Lower Township, in Cape May County, New Jersey, was formed as a precinct in 1723, and incorporated as one of New Jersey’s initial townships in 1798. South Cape May and North Cape May are unincorporated communities, formerly boroughs, within Lower Township. Other unincorporated communities within the township are Cold Spring, Diamond Beach, Erma, Fishing Creek, Schellenger’s Landing, Townbank, and Villas. Lower Township is bordered by Cape May City, Middle Township, West Cape May Borough, Wildwood City, and Wildwood Crest Borough, as well as the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
 
 
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Board of Commissioners Fire District No. 3
Headquartered in the Erma Volunteer Fire Company firehouse, the board is an autonomous entity responsible for providing fire protection within the eastern portion of Lower Township, New Jersey. Resolutions, policies, budgets, audits, and meeting schedules are posted.
http://www.ltbcfd3.com/
Lower Township Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of businesses and professional people in Lower Township, New Jersey. Its member benefits, meeting and event schedules, newsletters, and membership directory are featured, along with a guide to local businesses, services, and events.
http://www.lowertownship.org/
Lower Township Elementary School District
The public school administrative district in Lower Township, New Jersey is highlighted, including its school campuses, board of education, board agenda, budget information, principal and teacher evaluations, a school handbook, and a school calendar.
http://www.lowertwpschools.com/
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority
The LTMUA was formed to provide water and sanitary sewer services to residents of Lower Township, New Jersey. Its services, projects, office hours, contacts, and a calendar of monthly meetings and other events are presented.
http://www.ltmua.org/
Lower Township Office of Emergency Management
The Lower Township, New Jersey O.E.M maintains an emergency support function-based emergency operations plan. Its programs include C.E.R.T., which provides the township with an emergency response team to assist in emergency services; R.A.C.E.S., which stands for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service; and preparation plans.
http://www.lowertownshipcert.org/
Lower Township Police Department
The history and a profile of the law enforcement agency serving the people of Lower Township, New Jersey are posted, along with an officer directory, photographs, reports, and answers to frequently asked questions.
http://www.lowertownshippolice.com/
LTRS offers emergency medical services to the people of Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. An overview of the service includes its history, services and service area, staff, and training class schedules and registrations.
http://www.lowerrescue.com/
Lower Township is in the southern tip of New Jersey. The official township website offers contacts for the township manager, mayor, council, authorities, boards, commissions, and departments, as well as a guide to local churches and services. A map of the area is included.
http://www.townshipoflower.org/