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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Clerks Office Closure 10/9
The Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday October 9th from 8:30am to Noon for Election Training.
Renovated Tuskegee Airmen Park Re-Opens
Thank you to everyone who joined Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council, Public Works employees, Manchester Police officers, and Veterans Advisory Committee members for the grand re-opening ribbon cutting ceremony at the remarkable Tuskegee Airmen Park this afternoon! It was inspiring to see our community gather to celebrate the renewed park, named in honor of the heroic African-American Airmen who served with distinction during World War II. Among those in attendance was Ann Edwards, who championed the park's opening in 2004. Ms. Edwards' memories of that opening ceremony included appearances from Tuskegee Airmen and a flyover by military aircraft! Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mayor Hankins delivered remarks praising the park, located near Manchester Township Middle School. "Certainly, Al Yodakis and our Manchester Township Public Works crew did a fantastic job," the Mayor said. The upgrades were funded through grants from the State Department of Community Affairs Local [...]
Energy Aggregation Info Session: October 6, 2025
Manchester Township invites all residents to attend our in-person information session to learn more and ask questions about the MCEA Round IV Program on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Manchester Civic Center in the Basement of Manchester Town Hall. Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.!
Zoning Board Meeting Cancelation September 29t, 2025 Explained
Due to a publishing error and not meeting statutory requirements for notice, the Special meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29th, 2025 has been cancelled. The meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 will be held subject to proper notice. EXPLANATION FROM COUNSEL HERE
Land Sale Notification
Public Auction of Real Property
Please be advised that Manchester Township, a municipality in Ocean County New Jersey, will be offering two properties for sale to the highest bidder. Anyone wishing to bid must deliver, on or before, 10am on Monday November 3, 2025, a sealed bid with their best offer for the property. Bids must be addressed to Teri Giercyk, Manchester Township Municipal Clerk, and must clearly state on the outside of the envelope that it is a sealed bid, for Property A, or Property B, to be opened at 10am on November 3, 2025. If anyone is bidding on both properties, each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope. Each bid must contain the following information:
- Name, Address, email and phone number of the bidder.
- The total amount being offered for the property.
- A certified check, cashiers check or money order for 10% of the total amount offered.
If bids are being mailed they should be addressed to: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
For in person delivery, on or before 10am, 11/3/25: Teri Giercyk, Municipal Clerk Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
All closing costs of Manchester Township, estimated to be no more than $1,000, shall be added to
the winning bid amount and shall be paid by the purchaser at closing. The winning bidder’s 10%
deposit shall be retained by the Township as a deposit on the purchase. Deposits from any
unsuccessful bidders shall be returned.
Properties Available for Purchase
Parcel A – Block 1.63, Lots 1-4, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1101 Third Ave. Pine Lake Park
100’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Parcel B – Block 1.231, Lots 37 & 39, Minimum Bid – $290,000.00
1909 Commonwealth Blvd. Pine Lake Park
150’ x 100’ Conforming Lot
Photos courtesy of Manchester Township and local residents’ submissions. Thank you
