posted on 1/31/2022
Community members gathered at the Butterfield Gym Wednesday for the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honor of Steve “Townie” Towne, a dedicated Dover citizen throughout his life, who died last April at the age of 69.
The unveiling came just before the 50-plus basketball league, also known as the Over the Hill Basketball League, started playing. Towne organized and ran the league for years. Friends, classmates and members of the league helped raise money for the plaque.
Engraved with his image, the plaque states :
“Steve ‘Townie’ Towne
1951-2021
Dover volunteer extraordinaire.
Born, raised, educated, played here.
Lived, coached, mentored, gave here.
Thank you Townie for the example you set and for all you taught us.
Your very fortunate and appreciative friends.”
During the ceremony, mayor Robert Carrier, former Mayor Alex Nossiff and Recreation Director Gary Bannon spoke about Towne’s impact.
Towne, a Dover High School graduate, has been active in sports, particularly youth sports, throughout his life, whether as an organizer, coach, referee, player or fan.
"If you needed something done, Steve was the guy,” Bannon said. “He made it happen."
