ATTENTION
DOWNE TOWNSHIP DOG OWNERS

Dear Residents:

If you own one or more dogs in Downe Township, please know you are required by law to register your dog(s). If you have not yet registered your dog(s) for the current calendar year, please contact Nicole in the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm to register. However, please be aware that I am out of the office from 12pm to 1pm usually for lunch and Thursday mornings for inspections.

The dog licenses are valid for a period of one (1) year, from January 1st to December 31st. The dog license registration fee is $7.00 for each spayed or neutered dog. However, if the dog is not spayed or neutered, then the fee is $10.00. Please submit a check or money order and be sure to make it out to the Township of Downe. Dog registrations are due by March 31st each year. In the event that a registrant fails to register their dog within the appropriate time period, then there is an additional late fee of $5.00 thereafter.

In addition to payment, proper documentation is required for each dog. Specifically, be sure to provide the documentation for each dog’s most recent rabies vaccine and for any spayed/neutered procedures, if applicable. All rabies vaccines must be considered valid for at least 10 months of the year before you can register your dog, so the rabies vaccine expiration date must be Nov. 1st of the current year or later. Though, please note, the Cumberland County Health Department does provide FREE rabies clinics at various location around the county throughout the year. See the attachment for specific details regarding locations, dates and times.

Any dog registrations must be submitted to Downe Township, Attn: Nicole Marlette, 288 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345 either via mail, dropbox, or office visit. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Sincerely,

 

Nicole Marlette

Administrative Assistant

Township of Downe

do**************@gm***.com

 

Click the links below for an Application Form or for the 2025 Free Rabies Clinics Flyer:

ANNUAL Downe Township Dog License Application

2025 FREE RABIES CLINICS Flyer

Bear Swamp Nature Walk
saturday, febuary 9 th

Meeting Notice:
Time Change for the
Township Committee Meetings

COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, february 10, 2025 – at 6:30 pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Downe Township Committee Meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held In Person at the Downe Township Municipal Complex located at 288 Main Street, Newport, New Jersey 08345.

 

AGENDA – February 10, 2025

Planning/Zoning Board Meeting
Tuesday, february 11, 2025
– CANCELLED –

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downe Township Combined Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been CANCELLED. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm and will be held in person 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.

Public Notice – 2025 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:

Senior Meeting
Friday, February 14, 2025 – at 10 AM

The next meeting of the Downe Township Seniors is slated for Friday February 14th at 10am in the Senior Center, located at 288 Main Street in Newport.  Membership dues are only $5.00 for the year.  At the conclusion of the business meeting, they will have a guest speaker followed by lunch.  The Authority will be the guest speaker, who will be doing a presentation on the South Jersey Watershed.  The Cumberland County Office of Aging will also be present to answer any questions you may have regarding various county and state programs designed to benefit Seniors.  They hope to see you there!

 

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

 

2025 Meeting Dates

  • January 10, 2025
  • February 14, 2025
  • March 14, 2025
  • April 11, 2025
  • May 9, 2025
  • June 13, 2025
  • July 11, 2025
  • August 8, 2025
  • September 12, 2025
  • October 10, 2025
  • November 14, 2025
  • December 12, 2025

HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING
at Union Hall in Dividing Creek, NJ
Monday, February 17, 2025 – 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

 

2025 Meeting Dates

  • January 20, 2025
  • February 17, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April 21, 2025
  • May 19, 2025
  • June 16, 2025
  • July 21, 2025
  • August 18, 2025
  • September 15, 2025
  • October 20, 2025
  • November 17, 2025
  • December 15, 2025

Green Team Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – 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)

 

2025 Meeting Dates

  • January 28, 2025
  • February 25, 2025
  • March 25, 2025
  • April 22, 2025
  • May 27, 2025
  • June 24, 2025
  • July 22, 2025
  • August 26, 2025
  • September 23, 2025
  • October 28, 2025
  • November 18, 2025   (Changed to 3rd Tuesday due to the proximity to the Thanksgiving holiday.)
  • December 16, 2025   (Changed to 3rd Tuesday due to the proximity to the Christmas holiday.)