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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“Resolution urging swift action by the NJBPU regarding recent power outages in Manchester Township”
“Resolution urging swift action by the NJBPU regarding recent power outages in Manchester Township”
Monday’s Recycling Moved to Saturday
Due to the snow, Monday's, January 20th's, Recycling will be picked up on Saturday, January 25st.
Zoning Board Public Notice
Zoning Board Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Re-organization Meeting and Regular meeting of the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for January 23, 2025 has been cancelled. A new meeting date for the Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment Re-organization and Regular meeting has been scheduled for January 30,2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Manchester Municipal Building, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ. A copy of the applications will be available for inspection in the office of the Manchester Construction Department during normal business hours. Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (L.1975, c.231). Formal action may be taken during the course of the meeting.
Joseph Hankins Appointed Mayor of Manchester Township
The Manchester Township Council on January 13, 2025, accepted nominations for Mayor and voted to appoint Councilman Joseph Hankins to the leadership role, following the resignation of Robert Arace. Mayor Hankins then took his Oath of Office before family, friends, Township employees, and honored guests inside the Municipal Complex Courtroom. "I'd like to thank everyone who supported me, from the Council, to the staff and department heads," said Mayor Hankins, adding that he is eager to continue working for the residents of Manchester Township. "It's very important that we move forward." Mayor Hankins is a lifelong Township resident who served 25 years as a Manchester Township Police Officer, retiring as a Sergeant. He also serves as the Vice President of the New Jersey State Fireman’s Association and holds a Master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mayor Hankins was elected to the governing body in the December 2022 runoff election, and [...]
Water Meter Replacement Notice
The township Department of Utilities will be performing a water meter replacement project in the Eastern Service Area. If you receive this notice please be advised it is from our contractor and is authorized by the township.
See attached – Manchester NJ – 2nd Notice
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
