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
Remembering Those Lost on Sept. 11
This morning, in commemoration of the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks and in honor of those lives lost, as well as to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our fellow Americans that day and in the years to follow, Mayor Rob Arace, members of the Township Council, Chief of Police Robert Dolan, Department Heads, Volunteer Fire Company members, and special guests joined our residents for a remembrance ceremony at the Manchester Town Hall. "We come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women, who selflessly sacrificed their lives to save others. And to remember those who perished in the tragic events that unfolded on that day, September 11, 2001," said Mayor Arace in his remarks. "It is a day in the collective memory of our nation. It was the day that tested our strength, resilience and unity in the face of unspeakable tragedy." [...]
Celebrating Manchester Day 2023
Thinking back to the fun had at Manchester Day on August 26! Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and made this annual Manchester Township tradition a memorable event for all! Looking forward to next year already.
Special Meeting Notice 9-6-23 Energy Aggregation
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, that the Manchester Township Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759. The Agenda topic for this Special Meeting is the Energy Aggregation program for Manchester Township. Formal Action will be taken and public is welcome to attend. An executive session may be necessary. Teri Giercyk, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk
Environmental Commission meeting canceled
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Environmental Commission meeting is canceled
NOTICE OF TAX BILLS STATUS
TAX BILLS WILL BE MAILED FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST
DUE DATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15th
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