Tax Collector’s Office Hours:

– Nov. 29th: closed for holiday
– Dec. 6th: Open (2 pm – 6 pm)
– Dec. 13th: closed
– Dec. 20th: open (10 am – 6 pm)
– Dec. 27th: closed

COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, December 9, 2024

– Sewer Update: Starting at 6 PM
– Regular Meeting: Starting at 7 pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Downe Township Committee Meeting meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 18, 2024. The Sewer Update will start at 6 PM and then the regular meeting will start at 7 PM. The meeting will be held In Person at the Downe Township Municipal Complex located at 288 Main Street, Newport, New Jersey 08345.

 

Planning/Zoning Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – at 7 pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the next Downe Township Combined Planning Board meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm and will be open to the public at its usual location, at the Downe Township Municipal Complex located at 288 Main Street, Newport, New Jersey 08345.

December 10, 2024 Agenda

Public Notice – 2024 Mtg. Dates

911 House Numbering Ordinance

For a copy of the ordinance, click the link below:

ORD 2024-06 ordinance for 911 numbering

 

For “Call Before You Dig” Information, click the link below:

Call Before You Dig INFO

 

* Please Note: This ordinance was adopted on April 8, 2024. The Township has granted a grace period to allow the residents time to install their numbered posts. Therefore, be advised, enforcement of this ordinance will start 2025.

 

2 EXAMPLES:

2024 Halloween Contest Winners

 

2024 HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNERS

– BEST YARD –

Kayla Watkins, 467 Hickman Ave

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– BEST HOUSE –

Kelli Silvers, 273 Landing Rd

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– BEST DOOR / ENTRYWAY –

Kyle Scarpa + Kimberlee Read, 6 Fortescue Rd

Senior Meeting
Friday, December 13, 2024 – at 11 AM

 

Attention any and all Seniors

Did you know that any seniors (members or not) are welcome to attend the exercise classes held at the Downe Township Senior Center?  The classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:00am.  Also anyone interested in playing pinochle can join the Seniors every Wednesday at noon at the Senior Center.  Please call the Downe Township Senior Center office (856-447-3039) and leave a message if you are interested in either of these activities.

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE DOWNE TOWNSHIP SENIORS?

Are you a resident of Downe Township and at least 50 years old?  If so, the Downe Township Seniors would love to have you join their organization.  Membership dues are only $5.00 for the year!

 

Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month, unless otherwise specified.

Meeting Location: Downe Township Senior Center, 288 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345

 

2024 Meeting Dates

  • January 12, 2024
  • February 8, 2024
  • March 8, 2024
  • April 12, 2024
  • May 10, 2024
  • June 14, 2024
  • July 12, 2024
  • August 9, 2024
  • September 13, 2024
  • October 11, 2024
  • November 8, 2024
  • December 13, 2024

HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING
at Union Hall in Dividing Creek, NJ
Monday, December 16, 2024 – AT 6PM

Downe Township Historic Commission

–  Money Island  –  Gandy’s Beach  –  Fortescue  –  Newport  –  Dividing Creek  –

 

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified.

Meeting Location: Municipal Building, 288 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345  (EXCEPT DECEMBER MEETING)

*** December Meeting Location: Union Hall, 904 Main Street, Dividing Creek, NJ

 

2024 Meeting Dates

  • January 22, 2024   (Changed to 4th Monday due to holiday on the 15th – Martin Luther King Day)
  • February 26, 2024   (Changed to 4th Monday due to holiday on the 19th – President’s Day)
  • March 18, 2024
  • April 15, 2024
  • May 20, 2024
  • June 17, 2024
  • July 15, 2024
  • August 19, 2024
  • September 16, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
  • November 18, 2024
  • December 16, 2024

Green Team Meeting
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – 6:30pm
Held at the O.E.M. Building
(298 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345)

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise specified.

Meeting Location: OEM Building, 298 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345 (unless otherwise specified)

 

2024 Meeting Dates

  • January 23, 2024
  • February 27, 2024
  • March 26, 2024
  • April 23, 2024
  • May 28, 2024
  • June 25, 2024
  • July 23, 2024
  • August 27, 2024
  • September 24, 2024
  • October 22, 2024
  • November 26, 2024
  • December 17, 2024   (Changed to 3rd Tuesday due to holiday on the 24th – Christmas Eve)

Recreation Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – at 6pm

PLEASE NOTE: As of April 25, 2024, the Recreation meetings will NO LONGER be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, at 5pm. The dates and times have changed. See current dates and times below:

Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm, unless otherwise specified.

Meeting Location: Municipal Building, 288 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345

 

2024 Meeting Dates

  • January 24, 2024
  • February 28, 2024
  • March 27, 2024
  • April 24, 2024
  • May 22, 2024   May 16, 2024
  • June 26, 2024   June 20, 2024
  • July 24, 2024   July 18, 2024
  • August 28, 2024   August 15, 2024
  • September 25, 2024   September 19, 2024
  • October 23, 2024  October 17, 2024
  • November 27, 2024   November 21, 2024
  • December 18, 2024   (Special date due to holiday)  December 19, 2024