"Signs of Spring" ~ Downe Township, NJ
Things To Do Around Downe!
"We're all in this together."
Please continue to follow distancing and face mask requirements
when necessary and be mindful of folks that are wearing masks they may have health issues that require wearing a mask in public. 
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Sunday, April 30, 2023 6 am until... Higbee's Yard Sale Higbee's Marina Fortescue, NJ Yummy specials and regular menu at Higbee's Luncheonette. Featuring yard salers offering a wide variety of items and fishing gear. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 ~ 6:30 pm
Special Meeting Downe Township Board of Education All-purpose room, 220 Main Street, Newport, NJ Board Workshop presented by New Jersey School Boards. No formal action will be taken. For information call: 856-447-4673. Downe Township Historical Society "2023 Events, Live Music and Performances" Union Hall, Dividing Creek, NJ April 15 ~ "Live Music" May 20 ~ "Live Music" Call 856-447-3100 for information. Friday Movie Nights at Fortescue Chapel
157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ April 7 ~ 7 pm April 21 ~ 7 pm May 5 ~ 7 pm May 19 ~ 7 pm Bayfront Gallery 4th Fridays Fortescue Chapel,157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ May 26 ~ 6pm Call Rev. Dr. Fred Goos for more information and scheduled events at 609-805-8234. 
2023 Downe Township Seniors
"Thanking Everyone for Their Generous Support Helping Us Meet Our Fund-Raising Goals in 2022!" Watch for the date for our 2022 Walk. Walks are held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For more information or to donate click on the Alzheimer's Association logo to the left. Thank You! 
Due to the Covid-19 health crisis there will be no drives held this year (2023). This decision was made due to the challenges created by the health crisis to provide safe distancing in waiting areas both indoors and outdoors for our donors. Thank you for your support! Kary Wilson Dunkel ~ Drive Coordinator Downe Township Senior Activities
288 Main Street, Newport Ages 50 & over. Call for information regarding scheduled activities. For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039. Meetings Downe Township Heart & Soul Committee 2nd Thursday of each month ~ 6:30pm OEM Building, next door to municipal building. Call 856 447 3100 for information. Downe Township Green Team 4th Tuesday of each month ~ 6:30pm OEM Building, next door to municipal building. Call 856 447 3100 for information. Downe Township Historical Society 1st Thursday of each month ~ 7:00pm Union Hall, Main Street, Dividing Creek, NJ Call 856 447 3100 for information. Fortescue Anglers
Welcome to the 2023 Fishing Season! Check Back for 2023 Schedule of Events Please join us this season for our tournaments and end of season picnic. Enjoy the company of other Fortescue Anglers. Please visit our website to confirm event changes and information for fishing tournaments www.fortescueanglers.org or call Mike Rothman (609) 381-2978 or Don Stein (856) 462-7314. Enjoy the Delaware Bay... Fish, Cruise, Explore! Contact the Fortescue Captain's and Boat Owners Association for more information about charters, daily schedules for open boat fishing trips, evening dinner cruises, lighthouse cruises and more! Buy your ticket and get on board! For information call; 856-462-7314: Don Stein or 609-381-2978: Mike Rothman or visit www.fortescuemarina.com Other Things to Do...
DOWNE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 288 Main Street, Newport (Municipal Hall adjacent to municipal offices) For information on senior activities such as monthly dances, meetings and other events call: DOWNE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER ..... 856-447-3039 ANNETTE PERRY, Program Committee.... 856-447-5078 If you are a resident of Downe Township and are at least 50 years of age, consider joining and sharing your ideas. Dues are $5 per member per year. For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039. Meetings.... DOWNE TOWNSHIP Committee Public meetings at 7 p.m. SECOND Monday of each month at the municipal building, 288 Main St., Newport, NJ. Next meeting: Visit website for call-in instructions to participate. Call township office to confirm meeting dates, 856-447-3100. Residents should attend to receive updates and ask question and comment on: taxes, zoning issues, projects in progress and planned, environmental issues, budget and financial commitments. DOWNE TOWNSHIP Zoning & Planning Board Public meetings at 7 p.m. second Tuesday each month at the municipal building, 288 Main St., Newport, NJ Next meeting: Call township office to confirm meeting dates, 856-447-3100. Residents should attend to ask questions, comment: on zoning and land use issues, conditions effecting the quality of life of township residents. DOWNE TOWNSHIP Downe Board of Education Meetings The following meeting dates were established at the Board's reorganization meeting held on January 3, 2023. The Board will meet for Work Sessions and Regular Meetings on the following dates: Notes: February 21, 2023 HIB & SSDS Hearing March 14, 2023 Second Tuesday due to Budget Calendar April (No meeting held) May 2, 2023 (First Tuesday to Rehire Staff & Budget Public Hearing) June 20, 2023 July (No meeting held) August 15, 2023 September 19, 2023 October 17, 2023 HIB & SSDS Hearing November 21, 2023 December (No meeting held) TBD Reorganization & Regular Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless noted. Meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. at the Downe Township Elementary School at 220 Main Street, Newport, New Jersey 08345 or be held virtually if needed. Board action will be taken at these meetings. Sincerely, Lisa DiNovi School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Places to Visit...
Downe Township Historical Society at Dividing Creek Union Hall Now owned and managed by the Township of Downe for information and scheduled events call: 856-447-3100. See schedule for events listed above! |
Women's Day ~ Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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