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
Councilman Craig Wallis Takes Oath
Welcome, Councilman Craig Wallis, who ceremoniously took his Oath of Office, administered by Mayor Rob Arace, at the February 13, 2023, Township Council meeting. Mr. Wallis fills the vacancy left when former Councilman Samuel Fusaro [...]
Councilman Fusaro Announces Resignation from Township Council
Having served the residents of Manchester Township for 27 years, Councilman Samuel Fusaro has announced that he will resign from his seat on the Township Council effective January 15, 2023, as he and his wife [...]
Mayor Arace Takes Oath, Outlines Administration’s Goals at Reorganization Meeting
Incoming Mayor Robert Arace and members of the Township Council outlined their visions for Manchester Township in 2023, as Oaths of Office were administered and plans for the upcoming year were presented during the January [...]
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2022
Thanks to everyone who shared in making our annual #TreeLighting Ceremony yesterday a hit! As always, we were glad to see so many of our neighbors and friends come together to celebrate the holiday season [...]