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  1. Home

  2. Office of The Mayor

    1. State of the City Speeches
    2. Press Releases
    3. In The News
    4. Lawrence Municipal Code
    5. Form of Government
    6. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Commission
      2. Bellevue Cemetery Board
      3. Board of Health
      4. Board of Registrars
      5. Commission on Disability
      6. Conservation Commission
      7. Council for the Aging
      8. Cultural Council
      9. Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
      10. Historical Commission
      11. Housing Authority
      12. Human Rights Commission
      13. Library Board of Trustees
      14. Licensing Board
        1. License Fees
        2. Alcohol Establishment Rules & Regulations
      15. Licensing Commission
      16. Planning Board
      17. Prospect Hill Historical District Commission
      18. Redevelopment Authority
      19. Retirement Board
      20. School Building Committee
      21. Zoning Board Of Appeals
    7. Meet the Departments Heads
    8. CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
      1. EMERGENCY ORDER REGARDING PERSONAL SERVICES
      2. ORDEN DE EMERGENCIA CON RESPECTO A LOS SERVICIOS P
      3. Designation of Emergency Responder
      4. $300 Fine for Not Wearing Mask
      5. Multa de $300 Por No Usar Máscara
    9. Mayor Rivera’s 2020 Youth Empowerment Fund
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  3. City Council

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Calendar
    3. City Charter
    4. Committees
      1. Airport Enterprise Fund
      2. Budget & Finance Committee
      3. Committee on the Whole
      4. Community Development Advisory Board
      5. Housing Committee
      6. Ordinance & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
      7. Personnel Committee
      8. Public Safety Committee
      9. Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee
      10. Vendor Committee
    5. Council TV
    6. Public Hearings
    7. Council Files
    8. Financial Reporting
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  4. Departments

