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Sponsored by the Cape May County Department of Tourism</td> </tr> </table> <h2><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><font color="#9F5B00"><b><a name="Important_Phone_Numbers">Important Phone Numbers</a>:</b></font></h2> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="95%" id="table43"> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF" bgcolor="#00005C"> <font color="#FFDAA8"><i><b> (All Phone Numbers Are A 609 Area Code</b></i><b>)</b></font></td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF" bgcolor="#00005C"> <font color="#FFDAA8"><b>Phone Number </b></font></td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF" bgcolor="#00005C"> <font color="#FFDAA8"><b>Fax Number </b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Police Department-Emergency/Fire/Ambulance</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">911 </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Municipal Building Clerk, Manager, Mayor, Council</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-2005</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-9488 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Assessor</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-1192</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-9488</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Building, Plumbing, Electric Inspectors</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-1455</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-2122</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Code Enforcement Officer </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-2624</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-2122</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Tax Collector</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-5880</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-9488</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Planning and Zoning Offices</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-1492</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-2122</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Court Offices</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-6040</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">889-8886</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Police Department-Non Emergency</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-1619</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-4924</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Fire Marshall</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">889-0404</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">889-8876</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Department of Public Works</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-0898</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-7578 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Recreation Center</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-7880</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-7838</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Municipal Utilities</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-7146</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-4487 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Cape May Regional High School</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-3475</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-0546</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Elementary School Board</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-9400 </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">884-1821</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">Lower Township Library</td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF">886-8999 </td> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid #C3EAFF"> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <h2><font color="#9F5B00"><b><a name="Township_Guide">Township Guide</a></b></font></h2> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="95%" id="table44"> <tr> <td width="49%" valign="top"> <a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Yard_Sale_License">Yard Sale License</a>: </b>A yard sale license is required in Lower Township. Each property owner may have 3 sales per year. The fee is $5.00 for two consecutive days. <p align="left"><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Dog_License_Information">Dog License Information</a>: </b>Dogs are required to be licensed at age 6 months. A current rabies certificate is required; license fees: spayed or neutered dogs ? $4.20 or unspayed or non-neutered dogs $7.20. A late fee of $5. will be charged for dogs not licensed by May 1st. The Township holds a free rabies clinic each year in Spring at the Public Works Dept. located at 771 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring. Rabies shots are given to dogs and cats. Dog licenses are available at this time. Call 886-2005 or look for sign in local stores for date of the clinic. Spaying/neutering Information available at Township Hall. </p> <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Mercantile_License">Mercantile License</a>: </b>All persons wishing to conduct a business in Lower Township must first obtain a Mercantile License from the Clerk's office located in Township Hall, 2600 Bayshore Rd., Villas. Licenses are required for all rental properties in the Township. </p> <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Landlord_Registration">Landlord Registration</a>: </b>Any person renting an apartment or house must register the property in the Clerk's office at Township Hall. Mercantile license may also be obtained at this time. Call 886-2005. </p> <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Voter_Registration">Voter Registration</a>: </b>Register at Township Hall, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. Must bring at least one proof of residency. Must be registered at least 30 days before election in order to vote. </p> </td> <td width="2%" valign="top"> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top"><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Township_Tax_Office">Township Tax Office</a>: </b>Taxes are paid quarterly: