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.
If there is something that you cannot find, please feel free to contact us during normal business hours and we will be pleased to assist you with any questions. Also, please check back often as we update the site frequently
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Free Tree Seedlings for Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Department of Public Works April 14, 2022 732-657-8121 “New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Residents in Manchester Township” Manchester Township - Free tree seedlings will be available to Manchester residents in the month of April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. From 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings at town hall (1 Colonial Drive). Seedlings are available on a first come, first served basis, and also come with instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. [...]
Rain Barrel Workshop – March 28, 2022
The Manchester Resident Rain Barrel Workshop will be held on March 28, 2022, at Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive.
2022 Manchester Citizen
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Mayor Hudak Announces Acquisition of Surf and Stream Campground; Recreational Area Planned
Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak, in conjunction with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee, announced the purchasing of the Surf and Stream campground located on the border of Manchester and Toms River townships. The land purchase is in conjunction with the County’s plan to purchase the Toms River Boys Scouts property that boarders the Surf and Stream property in order to create a passive recreational area for residents to enjoy scenic trails along the Union Branch of the Toms River Creek. The Manchester Township Council authorized the resolution of support during its final meeting of 2021. The 20-acre purchase deal is expected to be a total of $7.45 million with Manchester Township contributing $1.5 million in township open space funds in order to preserve the blighted area from the future development of approximately 245 homes. “I’m proud to have worked with the [...]
The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to water and sewer arrears. To get more information and apply, go to waterassistance.nj.gov or call NJ211.
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
