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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Town Hall OPEN Monday, June 21, 2021
The Township of Manchester is pleased to announce that municipal buildings will reopen to the public effective June 21, 2021. It is asked that visitors who are not vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus please wear a face covering and maintain social distancing when inside Township buildings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Township offices remained fully staffed and functional even while buildings were closed to the public out of an abundance of caution. Our employees did an exemplary job in finding ways to continue to provide high quality service to our residents during this challenging time! We are eager to welcome back our residents to stop in to utilize our services in-person!
Manchester’s Summer Concerts Kick-Off on June 26th
Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer and the Township Council are proud to announce our Recreation Department has scheduled five Summer Concerts in this year’s “ConcertFest 2021” line-up. All concerts are at the Harry Wright Lake band shell in Whiting. WJRZ Radio 100.1 will open each concert at 5 p.m. Our ‘Kick-Off Summer Concert’ is Saturday, June 26th, with “Total Soul” performing live at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, July 14th, Julian & Dominique will perform at 6 p.m. and “AM Gold” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28th, Stiletto & the Saxman at 6 p.m. and “The Cameos” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 11th, Gerard Esposito at 6 p.m. and ‘Stoneflower’ Santana Tribute Band at 7:30 p.m. And the final concert for 2021 will be on Wednesday, August 25th, with “The Jukebox Legends” at 6 p.m. and “British Invasion Years” at 7:30 p.m. Manchester Township will host FIREWORKS at dark to wrap-up the [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offered at Manchester & Ocean County Libraries
The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) and Ocean County Library are hosting Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics at local library branches. Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines for individuals age 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccines. NO APPOINTMENT is necessary and WALK-INs are welcome. (The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two-doses). In the MANCHESTER LIBRARY, located at 21 Colonial Drive, the Clinic will be hosted on Thursdays, JUNE 17th and JULY 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional clinics will be hosted at the Brick Library on June 9 & July 7; Little Egg Harbor Library on June 10 & July 8; Jackson Library on June 16 & July 14; Toms River Library on June 16 & July 14; Point Pleasant Borough Library on June 22 and July 20; Tuckerton Library on June 23 & July 21; and Lavallette Library on June 24 & July 22. For [...]
COVID Vaccinations Available in Whiting – 5/14/2021
Please be advised that Covid-19 Pfizer Vaccinations (two doses) will be available: Friday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, with 2nd doses scheduled for Friday, June 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 30 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting. Vaccines will be administered by personnel from Medical Mall Pharmacy, Toms River. Pre-registration is preferred to insure enough vaccinations are available. Registration can be completed at: MedicalMallPharmacy.com or by calling the Church office, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 732-350-5001. Please bring your photo ID, insurance card and the attached consent form (Covid Vaccine Consent Form - Click Here). There is no out-of-pocket cost. Additional dates may be scheduled based on demand. If supplies are available, walk-ins will be accepted. Call the church office if handicapped assistance is needed. Additional vaccination sites are available: For [...]
Recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
