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!
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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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Manchester Township Awarded DCA Grants for Tuskegee Park Upgrades
Today Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak announced the securing of a DCA grant that will be utilized to upgrade the Tuskegee Airmen community park. “I’m pleased to share with our community that the State Department of Community Affairs has awarded our community with a $80,000 grant, through their Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG) program. This grant will be utilized alongside a $35,000 grant we received through the federal CDBG program to upgrade this same park with new playground equipment and rehabilitate the basketball courts,” stated Mayor Hudak. “I would like to thank Colliers Engineering and Public Works Director Al Yodakis for their diligence on this grant submission which secured these additional grant funds to complete this important project and we hope to have this project bid out this summer.” Out of several hundred applicants, Manchester was one of 162 applications that was awarded and is tied for the largest grant allotment [...]
Manchester Township Council Reorganizes for 2022; Mayor Hudak Outlines Goals for New Year
Mayor Robert Hudak and the Manchester Township Council are prepared for a productive year in 2022, as Oaths of Office were administered and plans for the upcoming year were outlined during the January 4, 2022, Reorganization Meeting held in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. To begin the meeting, Mayor Robert Hudak took his Oath of Office, having won election this past November to an unexpired term that ends in 2022. Unanimously appointed by the Township Council to the position of Mayor in June of 2021 following the resignation of former Mayor Ken Palmer, Mayor Hudak previously served as a Township Council member beginning in 2019. Taking her oath next was Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, who was unanimously appointed to the Township Council to assume to seat vacated when Mr. Hudak was appointed as Mayor. Councilwoman Zolezi’s term runs through 2024. "It was an honor and privilege to be sworn in again today, [...]
Township Building Mask Policy
A mask or face covering will be required for entry for those visitors of any Manchester Township Municipal Building who are unvaccinated against COVID-19. Those who are vaccinated do not require a mask or face covering. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Manchester Community Comes Together for Annual Tree Lighting
🎄🎄🎄Thanks to everyone who shared in making our annual #TreeLighting Ceremony a hit! As always, we were glad to see so many of our neighbors and friends come together to celebrate the holiday season with music, fun, and a special visit from Santa himself. Manchester Recreation never fails to impress, creating a winter wonderland each year at Town Hall! Mayor Robert Hudak welcomed all those in attendance, and on behalf of all of us at Manchester Township, conveyed warm wishes for a joyful holiday season. We're thankful for everyone who attended and shared in this special event! Special guests included Council Vice President Joan Brush, Councilman James Vaccaro, and Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, as well as Reverend Rittinger who offered the opening Invocation. Holiday performances were given by the Manchester School Chorus, Cub Scout Pack 44, Marisiya Goins and Cassidy Gobel. A special "Thank You!" goes [...]
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