    1. Animal Control
      1. Dog License Information
    2. Assessor
      1. Abatement Applications
      2. Applications & Forms
      3. MA Property Taxes Guide
      4. Tax Bill Online Lookup
      5. Tax Classification
      6. Tax Rates
      7. Avoid Excise Fees
      8. 5 Year Revaluation Process
      9. Senior Tax Work-Off Program
      10. FY20 Preliminary Property Values
    3. Bellevue Cemetery
      1. Cemetery Permit Form
      2. Cemetery Price List
      3. Inside the Bellevue Cemetery
      4. Interments & Forms
      5. Removal Notice
      6. Search Cemetery Records
    4. Budget & Finance
      1. Comptroller
      2. City Budgets
      3. Independent Audit Reports
      4. Information Technology
      5. Payroll
      6. Treasurer
        1. Legal Notice
        2. Tax Title Property
      7. Other Financial Reports
      8. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      9. Financial Forecast
    5. City Clerk
      1. Certificates & Licenses
        1. Birth Certificate Request
        2. Business Certificate Application
        3. Death Certificate Request
        4. Applying for a Marriage License
        5. Marriage Certificate Request
        6. Dog License Information
        7. Pawnbroker License Application (PDF)
        8. Transient Vendor License Application
        9. Old Gold and Second Hand Dealer License
      2. City Ordinances
      3. Forms & Permits
        1. DVD Request Forms & Instructions
        2. Petitions to Excavate or Obstruct
        3. Raffles & Bazaars Forms & Instructions
          1. Annual Report for Raffles & Bazaars (PDF)
          2. Información de Rifas y Ventas Benéficas
          3. Raffle & Bazaar By-Law (PDF)
        4. Vital Records Request Form (PDF)
      4. Genealogy Searches
      5. Lawrence Municipal Code
      6. Public Meeting Notices
      7. State Ethics Conflict of Interest Information
      8. Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage
        1. El Formulario De Reconocimiento Voluntario De Pare
      9. Public Records Requests
    6. Community Development & Housing
    7. Council on Aging & Senior Center
      1. Programs & Services (PDF)
      2. Newsletters
    8. Economic & Business Development
    9. Voting & Elections
      1. Absentee Voting
      2. Election Training
      3. Board of Registrars
      4. Campaign Finance Reports & Information
      5. Election Results
      6. Poll Worker Applications and Information
      7. Polling Locations and Notices
      8. Precinct Map
      9. Elected Officials
      10. Early Voting Information
      11. Sample Ballots
      12. City Census Information
      13. Voter Registration & Absentee Ballot Forms
      14. Voter Registration Deadlines and Notices
      15. Nomination Documents and Petitions
      16. Vote by Mail
      17. Notice of Ballot Count Sessions
      18. Election Audits
    10. Emergency Management
    11. Fire Department
      1. Locations
      2. Fire Prevention
        1. 26F Home Smoke Inspection
        2. Forms & Applications
        3. Permits
        4. Construction Site Requirements
        5. Hotworks
        6. Motor Vehicle Fire Report
        7. Plan Reviews
        8. Sprinkler Safety
        9. Dumpster Requirements
    12. Public Health
      1. 8 Tips for a Healthy Home
      2. Lawrence COVID-19 Case Count
      3. EMERGENCY ORDER Essential Businesses
      4. ORDEN DE EMERGENCIA - Empresas Esenciales
      5. COVID-19 Update
      6. COVID-19 Update Español
      7. COVID19 HOT SPOT
      8. Mobile Unit Tracking
    13. Lawrence Municipal Airport
      1. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Improvements
    14. Lawrence Public Schools
    15. Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium
    16. City Attorney & Legal
      1. FAQs
    17. Personnel - Hiring - Jobs
      1. City Employee Assistance Program
      2. Personnel Office Staff
      3. GIC Plan Rates
      4. Video News from Altus Dental
      5. Quarterly Reports
      6. COVID-19 Employee information
    18. Planning - Zoning - Permitting
      1. Economic & Business Development
        1. Tombarello Site Assessment and Clean Up
        2. Temporary Expanded Outdoor Dining Guidelines
        3. 2020 Small Business Relief Programs
        4. 2020 Programa de Ayuda para Pequeñas Empresas
        5. Merrimac Paper Site
        6. 2021 Restaurant Initiative
      2. Community Development & Housing
        1. Community Development Block Grant RFP
        2. The Common News
        3. Housing Programs
          1. Housing Development Using HOME Funds
          2. Programs for Homeowners & First Time Home Buyers
          3. HUD Approved Counselors
        4. OSPR Public Comment 2017-2024
        5. Mayor’s Health Task Force
        6. HUD CAPER
        7. Proposed Annual Action Plan FY2020
        8. Annual Action Plan (FY19)
        9. Housing Production Plan 2018 - 2022
        10. Substantial Amendment to AAP FY20
        11. Enmienda Sustancial al Plan de Acción Anual FY20
        12. FY21 Annual Action Plan
        13. FY21 Plan de Acción Anual Propuesto
        14. 2nd Substantial Amendment to AAP FY’20
      3. Inspectional Services
        1. Building Department Inspectors
        2. Food safety program
        3. Housing Code Inspectors
        4. Online Permit Application
        5. Request Handicap Access
        6. Smoking Regulations
        7. Inspectional Services Department Fees
      4. Planning
        1. Riverwalk Planned Unit Development Masterplan
        2. Lawrence Downtown West Planning Study (PDF)
        3. Lawrence Manchester Rail Corridor (LMRC) Plan
        4. Proposed Ordinance Amendments
        5. Real Property Disposition
      5. Reports and Other Documents
    19. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Calendar
        2. Police Press Releases
        3. Police News
        4. Daily Logs
        5. Employee Email
        6. Citizen Commendation / Complaint Procedure
          1. Civilian Complaint Form
        7. Crime Advisory
          1. Robbery Reduction
          2. Scam Alerts
          3. Warming Up Vehicles
        8. Crime Reports
        9. Help Us Solve
        10. Forms
          1. Autism & Children with Special Needs
        11. Resources
        12. Contact Us
        13. Use of Force Policy
      2. Divisions
        1. Office of the Chief
          1. Crime Analysis
            1. Crime Reports
            2. Patrol Map
          2. Support Services
            1. Records Division
              1. Accidents
              2. Call Takers
              3. Outside Details
          3. Special Assistant
          4. Executive Officer
