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.
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Hometown Hero Banner Dedication
The Manchester Township Veterans Committee was proud to partner with the Manchester Township, NJ School District to dedicate five Hometown Hero banners honoring service members who graduated from or had an indelible connection to Manchester Township High School. Honored were: Sgt. Ronald A. Kubik, US Army Ranger (2007-2010); Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott, US Marine Corps (2007-2011); Sgt. Joseph G. Pushkal, US Army (2001-2008); PFC Matthew Zegan, US Army (1993-1994); and TSGT Julius C. Bee, US Air Force, and beloved school bus driver. Family, friends, community members, and distinguished guests gathered with Mayor Joseph Hankins, Superintendent of Schools Diane Pedroza, Principal Dennis Adams and Veterans Committee members to publicly present the banners which line the entrance to the high school. Roger P. Grenier, Veterans Committee chairman, led the proceedings, and noted that these five banners are in addition to the 21 displayed at the Municipal Complex. "As your Mayor, [...]
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
Community Partners to Build Veteran Home
Mayor Joseph Hankins and members of the Township Council had the honor of joining with our first responders and community partners for the groundbreaking of a well-deserved home for Army Sergeant First Class Bertalan Gonci! Through the Building Homes for Heroes program, Lennar and several local partners will construct a home for SFC Gonci, who served his country for 20 years before honorably and medically retiring in 2017. We invite you to learn about SFC Gonci's heroic story in the below image. "Today's event is made possible by the strong partnership we built in Manchester Township alongside Lennar and the incredible organization Building Homes for Heroes. Their shared commitment to our Veterans is inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for this collaboration," said Mayor Hankins. Also in attendance were Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, members of the Manchester Police, and our volunteer and career first responders. Thank you, [...]
EV Public Charging Stations at Manchester Township
Please see link for township's EV Public Charging Station.
Land Sale Notification
Public Auction of Real Property
Please be advised that Manchester Township, a municipality in Ocean County New Jersey, will be offering two properties for sale to the highest bidder. Anyone wishing to bid must deliver, on or before, 10am on Monday November 3, 2025, a sealed bid with their best offer for the property. Bids must be addressed to Teri Giercyk, Manchester Township Municipal Clerk, and must clearly state on the outside of the envelope that it is a sealed bid, for Property A, or Property B, to be opened at 10am on November 3, 2025. If anyone is bidding on both properties, each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope. Each bid must contain the following information:
- Name, Address, email and phone number of the bidder.
- The total amount being offered for the property.
- A certified check, cashiers check or money order for 10% of the total amount offered.
If bids are being mailed they should be addressed to: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
For in person delivery, on or before 10am, 11/3/25: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
All closing costs of Manchester Township, estimated to be no more than $1,000, shall be added to
the winning bid amount and shall be paid by the purchaser at closing. The winning bidder’s 10%
deposit shall be retained by the Township as a deposit on the purchase. Deposits from any
unsuccessful bidders shall be returned.
Properties Available for Purchase
Parcel A – Block 1.63, Lots 1-4, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1101 Third Ave. Pine Lake Park
100’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Parcel B – Block 1.231, Lots 37 & 39, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1909 Commonwealth Blvd. Pine Lake Park
150’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
