WELCOME TO MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
Manchester Township is located in beautiful Ocean County, New Jersey, just minutes from the Jersey Shore and
in between New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Manchester is nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands and we are Ocean County’s best kept secret!
We thank you for your interest in Manchester Township
Beautiful Parks, Lakes, and Preserved Open Space, our top notch municipal services and our vibrant and dynamic community makes Manchester a great place to live, work, and raise a family. That is why the June 2012 edition of Inside New Jersey, a monthly publication of the Star Ledger, rated Manchester Township as such a great place to retire in New Jersey. Manchester Township offers something for everyone!
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Manchester Community Commemorates Sept. 11
This morning, our community came together in solemn remembrance of the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, paying tribute to the lives lost and acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of those who bravely served on that day and in the years since. Alongside our residents, Council President Roxanne Conniff, members of the Township Council, Chief of Police Antonio Ellis, department heads, emergency first responders, and esteemed guests gathered for a remembrance ceremony at Manchester Town Hall. "We gather not only to remember the tragedy of September 11th, but also to reaffirm our commitment to unity, resilience, and the values that bind us as a community and as a nation," said Council President Conniff, who delivered opening remarks. "Today, in a world where we so often find ourselves divided, let us carry that same spirit of community forward." Councilmember Sandy Drake, a retired Manchester Township Police Officer who [...]
Zoning Board Special Meetings Notice
A SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2025 AT 6:30PM AT THE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 101 HAWKS WAY, MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 08759 FOR CASE #24-48 – CONGREGATION MIKVAH OF PLP AT 1209 NINTH AVENUE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759 A SPECIAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2025 AT 6:30PM AT THE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 101 HAWKS WAY, MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 08759 FOR CASE #24-48 – CONGREGATION MIKVAH OF PLP AT 1209 NINTH AVENUE MANCHESTER, NJ 08759
Harry Wright Lake Concert Relocated Wednesday, August 20th
Due to the inclement weather expected this evening, the concert for tonight Wednesday, August 20th at Harry Wright Lake featuring "Julian & Dominique" and the "Sensational Soul Cruisers" has been moved to the Manchester High School Auditorium. (101 Hawks Way, Manchester NJ 08759). No one will be permitted in the school until 5:30pm. Please note the auditorium only holds 600 people. Once we reach capacity the venue will close. In addition, food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium. Parking is available in the front of the school and in the lot next to the football field.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
