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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Zoning Board Public Notice
Zoning Board Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Re-organization Meeting and Regular meeting of the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for January 23, 2025 has been cancelled. A new meeting date for the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment Re-organization and Regular meeting has been scheduled for January 30,2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Manchester Municipal Building, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ. A copy of the applications will be available for inspection in the office of the Manchester Construction Department during normal business hours. Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (L.1975, c.231). Formal action may be taken during the course of the meeting.
Joseph Hankins Appointed Mayor of Manchester Township
The Manchester Township Council on January 13, 2025, accepted nominations for Mayor and voted to appoint Councilman Joseph Hankins to the leadership role, following the resignation of Robert Arace. Mayor Hankins then took his Oath of Office before family, friends, Township employees, and honored guests inside the Municipal Complex Courtroom. "I'd like to thank everyone who supported me, from the Council, to the staff and department heads," said Mayor Hankins, adding that he is eager to continue working for the residents of Manchester Township. "It's very important that we move forward." Mayor Hankins is a lifelong Township resident who served 25 years as a Manchester Township Police Officer, retiring as a Sergeant. He also serves as the Vice President of the New Jersey State Fireman’s Association and holds a Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mayor Hankins was elected to the governing body in the December 2022 runoff election, and [...]
Council Vacancy
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER – Resumes are being accepted by the Manchester Township Council for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by the appointment of one of its members as Mayor, for the un-expired term that ends on December 31, 2026. Interested candidates should note that they will be appointed to the position until December 31, 2025 but will be required to run in the November 4, 2025 general election to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term. Interested residents should send their resume to Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or emailing to clerk@manchestertwp.com, by 4 P.M. on January 21, 2025. Pleas call 732-657-8121 ext. 3200 with any questions.
January 6th, 2025 Manchester Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Re-Organization Meeting and the Regular Meeting of the Manchester Planning Board, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM is cancelled. A new meeting date has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM for both the Re-Organization Meeting and the Regular Meeting.
Council Vacancy
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER – Resumes are being accepted by the Manchester Township Council for the purpose of filling a vacancy created by the appointment of one of its members as Mayor, for the un-expired term that ends on December 31, 2026. Interested candidates should note that they will be appointed to the position until December 31, 2025 but will be required to run in the November 4, 2025 general election to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term. Interested residents should send their resume to Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 or emailing to clerk@manchestertwp.com, by 4 P.M. on January 21, 2025. Pleas call 732-657-8121 ext. 3200 with any questions.
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