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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Mayor Hankins Says No Data Centers in Manchester Township
Manchester Township Mayor Joseph Hankins opposes having a data center constructed in Manchester Township. I oppose the location and construction of any data center in Manchester Township. While there is currently no application before any Township board to construct a data center in Manchester Township, I want to make it abundantly clear that I totally oppose any data center in our town. I have requested our Township Attorney to draft an ordinance for our next Township Council meeting, to eliminate any provision in our Township Code or policies that could allow the approval of a data center in Manchester Township for the Councils consideration. I want to make it abundantly clear that I will take all steps together with our Township Council members to remove the posibility of a data center being built in Manchester Township. I have asked our Township Attorney to present an ordinance to the Township Council [...]
Water Restrictions for 2026
Water Restrictions 2026
Manchester Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who made Manchester Day 2026 this past weekend an incredible success! Mayor Joseph Hankins and the Township Council were pleased to welcome so many of our residents to Harry Wright Lake for a fun-filled day shared with our community. With rides, vendors, activities, music from Soul Machine, and a spectacular fireworks display, Manchester Day proved to be another memorable day for all in attendance. Additionally, we appreciate everyone's flexibility with the rain date as the weather slightly changed our plans! Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and sponsored this annual Manchester Township tradition, especially our amazing Manchester Recreation staff. We can’t wait for next year! As Mayor Hankins said, "events like Manchester Day remind us why our township is such a special place." We couldn't agree more!
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
