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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September 11 Commemoration Ceremony
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, in commemoration of the 21st 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 Robert Hudak, Council President Joan Brush, Chief of Police Robert Dolan, Volunteer Fire Company members, and special guests joined our residents for a remembrance ceremony at the Whiting Volunteer Fire House. We paused this morning, all of these years later, to reflect upon those lives lost on that fateful day and in the days and years that followed. Some were lost as they went about their everyday lives. Others as they rushed, selflessly, to respond to the scene. And yet more gave all in service to our Country in the aftermath of the attack. To honor those among our neighbors lost, Mayor Hudak [...]
Manchester Day 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and made Manchester Day, a proud annual Township tradition, a memorable event for all!
ConcertFest 2022 Begins Wednesday, July 13!
Reminder! Manchester Recreation's ConcertFest 2022 kicks off on July 13, 2022, at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting with 100.1 WJRZ at 5 p.m. "Stiletto and the Saxman" perform at 6 p.m., with "The Cameos" capping off the evening with a 7:30 p.m. set. We hope to see you there for all the fun! Be sure to check out the flyer below for future ConcertFest dates!
2022 Memorial Day Ceremony
Year after year, we are always proud to see the tremendous support from so many in our community on Memorial Day. This morning's commemoration at Grand Army Memorial Park, Pine Lake Park, to honor those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country was moving, as always. During his keynote address, Mayor Robert Hudak honored the many service members, including residents of Manchester Township, who made the ultimate sacrifice or have suffered the loss of a loved one while in service to our Country. "Our duty is not only to keep their memory, but the cause for which they gave their lives," said Mayor Hudak. "We should not simply remember our beloved dead for a few moments today, but live our lives in service to others. It is important we seek opportunities to give back, and perpetuate the cause of freedom." Joining Mayor Hudak at the ceremony were [...]
Mayor Arace Issues Proclamations
First, Clerk Teri Giercyk accepted a Proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Teri and her staff play a critical role in our Township, serving “as the information center on functions of local government and community.”
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
