Tag: Lawrence Township
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Lawrence school board approves 2022-23 budget
The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education approved its $79.5 million operating budget for 2022-23, following a public hearing at the school board’s May 4 meeting. The 2022-23 budget carries a 2-cent increase in the school district property tax rate – from $1.59 per $100 of assessed value to $1.61. The school district property…
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Fate of historic William Gulick House in Lawrence Township remains undecided
The historic William Gulick House is not in immediate danger of being demolished, despite the presence of construction equipment in front of the three-story house on the corner of Lawrenceville Road/Route 206 and Province Line Road. Property owner Care One Management Inc. has dropped its appeal of Lawrence Township’s denial of a request for a…
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Lawrence Township applying for federal grant for turf field
Lawrence Township officials are seeking a federal grant to cover the costs of installing artificial turf on Zimmer Field at Central Park on Eggerts Crossing Road. The Lawrence Township Council approved a resolution in support of the grant application at its April 19 meeting. The natural grass field suffers from poor drainage, and artificial turf…
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Cornerstone Community Kitchen and its local partners combat hunger
Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) has been addressing food insecurity in Princeton for nearly a decade. Housed in Princeton United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, CCK served 75-100 sit-down meals every Wednesday until COVID-19 closed the kitchen in March 2020. Committed to its mission “to share a free, nutritious meal in a hospitable and safe environment,” CCK…
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Roundabout project moves ahead in Lawrence Township
A proposed roundabout for the intersection of Princeton Avenue and the Brunswick Circle Extension, which aims to improve safety for motorists, is inching closer to reality as the project enters the final design stage, according to Mercer County Engineer Basit “Sunny” Muzaffar. The roundabout will replace the “Y” intersection, which has one stop sign for…
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‘Green Get Together’ will include bike rodeo, electric vehicle display
A children’s bicycle rodeo and an exhibit of electric vehicles will cap off the Mercer County Sustainability Coalition’s week-long “Greening Together” environmental celebration April 30. The “Green Get Together” will be held at Lawrence High School in Lawrence Township from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., said event organizer Pam Mount. The entrance to the high…
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Lawrence Township Council adopts 2022 municipal budget
The Lawrence Township Council quietly approved the proposed $52.7 million municipal budget for 2022, following a public hearing that did not draw any public comment, at its April 19 meeting. The newly adopted budget carries a municipal property tax rate increase of 3 cents, from 60 cents per $100 of assessed value to 63 cents.…
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Lawrence Township as Tree City USA
Lawrence Township was named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lawrence achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2…
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Dress for Success’ women’s empowerment breakfast will focus on the art of letting go
Dress for Success Central New Jersey (DFSCNJ) will hold its annual Women’s Empowerment Breakfast featuring Tiffany Dufu, author of “Drop the Ball,” a memoir and manifesto that shows women how to cultivate the ability to let go. “Drop the Ball” urges women to embrace imperfection, to expect less of themselves and more from…