July 31, 2008
Significantly More People
The US Census bureau has released its estimate of the population for July 1, 2007. Lawrence Township has a projected increase of nine percent over the 2000 census, with the population growing to 31,863. This can probably be attributed to the increased numbers of houses in the township, specifically the active adult communities.

Posted by: Bruce

May 29, 2008
Oil Tank Replacement Help

The state of New Jersey is offering up to $3,000 in grants to help you upgrade your oil tank. These grants often cover the cost of replacing a non-leaking underground tank.

You can log on to www.NewTanksNJ.org for more information and the forms you need to start the process.

Posted by: Bonnie

May 08, 2008
Quakerbridge Mall -- Summer Construction?
Quakerbridge Mall is set for an up to 50% expansion which will include a three level parking garage. It will include a new 140,000 square foot store for Penney's, a long time tenant. The expansion is expected to generate more than 1,000 new full-time jobs.

Posted by: Bruce

May 01, 2008
Affordable Housing
According to an article in the Times of Trenton, a proposal to convert a convent to apartments, brought on some lively discussion.Perhaps 10-14 apartments would be in the plan, according to Project Freedom.

Posted by: Bruce

January 29, 2008
Anybody Want To Buy A Water Company?

The Lawrenceville Water Company has plenty of suitors for its infrastructure. They draw water from four local wells, in addition to purchasing from New Jersey American. This proposed sale comes amid ongoing news about Trenton Water Works changing hands also.

Posted by: Bruce

November 09, 2007
Peace and Quiet in Long Acres
Residents in the Long Acres Neighborhood in Lawrence Township have long been complaining about the traffic noise from I-95, the six-lane highway that stretchs along side of the development. After decades of waiting, it seems like residents will finally get the relief they have wanted for so long. The New Jersey DOT recently held a special public meeting to discuss its plan to erect a 2,800-foot-long sound barrier along the highway that borders the neighborhood. The planned wood barrier would be 13 feet tall and placed 8 feet away from the highway edge.

Posted by: Bruce

October 18, 2007
Housing Market
Lots of great information is available in the current issue of US 1, a local business oriented paper, on the state of the housing market in our area. Jeffrey Otteau, appraiser, lays the reasons to buy and sell now, on the line.

Posted by: Bruce

August 30, 2007
Our Own Zip Code?
The simple five number solution - 08648 - could divorce Lawrenceville from being counted as part of Trenton by insurance companies, web sites (not this one), and GPS systems. Being a community of 31,000 ought to merit the change...We do already have the requisite post office.

Posted by: Bruce

June 21, 2007
More Open Space for Township
Last month, Lawrence Township purchased two parcels of land, totaling 45 acres, for open space preservation. The 43-acre Loveless tract and the adjacent 2-acre Hvasta property, both located on Eggerts Crossing Road, bring the total amount of preserved land in Lawrence Township to 3,300 acres or 25 percent of the Township.

Posted by: Bruce

May 07, 2007
Tougher Rental Rules
Lawrence Township Officials are expected to introduce an ordinance aimed at preventing overcrowding issues and rental-unit code violations. The proposed regulation would require all rental units to undergo yearly inspections by fire prevention officials. Currently, only multifamily residences are inspected annually, with all other units inspected when there is a change of tenants. Under the new rule, all out-of-town landlords would also need to have a registered agent who could be contacted in case of an emergency.

Posted by: Bruce