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Mayor Martin Oliner recommended a 2 percent tax cut in the preliminary budget.

The Village of Lawrence’s tax rate will remain the same for the third consecutive year despite thinking from two trustees that an increase is warranted due to the loss of assessment revenue and a decreasing fund balance. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 4/17/13

Village of Lawrence trustees held their annual reorganization meeting on July 12. Clockwise from left is newly appointed Deputy Mayor C. Simon Felder, just elected Trustee Irving Langer and Village Administrator Dave Smollett.

Lawrence village reorganizes

More than 20 items were addressed by the Village of Lawrence Board of Trustees during a reorganization meeting on July 12. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/19/12

Lawrence Village Trustee Ed Klar announced at the May 3 board meeting that he will not seek re-election.

Lawrence trustee Ed Klar won’t seek re-election

Saying that he is frustrated with the current administration’s operation of the village and its unresponsiveness to his requests for decision-making information, Trustee Ed Klar said he would not seek re-election to a fifth two-year term in the village elections on June 19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/4/12

Lawrence Village will not raise taxes and dipped into its fund balance to lower the tax levy. A comparison between the adopted and current budgets.

Lawrence will not raise taxes

Lawrence residents will not see an increase in their village property taxes for the new fiscal year beginning June 1. At a public hearing on Monday, the village board voted unanimously to maintain the current tax rate of $71.60 per $100 of assessed value, decrease the tax levy (the amount of money raised through taxes) and make up the difference by dipping into reserves. The board also adopted a $6.48 million budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year. more

By ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 4/19/12

Village of Lawrence Trustees are concerned about positions not being filled. From left at the village board’s March 1 public meeting were, Mayor Martin Oliner, trustee Ed Klar, Village Administrator David Smollett and trustee C. Simon Felder.

Lawrence is understaffed, trustees say

With key positions such as deputy administrator and bookkeeping staff jobs not being filled, Lawrence village trustees are concerned that important work is not getting done and the municipality is not operating properly. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/8/12

A vehicle heads north on William Street in Lawrence just past the municipal parking lot that is on the west side of the roadway.

Arguments go both ways on William Street

The issue of widening William Street — which runs from Mulry Lane to Central Avenue, a block east of Rockaway Turnpike — and making it a two-way street remains a subject of contention among Lawrence village board members and Central Avenue business owners. The plan to limit congestion on the road seems to have led to more consternation among those who must decide the matter. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/1/12

The Village of Lawrence posted an advertisement on Dec. 14 on the Orthodox Union Job Board seeking a CEO. Village trustees say they are unaware of the job listing.

Who posted this job?

A posting appeared on the Orthodox Union Job Board on Dec. 14 seeking a chief executive officer for the Village of Lawrence, at an annual salary of $150,000 plus benefits. The Orthodox Union promotes the values of the Orthodox Jewish community. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 1/12/12

Village of Lawrence Deputy Mayor Joel Mael ignited a firestorm at the Dec. 15 board meeting, when he called for a letter to be drafted asking about payments to a pair of workers.

Questions surround Lawrence village payments

In attempt to gain information concerning payments to two people who worked for the Village of Lawrence that were made by Mayor Martin Oliner without the board’s approval the trustees voted at the Dec. 15 board meeting 3-1-1 to draft a letter that could be sent to the state comptroller’s office. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/22/11

Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street in Lawrence to permit two-way traffic.

Allowing for traffic in both directions

Although Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street and make it a two-way street at the July 6 meeting, Mayor Martin Oliner remains concerned about pedestrian safety in the area and voted against the plan. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/14/11

To keep the golf carts filled, compete with other clubs and increase membership, village trustees approved a reduction in next year’s membership fees for the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club.

Lawrence reduces club fees

In an effort to increase membership at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club, village board members unanimously approved reducing membership fees next year at their July 6 meeting. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/14/11

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