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.
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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!
Manchester Cooling Stations Activation July 2nd & 3rd
Manchester Township Office of Emergency Management Cooling Shelter Activation Due to the Extreme Heat Warning issued for Ocean County, the Manchester Township Office of Emergency Management will open a cooling shelter for residents seeking relief from the dangerous heat. Cooling Shelter Hours Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location Manchester Township Emergency Services Building – Annex 82 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 (Formerly the Whiting First Aid Building) The cooling shelter is open to all Manchester Township residents. We especially encourage older adults, young children, individuals with medical conditions, and those without adequate air conditioning to take advantage of this air-conditioned facility. What to Bring • Medications • Refillable water bottle • Cell phone and charger • Snacks and quiet activities, if desired Heat Safety Tips • Stay in air-conditioned locations when possible • Drink plenty [...]
Water Restrictions 2026 eastern service area – Temporary for Extreme Heat
Water Restrictions 2026 eastern service area - Temporary for Extreme Heat
Manchester Day Rescheduled to Sunday June 28th
Manchester Day, including the fireworks is rescheduled to the Rain Date of Sunday, June 28th 2026.
Rent Leveling Board Meeting Canceled for 7/7/2026
The meeting for this Tuesday, 7/7/2026 is canceled.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
