Mayor Farmer’s Op-Ed in NJ Municipalities
NJ Municipalities Magazine
In her op-ed, Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer reflects on the pivotal role that community spaces play in fostering connection, equity, and opportunity. She shares her personal connection to the Lawrence Township Community Center—describing it as a cornerstone of her own upbringing—and outlines her administration’s efforts to bring the center back under township management.
The piece emphasizes transparency, resident input, and inclusive programming as key to revitalizing the space. Mayor Farmer positions the community center not just as a facility, but as a symbol of Lawrence’s values and future—where youth, families, and seniors can gather, grow, and thrive together.
