Last week, Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council, and our local elected officials had the honor of joining with our first responders and community partners to welcome First Class Bertalan Gonci and his wife to their new home! Through the Building Homes for Heroes program, Lennar and several local partners teamed up to construct a home for SFC Gonci, who served his country for 20 years before honorably and medically retiring in 2017. We invite you to learn about SFC Gonci's heroic story in the below image. "On behalf of myself, the Township Council, and the entire community, we extend our warmest welcome, and our deepest gratitude for your service and sacrifice," said Mayor Hankins. "It's not only about handing over the keys to the house. It's about celebrating a new beginning. It's about recognizing the sacrifices that were made by SFC Gonci and his family, [...]

Continuing a proud annual tradition in Manchester Township, our hometown United States Service Members were honored during a moving Veterans Day ceremony held inside the Municipal Complex Courtroom on November 11, 2025. "Our Veterans represent the best of our country. They've stood watch in times of peace and answered the call in times of conflict," said Mayor Joseph Hankins during his keynote address. "Their strength, integrity, and commitment to something greater than themselves remind us of what true service means.” Following the introduction of the proceedings by Roger P. Grenier, chairman of the Manchester Township’s Veterans Advisory Committee, honored guest State Senator Carmen Amato offered remarks and presented a Veterans Day resolution issued by the State Senate and General Assembly. Proudly joining the ceremony were numerous local service members representing their branch of service, as well as members of the Manchester Township Council. It was a moving morning [...]