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!
The goal of our website is to provide you with information about our municipality. Here you can learn about the many departments we have and the services that we offer. This is the hub where you will find a vast amount of information about our local government at your convenience and your leisure.
If there is something that you cannot find, please feel free to contact us during normal business hours and we will be pleased to assist you with any questions. Also, please check back often as we update the site frequently
Here are some ways we can help you.

Municipal Information
Here you will find information about recent noteworthy headlines, press releases and useful information as it becomes available to the Township.

Community Resources
Here you will find helpful links to navigating Township programs or other websites commonly utilized by Township residents.

Community Events
Check this page to view upcoming Township sponsored events, meeting dates and locations. We hope to see you there!
Recent News
In Photos: Memorial Day 2023
Each year, we are proud to see the tremendous outpouring of support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning's commemoration at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting to [...]
Recognizing National EMS Week
As we mark National EMS Week (May 21-27, 2023), Mayor Rob Arace and the Township Council were proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Manchester Township's Emergency Medical Services members! The Mayor publicly thanked [...]
Emergency Responders Honored
The heroic efforts of all Manchester Township emergency responders, from volunteer to career, in battling the Jimmy's Waterhole wildfire were recognized by Mayor Rob Arace with a Proclamation presented during the May 8, 2023, Township [...]