August 1, November 1 February 1 and May 1 of each year. There is a 10 day grace period for each quarter. Call Township Hall about senior citizen and veteran deductions on your taxes. The Tax Office can be reached through 886-5880. <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Recreation_Department">Recreation Department</a>: </b>Information concerning our recreation programs can be obtained by calling 886-7880. Some programs available are:</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%" id="table45"> <tr> <td valign="top">Aerobics<br> Arts & Crafts<br> Baseball<br> Basketball<br> Cheer Leading<br> Exercise</td> <td valign="top">Football<br> Judo<br> Music Lessons<br> Soccer<br> Tumbling<br> Wrestling</td> </tr> </table> <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b>Various <a name="Special_Events">Special Events</a> such as: </b>Annual Coombs-David C. Douglas Sr. Memorial races which will be held on sat. Aug. 17<br> Annual Horseshoe Festival<br> Fourth of July Community Fair </p> <p><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><b><a name="Building_Inspectors/Zoning/Code_Enforcement">Building Inspectors/Zoning/Code Enforcement</a>: </b>All of these offices are now located in Township Hall Annex, next to the main building. </p> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <h2><b><font color="#9F5B00"><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><a name="Lower_Township_Civic_Organizations">Lower Township Civic Organizations</a></font></b></h2> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="95%" id="table46"> <tr> <td width="49%" valign="top" align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%" id="table47"> <tr> <td>Lower Township Chamber of Commerce: 884-7703 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lower Township Historical Society: 886-7717 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lower Township Rotary: 884-3771 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Loyal Order of Moose: 884-9625 </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="2%" valign="top"> </td> <td width="49%" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%" id="table48"> <tr> <td>Knights of Columbus: 884-9643 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lower Township Optimists: 886-7059</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Viet Nam Veterans of America, Chapter 602: 898-4444 </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Veterans of Foreign Wars, post 5343: 886-3488 </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <h2><b><font color="#9F5B00"><a href="#top"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></a><a name="Lower_Township_Schools">Lower Township Schools</a></font></b></h2> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="95%" id="table49"> <tr> <td width="33%" valign="top"> <b>Cape Christian Academy (K-12) </b> <br> 123 Fishing Creek Road<br> Cape May, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 886-0174</td> <td width="33%" valign="top"><b>David C. Douglas Memorial</b><br> 2600 Bayshore Road<br> Villas, NJ 08251<br> Phone: 884-9430</td> <td width="34%" valign="top"> <b>Lower Cape May Regional High Scool</b><br> U.S. Highway 9<br> Erma, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 884-3475 <br>   </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%" valign="top"> <b>Maud Abrams</b><br> 714 Townbank Road<br> North Cape May, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 884-9420 </td> <td width="33%" valign="top"><b>Mitnick School </b> <br> 905 Seashore Road<br> Cold Spring, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 884-9470</td> <td width="34%" valign="top"> <b>Lower Township Board of Education </b> <br> 834 Sea Shore Road<br> Cold Spring, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 884-9400 <br>   </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%" valign="top"> <b>Sandman Consolidated</b><br> 838 SeaShore Road<br> Cold Spring, NJ 08204<br> Phone: 884-9410 </td> <td width="33%" valign="top"><b>St. Raymond's R.C. (K-8) </b> <br> 25 E Ocean Ave<br> Villas, NJ 08251<br> Phone: 886-2893 </td> <td width="34%" valign="top">  </td> </tr> </table> </div> <h2><a href="#top"><font color="#9F5B00"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" align="left" alt="Previous Menu"></font></a><font color="#9F5B00"><b><a name="At_A_Glance">Lower Township At A Glance</a>:</b></font> <b>Lower Township is located in the southern half of Cape May County and it's 28 square miles reach from the Delaware Bay to the Atlantic Ocean.  Population: 23,000.</b></h2> <div align="center"> <table border="0" width="95%" id="table50" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td> <table border="0" cellpadding="8" style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table51" align="left"> <tr> <td> <a onmouseover="var img=document['fpAnimswapImgFP2'];img.imgRolln=img.src;img.src=img.lowsrc?img.lowsrc:img.getAttribute?img.getAttribute('lowsrc'):img.src;" onmouseout="document['fpAnimswapImgFP2'].src=document['fpAnimswapImgFP2'].imgRolln" href="javascript:void(0)"> <img border="1" src="images/map300in.jpg" width="300" height="298" id="fpAnimswapImgFP2" name="fpAnimswapImgFP2" dynamicanimation="fpAnimswapImgFP2" lowsrc="images/map300out.jpg"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><b>Mouse Over for County View</b></td> </tr> </table> <b>The towns/villages within Lower Township are unique and diverse. </b> <p><b>Villas</b>, a small fishing community along the Delaware bay, sprung up in the 40's and 50's and was for the most part, the summer of many blue collar Philadelphians; <b>North Cape May</b>, also along the Delaware Bay is probably the most populated section of lower township, is also the business district; the original whaling village of <b>Town Bank</b> was once the county seat. <b>Erma</b> between the garden state parkway and rt. 9 is a thriving family community with plenty of open space; <b>Historic Cold Spring</b>, named so because of the fresh cold spring still there today, was a favorite stopping place for the train which brought early visitors to <b>Cape May</b>; and <b>Diamond Beach</b>, the only Atlantic Ocean front resort community, proudly hosts some of the finest resort accommodations found along the Cape. </p> <p><b>Claim to