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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
2207 LAWRENCE ROAD
P.O. BOX 6006
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
www.lawrencetwp.com

Located in the “heart of Mercer County”, Lawrence Township’s Main St. or Rte. 206, including the homes, churches, and shops is listed on the National and State Historic Register for Historic Places. The Main St. is a unique experience and the Township has created specific committees and programs dedicated to protecting this character. These are just a few examples of the proactive measures taken in the Township to enhance the already charming character, while allowing for commercial and industrial development in the appropriate places.

Some of Lawrence’s accomplishments include:

• Taking pride in the old and new trees throughout the community, Lawrence was recognized as a Tree City eight years ago. A street tree ordinance in place mandates efforts to protect mature trees and includes setting aside money in the township budget for maintenance and planting.
• Focusing on existing communities and their residents within Lawrence in the midst of growth in neighboring municipalities. Currently, the Township is working on a beautification project in the Eggert’s Crossing community that will soon enhance the neighborhood park and connect it with the abandoned (but soon to be revived) trolley greenway.
• Educating residents about various aspect of environmental protection, Lawrence Township has embarked on projects like tree plantings and stream bank restorations to get residents involved and aware of their natural surroundings. More opportunities are soon to come as the Township opens the Rinck House at Drexel Woods for environmental education programs.
• Having a Conservation Plan Element and an Open Space language helps in preserving open space and farmland. As a result, 30% of the land in the Township is preserved for parks, recreation, or natural habitat. 
• Planning for the Redevelopment of Business Rte. 1 and the adjacent residential areas, The Township received an $80,000 Department of Community Affairs grant to rezone and redevelop this corridor and has a Growth and Redevelopment Committee that will oversee this planning process.

MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENT

A full description of the work completed in Lawrence Township can be found in Lawrence’s Municipal Assessment report entitled “Taking the Next Step”.  This report is a document for municipal officials to use now and into the future.  It lays out options to enhance programs or policies already on the books in Lawrence Township and highlights work completed in the township.  Go to the full report to read about the 13 subjects assessed in the township or for a quick glimpse of the report you can also view the Executive Summary.