Township of Lower

Township of Lower Lower Township - "A place to remember" - is the southern tip of NJ and home to the largest year round population in Cape May County.

This 32 square mile Township is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay. Lower Township community was incorporated in 1798 consists of historic towns including Cold Spring, Erma, Fishing Creek, Villas, Schellenger's Landing, North Cape May and Townbank. The township is home to the Cape May County Airport and the Cape May - Lewes Ferry. It's rich with historic sites, including The F

ishing Creek School, Naval Air Station Wildwood, Historic Cold Spring Village and the Cape May Lighthouse. Other great attractions are The Atlantus, a concrete ship from World War I which has been a beautiful landmark at Sunset Beach and the Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area. (map of WMA)

Another site that provides over 300 years of Cape May County history would be the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. The church was built in 1823 but the congregation dates all the way back to 1718. Lower Township is the site of two historic African American cemeteries. Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery contains the graves of black men and women who served in the Civil War. Mount Zion Cemetery is said to have graves of people involved in the Underground Railroad, which has been linked to this area because Harriet Tubman worked for a time at a Cape Island hotel. Several nature trails lead visitors to various pond, coastal dune, marsh and forest habitats where wildlife can be observed in Cape May Point State Park. The park's constantly changing atmosphere is a great destination to observe the fall bird migration. Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area is another great location for bird watching. The 1035 acre area offers a unique blend of several different habitats, including dune, forest and scrub-shrub. This is only some of the history that Lower Township has to offer. The best way to experience all of the great things in Lower Township, is to visit the area and see it for yourself! Special Thanks to the Lower Township Chamber of Commerce and the Cape May County Department of Tourism for providing the historical information.

01/19/2025

ATTENTION LOWER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
EXTREME WEATHER & TRAVEL ALERT

Today's rainfall will change over to freezing rain this evening ending late tonight as a coating of snow.
Temperatures will plunge later tonight to extreme cold conditions lasting the next few days.
Please limit travel as these conditions will likely cause roadways to be treacherous.
Please check on the elderly and keep in mind our furry friends and bring all pets indoors.

01/10/2025

FREE family fun for all ages! Come, be part of making the magic of a community committed to healthy youth and families. It’ll be great to see you all in your Disney best ❤️.

Please register using the QR code on flyer.

01/08/2025
01/07/2025

All travel basketball practices and youth wrestling practices have been cancelled due to Lower Cape May Regional school district facilities being closed. All scheduled programming at the Recreation Center and Millman Center for today/ tonight are canceled as cleanup efforts continue. The Recreation Center will remain open to the public during regularly scheduled operating hours.

01/07/2025

Due to the amounts of snow and ice on the roads, we will be CLOSED Tuesday 1/7/25.

Please be safe!

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01/07/2025
01/06/2025

Lower Twp. Alerts - The Manager and Lower Township Governing Body CLOSED Municipal Offices, the Recreation Center, all scheduled recreation programs and activities, Millman Center, Construction, Zoning and Planning Offices, Municipal Courts and Fire Officials Office on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the State of Emergency declared by Governor Murphy regarding the winter storm.

Trash & Recycling will NOT be collected. Monday Trash & Recycling will be collected on Tuesday.

Emergency Services are available as normal. The Department of Public Works is diligently working to continue plowing all residential streets and public buildings.

Thank you and stay safe!

01/05/2025

Due to the inclement weather tomorrow, school is closed Monday 1/6.

Be safe!

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01/05/2025

Lower Township trash & recycling collection has been canceled for Monday January 6, 2025 due to the approaching winter storm. This will allow our crews to fully concentrate on snow removal efforts.

Monday’s trash & recycling will be collected on Tuesday January 7th. Lower Township appreciates you patience and understanding.

01/05/2025

Lower Township Emergency Management Council team was activated Saturday, January 4th at 4:00 pm and will remain activated until the conclusion of the pending winter storm. Primary means of communication will be through the Rave (smart911) alert system. Lower Township page will also be occasionally updated.

Lower Township uses an alert system known as RAVE (Smart911). Those signed up for RAVE will receive updates from the to...
01/05/2025

Lower Township uses an alert system known as RAVE (Smart911). Those signed up for RAVE will receive updates from the township government, police department, the LTMUA, and emergency management during significant weather events.

Residents and visitors are asked to sign up for the free service as soon as possible.

You can register two ways to establish an account to receive the notifications. The preferred method is to download the free Smart911 application on your mobile device through the app store.

The other is by registering online at the website:

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

01/04/2025

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday night and intensify through midday Monday. It will then gradually taper off Monday night.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... DELAWARE BEACHES ... KENT ... QUEEN ANNE'S ... TALBOT ... CAROLINE ... SALEM ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Address/Location

Lower Township Police Department
405 Breakwater Road
Erma, NJ 08204

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-886-2711

Lower Township Honors Outgoing Deputy Mayor Dave Perry; Swears in Mayor, Deputy Mayor and New CouncilmanThe Lower Townsh...
01/03/2025

Lower Township Honors Outgoing Deputy Mayor Dave Perry; Swears in Mayor, Deputy Mayor and New Councilman

The Lower Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting on January 2, 2025, marking a night of recognition, and new beginnings.

During the meeting, the council honored outgoing Deputy Mayor Dave Perry for his many years of dedicated service to the community. Perry was presented with a commemorative plaque and heartfelt accolades from his colleagues on Lower Township Council, County Commissioners and residents, acknowledging his steadfast commitment to improving Lower Township.

Mayor Frank Sippel praised Perry, stating, “Dave’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping our township. His legacy of service will continue to inspire us.”

The reorganization meeting also featured the official swearing-in of Mayor Frank Sippel and Deputy Mayor Kevin Coombs, both of whom reaffirmed their commitment to fostering progress and collaboration in the township.

In addition, the council took the significant step of appointing Joe Wareham to fill the vacant Ward 2 council seat. Wareham was sworn in during the ceremony and expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm to serve the community, stating, “It’s an honor to step into this role and work alongside such dedicated leaders to continue to make Lower Township a great place to live for future generations.”

The meeting set a positive tone for the year ahead, as the council emphasized its dedication to continuing the work of building a strong and vibrant community for all residents.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! The first Lower Township Council Reorganization meeting will be held on Thursday Janu...
12/31/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! The first Lower Township Council Reorganization meeting will be held on Thursday January 2 at 5 p.m.

Countdown to 2025 with Lower Township’s family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the L...
12/27/2024

Countdown to 2025 with Lower Township’s family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Lower Township Recreation Center.

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
12/24/2024

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

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2600 Bayshore Road
Villas, NJ
08251

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16098862005

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