The City of Lawrence announced Thursday that it will soon introduce a new system for permitting and licensing services that aims to streamline the process for business licensing, planning submittals and more.
According to a release from the city, the transition from the current system to an Enterprise Permitting and Licensing system through Tyler Technologies is set to take place Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Once ...
Story updated at 5:52 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023:
The Lawrence Community Shelter has released a detailed job posting as it searches for a new executive director, and it specifies that the new leader will be responsible for managing the City of Lawrence’s future Pallet Shelter Village, establishing a community outreach and day center facility and much more.
As the Journal-World reported, the shelter’s ...
This weekend at the Lawrence Public Library, you’ll be able to find more than just a new book to read — like a haircut, flu shot or winter weather gear.
That’s because the library, 707 Vermont St., is hosting its annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. This is the third edition of the event, which helps visitors connect with more than a dozen local social service agencies offering ...
Story updated at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023:
The results of Tuesday’s general election shook out much the same as they did in the August primary for candidates running for three open seats on the Lawrence City Commission — incumbents Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers won reelection, and former city commissioner Mike Dever won his bid to return to elected office eight years after his last stint.
As in ...
As the City of Lawrence works to update its regulations that guide how development should occur in the community, it’s now seeking public input on the second of three sections that will make up the final revised document.
Much like it did during the summer this year, the city plans to host several meetings this week designed to gather feedback on the second revised section of Lawrence’s Land Development ...
A pair of public hearings are on the agenda for Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission agenda, both of them to consider right-of-way and utility easement changes on properties owned by the Kansas University Endowment Association and Tenants to Homeowners.
City leaders will first consider a request from the Endowment Association to vacate the right-of-way and dedicate a utility easement along an abandoned portion ...
