Chance’s General Store
311 Baptist Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-5040
Compact local hardware/general store with home, yard, fishing, hunting and seasonal supplies.
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A current local directory focused on Downe’s in-town services, trades, marinas, seafood markets, boating businesses and everyday retail. Restaurants stay on the separate Food & Drink page.
Serving Dividing Creek, Fortescue, Newport, Money Island & Gandy’s Beach
Downe is a very small, spread-out township. Its strongest business clusters are tied to boating, fishing, construction, trucking, hardware and locally serving businesses rather than large retail centers.
311 Baptist Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-5040
Compact local hardware/general store with home, yard, fishing, hunting and seasonal supplies.
438 Methodist Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-3792
Local general auto-repair shop serving Newport and surrounding bayshore communities.
38 Fortescue Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-4991
Long-running local source for fresh crabs, clams, seafood and fishing bait/tackle. Selection can vary seasonally.
556 Church Street, Dividing Creek, NJ 08315
856-785-1767
Longstanding Dividing Creek contractor associated with building, sitework and excavation.
647 Old Beaver Dam Road, Dividing Creek, NJ 08315
856-447-5051
Active local motor carrier and excavation business listed in current federal carrier records.
8 Main Street, Fortescue, NJ 08321
856-447-4157
Long-running Fortescue marina supporting anglers, boats and the local fishing community.
91 Landing Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-3992
Full-service Nantuxent Creek marina with access geared toward boaters and anglers.
192 Bayview Road, Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-3576
Working-waterfront marina supporting fishing, crabbing, boat rental, repair and storage.
Fortescue State Marina / Creek Avenue, Fortescue, NJ 08321
609-381-2978
Fortescue-based charter and open-boat fishing operation serving Delaware Bay anglers.
Fortescue, NJ 08321
856-462-7314
State-owned marina operated under lease, with 125 berths, launch ramp, fuel, pumpout and charter/head-boat access.
Marinas, fishing charters, bait/tackle and seafood businesses remain unusually important for a township of Downe’s size.
Contracting, excavation, trucking and automotive service fill practical local needs in a rural community.
For supermarkets, major medical offices, pharmacies and broad retail selection, residents generally travel to larger Cumberland County commercial centers.