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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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
Farm Market Vouchers Available
Manchester Township Senior Services Department will be distributing Farm Market Vouchers in the amount of $50 per person to purchase Jersey Fresh Produce for Low Income Seniors, who are 60 years of age or older. We will distribute vouchers on a first come-first serve basis until all vouchers have been distributed.
In Photos: Memorial Day 2023
Each year, we are proud to see the tremendous outpouring of support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning's commemoration at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting to honor those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country was moving, as always. During his keynote address, Mayor Rob Arace honored the many service members, including residents of Manchester Township, who gave all in service to our Country. "May we cherish the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May we be forever grateful for their courage and dedication. And may we strive to be worthy of their sacrifice as we work together to build a brighter future for all," the Mayor said. Joining Mayor Arace at the ceremony were Council President Roxanne Conniff, Vice President James Vaccaro, Councilmember [...]
Barnegat Rain Barrel Workshop 2023
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