Fame: </b> <br> Lower Township, directly north of Cape May City is the home of the Cape May Lewes Ferry terminal, the Cape May lighthouse is actually situated in lower Township, the Cape May state park, Higbees Beach wildlife refuge and Cape May Bird observatory are all within the bounds of Lower Township. Other famous attractions include Historic Cold Spring village, and the Old Brick Church. The port of cape may, now one of the busiest fishing ports along the east coast is also in Lower Township. </p> <p><b>Other Attractions: </b> <br> Birding is a major draw to Lower Township, more than 400 species of birds can be spotted throughout the area during spring and fall migration time. The World Series of birding is held annually by the Cape May Bird Observatory and the national Audubon Society. Historic Cold Spring Village, a 19th century living farm museum, is open may through October and offers a taste of what life was like in the 19th century. This 22-acre village has more than 24 historic buildings of that period that were relocated from throughout Cape May County. Costumed crafts people wander throughout the village. The Victorian Village is just south of Cape May. </p> <p><b>Variety:</b><br> More than 40 species of fish are caught in the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Boat liveries and tackle shops are prevalent along the bay side, with a large concentration of charter and party boats near the bridges between Cape May and Diamond Beach areas. Lower Township unlike Cape May City, allows hunting for deer, waterfowl, small game in season. The lush wooded forests situated throughout the Township are a favorite of locals for hunting. Lower Township is a perfect sample of the diversity found throughout the Jersey Cape. From the modern beachfront motels, and condo's, to some of the best camping resorts to the cozy fishing cottages found along the Delaware. Lower Township offers a little of every thing the outdoorsman or vacationer is looking for. </p> <p><b>Affordable: </b> <br> Accommodations range from small inexpensive motels to the plush beachfront resorts of Diamond Beach. Many small mom and pop motels can be found scattered along Route 9, Route 109 and Bayshore Rd. which runs through the heart of Lower Township. These smaller motels, off the beaten path, are often filled with repeat customers, who have found affordable accommodations around quiet and peaceful settings. Lower Township has its share of eateries. Many small restaurants and diners serve family style affordable meals. Dozens of good restaurants can be found throughout Lower Township, from fine seafood to elegant gourmet dining. </p> <p><b>Authentic: </b> <br> A drive through the township offers another sample of its diversity. In addition to the large waterfront homes, there is quaintness about Lower Township that is a refreshing change from the other surrounding resort communities. Large farms and farmhouses dot the landscape, many have a historic past and are the home of many Mayflower decedents. It is said that that only Plymouth, MA has more Mayflower decedents than Lower Township. This is mostly because of the migration of the Howland Family to the whaling village of Town Bank. </p> <p><b>Food:</b><br> Seafood is naturally the number one attraction of Lower Township. The port of Cape May, process the most Fish/Seafood of all ports along the east coast. Commercial fishing is the second largest industry in Cape May County, with most fish processed from plants in Lower Township. With a large abundance of seafood year round, local seafood restaurants boast of offering some of the best fresh seafood around. </p> <p><b>Local Lore: </b> <br> Generation after generation of many local families still live, work and play in lower township, this gently growing community, still has strong roots to it founding fathers. Visit some of the local restaurants or bait and tackle shops and ask about the local lore, Many areas of the township have hardly changed during the past few decades. The friendly people of lower township are happy to talk about how things were, and often you will see that things are not much different now. </p> <p>We hope that we have provided you with the information you need to make Lower Township the place to visit today or in the future. </p> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </div>  <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="98%"> <tr> <td><hr color="#000080"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"> <a href="#top"><font color="#9F5B00"> <img border="0" src="images/spring_uparrow_purple.jpg" width="15" height="13" alt="Previous Menu"></font>Top</a>    <a target="_top" href="Default-search.htm">Search Businesses</a>   <a target="_top" href="Default-community.htm">Community Information</a>    <a target="_top" href="Default-events.htm">Events</a>   <a target="_top" href="Default-chamber.htm">Chamber</a>   <a target="_top" href="Default-membership.htm">Membership</a>   <a target="_top" href="Default-mailing.htm">Mailing List</a>  <a target="_top" href="Default-contact.htm">Contact Us</a>  <a target="_top" href="Lower-Township-Chamber-of-Commerce.htm">Home</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%"> <tr> <td valign="top">  </td> <td valign="top"> <p align="center"><b><br> Lower Township Chamber of Commerce</b></td> <td align="right" valign="top">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> </td> <td valign="top"> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt"> Revised: September 30, 2007 .<br> Copyright<sup>©</sup> 2007 Lower Township Chamber of Commerce <br> All rights reserved.<br> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt">Web Site by: <a href="http://www.capegraphics.com" target="_blank">Cape Graphics</a> <br> Comments to: <a href="mailto:Bill@CapeGraphics.com?subject=Web Comments Lower Twp Chamber">Bill@CapeGraphics.com</a></span></td> <td align="right" valign="top"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="98%" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111"> <tr> <td> <p align="center"> </p> </td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>  </p> <p> </td> <td background="images/main-shadow.jpg" height="100%" width="7"> <img border="0" src="images/main-shadow.jpg" width="7" height="38"></td> </tr> </table>   </body>