Councilmembers introduced ordinances to define and prohibit data centers in all zoning districts; the author said the ordinance aims to address energy, water, noise, heat, and utility impacts and will be referred to the planning board for review.

CGR consultant Paul Bishop told Lawrence Township officials the community likely needs two primary fire stations and a third eastern station to close response gaps, suggested downsizing some apparatus and called for a permanent second EMS crew during daytime hours.

Lawrence Township heard a plannerpresentation that a 7-acre parcel at 3641 Lawrence Road meets two redevelopment criteria, prompting hours of public comment opposing rezoning, calls for a separate vote and hand count, and council clarifications that designation does not approve any project.

Lawrence Township voted June 16 to grant consent for the Euing Warren Sewer Authority(ELSA) to seek up to $18 million in NJ Infrastructure Bank financing to replace aging force mains and build a new pump station; officials said Lawrence residents should not see direct rate increases.