Tag: Lawrence Township
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Residents take advantage of towpaths, parks as sites reopen across the state
The yellow caution tape was gone and the gates were wide open on May 2, as bicyclists and pedestrians took to the towpath in the Delaware and Raritan State Canal Park that winds its way through Princeton and Lawrence Township. At the Port Mercer entrance to the state park in Lawrence, the parking lot was…
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Lawrence Township marks Arbor Day by planting trees at municipal complex
Three small shade trees have been planted along the frontage of the Lawrence Township Municipal Complex in celebration of Arbor Day, which was observed April 24. The trees were planted south of the exit driveway at the municipal building to highlight the township’s commitment to trees and tree planting. Mayor James Kownacki issued a proclamation…
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Memorial Day parade canceled in Lawrence Township to protect community at large
For the first time in recent memory, Lawrence Township has canceled its annual Memorial Day parade. The decision to cancel the parade was made in part for safety reasons, to protect the health and safety of participants and spectators alike, township officials said. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said canceling the parade was a disappointing decision…
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Front Line Appreciation Group established to support healthcare workers
Aiming to bring together restaurants that need business and healthcare workers who need to eat, Cindy Miller has formed the Lawrence chapter of the Front Line Appreciation Group (FLAG). FLAG/Ladies of Lawrenceville raises money to buy meals from Lawrence Township restaurants and makes sure the food goes to the doctors and nurses – the frontline…
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Hopewell Valley firefighters create protective face shields for fellow first responders
Inside the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad firehouse are 12 3D printers tasked with creating protective masks for fellow first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. The 3D printers are running day and night at the firehouse in Titusville, having already produced the frames for more than 1,000 assembled clear face shields. Helping spearhead this…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb funds four Lawrence Township Community Foundation partners through special grant
Thanks to a donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Lawrence Township Community Foundation (LTCF) announced four grants totaling $20,000 to HomeFront, Arm in Arm, Mercer Street Friends and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, to support their efforts to help local families during the COVID-19 health crisis. According to LTCF President Rachel Cantlay, board members decided to table…
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Womanspace offers support during COVID-19
The office building that houses Womanspace, Inc. on Brunswick Avenue in Lawrence Township is dark, but that has not slowed it down from helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. To the contrary, Womanspace staff members are still answering calls for help around the clock on its hotlines at 609-394-9000 and 1-800-572-SAFE (7233). The…
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15 Lawrence Township residents test positive for COVID-19 as of April 1
The number of Lawrence Township residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 climbed to 15 people as of April 1, according to municipal officials. Public health investigations are under way and individuals who may have been in contact with the affected residents are being notified, municipal officials said. The 15 Lawrence Township residents who have…
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Salaries, benefits drive increase in 2020-21 Lawrence school district budget
The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education has introduced a $75.7 million operating budget for 2020-21. A public hearing and final action on the budget has been set for the board’s May 6 meeting in the Lawrence High School library. Residents may comment on the budget at that time. The district’s 2019-20 operating budget…
