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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Manchester Township Green Fair
Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended the recent Green Fair at the Municipal Complex! We had a great time learning about ways to reduce our environmental footprint from the many vendors and civic organizations in attendance! Mayor Joseph Hankins and members of the Township Council were pleased to welcome everyone to the Civic Center for this year's event. We invite our residents to learn more about Manchester Township's Environmental Commission by visiting the following link: https://manchestertwp.com/committees/environmental-commission
2025 Rabies Clinic Public Service Announcement
2025 Rabies Clinic Public Service Announcement
Memorial Day Commemoration 2025
Each year, we gather with pride to witness 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 served as a moving tribute in honor of those who bravely gave everything while serving our Country. During his keynote address, Mayor Joseph Hankins proudly issued a Proclamation recognizing the significance of the day. "As a community, we take pride in honoring the memory of those we lost and those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation," said Mayor Hankins. "Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude, and I encourage all residents to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our military men and women." The proceedings continued with moving speeches by Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman Roger Grenier, who spoke about the recent presentation of Hometown Hero banners [...]
2025 Budget Presentation
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December 15th, 2025 Special Meeting Notice
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
MASTER PLAN WORKSHOP MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, that the Manchester Township Council will hold an Executive Session on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. at 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759 in the Manchester Court Room. The topic for this executive session is Litigation. Regular scheduled meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and formal action may be taken.
Teri Giercyk, RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
