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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.

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

A public vote is scheduled for Tuesday at the Lawrence-Cedarhurst firehouse to revise the firefighter’s service award program.

Public votes on Lawrence-Cedarhurst FD benefit program Monday

A public vote to revise the Length of Service Award Program for Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters will be held at the department’s firehouse, at 75 Washington Ave. in Lawrence, on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/26/12

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

Herald File Photo The Village of Lawrence has eliminated eight full-time positions at the financially troubled Lawrence Yacht and Country Club to save money. The Village of Lawrence has eliminated eight full-time positions at the financially troubled Lawrence Yacht and Country Club to save money.

Village lays off eight

Joseph Carnevale is upset, frustrated and unsure of the future. He was one of eight full-time employees whose positions at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club were eliminated by the village last Friday. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/22/11

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

Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner, left, and trustee Edward I. Klar, discuss an issue at the November village board meeting. The board has had difficulties keeping to its meeting schedule and has rescheduled two recent meetings.

Lawrence village meeting schedule not always followed

Twice already in its schedule of meetings set at the July organizational meeting, and once earlier this year, the Village of Lawrence changed meeting dates that had already been publicized. more

JEFF BESSEN | 12/8/11

Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner is still seeking good candidates to fill at least three village jobs.

Lawrence needs to fill jobs

Lawrence Village Board trustees say they aren’t receiving information on a timely basis in order to approve the payment of bills, and they have not gotten the minutes of the last several months of meetings to review and approve. They blame a lack of board staffing. more

JEFF BESSEN | 10/13/11

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

Lawrence control procedures questioned

Based on a New York State comptroller’s audit, the Village of Lawrence needed to improve its fiscal management procedures and processes concerning procuring services and over its information technology. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/7/11

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