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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Honoring Those Who Served on Veterans Day
Continuing a proud annual tradition in Manchester Township, our hometown United States Service Members were honored during a moving Veterans Day ceremony outside of Town Hall on November 11, 2024. "It is often easy to think that our freedoms are a given, to think of them as constant," said Mayor Rob Arace during his keynote address. "On days like today, we're reminded that those freedoms have been fought for with the utmost bravery and conviction.” Following the introduction of the proceedings by Roger P. Grenier, chairman of Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory Committee, honored guest State Senator Carmen Amato next offered remarks and presented a Veterans Day resolution issued by the State Senate and General Assembly. “You answered that call. You're that one percent,” Amato said. "Thank you very much for your service." Proudly joining the ceremony were elected officials including members of the Manchester Township Council and Assemblyman [...]
Commemorating September 11th, 2001
This morning, our community came together in solemn remembrance of the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, paying tribute to the lives lost and acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of those who bravely served on that day and in the years since. Alongside our residents, Mayor Rob Arace, members of the Township Council, Manchester Police Chief Antonio Ellis, Department Heads, emergency responders, and esteemed guests gathered for a remembrance ceremony at Manchester Town Hall. "We are reminded that in times of great adversity, we as Americans unite stronger, more compassionate, and resilient," said Mayor Arace in his remarks. "We will forever stand in solidarity with the families affected by 9/11. With our first responders and our brave men and women in uniform, may we continue to serve our community in the same spirit of unity and resilience that defines our country." To honor those among our neighbors [...]
Environmental Commission Meeting Reschedule Notice
EC Public Notice - Reschedule Sept 2024 Meeting date
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