            1. Training / Licensing
            2. Building Facilities
          5. Police Services
            1. Restraining Orders
          6. Lawrence Police Memorial
        2. Bureau of Field Services
          1. Patrol Division
            1. Platoon 1
            2. Platoon 2
            3. Platoon 3
          2. School Resource Division
            1. Youth Safety Initiative
          3. Traffic Control Unit
          4. Animal Control
            1. Animal Control
        3. Bureau of Professional Standard and Administrative
          1. Evidence
          2. Court Officer
          3. Internal Affairs
          4. Information & Technologies
          5. Permits
          6. Sex Offenders
          7. Keeper of the Records
          8. Details
        4. Bureau of Special Investigations
          1. Community Policing
          2. Detectives
          3. Emergency Response Team
          4. Auto Theft / Insurance Fraud
          5. Out of State Vehicles
          6. Gang - Violent - Crimes
          7. CBI
          8. Video
          9. Housing
          10. Auxiliary Police
            1. Become an Auxiliary Officer
            2. Training
          11. Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit Personnel
      3. Services
        1. Animal Control
          1. Dog Licensing
          2. Wildlife Information
        2. Firearm Licensing
          1. Applications & Forms
        3. Sex Offenders
          1. Child Protection
          2. Child Safety
          3. Levels of Sex Offenders
          4. Parent Guide
        4. Hackney
        5. Most Wanted
        6. Winter Parking Ban
        7. E-911
        8. Text a Tip
        9. Cold Tips for Seniors
      4. How Do I...
        1. Apply For
          1. Auxiliary Police
          2. Dog License
          3. Firearms License
          4. 2020 Citizen Police Academy
        2. Contact
          1. Animal Control
          2. Auto Theft / Insurance Fraud Unit
          3. Domestic Violence Division
          4. Police Chief
        3. Find
          1. Crime Reports
          2. News & Updates
          3. Sex Offender Information
          4. JAG Grant Application
        4. Submit
          1. Applications or Forms
          2. Business Emergency Contact information
          3. Civilian Commendation / Complaint Form
          4. Text-a-Tip to Police
          5. Loud Noise
          6. Disorder
          7. Public Records Requests
          8. Request Video Footage
    20. Public Library
      1. COVID-19 Updates
      2. About Us
        1. Library Initiatives
          1. Health Literacy
          2. Strategies and Resources to Maintain Sobriety During COVID 19
        2. Library Forms
        3. Board of Trustees
        4. Support the Library
        5. About the Library
        6. Annual Reports
        7. Library Policies
        8. Long Range Plan
        9. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Contact Us
      3. Departments
        1. Administration
        2. Children's Services
        3. Circulation
        4. Computer Lab
        5. Special Collections
          1. Birth Records Index
          2. Irish Collection
          3. Genealogical Resources
          4. Lawrence Textile Workers Strike of 1912 (PDF)
          5. Local History Room
          6. Postcard Collection (PDF)
          7. World War II Veterans
        6. Technical Services
        7. Information Services
        8. Teen Services
      4. Books & More
        1. Libros y más en español
        2. Wowbrary
        3. Books
        4. New Books
        5. Videos
        6. New Videos
        7. eBooks
        8. Audiobooks
        9. Digital Magazines
        10. Streaming Music
        11. Streaming Videos
        12. Summer Reading List
        13. Item Recommendation
      5. Calendar
      6. Online Resources
        1. Gale-Cengage
        2. Pronunciator
        3. Procitizen
        4. Proquest
        5. Tutor.com
        6. Tumblebooks
        7. Freegal
        8. OverDrive | Libby
        9. Boston Public Library Online Resources
        10. Free Driving Tests
        11. Library Mobile App
        12. O'Reilly Learning Platform
        13. Gale Courses
      7. Cultural Passes
        1. Boston Children's Museum
        2. Harvard Museum of Natural History
        3. Museum of Fine Arts
        4. Museum of Science
        5. New England Aquarium
        6. State Park - Free Parking
        7. USS Constitution Museum
        8. Wheelock Family Theatre
        9. Zoo New England
      8. Services
        1. HotSpots
        2. Interlibrary Loan
        3. Services for the Blind and Print-Disabled
        4. Book Clubs
    21. Public Works
      1. Applications & Permits
      2. Emergency Winter Parking Ban
        1. Alternate Parking
      3. Prohibición de estacionamiento En el Invierno
      4. Solid Waste Management
        1. Curbside Trash Collection
        2. Single Stream Recycling
        3. Yard Waste
        4. Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
        5. Collection Schedule
        6. Educational & Promotional Materials
        7. Waste Wizard
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Street Sweeping
      6. Construction Alerts
        1. South Lawrence Roadway Restoration
    22. Purchasing & City Contracts
      1. Bid Addendums
      2. Bid Results
      3. Contract Awards
      4. Current Bids Available
      5. Guides & Forms
      6. Terms & Conditions
      7. Surplus City Property
    23. Recreation
      1. Adult Sports
      2. Forms
      3. Greater Lawrence Community Boating
      4. Lawrence Boys & Girls Club
      5. Lawrence Heritage State Park
      6. Youth Leagues
      7. Parks
      8. Public Pool Hours
      9. Recreation League Contacts
      10. Youth Football
      11. Summer Fun
    24. Tax Collector
      1. Municipal Lien Certificates
      2. Online Tax Payments
      3. Property Tax Bills
      4. Tax Bills Online Lookup
      5. Tax Taking Advertising
    25. Veterans' Services
      1. Massachusetts Veterans' Services
      2. United States Air Force
      3. United States Army
      4. United States Navy
      5. United States Marine Corps
    26. Water & Sewer Department
      1. Backflow Prevention
      2. Contact Information
      3. Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG)
      4. Prevent Pipes & Water Meters from Freezing
      5. Water & Sewer Public Notices
      6. Wastewater Collection
      7. Water Billing
      8. Water Distribution
      9. Water Main Replacement Projects
      10. Water Treatment
      11. Stormwater Management
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  5. Visitors

