Commission at 269-674-8011, Extension 0.  The Road Commission urges you to, “Get Connected.  Get Involved.  Get Results.”