    1. About the City
    2. Best Places to Live
    3. Lawrence Airport
    4. Lawrence Public Schools
    5. Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium
    6. On-Street Parking
    7. Things to Do
      1. Community Events Calendar
      2. Farmer's Market
      3. Parks & Facilities
      4. Public Library
      5. Spicket River Greenway
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  6. Services

    1. Community News
    2. Community Voice
    3. Employment
    4. Forms
      1. Assessor Forms
      2. City Clerk Forms
      3. Inspectional Services Forms
      4. Library Forms
      5. Public Works Forms
      6. Tax Collector & Treasurer
      7. Voter Forms
    5. Neighborhood Associations
      1. Arlington Breakfast Club c / o ACT Lawrence
      2. Colonial Heights Neighborhood Association
      3. District A Neighborhood Association
      4. Mount Vernon Neighborhood Association
      5. Prospect Hill / Back Bay
      6. South Common Central Neighborhood Association
      7. South Lawrence West Neighborhood Association
      8. Tower Hill Neighborhood Association
    6. Online Payments
    7. Permits & Licenses
      1. Cemetery Permit (PDF)
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Fats, Oils & Grease Permit (PDF)
      4. Firearms License
      5. Junk Dealer & Collector License (PDF)
      6. Marriage Licenses
      7. Obstruct / Excavate Permit (PDF)
      8. Pawnbroker License (PDF)
      9. Special Permit / Variance (PDF)
      10. Transient License (PDF)
    8. Public Safety
      1. Alerts
      2. Crime Reports
      3. E-911
      4. Fire Houses
      5. Report a Concern
      6. School Resource Officer
      7. Sex Offenders Registry
      8. Text a Tip
      9. Winter Parking Ban
    9. Utilities
      1. Automated Trash Collection
      2. Hazardous Waste Drop Off
      3. Recycling Pickup Schedule
      4. Street Sweeping
      5. Water & Sewer Service Application (PDF)
      6. Water Treatment
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  7. Business

    1. Doing Business in Lawrence
      1. Alcohol Establishments Rules & Regulations
      2. Business Certificate Application
      3. Fire Department Inspections
      4. Waste Collection Notice
      5. Get a Building Permit
    2. Capital Improvement Plan
    3. Business Resources
    4. Open For Business
    5. Lawrence at Work
    6. Opportunities
      1. Opportunity Zones
      2. Bid Openings
      3. Business Incentive (PDF)
      4. Contract Awards
      5. Surplus City Property
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  8. I Want To...

    1. Access
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City of Lawrence Social Media
      3. Budget Documents
      4. The Common News
      5. Election Results
      6. Police Daily Logs
      7. Tax Rates
      8. FY18 JAG Grant Application
      9. FY2018 CAPER
      10. Lawrence Gas Emergency
      11. Emergencia de Gas en Lawrence
      12. Gas Disaster Business Support
      13. Apoyo Comercial Del Desastres De Gas
      14. Lawrence Virtual Backgrounds
    2. Apply For
      1. Abatement
      2. Marriage License
      3. Auxiliary Police Officer
      4. Boards & Commissions
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Library Card (PDF)
      7. Permits & Licenses Application
      8. Online Building Permit Application
    3. Contact
      1. City Departments
      2. Elected Officials
    4. Request
      1. Birth Certificate
      2. Criminal Records (PDF)
      3. Death Certificate
      4. Handicap Access
      5. Marriage Certificate
      6. Public Records
      7. Schedule Appointment
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Adult Sports Leagues
      2. Home / Business Inspections
      3. Notifications
      4. Code Red
    6. Submit
      1. Acquisition Suggestion
      2. Excise Tax Payment
      3. Online Payments
      4. Parking Ticket Payment
      5. Police Complaint Form
      6. Pot Hole Report
      7. Water & Sewer Bill Payments
      8. Pay By Phone
      9. Pago Por Telefono
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    1. ValleyWorks Career Center
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    1. Download Employment Application
    2. ValleyWorks Career Center
    3. Massachusetts Career Services JobQuest
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    1. Removal Notice
    2. Cemetery Price List
    3. Cemetery Permit Form
    4. Interments & Forms
    5. Search Cemetery Records
    6. Inside the Bellevue Cemetery
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    1. Press Release Archives
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